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karla205's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.0
barbelizabeth's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mbthebulldog'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? No
4.25
echo_mike's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
summer_winter's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as it was when I was a little kid, maybe better. I thought it was really funny and also outrageous.
pushpa11209's review against another edition
5.0
George's Marvellous Medicine, written by the renowned Roald Dahl, is a captivating and humorous tale that falls under the genres of Fiction, Children's literature, and Humour. This delightful book had me laughing from beginning to end.
The story revolves around George, a young boy who becomes the target of bullying and mistreatment from his Grandma. In an act of rebellion, George concocts a brown homemade mixture, substituting his Grandma's medicine with it, using ingredients he finds in his own household. The result? A chain of uproarious and unexpected events that will leave you thoroughly entertained.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I did have mixed feelings about the portrayal of Grandma. While she served as a necessary antagonist, her cruelty felt exaggerated, deviating from the reality of most grandmothers. However, considering the need for conflict in the story, I understand the choice.
The book is enhanced with charming illustrations that perfectly complement the narrative, adding a visual element to the already vivid storytelling.
Overall, I rate George's Marvellous Medicine with a well-deserved 5 out of 5. It is a must-read for children and adults alike, showcasing Roald Dahl's exceptional ability to create whimsical and entertaining stories.
The story revolves around George, a young boy who becomes the target of bullying and mistreatment from his Grandma. In an act of rebellion, George concocts a brown homemade mixture, substituting his Grandma's medicine with it, using ingredients he finds in his own household. The result? A chain of uproarious and unexpected events that will leave you thoroughly entertained.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I did have mixed feelings about the portrayal of Grandma. While she served as a necessary antagonist, her cruelty felt exaggerated, deviating from the reality of most grandmothers. However, considering the need for conflict in the story, I understand the choice.
The book is enhanced with charming illustrations that perfectly complement the narrative, adding a visual element to the already vivid storytelling.
Overall, I rate George's Marvellous Medicine with a well-deserved 5 out of 5. It is a must-read for children and adults alike, showcasing Roald Dahl's exceptional ability to create whimsical and entertaining stories.
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
3.0
This book was all right, I suppose. It kind of felt like a Jack Prelutsky poem mixed with a Roald Dahl madlib. There's a mean old (person with connection to the protagonist) that the goodhearted, but prankish (boy/ girl) does (prank) to in order to teach them a lesson. This time the prank involved dozens of pages of listing quirky ingredients.