The Twits by Roald Dahl

The Twits

Roald Dahl

58 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Bored with playing school kiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple Mr and Mrs Twit turn their attentions to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, for a circus act. The monkey's cruel incar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,874 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 70%
adventurous 21%
dark 16%
relaxing 6%
reflective 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
emotional 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 92%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

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