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128 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374300104
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 01 May 1976
Description
Abel's place in his familiar, mouse world has always been secure; he had an allowance from his mother, a comfortable home, and a lovely wife, Amanda. But one stormy August day, furious flood water carry him off and dump him on an uninhabited islan...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 50%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement128 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374300104
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 01 May 1976
Description
Abel's place in his familiar, mouse world has always been secure; he had an allowance from his mother, a comfortable home, and a lovely wife, Amanda. But one stormy August day, furious flood water carry him off and dump him on an uninhabited islan...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 50%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement