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I Am the Cheese

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Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Robert Cormier

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3.74 (11.1K ratings)
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description 233 pages

I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 11.1K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 233 pages.

About I Am the Cheese

Adam Farmer is on a journey - he has to get to Rutterburg with a parcel for his father. But as he travels, he starts to remember the events leading up to this point, memories which are also being prised out in gruelling psychiatric interviews. What is the secret of Adam Farmer? And what will happen when he finds out?

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Author Robert Cormier
Published 1977
Pages 233
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.74 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,099

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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11.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.74, I Am the Cheese is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.74
This Book
4.03
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is I Am the Cheese?

I Am the Cheese is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is I Am the Cheese worth reading?

Based on 11.1K reader ratings, I Am the Cheese has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is I Am the Cheese?

I Am the Cheese has 233 pages.

Who wrote I Am the Cheese?

I Am the Cheese was written by Robert Cormier. It was first published in 1977.

What is the ISBN for I Am the Cheese?

The ISBN-13 for I Am the Cheese is 9780141300510.0.

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