Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

Freak the Mighty

Freak The Mighty #1

Rodman Philbrick

169 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

Two boys--a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny genius in leg braces--forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. Basis for the film The Mighty. Named as an ALA Best Book for Young Adu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 406 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 47%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 41%
adventurous 35%
funny 35%
reflective 23%
lighthearted 17%
dark 11%
tense 11%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.92

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