It was a rather interesting side story, yet it didn't quite measure up to the first book.

The storyline had a certain strangeness to it and seemed a bit out of place within the overall context.

I found myself kind of bored while reading it. In fact, I just wanted it to come to an end already.

Although I'm glad that I've read it, it's important to note that it's not an outstanding story by any means.

There were moments when the plot felt a bit disjointed and didn't flow as smoothly as I would have liked.

However, it did have its redeeming qualities, such as some interesting character developments.

Overall, while it wasn't a great story, it was still an enjoyable enough read to pass the time.

Perhaps if the storyline had been more refined and better integrated, it could have been a more memorable addition to the series.

As it stands, it's just an average side story that will likely be forgotten by most readers in the long run.

This was truly abysmal.

There is a valid reason why this sequel was never brought to the big screen. It commences precisely where the first book concluded - with Charlie, his entire family, and Willy Wonka soaring above their town in the glass elevator.

Then, for no apparent rhyme or reason, they venture into outer space. Half of the book is dedicated to their exploits in space, where they manage to frighten the President of the United States and interact with some rather uninteresting space aliens.

The second half then reverts to the Chocolate Factory, where the entire plot revolves around Charlie's older grandparents who are reluctant to get out of bed. Seriously, it's that bad.

To compound matters even further, Dahl has reverted to his racist tendencies, which are far worse than in Book #1. His portrayal of the Chinese makes Mickey Rooney's Mr. Yunioshi from "Breakfast at Tiffanies" seem culturally enlightened.

It's only January 2nd, but this will be an extremely difficult book to surpass as the worst read of the year.

Amusing? Boring? I don't know. I just know it wasn't up to the power of Charlie and the chocolate factory. Of course, maybe the kids liked it, but for me it wasn't even funny...

Mr. Wonka shrugged his shoulders and turned his back on them. He didn't like self-centered and opportunistic people. He said to himself: "Let them hit you on the head and body." And he walked away. His steps led towards the chocolate fountain. He was thinking to himself how bad it was that when there was something in the middle, people would risk their lives. Most people's demands are about money. Something that people can do for each other's sake is not made of any money...

This story seems to be a commentary on the different attitudes and values of people. While some may be attracted to the allure of money and material things, others, like Mr. Wonka, may have a different perspective. It makes us think about what truly matters in life and whether we are too focused on the wrong things.

Perhaps we should all take a step back and consider what it is that we really want and what kind of person we want to be. Maybe then we can find true happiness and fulfillment, rather than just chasing after the next big thing.

\\n  \\n    B.R.A.CE. 2019\\n  \\n Νο 89: A book with objects in the title or on the cover

What I enjoy is the messages that pass through the wonderful story!

I have always been fascinated by books that have unique elements in their titles or on their covers. It immediately catches my attention and makes me curious to explore further. In this case, the book numbered 89 in the B.R.A.CE. 2019 collection seems to have objects that play a significant role.

The story within this book must be truly captivating if it manages to convey powerful messages through its wonderful narrative. I can't wait to dive into the pages and discover the secrets and meanings hidden within. Maybe the objects in the title or on the cover will serve as symbols that add depth and complexity to the story.

Whether it's a mystery, a romance, or a work of fiction, I believe that this book has the potential to be a great read. The combination of an interesting title, an eye-catching cover, and a captivating story is sure to keep me engaged from start to finish. I'm looking forward to experiencing the journey that this book has to offer.

For me, next to the amazing magic of Charlie, this was one of the weakest books by Roald Dahl. It simply didn't have that sweet magical feeling of the chocolate factory, and there wasn't a very interesting connection between the two books. It was too strange to the point of being ridiculous, very busy and fast-paced, and the humor was tasteless. The characters were also not like before. It seemed as if the book was written in a hurry. It was a completely meaningless sequence.

Sorry, dear Mr. Dahl, but I really didn't like this book of yours.

