It was good! Although, I feel like so many questions still need to be answered.

"Two Classics" by Roald Dahl combines two of his most beloved stories, showcasing his masterful ability to blend whimsy with darker undertones. Whether it's the magical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or the imaginative adventure in James and the Giant Peach, Dahl's unique storytelling continues to enchant readers of all ages. These timeless tales remind us why Dahl remains a favorite in children's literature.

The original book is great! The great glass elevator book is just too crazy.

A colourful, inventive, creative nostalgia roller coaster.

It's a treat to revisit Roald Dahl and watch his books' film adaptations after all these years - and at Christmas. See my review of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' here for more. Including the hilarious, slightly sinister and mad chocolatey goodness for kids.

Although, in reading 'The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka', which includes the sequel, 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator', I can see why that was never adapted into film. It is completely, utterly, 100% bonkers. Who knew what Roald Dahl was on when he wrote that. And it is entirely possible that he was watching 'Star Trek' at the time of writing it. Ironic given his books' hatred of television.

But go with the flow and keep going, and you are in for tasty, outlandish fun. It'll make you feel like a child again; at Christmas and eating as many candies and chocolates as you like.

Final Score: 3.5/5

charlie and the great glass elevator made the rate drop

amazing

I think both the stories were very good, but I think the reader could have made a little more difference between the characters' voices.

Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate 4/5
Charlie y el gran ascensor de cristal 2/5

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory was worth the read, but Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator was not.

I read the first story mainly to discover how the book varies from the movies. It turns out it doesn't all that much. Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka put a certain sarcastic spin on some of his lines, and the storyline with Slugworth trying to steal the Everlasting Gobstopper formula and Charlie and Grandpa Joe drinking the Fizzy Lifting Serum were movie additions, but those were both based items from the book.

In the end, all Charlie had to do to become the winner was to not touch things, which seems a bit anticlimactic, but perhaps is good commentary on children.

The second story, the Great Glass Elevator, is mostly just very silly. The first half is an adventure in space which seemed out of character, followed by some more mishaps in the Chocolate Factory where the 3 remaining grandparents take the place of the spoiled children in causing harm through being selfish. There were some funny moments, and some Lewis Carrol-esque playing with words and math, but it's not nearly as good as the original story. It's quite possible this is for nostalgia reasons, but that can't completely explain it.

Still a nice quick read for children, that parents will also enjoy.

A Magical Adventure far better then the movies.

Oh, Mr. Dahl, the wonders you did for children's literature. As part of the Holy Trinity that was my childhood reading, you, Blyton and Rowling will always have a place on my bookshelf.

Everything is perfect; the story, the setting, that characters, the songs.... There is so little wrong with it. Although, I will admit to thinking that the 2nd book was weird AF, it still tells a tale that, to this day, never gets old.

This might not be my favorite Roald Dahl story, but it's still one of the BEST DAMN BOOKS EVER PERIOD. Three cheers for Charlie!

me lo he pasao genial leyendo el libro de la película que más veces he visto de chica. sigue totalmente el guión quitando to el trasfondo de wonka
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