The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois

The Twenty-One Balloons

William Pène du Bois

4 hours, 7 minutes first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on the secret island of Krakatoa where he discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,473 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 80%
funny 41%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 94% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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