Matilda is a truly remarkable book.

“And don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music.”

In this wonderful, deep little book, Roald Dahl tackles difficult topics such as child abuse, suicide, and poverty in his typical humorous and lighthearted manner, accompanied by Quentin Blake's stunning illustrations and unique style.

The story of Matilda has always held a special place in my heart, just like many other Dahl books. I must have watched the movie at least 15 times. She is such a strong, clever, kind, and humble little girl that it's impossible not to fall in love with her, regardless of age or gender. Of course, if you're a little girl who loves to read and feels like an outcast, you'll love it even more.

Rereading this book as an adult not only made me laugh but also evoked many strong emotions I didn't expect. It's not just nostalgia from rereading a childhood favorite (I recently discovered that this book was first published in the year I was born - 1988!). It's simply a masterpiece that can keep a reader of any age engaged from start to finish. I started reading this book one morning and finished it in one sitting. I can't remember the last time I had such a great reading experience.

As a grown-up, I couldn't help but notice that, like many other Dahl books, this one deals with very serious and uncomfortable topics, which are rare to find in a modern author targeting the same age group. It's true that children's books in the past were less lighthearted than what we're used to today, but it's still strange to think that I was reading about suicide at an age when I barely understood the concept of death. As an adult woman, I wonder if I would let a future child read Dahl's books alone. I would much rather read them aloud to him or her, explaining as I go. I believe that children can and should be exposed to tough topics sometimes, but always with the guidance of an adult.

Finally, while looking for pictures of this book, I discovered that in 2018, Quentin Blake reimagined Matilda as a grown-up and created a series of illustrations of her as a 30-year-old woman, imagining what career she would have chosen. What do you think she would be as an adult? I truly believe she became a teacher, just like her beloved Miss Honey!

Sinceramente, me ha encantado

"You chose books and I chose looks." Matilda's mom's words really amuse me. I too have a preference for looks. In high school, my brother's friends would tease me for having so many books. Just like Matilda, I pretended to be dumb and said I hadn't read any of those books and that they were just trophies to make me seem smart. Surprisingly, that answer was the right one (probably the only time I've ever said the right thing).

Matilda is one of my favorite childhood books. I can't recall anything good about grade school that didn't involve reading Roald Dahl (and a few others, to be fair). My other memories are of unpleasant things like getting puked on and having to wear dirty clothes from the '70s all day. There was this boy my twin and I really disliked because he ate tuna fish sandwiches with his mouth open. Yuck! We'd go home and share stories of such nasty incidents. One of the classes we could share was English class. I loved it when Lauren read aloud as she did the best Matilda's mom. My favorite characters were the nasty ones like Matilda's parents, the funny nasty ones. Trunchbull was just disgusting. She actually kept kids in an iron maiden-like thing. So vicious! I truly love Roald Dahl.

I can't believe the fuss made about margarine versus butter. My mom was always on a diet, and I still can't drink real milk. The same goes for margarine. I might never have had real butter. So what if Miss Honey had real butter? She had food! That really appealed to me as a kid because we weren't allowed to have anything that might tempt my mom away from her diets. I remember reading Matilda and getting hungry because of all the food described. The Twits didn't have that effect on me. Roald Dahl wouldn't have starved his kids just to look good for book jacket photo shoots.

p.s. The Twits is my favorite Roald Dahl book.

p.s.s. James and the Giant Peach is also really great. The only time I didn't hate my classmates was when we all loved Roald Dahl. But they were bad at reading aloud, so I still kind of hated them.

Matilda is truly a remarkable book. It seems that every teen with a penchant for dark academia likely has a copy gathering dust on their bookshelf. This story is like the original dark academia classic, influencing many tropes that are still beloved today. We have the shy and bookish heroine, Matilda, who is quietly brave. There's the evil school, Crunchem Hall, with its sadistic headmistress, the Trunchbull. Strong female friendships are also a key element, as seen between Matilda and Miss Honey. And let's not forget the off-the-wall craziness that keeps the story engaging.

Matilda is not only a scathing criticism of the cruelty of English schools but also a powerful story of female empowerment. It tells the tale of a brilliant girl who is self-taught and has to overcome the neglect and abuse of her awful parents. At school, she faces the terrors of the Trunchbull's punishments, like the chokey. Despite all the hardships, Matilda stands up for herself and ends up in a war with the Trunchbull.
While some may criticize middle grade books, I believe that many are of high quality and deserve recognition. Matilda is one such book. In fact, I think the movie adaptation is even better, thanks to the great casting and added chilling scenes. The movie also answers some questions that the book left unanswered. Overall, Matilda is a timeless and progressive story that features a strong and victorious girl protagonist, making it one of my favorite books by Roald Dahl. I give it 4 to 4.5 stars.

