Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Brian Selznick, Ian Fleming

149 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Commander Caractacus, a struggling inventor, makes enough money from his whistling sweets to buy a car. He chooses Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and he, his wife and two children set off in it on a series of adventures. This book inspired the famous film.

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Community Reviews Summary of 934 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 88%
funny 62%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 7%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 25% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

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3.76

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