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sams84's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book as a kid and I still love it just as much if not more, the descriptions of Wonka's factory are detailed and imaginative and the characters are well considered. Wonka is witty and charming in an eccentric kinda way and you can't help but feel for Charlie. A brilliant book far far better than any film made of it, a must must must read
debicates's review against another edition
3.0
An odd experience. I mean, odder than normal.
Do you know what two books should not be read back-to-back? I do.
Previous to Dahl's book, I just read the 1963 essays [b:The Fire Next Time|464260|The Fire Next Time|James Baldwin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1657560861l/464260._SY75_.jpg|1129041] by James Baldwin. That read was like having surgery on all your organs, where you are splayed with your innards exposed and, now, sewn back up, you are still sore to the touch.
Then, next, I read this 1964 children's book by Roald Dahl, making a very odd pairing. I "ouched" a few times at things that I would not have had a reaction to at all had I read this as a kid in the 60s. Still, I don't ascribe to the near-sightedness of judging everything under the sun by today's standards, but I do notice them now.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was entertaining, well-written, fabulously imaginative. No wonder it's clearly a classic, beloved by millions around the world. You have to love Dahl for all the children who love him. He knows what they like. His stories see the world through the eyes of children, and rallies them around another child for whom life is deeply unfair. Always in the end, with the help of often odd characters, hurrah! Sweet justice and happiness is had.
Wait. It just occurs to me that my two back-to-back reads aren't entirely an odd pair. They both share that subject of unfairness. Baldwin's child, though, is black America, and that story is still being written.
Sigh.
Well, not all meals have to be kale and broccoli. Chocolate is a good treat. So it is with books--not all have to be serious, much less serious to an adult. It's quite alright to enjoy a book, to dream of fantastical sweets and being given the answers to all your problems simply because you are deserving. Do remember, though, the part where you need to actually be deserving by having a kind and loving heart.
May I suggest in lieu of a lifetime of chocolate and a magic man in a velvet coat with tails appearing, let us grownups keep working on fairness and justice within ourselves. Let's be the good guys of the story we live.
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This is book No. 6 of my personal reading project, Reelin' in the Years, where I read, in sequence of publication year beginning with the year I was born, authors that I have not yet read.
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Do you know what two books should not be read back-to-back? I do.
Previous to Dahl's book, I just read the 1963 essays [b:The Fire Next Time|464260|The Fire Next Time|James Baldwin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1657560861l/464260._SY75_.jpg|1129041] by James Baldwin. That read was like having surgery on all your organs, where you are splayed with your innards exposed and, now, sewn back up, you are still sore to the touch.
Then, next, I read this 1964 children's book by Roald Dahl, making a very odd pairing. I "ouched" a few times at things that I would not have had a reaction to at all had I read this as a kid in the 60s. Still, I don't ascribe to the near-sightedness of judging everything under the sun by today's standards, but I do notice them now.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was entertaining, well-written, fabulously imaginative. No wonder it's clearly a classic, beloved by millions around the world. You have to love Dahl for all the children who love him. He knows what they like. His stories see the world through the eyes of children, and rallies them around another child for whom life is deeply unfair. Always in the end, with the help of often odd characters, hurrah! Sweet justice and happiness is had.
Wait. It just occurs to me that my two back-to-back reads aren't entirely an odd pair. They both share that subject of unfairness. Baldwin's child, though, is black America, and that story is still being written.
Sigh.
Well, not all meals have to be kale and broccoli. Chocolate is a good treat. So it is with books--not all have to be serious, much less serious to an adult. It's quite alright to enjoy a book, to dream of fantastical sweets and being given the answers to all your problems simply because you are deserving. Do remember, though, the part where you need to actually be deserving by having a kind and loving heart.
May I suggest in lieu of a lifetime of chocolate and a magic man in a velvet coat with tails appearing, let us grownups keep working on fairness and justice within ourselves. Let's be the good guys of the story we live.
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
This is book No. 6 of my personal reading project, Reelin' in the Years, where I read, in sequence of publication year beginning with the year I was born, authors that I have not yet read.
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thebriannacollins's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow...it's interesting really when you're reading something from your childhood. I used to love the movie with Johnny Depp and recently decided to read the books of movies I watched as a kid and remember well. I remember two movies actually, the classic one... but I never got over the boat scene (it scared the heck out of me as a kid) only to read the book and it be there. Another thing is... this is a kids book right. But he was doing and referencing things that had me like... what. Like cannibalism, and how he shipped over a whole tribe of ppl illegally.... it's insane.... I rather enjoyed it lol. Wonka was absolutely an interesting person. And I rather enjoyed reading about these kids going in his factory. Which brings me to the next thing... these spoiled... Not being raised right kids... like he said "no" "don't do that" to each and every one of them and they just... did it anyway. And my thing was... yall ain't got no sense of self control because he said he has his oompa loopas testing them.... he don't need these kids doing that. But let me tell ya... I would of sued him so hard anyway. He a billionaire, he could take it. But I overall enjoyed it.
onthedancefloor's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute little read! It really made me want to watch the movie again. The story is so entertaining
bookishkelly04's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars because it’s the first chapter book I read aloud with my kids and it’s now a core memory ❤️
zbmorgan's review against another edition
5.0
At the least, this is a wildly entertaining story of a poor boy who gets what he deserves. At best, it's a cautionary tale for children filled with humorous examples of how NOT to behave, and an opportunity to discuss poverty, creativity, and individualism.
roxysho's review against another edition
4.0
Me encanto, creo que disfrute mucho mas la historia por haber visto primero la pelicula, que amo!
Es una gran historia para niños, llena de mensajes positivos y lecciones para la vida. Si bien la historia fue corta, creo que la llevare siempre conmigo, tiene ese toque de morbo que me encanta, donde los niños malos o que rompen las reglas son castigados.
Sin dudas, un libro recomendado para todas las edades, creo que en toda las edades dejara mensajes para la vida.
Algo que me encanta, es que en la fabrica, todo lo imposible se vuelve posible, como Willy y Charlie comparten esa loca visión donde es lógico cosas que no lo son, donde las leyes de la realidad se rompen...
Es una gran historia para niños, llena de mensajes positivos y lecciones para la vida. Si bien la historia fue corta, creo que la llevare siempre conmigo, tiene ese toque de morbo que me encanta, donde los niños malos o que rompen las reglas son castigados.
Sin dudas, un libro recomendado para todas las edades, creo que en toda las edades dejara mensajes para la vida.
Algo que me encanta, es que en la fabrica, todo lo imposible se vuelve posible, como Willy y Charlie comparten esa loca visión donde es lógico cosas que no lo son, donde las leyes de la realidad se rompen...
rosiefpb's review against another edition
5.0
Avelynn wants to give it a hundred stars. She loved it.
joanapmo's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0