What a delight!

It is truly a source of great joy and satisfaction. The feeling of delight can bring a smile to our faces and warmth to our hearts.

Whether it's experiencing a beautiful moment in nature, receiving a kind gesture from someone, or achieving a personal goal, the sense of delight is palpable.

It makes us appreciate the simple pleasures in life and reminds us to look for the good in every situation.

Delight has the power to transform our mood and make us feel more alive.

We should cherish these moments of delight and strive to create more of them in our lives.

Let us embrace the delight that comes our way and share it with those around us, spreading happiness and positivity wherever we go.

After all, what a wonderful thing it is to experience the pure and unadulterated delight that life has to offer.

This was just an absolute delight!! Five stars without a doubt!

I've always had a desire to read Matilda, even though I'm no spring chicken anymore. I finally decided to give the audio version a try, and let me tell you, Kate Winslet was simply amazing. Her performance was so outstanding that I can't imagine anyone else doing it better.

Roald Dahl has crafted a truly wonderful and inspiring story. You can't help but root for Matilda, Miss Honey, and all the kids at the school. Seriously, could there be more despicable characters in a book than the Wormwoods and Miss Trunchbull?!!

I'm extremely glad that I finally got around to reading this gem of a book. It's not overly long, and the way everything unfolds at the end is just lovely. Here's to Matilda and Miss Honey!

This book is truly an extremely FUN and enjoyable read.

If you find yourself in the mood for a light-hearted stress-reliever, then this book is simply PERFECT.

I had not seen the movie before reading this book, and it turned out to be a wonderful surprise for me. I have a great admiration for the author's writing style and the way in which Matilda, her family, and her life in general have been vividly portrayed.

\\n  The book contains an underlying humor that is very subtle yet an absolute delight to read.\\n

I adored Matilda. She is truly amazing, and I would very much like to be her friend in real life. I love the fact that she has a passion for books.

Miss. Trunchball is completely unbelievable, and the things she does to the kids seem almost too far-fetched to be real. However, it is still great fun to read about how Matilda cleverly deals with her!

This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story filled with charm, humor, and a touch of magic.

Matilda! What can one say about this classic, indeed?

I retrieved my original copy from childhood. How about that?

For those unfamiliar with it, Matilda is the tale of a diminutive genius whose clueless parents have no appreciation for her whatsoever. However, equipped with books and a feisty spirit, she soon begins to retaliate. Once at school, she encounters an even more fearsome adversary, her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who terrorizes the entire school. But when she targets Miss Honey, the only kind teacher who has faith in Matilda, she crosses the line.

I unearthed my old copy because my daughter's class is reading this book. She has been thoroughly enjoying the story, which is a delight to witness, and I desired to engage with her on an even deeper level.

I adored Matilda as a child, and it was fascinating to read it as an adult. It was extremely enjoyable to view it through my seven-year-old's eyes! Every day after school, we discuss what she read at school, and I cherish hearing which parts stand out to her the most! To this very day, Dahl still captivates the minds of children!

The book is lighthearted and entertaining, and I wholeheartedly love Matilda's strength and perseverance!

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The truth is that I always had a curiosity to read this book as I always loved the movie.

But to be honest, I was expecting something else and it turned out not to be my favorite of Roald Dahl. He has much more ingenious and entertaining works.

I would rate it as "liked it".

However, I am going to give it five stars because:

First, it is Roald Dahl.

Second, it is Matilda.

Third, I detest the adults who give negative scores to children's books. God forbid that I ever become one of them :P

Roald Dahl is a renowned author, and his works have captured the hearts of many. Matilda is a beloved character, and her story is one of inspiration and empowerment.

Although this particular book may not have been my absolute favorite, it still has its merits.

The creativity and imagination that Dahl brings to his writing are evident, and it is this that makes his books so special.

Moreover, giving negative scores to children's books is unjust and unfair.

Children's books play an important role in a child's development, and they should be appreciated and valued for the joy and learning they bring.

In conclusion, while this book may not have been my top pick, I still give it five stars for its author, its character, and my stance against those who would undermine the importance of children's literature.

‘There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book.’ This quote by Marcel Proust truly encapsulates the magic that books hold for us. As a child, I was completely enamored with Roald Dahl's Matilda. In fact, I loved it so much that I named a child after it!

Matilda is a beloved children's classic for many reasons. It tells the story of a young girl who overcomes tyrants and abuse while maintaining her love for the world and her passion for reading. The idea that books can transport us to new worlds and introduce us to amazing people is beautifully captured in this story. Matilda discovers her magical powers and uses them to right the wrongs in her life, with the help of librarians and a caring teacher. It's a winning combination that still warms the hearts of kids and adults today.

