The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

The Witches

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

208 pages | first published 1983

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This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how ...
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Summary of 14487 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
funny 70%
lighthearted 51%
dark 32%
mysterious 21%
tense 14%
hopeful 10%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 29% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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