A bit harder to play than the clarinet, but a choice of reeds is a contributing factor and after a bit of adjusting it's nothing too hard. Now the sound is on the clarinet/saxophone-axis, although more duck-like slightly, but again, the choice of reeds affects that and of course, the embouchure. Construction is solid, ABS-plastic is tough and it will not break easily. You could even play it in the rain with a synthetic reed if you want to! So it's perfect to bring with you on your camping trip or have your children to play with it without much concern.
In my opinion it's a really good option for introducing yourself or others to reed instruments and for practice before buying a saxophone, for example.