A review by halfbloodapril
Matilda by Roald Dahl

5.0

Such a fun children's book! I've always revered Matilda for her intelligence and I love that Dahl showcased this young girl as a well-liked, curious genius, rather than stigmatizing those who are often classified as nerds. Reading back, there were definitely some jaw-dropping moments—as in, I can't believe I read this as a child and thought the Trunchbull flinging kids around was funny—but Dahl knows how to captivate an audience with his writing and wit. I'm not sure whether I like this book or [b:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory|6310|Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)|Roald Dahl|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1309211401l/6310._SY75_.jpg|2765786] more, but they're both works of art that imprinted on my childhood immensely!