James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

160 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret entranceway into the fr...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 10%
emotional 5%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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