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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
[4/5]
I've always liked Matilda as the movie adaptation, but I've never bothered to actually read the book. Well, I did now. I actually really enjoyed it.
I've always liked Matilda as the movie adaptation, but I've never bothered to actually read the book. Well, I did now. I actually really enjoyed it.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
dark
funny
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
Wow! Kate Winslet really surprised me with her versatility in the voices she did for this audiobook. My husband and kids had never read Matilda, so this was a fun road trip family listen. That being said, I had forgotten (or maybe listening to it magnified it?) how absolutely horrid the parents and Mrs Trunchbull are, so families should be warned--this is is probably most suitable for older children who won't imitate the rudeness. My dad didn't like Roald Dahl books generally because of how adults are portrayed--which is definitely true of this one.
One of the best books I've read while I was a child. Loved it!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Even after all these years, Matilda is still a hero and so is Miss Honey. I enjoyed this flashback to my childhood.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received this advanced title through Edelweiss with permission from Viking Children's Books. This reprint features art so beautiful, I could frame it. I highly recommend checking out this edition of the novel.