The Mouse and His Child by David Small, Russell Hoban

The Mouse and His Child

David Small, Russell Hoban

244 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy mysterious slow-paced
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"What are we, Papa?" the toy mouse child asked his father."I don't know," the father answered. "We must wait and see."A tin father and son dance under a Christmas tree until they break ancient clock-work rules and are themselves broken. Discarded,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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