The Twits by Roald Dahl

The Twits

Roald Dahl

58 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Bored with playing school kiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple Mr and Mrs Twit turn their attentions to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, for a circus act. The monkey's cruel incar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,790 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
lighthearted 68%
adventurous 18%
dark 15%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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