However... this book gives the idea that an episode of Rick and Morty could be made based on it! For example, Jerry is born and wants to carry out the theme of the book he is interested in, and Rick is reluctantly forced to do this. So Rick creates a magic elevator to go to the chocolate factory with it and wears Willy Wonka's clothes (and also makes a sarcastic comment about how Willy Wonka was such a strange person because if he had used human labor instead of the Oompa-Loompas, poverty in the city would not have existed and thus Charlie's family would not have gone hungry). Morty and Summer don't want to get out of their beds, so Rick forces their beds into the elevator and they go into space, fighting with the cream people who attack them from under their beds. They go to the first American space hotel on the moon and mess it up. Rick accidentally gives Jerry a Rick-weed pill that makes him negative for two years, and they are forced to go back to Jerry's homeland with Morty until he can't get any salvation and return to his previous age. And of course, it turns out that Rick built the chocolate factory and the elevator with the help of the semi-compulsory clones of Morty-Loopmas.

I mean...

At the conclusion of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we witnessed Charlie, his family, and Willy Wonka ascending to great heights in the magnificent Great Glass Elevator. Charlie had just been informed that he had won the privilege of taking over the factory as his own once Mr. Wonka retired in a few years.

I had high hopes for more enchanting adventures within the magical chocolate factory as Charlie began to familiarize himself with the ropes. However, this book takes an unexpected turn when the Glass Elevator is propelled too high and ventures out into space. It consumes half of the book for the family to make their way back to Earth and the Chocolate Factory.

Once inside, a bit more of Wonka's magic is unveiled. But if, like me, you渴望 to continue the magical journey around the factory, you will be left disappointed. Wonka himself proclaims that only a tiny fraction of the factory was covered during the original tour with the five golden ticket winners. The Oompa-Loompas once again play a minor role, yet it appears that not all of Wonka's discoveries are centered around treats, and this story delves more into the others.

It almost feels like亵渎 to state that one of Roald Dahl's books has fallen short, but I must admit that I was slightly disappointed with the direction this one took. In a small way, it also diminishes the luster of the first book to some extent. Nevertheless, it remains a very good book for young readers as they progress in their reading journey, albeit lacking the excitement of the first. I would rank most of Dahl's children's and adult works above this one.

I must say, although it almost pains me, that although this is still a good book, I didn't like it nearly as well as the others I've read before. Maybe that's the trouble with me and most sequels?

In this book, we return to Charlie Bucket and his family.

The book begins where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ended - in Charlie's house. The entire family (including the bed) is scooped up and put into the Great Glass Elevator. The plan is to get them all into the factory but, naturally, things don't go quite according to plan. Thus, the occupants of the elevator find themselves in orbit. There is a lot of ruccus about the President of the USA, some astronauts and a space hotel and then we also have... aliens!

Yup, you read right.

Knids they are called and apparently they are quite nasty creatures.

I won't say any more (the story goes on after the alien problem) so as not to spoil the fun for others.

The writing was quite good, as usual, and we get the Oompa-Loompas again as well as some puns and jokes and the fantastically familiar illustrations by Quentin Blake but all in all it just didn't feel right to me.

Maybe it was the aliens or the entire concept of the story, but I didn't like it that much. I did like it obviously, otherwise I wouldn't have given it 3 stars, but it was a bit... too spacy?! :(

Perhaps it was because my expectations were too high, having loved the first book so much. Or maybe it was the fact that the story took such a wild turn into space. I'm not sure. But while I can appreciate the creativity and imagination that went into this book, it just didn't have the same magic for me as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Still, it's a fun read and I would recommend it to fans of the original.

This book should not have been written.

I firmly believe that it is a completely pointless book.

It seems as if it could have simply been an add-on to the end of the first book, rather than a standalone work.

The content within it doesn't bring anything new or valuable to the table.

It lacks the depth and substance that one would expect from a book.

The story feels rushed and underdeveloped, and the characters are not fully fleshed out.

Overall, it is a disappointment and a waste of time and effort.

