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deadlibros's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gayanemar's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful, magical reread. I wholly recommend reading Roald Dahl as an adult. There's so much to uncover and inspire!
karlakejora's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Some inappropriate student teacher relationship wrapped in a positive light.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
A well known feel good story with some real dark elements not suitable under 9 years isho0beckster0o's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ezran's review against another edition
5.0
How could anyone even hate this book? It’s kind of dumb but nonetheless lovely. Funny and sweet.
znorgaard's review against another edition
2.0
This story hasn't aged well.
The precocious child being so much better than her peers is fine and a decent dose of realism. Some kids are just smarter than others. The extreme abuse in a school setting isn't healthy or something we should be normalizing. We shouldn't be telling kids the only way they can get rid of an abusive teacher is by scaring them with a ghost. The idea that a child with special powers could help right a wrong is great. Matilida understanding Mss Honey has suffered and been stolen from is a good way to show kids that adults have problems too. I also liked the message that kids need to challenged based on their abilities and if that means skipping grades, they should skip grades.
The precocious child being so much better than her peers is fine and a decent dose of realism. Some kids are just smarter than others. The extreme abuse in a school setting isn't healthy or something we should be normalizing. We shouldn't be telling kids the only way they can get rid of an abusive teacher is by scaring them with a ghost. The idea that a child with special powers could help right a wrong is great. Matilida understanding Mss Honey has suffered and been stolen from is a good way to show kids that adults have problems too. I also liked the message that kids need to challenged based on their abilities and if that means skipping grades, they should skip grades.
ironmanz68's review against another edition
5.0
Read this after watching Netflix version. Book is wonderful although somewhat disturbing. Netflix adaptation is different slightly but in a clever way but some of the songs are bad still overall entertaining.