The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster with Jules Feiffer

256 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

. . . 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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Community Reviews Summary of 16,624 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 79%
funny 78%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 29%
reflective 19%
relaxing 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
emotional 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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