The Rescuers by Margery Sharp, Garth Williams

160 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

The mice in this story created the widely respected Prisoners' Aid Society of Mice. The task of this benevolent society is to befriend human prisoners in their cells, and perform daring rescue bids. As this story opens, the Chairwoman of the Socie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
lighthearted 57%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 42%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.71

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