The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

206 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Meet a hero, a wise old grandmother, and the most gruesome, grotesque gang of witches imaginable

Community Reviews Summary of 16,587 reviews

Moods

adventurous 74%
funny 70%
lighthearted 52%
dark 32%
mysterious 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | 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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