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Matilda by Roald Dahl

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pinesreading's review

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is one of my favorite books as a child. I always had something about girl who loved reading. I really connected to that. I also felt lost and kind of alone and it was nice coming back to it again it will see I can see some issues but overall a good time.

skyler_may_xoxo's review

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5.0

One of my favourite books as a kid and still know ❤️

hessianhighfashion's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.0

selreading's review

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5.0

Blessed little book.
Wonderfully odd.
It is a story just as enjoyable whether you are closer to Ms. Honey's age or Matilda's.
All the stars :)

blondierocket's review

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4.0

Another great book by Roald Dahl, and I agree completely with everyone that Matilda may be his best book yet, and definitely should have been my first.

Matilda is the story of a 5 year olf genius who can read everything put in front of her, do complicated math equations without a calculator or pen and paper, spell everything and still manages to not be loved by her parents.

I vaguely remember the movie and it being somewhat different and little more exaggerated than the actual story.

This is a great book for all children, teenagers and adults who want to escape and have an adventure with the smartest girl ever.

jackdziatkowiec's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Matilda is mistreated by her parents; Matilda fights back. Matilda and her schoolmates are mistreated by the principal, so she uses her brain power to overcome their oppressor. Everything is well in the end.