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A review by musicalpopcorn
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
An unlikely duo of Max and Kevin band together to take on the world as Freak the Mighty.
I remembered seeing this movie when I was younger, so I decided to finally read the book. It was a great book with fun characters. I can understand it’s lingering popularity.
I remembered seeing this movie when I was younger, so I decided to finally read the book. It was a great book with fun characters. I can understand it’s lingering popularity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, Confinement, Bullying, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Grief, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Murder