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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
by Robert C. O'Brien
This book, just as is Justin the rat, is extraordinarily handsome (and cute). Finding this book in my workplace's library, I had never read the book as a child and had never thought much about the book despite hearing its name growing up.
As an adult listening to this book in 2023, the novel is an artifact of its time -- 3 moments were unnecessarily heternormative for the sake of cuteness and humor that did nothing for the plot or character development. Some of the book's usage of language is dated, Mrs. Frisby -- our main and titular character -- is at times spoken for by male characters, and I disagree with some of its message on how one becomes "civilized." However, this children's book stars an adult woman who personifies everyday actions of courage and love. The novel is wholesome, adorable, and will have you smiling and gasping because of the connection you have built for the characters. I would read this book (albeit skipping a couple lines) to my own children.
I listened to this book on audio via Berkeley Public Library's unabridged Recorded Books, Inc version narrted by Barbara Caruso.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
As an adult listening to this book in 2023, the novel is an artifact of its time -- 3 moments were unnecessarily heternormative for the sake of cuteness and humor that did nothing for the plot or character development. Some of the book's usage of language is dated, Mrs. Frisby -- our main and titular character -- is at times spoken for by male characters, and I disagree with some of its message on how one becomes "civilized." However, this children's book stars an adult woman who personifies everyday actions of courage and love. The novel is wholesome, adorable, and will have you smiling and gasping because of the connection you have built for the characters. I would read this book (albeit skipping a couple lines) to my own children.
I listened to this book on audio via Berkeley Public Library's unabridged Recorded Books, Inc version narrted by Barbara Caruso.
Rating: 3.5 / 5