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232 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141311364
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1988
Description
Matilda's parents have called her some terrible things. The truth is, she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Find out how she gets the better of them and her spiteful headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, as well as discovering that she has a very s...
Community Reviews Summary of 54,584 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 70%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 32%
emotional 21%
relaxing 14%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Fatphobia, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Death of parent232 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141311364
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1988
Description
Matilda's parents have called her some terrible things. The truth is, she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Find out how she gets the better of them and her spiteful headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, as well as discovering that she has a very s...
Community Reviews Summary of 54,584 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 70%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 32%
emotional 21%
relaxing 14%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Fatphobia, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Death of parent