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Matilda

Roald Dahl

4.32 AVERAGE

ressicajicks's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

dinosaurdude's review against another edition

4.75

challenging hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

lwbarry0605's review against another edition

4.75

funny hopeful sad fast-paced

oofym's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Complicated

mdyang97's review against another edition

4.0

I've always known this to be one of my all-time favorite childhood books, tied with Dahl's other story "The BFG".

I think the 'otherness' of the protagonist really spoke to me as an outcast in my school. I was always different, and frequently teased/bullied by my peers. The way that Matilda used her special powers for good really brought some light into my life.

The movie was also amazing.

kingtweed's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I love this book. I have always loved this book. It's probably my second favorite children's stroy ever. I will forever give Matilda 5 stars.
I love the plot idea and man, that girl really makes the bad guys look like fools consistently. I hope it teaches all underappreciated kids that they can be themselves and love themselves for it!