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medium-paced
i was bored, probably shouldn’t have started a children’s book anyway
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
There are a lot of interesting characters - for mostly a survey of the different moments/experiences in a person's life. I love the imagination in it, and how it aims to wake up the lazy mind. Milo is basically a lazy kid who seems disinterested in what life has to offer. His companions all have very special qualities, but are seemingly flawed in their individuation or specialization. The Mathematician cannot be concerned by anything except for numbers, the spelling bee can only spell, and the same goes for the other characters. With Rhyme and Reason, I think, we reach a synthesis of the whole world. Where all of them work together for a common goal. Wonderful as a children's book. I'm going to shelf it and recommend it to anyone who hasn't read in a while. A quick, funny read that will motivate you to grab another book right after.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The wordplay in The Phantom Tollbooth is so much fun. And I love that the adventure Milo embarks on because of the tollbooth helps him appreciate the awesomeness of the world around him. This book has so much heart. It was an absolute joy to read.
I think I would have liked this book a lot more if I was a twelve or so. Somehow I missed it then.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes