I just grabbed this book, because the story interested me. I knew it was a children's/youth book, so I didn't expect much catchiness for me as an adult. But the journey of will Everett was full of wonders, mysteries and the search of purpose, was sometimes deep and creepy, and then loud and funny. I kind of see it as a mix between the greatest showman, the polar express and willy Wonka (because of the crazy vibe). The only thing that bothered me, is that it was quite lengthy at times and I could not really get into the story then. But then, I am an adult, maybe a child, for whom this book was written, would see it otherwise.