The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

208 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, The Witches is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. Now a major motion picture This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,383 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
funny 70%
lighthearted 52%
dark 32%
mysterious 21%
tense 14%
hopeful 10%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 29% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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