A review by beccisays
Wonka by Sibéal Pounder

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I picked this quickly on a whim, which is so fitting as it is a whimsical quick-read. I don’t usually go for children’s books but this one filled me with such a sense of nostalgia, I was genuinely engaged by every page. 

Gotta admit, some of the jokes and metaphors did seem a bit out of sorts in a children’s book but as an adult, I was not complaining. I personally loved the inclusion of a chocolate cartel conspiracy and a police officer who developed a real bad “taste for the brown stuff”.

Either way, I really liked this and now want to read the Roald Dahl Charlie & the Chocolate Factory books