The Car by Gary Paulsen

The Car

Gary Paulsen

192 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced
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Neglected by his parents, fourteen-year-old Terry Anders is used to taking care of things on his own. He even manages to assemble a car kit by himself. When the car is finished, Terry sets off from Cleveland to Portland in search of an uncle he ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.32

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