However, as an adult, I did notice some problematic aspects in the book. Dahl's use of certain tropes and his depiction of some characters raised some eyebrows. For example, the portrayal of Agatha Trunchbull seems to have some anti-lesbian undertones. Additionally, the reading list in the book is very much centered around the white, male canon. These issues are important to consider when evaluating the book, but they don't overshadow the many wonderful aspects of the story.

Overall, I still find Matilda to be a worthwhile and enjoyable read. It celebrates the power of reading and the ability of underdogs to overcome obstacles. It reminds us that books can be a source of comfort, inspiration, and empowerment, especially in difficult times. And while we may have to grapple with some of the less savory aspects of the author's work, we can still appreciate the beauty and magic of the story itself. 3.5/5

This book is truly a favourite at our house.

My daughter has absolutely loved it from the moment she laid eyes on it.

The story within its pages has captured her imagination and held her attention captive.

She has spent countless hours reading and rereading it, getting lost in the wonderful world that the author has created.

The characters are so vivid and engaging that she feels as if she knows them personally.

Each time she reads, she discovers something new and exciting.

It has become a part of our daily routine, with her often asking to read it before bedtime.

We are so glad to have found this gem of a book, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great read for their child.

The books were like magical portals for her, transporting her into entirely new worlds and introducing her to a plethora of amazing people who led exciting lives. She embarked on adventures on olden-day sailing ships with Joseph Conrad, explored the wilds of Africa with Ernest Hemingway, and journeyed to the exotic lands of India with Rudyard Kipling. All this while she was simply sitting in her little room in an English village.

\\n  “The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives. She went on olden-day sailing ships with Joseph Conrad. She went to Africa with Ernest Hemingway and to India with Rudyard Kipling. She travelled all over the world while sitting in her little room in an English village.”\\n

No matter how many books of his I read, nothing can ever surpass Matilda for me.

nothing (and I repeat nothing) will top Matilda for me.

Matilda is truly a bookworm's patronus. How could one not love her? She is quiet, polite, intelligent, and has an insatiable love for books. All she wants is to sit in her room with a cup of cocoa and read all afternoon, just like many of us. When I first read this as a child, there was no character I could identify with more than Matilda. She is an extraordinary child with an extraordinary mind, yet she is stuck with parents who not only fail to recognize her talent but also demean her in every possible way.

\\n  ”Matilda was, above all, brilliant. Her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn that her ability should have been obvious even to the most half-witted of parents. But Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood were both so gormless and so wrapped up in their own silly little lives that they failed to notice anything unusual about their daughter. To tell the truth, I doubt they would have noticed had she crawled into the house with a broken leg.”\\n

Despite this, she never gives up. She fights back and takes charge of her own future, despite being so young and small.

Even though Matilda's situation is depressing, this book is nothing short of hilarious. I understand why kids love it, but it is one of those timeless books that appeal to all age levels. Adults will especially find humor in it. The humor is raucous and laugh-out-loud funny. It seems that Roald Dahl took Matilda's advice and adopted the mantra 'go big or go home' when it came to humor. The adventures she has, both in her books and at the school she attends, are ones that will appeal to both small children and adults who keep coming back to read about Matilda's adventures.

this book is nothing short of hilarious.

And who could forget Miss Trunchbull? Despite being completely crazy, she is a riot. From her devious punishments that are so outlandish that no one would believe her, to her off-color insults that she freely hands out to her students, you can't wait to read about what she does next, while at the same time wondering what on earth she will do.

she’s a riot.

Like Donald Trump. Okay, maybe that's a stretch. But the names are kind of similar, right? RIGHT?!!

Underneath it all, this book is a love story. Not a typical love story, but a love story about learning and, specifically, the selfless individuals who devote their lives to teaching. In creating Miss Honey, Roald Dahl created the teacher we all wish we had and the kind we wish to be.

\\n  ”There is no doubt she possessed that rare gift for being adored by every small child under her care. She seemed to understand totally the bewilderment and fear that so often overwhelms young children who for the first time in their lives are herded into the classroom and told to obey orders. ”\\n

Miss Honey is the kind of adult that all children can turn to when their lives are crappy and miserable. She truly cares about the profession and deserves more than she will ever make. The author must have had some wonderful teachers in his school years to be able to develop and write the character of Miss Honey with such respect and grace.

So while Matilda may seem on the surface to be a story about a girl and her books, it is so much more than that. It is about kids渴望被周围的人看到和爱. It is about the little man fighting back against the big bully. It is about coming together and finding creativity in everything. But most importantly, it is about a girl who, despite everything not being in her favor, finds joy in the one constant in her life: books.

it’s about a girl who despite everything not being in her favor, finding the joy in the one constant in her life: books.

And hopefully, along with Matilda, we can too.

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