James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Lane Smith (Illustrator), Lane Smith (Illustrator), Lane Smith (Illustrator)

126 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret entranceway into the fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,809 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 9%
emotional 7%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
reflective 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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