240 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
As the only surviving mouse of the litter, Despereaux was always considered the loser, the runt, so naturally, he falls in love with a princess named Pea. The story also tells of a mouse called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness but wishes for lig...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,032 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
lighthearted 53%
inspiring 36%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
dark 16%
reflective 15%
sad 9%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 26% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Fatphobia, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Classism, Physical abuse
240 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As the only surviving mouse of the litter, Despereaux was always considered the loser, the runt, so naturally, he falls in love with a princess named Pea. The story also tells of a mouse called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness but wishes for lig...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,032 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
lighthearted 53%
inspiring 36%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
dark 16%
reflective 15%
sad 9%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 26% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Fatphobia, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Classism, Physical abuse