The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster with Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics fantasy funny reflective fast-paced

256 pages | first published 1961

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. . . humorous, full of warmth and real invention” (The New Yorker), this beloved story -first published more than fifty years ago- introduces readers to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond. For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth ...
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Summary of 14565 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 80%
lighthearted 77%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 28%
reflective 18%
relaxing 15%
informative 11%
mysterious 9%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 27%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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