Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
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1964
Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Easy-read · Action-Adventure-Fantasy · Steady
Easy-read
Chocolate Factory
Published by Scholastic Press
Characters
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Children
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Elderly
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Fantasy Creatures
Sub-genre
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Action-Adventure-Fantasy
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Children's Fantasy
Experience
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Easy-read
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Fast-paced
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Lighthearted
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Light
Book length
Short
Epic
Short
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Background
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Balanced
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Breezy
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Younger
Roald Dahl
Adult Fiction, Children's Fantasy
Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
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Didn’t work for me: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I can see why people love it. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
I went into Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Didn’t work for me: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
I went into Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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