Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

240 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced
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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.

Community Reviews

4.32
based on 72,576 reviews

Moods

funny: 71%

lighthearted: 69%

adventurous: 44%

hopeful: 43%

inspiring: 32%

emotional: 21%

relaxing: 12%

sad: 8%

dark: 7%

reflective: 7%

mysterious: 4%

challenging: 2%

tense: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

73% of readers chose fast
24% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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