James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Lane Smith (Illustrator)

126 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 and The BFG Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little--in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his misera...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 10%
emotional 5%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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