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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
I think this is the most best book I've read
For such a long time, I have wanted to read the David Walliams books so for my birthday this year, my family bought me a book set of 5 of his books.
I started off with Ratburger and by the name of the book I'm sure you have a rough idea of what kind of goes on in the story. This book was funny and I can imagine it being right up the street of school kids.
It's hard not to like the main character Zoe. Every child has that one dream and who are we to stop them from trying to succeed with it. The story was fun and the illustrations were great to look at.
Growing up i was a massive Jaqueline Wilson fan and now that I work in a school I like to keep up to date with the latest kids books so I can chat about them if they are ever mentioned to me. I look forward to reading the rest of them.
I started off with Ratburger and by the name of the book I'm sure you have a rough idea of what kind of goes on in the story. This book was funny and I can imagine it being right up the street of school kids.
It's hard not to like the main character Zoe. Every child has that one dream and who are we to stop them from trying to succeed with it. The story was fun and the illustrations were great to look at.
Growing up i was a massive Jaqueline Wilson fan and now that I work in a school I like to keep up to date with the latest kids books so I can chat about them if they are ever mentioned to me. I look forward to reading the rest of them.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
read on May 26th 2024
morning
finished on July 1st 2024
morning
finished on July 1st 2024
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It good for a quick read
Very quick to read, but a bit of a disappointment.
Felt like he didn't take as much time finding his authorial voice with this one, and a few elements seemed lifted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (poor family, job lost) and other Dahl stories (Witches - mouse training). Didn't like Burt (and hated the drawings of him - didn't realise it wasn't a woman!!). Some speech didn't ring true for a child. Walliams didn't use his previous technique to good effect of talking to the reader directly very much, which was a shame.
Not as much 'disgusting' stuff either that kids love (one reference to picking someone else's nose and the rat burger stuff of course).
Still, better than most of the kids books out there. Zoe and Armitage are good characters, Matilda did horrid parents and teachers better, but still this should be worthy of its audience, it just could have been better.
Billionaire Boy still my favourite I think.
And long live Raj!
Felt like he didn't take as much time finding his authorial voice with this one, and a few elements seemed lifted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (poor family, job lost) and other Dahl stories (Witches - mouse training). Didn't like Burt (and hated the drawings of him - didn't realise it wasn't a woman!!). Some speech didn't ring true for a child. Walliams didn't use his previous technique to good effect of talking to the reader directly very much, which was a shame.
Not as much 'disgusting' stuff either that kids love (one reference to picking someone else's nose and the rat burger stuff of course).
Still, better than most of the kids books out there. Zoe and Armitage are good characters, Matilda did horrid parents and teachers better, but still this should be worthy of its audience, it just could have been better.
Billionaire Boy still my favourite I think.
And long live Raj!
My son got this one as a Christmas gift and we read it together.
It is entertaining, it is also gross. It is wonderful.
It is entertaining, it is also gross. It is wonderful.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book so much as a kid, I reread it all the time!! There are certain aspects I'm not a fan of anymore, but it's overall very goofy and enjoyable while covering some darker themes as well!!
dark
emotional
sad
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:
Yes
David Walliams fifth book, Ratburger is surprisingly enjoyable, at least for me. It may have to do with the fact that I have a huge affection for rats and i'm happy to see them get some love. Zoe is a great protag I find, her dad's little arc is pretty decent too. Shelia and Burt are gross and work well as villains. I also really like Tina's arc, i'm glad Zoe doesn't forgive her until she gets an apology and recognises the cycle of abuse going on in her home and acknowledges that it doesn't justify her bullying, that's a good message for kids. Also seeing poor kids be shown as kind and worthy strikes a personal note with me.