2.34k reviews for:

The GFG

Roald Dahl

4.13 AVERAGE

jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition

3.0

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3 stars. This was my first time reading this one and it's unfortunately my least favorite Dahl book so far. It's not terrible, not even in the slightest but I wasn't as enthralled or interested in this one. I liked Sophie, I thought she was adorable. The BFG himself was also really cool and funny but the plot itself and how everything unfolded just wasn't that entertaining.

anna_lily's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

zaskia's review against another edition

4.5

fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rocky_road_7's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous 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: No

jmroberts91's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

mveatch6's review against another edition

5.0

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I definitely read this as a child, but I couldn't have told you the plot or anything now, so it was very fun to revisit it. The story is hilarious and horrifying, much like The Witches, one of my personal favorites. I also listened to the audio, read by David Walliams, and it's fantastic.

jensen1's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bencampbell's review against another edition

4.0

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I read this as a child and just recently finished reading it with my 7-year-old son, we both enjoyed it.

My son loved the wild plot, the made-up words, and the mixed-up phrases.

I loved the life lessons that Dahl cleverly worked into this story.

We both loved the friendship that Sophie and the BFG developed throughout the story.

tobysutton_long's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous funny 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

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One of Dahl's masterpieces. From an adult POV the amazing use of language in this feels even more incredible!

xleaptc's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced