149 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0141313579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Commander Caractacus, a struggling inventor, makes enough money from his whistling sweets to buy a car. He chooses Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and he, his wife and two children set off in it on a series of adventures. This book inspired the famous film.
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 86%
funny 60%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 8%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping
149 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0141313579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Commander Caractacus, a struggling inventor, makes enough money from his whistling sweets to buy a car. He chooses Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and he, his wife and two children set off in it on a series of adventures. This book inspired the famous film.
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 86%
funny 60%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 8%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping