Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

192 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional hopeful medium-paced
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 A brilliant, emotionally charged novel about two boys. One is a slow learner, too large for his age, and the other is a tiny, disabled genius. The two pair up to create one formidable human force known as "Freak the Mighty". MAX. FREAK. BEST FRIE...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,144 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 62%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 45%
funny 40%
hopeful 32%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
tense 11%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.87

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