Matilda
by Roald Dahl
Taste attributes: familycomedyfantasyfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyemotive & stirringunderdog triumphsempowerment/personal growthfighting evil
Boxlist takeExpect a stylish, warm-hearted family novel, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security.
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- Author
- Roald Dahl
- Published
- 1988
- Pages
- 240
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- Open Library
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