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 15,845 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
funny 79%
lighthearted 77%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 28%
reflective 19%
relaxing 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 8%
emotional 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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