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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
There are so many elements that make Matilda a classic and one of the most beloved books of the 20th century. I loved the inverted trope where instead of parents encouraging great things from an ordinary child, Matilda’s parents encourage mediocrity from an extraordinary child. It's quite difficult to see how Matilda turned out as humble and intelligent as she did, because her parents certainly didn't encourage those traits.
The Trunchbull is undoubtedly a formidable villain who sometimes feels a bit too real, like Dolores Umbridge. I do, however, have some reservations about [arguably] the main antagonist being a masc woman who dismisses femininity. Furthermore, I know this is a children's book, but there's a theme of good characters being "pretty" and antagonists being "ugly" that may play into unconscious biases later in life.
The Trunchbull is undoubtedly a formidable villain who sometimes feels a bit too real, like Dolores Umbridge. I do, however, have some reservations about [arguably] the main antagonist being a masc woman who dismisses femininity. Furthermore, I know this is a children's book, but there's a theme of good characters being "pretty" and antagonists being "ugly" that may play into unconscious biases later in life.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is clearly part of a conspiracy to make kids want to read and be critical thinkers. Helicopter parents with sheltered children, beware! This book will encourage your children to be *gasp* SELF-RELIANT!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Suicide, Death of parent, Murder
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Matilda is an extremely bright child, well beyond her years, but her parents, who are verging on disliking her, cannot see it. When Matilda finally starts school, her teacher, Miss Honey, sees her potential and how extraordinary she is. What will happen to Matilda? And will her potential be encouraged?
I liked Matilda. I don't remember finishing it as a child, but I remember starting it. The book was quite gripping, and although the book is very close to the film, it held my attention and left me wondering about Matilda’s next escapades.
Matilda is a character you can't help but feel for. Her home life hasn't been great from a very young age; her parents ridicule, bully, and make fun of her constantly, refusing to acknowledge anything about her unless it interferes with them, and even then, she's spoken down to.
Miss. Trunchbull grinds my gears. She's a very well-done antagonist. Everything about her makes you feel hatred for her; just her name invokes feelings because you know she isn't going to be doing something nice
I find it weird that Miss. Honey treats Matilda as such an equal that she divulges a lot of stuff about her life to Matilda, the kind of stuff most adults would confide in a friend about but not a child. Miss. Honey almost treats Matilda as if she is a therapist because she is a “grown-up child”, whatever that may mean.
I'm not sure when eggs became junk food. It felt weird being listed beside mayonnaise and ice cream, which, even in moderation, aren't exactly bad for you. I can think of a lot worse food items.
I liked Matilda. I don't remember finishing it as a child, but I remember starting it. The book was quite gripping, and although the book is very close to the film, it held my attention and left me wondering about Matilda’s next escapades.
Matilda is a character you can't help but feel for. Her home life hasn't been great from a very young age; her parents ridicule, bully, and make fun of her constantly, refusing to acknowledge anything about her unless it interferes with them, and even then, she's spoken down to.
Miss. Trunchbull grinds my gears. She's a very well-done antagonist. Everything about her makes you feel hatred for her; just her name invokes feelings because you know she isn't going to be doing something nice
I find it weird that Miss. Honey treats Matilda as such an equal that she divulges a lot of stuff about her life to Matilda, the kind of stuff most adults would confide in a friend about but not a child. Miss. Honey almost treats Matilda as if she is a therapist because she is a “grown-up child”, whatever that may mean.
I'm not sure when eggs became junk food. It felt weird being listed beside mayonnaise and ice cream, which, even in moderation, aren't exactly bad for you. I can think of a lot worse food items.