The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

208 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how ...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
funny 67%
lighthearted 48%
dark 32%
mysterious 19%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 22%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 27% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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