I would not recommend this book to anyone.

It is a prime example of a book that should have never seen the light of day.

Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka
The Amazing Chocolatier
Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka
Everybody give a cheer!

First, we went into orbit in a glass elevator and fought against the terrible Congoloz. Then we returned to the chocolate factory and created Wonka-Vita and Vita-Wonka, puzzling the children and grandparents with increases and decreases!

Yes, perhaps there were no such things as in the first book that impressed us, but Willy Wonka was still the same <3. This alone is enough <3.

Willy Wonka is a beloved character who has captured the hearts of many. His chocolate factory is a place of wonder and magic, filled with all kinds of delicious treats and strange inventions. In this story, we follow Willy Wonka and his group of adventurers as they embark on a wild journey through space and time. They face many challenges and obstacles along the way, but they always manage to come out on top with the help of Willy Wonka's ingenuity and charm. Whether it's fighting off the Congoloz or creating new and exciting candies, Willy Wonka is always up for the task. He is a true hero and an inspiration to us all.

Awful! This is truly a disappointment. I had to stop reading this to my child after the part where the President makes a phone call to China. The so-called “humor” in this is extremely derogatory and inappropriate. It fails miserably in both aspects, whether it was intended to be a well-written political satire or a children’s story. The content is so poorly crafted that it doesn’t manage to convey any meaningful message or entertainment value. It’s a real shame that such a work exists, as it has the potential to mislead and distort the perception of young minds. We should strive for better quality literature that is both engaging and respectful.

I have to say that I much preferred Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to this particular book.

The story in that other book had a certain charm and excitement that this one just didn't quite capture for me. However, it's interesting to note that Sonny had a completely different experience.

As we were reading this book together, Sonny absolutely loved it. He was laughing out loud all the way through, thoroughly enjoying every moment.

His enthusiasm was so great that he gave it a 5-star-rating. Meanwhile, my own reaction was a bit more subdued, resulting in a less enthusiastic 3-stars from me. But that's the beauty of reading, different people can have such diverse opinions and interpretations of the same story. :)

In our story, we last saw Jali floating high above his hometown in a large glass elevator. Just a short while earlier, Mr. Wonka had told the boy that he was giving him the entire enormous and magical chocolate factory. Now our little friend was returning victorious, along with his entire family, to the factory to claim it as his own.

Jali and the Glass Elevator is, as I understand it, the only sequel written by Roald Dahl, and it continues directly after the book Jali and the Chocolate Factory.

Mr. Wonka's inventions always have a way of working in the end, unless he is interrupted or his instructions are not followed, in which case anything can happen. However, the journey in the elevator does not go exactly according to Mr. Wonka's plans, and the whole group (that is, Mr. Wonka, Jali, his parents, and grandparents) end up on an orbit around the earth. Fortunately, a large space hotel has also just recently been launched into orbit. Mr. Wonka seeks refuge in the hotel only to discover that someone else has already taken it over, even though the hotel staff is still on their way.

Finally, after many twists and turns, Mr. Wonka manages to guide the elevator back to the chocolate factory. However, new problems arise when he offers Jali's grandparents Mr. Wonka-Vitamins, a miracle drug where each pill rejuvenates the eater by twenty years. Mr. Wonka's goal is to get the old people out of bed, where they have been lying for two decades - and he finally succeeds, although not exactly as he had originally imagined.

There is more fun with glass elevators and things being put back the way they were before. Unlike in other Dahl works I have read, there was no real conclusion or climax in this story as in his other output. Nothing really happens, although something is always going on. However, the work is easy to read in the sense that there is no chance for a boring moment to occur. In the end, though, I would have liked more substance to this silliness.

However, credit must be given for the courage to use somewhat difficult terms for young readers in the narrative, such as retrorocket and dendrochronology - "look up this word in your dictionary at home, be a dear" (p. 152). If I had read that encouragement as a child, I would indeed have taken the trouble to look up the meaning of that word.