Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Rats of NIMH #1

Robert C. O'Brien

240 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounte...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 36%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
emotional 20%
dark 11%
tense 11%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 37% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

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