240 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140327595
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1988
Description
Five-year-old Matilda longs for her parents to be loving and understanding but they are none of these things. Matilda invents a game of punishing them each time they treat her badly and she soon discovers she has supernatural powers.
Community Reviews Summary of 38,855 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 71%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 34%
emotional 20%
relaxing 15%
sad 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuseModerate
AbandonmentMinor
Suicide, Death of parent240 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140327595
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1988
Description
Five-year-old Matilda longs for her parents to be loving and understanding but they are none of these things. Matilda invents a game of punishing them each time they treat her badly and she soon discovers she has supernatural powers.
Community Reviews Summary of 38,855 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 71%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 34%
emotional 20%
relaxing 15%
sad 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuseModerate
AbandonmentMinor
Suicide, Death of parent