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693 reviews for:

Esio Trot

Roald Dahl

3.51 AVERAGE

funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Funny idea, cute drawings, mostly fun story. But the deception of a woman to get her to marry you? And stealing her beloved pet without her knowledge? Made me sad to think about.
emotional relaxing fast-paced

This was my kids’ rating… actually they wanted to give it a half star. They loved Giraffe, Pelly and Me… but hated this book. My sons are 6 and 8, for reference. They enjoyed the story and giggled along for the first few pages- but were indignant by the end. They were hoping *spoiler* paid for their misdeeds, was found out, and died alone in disgrace.


This is a book that was written, and I read it. kind of an underwhelming finish to my Big Dahl Read, but what are you going to do?
funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I liked this book, but it teaches pretty horrible morals. I don't think books always need to teach us something, though, so if you read for the story and not for moral lessons, then you will probably like this book.

I'm surprised how many people bash this book for being offensive to women and for supposedly teaching kids to lie and manipulate people. Here's what I have to say to that: it's just a silly little story. Get over it! Not every book has to have some earth-shattering moral. I mean, if we're judging all kids things by that standard, then Looney Tunes must be the anti-Christ of all that is supposed to be moral and proper. Some things are meant to be enjoyed for its silliness and absurdity, and this is one of them.

It took me like 15 minutes to complete this book. It was so short and also fun. I think the story was a little lame but for those times it might have been good. It is good now too. It was just maybe that I am an adult now and I find a few things silly that were mentioned in the book.
It was a cute romance though how he approached his love and tried to woo her with his intelligence but I just think she is a little stupid. I mean you have a pet so must know about those species right. You will get what I mean only once you read it.
Overall it was a fun read. Though I find it silly, it still made me laugh you know. That’s why I will recommend it.
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ksoks's review

3.0
funny hopeful 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

A very cute story about an old geezer who tricks a middle aged woman into falling in love with him by using a series of larger and larger tortoises. A slight story but worth picking up.