George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

George's Marvellous Medicine

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake

120 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy funny lighthearted fast-paced
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An eight-year-old boy, George Kranky, prepares a 'magic' medicine made of random household ingredients to punish his cruel grandmother. Strange shenanigans ensue, causing George and his family's life to become much more chaotic.

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Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 77%
adventurous 41%
dark 13%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 4%
tense 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 26% | Character: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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