The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster with Rainn Wilson (Narrator)

4 hours, 41 minutes first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy funny reflective fast-paced

Description

Hailed as a classic. . . . humorous, full of warmth and real invention (The New Yorker), this beloved story—first published more than fifty ago—introduces readers to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond.  For Milo, everything's a bore. When...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,097 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
funny 80%
lighthearted 77%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 29%
reflective 18%
relaxing 16%
informative 11%
mysterious 9%
emotional 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.23

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