A review by morgathon
Matilda by Roald Dahl

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love Roald Dahl’s writing style. It’s perfect for precocious kids and just as charming to read as an adult. The story itself heartwarming.

For those interested in adaptation comparisons, the book and the musical for the stage are a lot closer to one another than the book and the 1996 film.