The Borrowers by Mary Norton

The Borrowers

The Borrowers #1

Mary Norton with Diana Stanley, Diana Stanley (Illustrator), Diana Stanley (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Beneath the kitchen floor is the world of the Borrowers -- Pod and Homily Clock and their daughter, Arrietty. In their tiny home, matchboxes double as roomy dressers and postage stamps hang on the walls like paintings. Whatever the Clocks need the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,288 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
adventurous 77%
funny 31%
relaxing 28%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 7%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 34%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 30% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

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3.85

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