The BFG by Roald Dahl

The BFG

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

207 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda One of TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. H...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
lighthearted 74%
funny 73%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
emotional 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 30%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 37% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.12

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