Reviews

George's Marvellous Medicine by David Wood, Roald Dahl

laur08's review against another edition

4.0

For a children’s book, i enjoyed it lol

snippie99's review against another edition

2.0

Again, not my favourite but still a magical story with a feel of adventure and revenge.

ticha_bugalho's review against another edition

3.0

George's Marvellous Medicine is a nostalgic trip back to childhood whimsy, but it may not resonate as strongly with adult readers who lack the childhood attachment to the story. While Dahl's signature wit is evident, the plot's reliance on a boy's mischievous (and a bit sinister) potion-making may feel somewhat unsettling for some readers. However, I can appreciate its lasting appeal to younger audiences and fondly reminisce about the imaginative potions concocted in my own childhood bath-time adventures.

gtbro's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

welshrebel1776's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

selreading's review against another edition

1.0

What the actual $@*% Dahl?
I mean his wiring is just as whimsical and odd as ever but this book was a little off

symph_adventures's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.0

amalipulan's review against another edition

4.0

Spoiler

Chapter 5: The Cook Up—Is he stoned?

Unlike most grandmas who are friendly, caring and loving, George's grandma would be the complete opposite. Every time Mrs. Kranky is not around, she would boss George.

One day, he had had enough of the old girl and started thinking of ways to get back at her. An idea popped and he concocted a "medicine" which he is supposed to give her at eleven o'clock.

George mixed in all the ingredients he thought his grandma deserves. When it's time to give her medicine, the effect was unexpected. It made grandma grew up until she went through the roof.

Mr. Kranky, found out that the potion could turn a small animal into a giant, thought that he should multiply this potion and sell it to farmers and become rich.

Here's a line that I liked:

"For a few brief moments he had touched with the very tips of his fingers the edge of a magic world."

I supposed this book could be classified as fantasy. Sort of.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

2.0

One of my least favorite Roald Dahl books so far, but I also hadn't heard of this one so I guess that evens it out?

abigailsue's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0