James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

128 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory James Trotter loses his parents in a horrible accident and is forced to live-miserably-with his two wicked aunts. Then James is given some magic crystals that give him hope. But wh...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
lighthearted 75%
funny 67%
hopeful 24%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 10%
emotional 5%
dark 3%
reflective 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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