The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel

The Boundless

Kenneth Oppel with Jim Tierney (Illustrator)

352 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Boundless, the greatest train ever built, is on its maiden voyage across the country, and first-class passenger Will Everett is about to embark on the adventure of his life When Will ends up in possession of the key to a train car containing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 57%
tense 31%
funny 21%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.71

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