The Borrowers by Mary Norton

148 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Beneath the kitchen floor is the world of the Borrowers -- Pod and Homily Clock and their daughter, Arrietty. In their tiny home, matchboxes double as roomy dressers and postage stamps hang on the walls like paintings. Whatever the Clocks need the...

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Moods

lighthearted 82%
adventurous 75%
funny 25%
relaxing 24%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 4%
reflective 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 32%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

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