The Borrowers by Mary Norton

The Borrowers

The Borrowers #1

Mary Norton with Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator)

The Borrowers

The Borrowers #1

Mary Norton with Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

196 pages | first published 1952

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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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Summary of 3356 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 82%
adventurous 77%
funny 30%
relaxing 25%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 33%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13%

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3.83

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