The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) vs The Phantom Tollbooth: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fiction
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them.…
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The Phantom Tollbooth
“There was once a boy named Milo who didn't know what to do with himself-not just sometimes, but always.”
The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster with illustrations by Jules Feiffer. It was published in 1961 by Random House (USA). It tells the story of a bored young boy named…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Phantom Tollbooth is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1).
- The Phantom Tollbooth has the widest readership — 312947 ratings behind its score.
- The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) runs the darker storyline; The Phantom Tollbooth stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Phantom Tollbooth
≈ 4h vs 9h for The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
New to the genre?
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
Light vs Moderate for The Phantom Tollbooth
In the mood for something dark?
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
a darker storyline than The Phantom Tollbooth
Want something lighter?
The Phantom Tollbooth
an easier tone than The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
Scores by source
| The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) | The Phantom Tollbooth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (179430) | 4.2 (312947) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (238) | 4.2 (556) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (935) | 4.5 (1504) |
Reception
| The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) | The Phantom Tollbooth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 179430 | 312947 |
| Editions | 10 | 64 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 143090 |
| Reading it now | — | 7390 |
| Written reviews | — | 15691 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 10744 |
| Pages | 512 | 255 |