The Rabbits by John Marsden

The Rabbits

John Marsden with Shaun Tan (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional slow-paced

Description

Illustrated by Shaun Tan. Bestselling author, Marsden, has created a dramatically moving allegory of colonisation told from the perspective of native animals, in this stunningly illustrated volume. Examining the consequences of the arrival of a gr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
dark 64%
emotional 57%
sad 50%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
tense 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.29

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