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batmayne_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
One of dahls more harmless books, its about a girl with a "magic finger", an ability to change ppl into animals. She has no contol and it is powered by her anger. This book deals with either anti gun or hunting, but sends a mixed message on hunting for sport vs survival. I believe the family learns a lesson, wether its to stop hunting for fun or in general. The girl doesn't learn anything. It does have good lessons page 47 the ducks say the humans killed their children, which is a little dark for how light the rest of the book is, on last page girl threatens another family with "magic finger" after hearing them hunting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
james1star's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really wanted a quick nice book after finishing lucky by Alice Sebold (very different to this) so am happy this lightened my mind. The magic finger follows the story of a family of hunters (BOO!!) who get sparked by a girl with a magic finger - fitting title Dahl - after she sees them bringing a freshly killed young deer home. Later that day the father and two sons go out hunting again murdering 16 ducks, they then try to shoot at 4 more but fail so go home. The following day the whole family awake to being ducks themselves and I won’t say anymore, just read it. It’s a great tale about the brutality of hunting - I’m vegan and naturally hate hunting - and the evilness I guess. Not the best pick me up haha but it’s lighthearted and just a little tale.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
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