cantrememberthedreamthatihad's review against another edition
5.0
This has always been a favorite of mine. I recently read it to my fie year old son who enjoyed it immensely as well.
annaroosvw's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed the movie so much as a kid and now the book happens to be even more jolly. The descriptions are so honest (like a child would say it), so true and I love that. Wonka seems different than Depp in the movie, I like him better this way. And the grandpa of Charlie is even more Hilarious: jippie!!!
jencwriter's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow I missed reading this as a kid, but I decided to pick it up after my younger daughter finished it. And I pronounce it good! However, I liked the movie starring Gene Wilder just as much. Not sure what that says about Roald Dahl's classic tale. Perhaps just that the original "Willy Wonka" screenwriters were exceptionally talented.
bbliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to this on audiobook on the car ride to France, and it made the trip feel a lot shorter! This was such a fun and beautiful read, and I really have to watch the movie again soon. Charlie is such an adorable guy! And the grandpa, just, aww
satin's review against another edition
4.0
A childhood classic that is enjoyable even now when I'm in my 20's! As a kid, I loved this book so much. I wanted a quick re-read, and I am so glad I picked this one back up. I loved the silliness of it all, and I'm happy I own this specific edition with the pretty cover and illustration. Overall I would highly recommend.
bookbelle5_17's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Since I have seen both adaptations first I cannot help but compare this to those movies. Tim Burton's movie does follow the plot in detail more, but I think Gene Wilder is a more accurate interpretation of Wonka. Charlie is a boring main character, but it could work if you're trying not to make things complicated for children and teach them to be a good, kind person. I like the creative way Dahl teaches his lessons about not being greedy, selfish, or disrespectful. I don't agree that television is the worse thing in the world. I think is all about parents monitoring their children's viewing habits, but I do like putting the importance of reading books.
thesgtrekkiereads's review against another edition
5.0
my fave book...
wish i could have seen this play :) <3
2018 ultimate reading challenge - a play
wish i could have seen this play :) <3
2018 ultimate reading challenge - a play
soraia_sumie's review against another edition
5.0
Gostei tanto de Matilda que resolvi ler outro do Roald Dahl e nada melhor do que esse clássico.
Já notei que o autor odeia televisão e colocou esse hábito como um dos “quatro pecados capitais da infância” (assistir TV, mascar chiclete, comer demais e ser mimado). Aqui o mal da TV retorna no personagem Mike Teavee (hã, hã) que não consegue sair da frente de uma.
A família do Charlie é uma fofura! Os quatro avós não saem da cama há vinte anos. A mãe cuida deles e da casa enquanto o pai trabalha em uma fábrica de pasta de dente, colocando tampinha nos tubos.
O Willy Wonka é excêntrico, sarcástico e irônico. Ele libera cinco Golden Tickets que estão espalhados em seus chocolates para que os felizardos possam visitar a fábrica. Eles não sabem ainda, mas aquele que passar pelos testes lá dentro ficará com tudo. Adivinha quem ficou?
Livro divertidíssimo!
Já notei que o autor odeia televisão e colocou esse hábito como um dos “quatro pecados capitais da infância” (assistir TV, mascar chiclete, comer demais e ser mimado). Aqui o mal da TV retorna no personagem Mike Teavee (hã, hã) que não consegue sair da frente de uma.
A família do Charlie é uma fofura! Os quatro avós não saem da cama há vinte anos. A mãe cuida deles e da casa enquanto o pai trabalha em uma fábrica de pasta de dente, colocando tampinha nos tubos.
O Willy Wonka é excêntrico, sarcástico e irônico. Ele libera cinco Golden Tickets que estão espalhados em seus chocolates para que os felizardos possam visitar a fábrica. Eles não sabem ainda, mas aquele que passar pelos testes lá dentro ficará com tudo. Adivinha quem ficou?
Livro divertidíssimo!