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funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
A fun and whimsical read as an adult, but I did find it hard to follow along with this on audiobook and found myself lost multiple times.
I first read PT in grade school. I think I got it at a book fair. I read it again one summer break in HS. It was a much better book at that point. I cannot believe I waited so many years to read it again. The clever word play still holds up and it is still a funny read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
First time readers of The Phantom Tollbooth should reach for an edition without the annotations. The annotations are fascinating and will distract you from Juster's story, dulling its effect.
I re-read this a few years ago when I was tutoring part-time and I am still surprised by the clever and ironic writing. Instead of writing 'on the level' of his intended audience, Juster puts faith that they want to learn and teaches them with a great story.
adventurous
funny
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced