Some Roald Dahl Reviews

I've been on a Roald Dahl kick lately. He's one of my favorite authors from my childhood, so I've started collecting his books from a used bookstore. I read a few at work, and here are the reviews.

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I started this book at work and then couldn't put it down. I loved everything about it: plot, characters, and just the imagination behind it. I appreciated the fact that the characters had to work their way out of perilous situations, but the book ultimately had a happy ending. This book is one of my top three favorite Roald Dahl books, along with Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Witches.




The BFG by Roald Dahl

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book didn't have me eagerly reading like most other Dahl books but I still enjoyed the story. The relationship between Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant was touching, and the moral issue that the BFG presents (that humans are the only species that destroy themselves) is definitely the highlight of this book. I would recommend this book to anyone because of its message and because of the lovable character of the BFG.



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