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 abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 9767 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
hopeful 51%
inspiring 36%
emotional 29%
funny 23%
dark 17%
reflective 15%
sad 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating
270 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9780439692687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
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...Book Information
270 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9780439692687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
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...Book information
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 abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 9767 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
hopeful 51%
inspiring 36%
emotional 29%
funny 23%
dark 17%
reflective 15%
sad 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating