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3 hours • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611761856
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Publication date: 25 July 2013
Description
"Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian... His] stories work better in audio than in print." -The New York Times A little magic can take you a long way. After Ja...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,808 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, FatphobiaModerate
Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Physical abuse, Confinement, Racism3 hours • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611761856
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Publication date: 25 July 2013
Description
"Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian... His] stories work better in audio than in print." -The New York Times A little magic can take you a long way. After Ja...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,808 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, FatphobiaModerate
Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Physical abuse, Confinement, Racism