The Car by Gary Paulsen

The Car

Gary Paulsen

192 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

Neglected by his parents, fourteen-year-old Terry Anders is used to taking care of things on his own. He even manages to assemble a car kit by himself. When the car is finished, Terry sets off from Cleveland to Portland in search of an uncle he ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.37

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