Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie Bucket #1

Roald Dahl

176 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens classics funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are w...

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Moods

lighthearted 80%
funny 79%
adventurous 71%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
emotional 6%
reflective 5%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

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4.04

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