Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

Matilda

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics magical realism funny lighthearted fast-paced

240 pages | first published 1988

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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFGMatilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a ki...
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Summary of 37414 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 72%
funny 71%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 34%
emotional 21%
relaxing 15%
sad 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 23%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 22% | 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: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.31

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