The Witches
Roald Dahl
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1983
⚠️Content Warnings
DeathParanormal
BEWARE.
Real witches dress in ordinary clothes and look like ordinary women. But they are not ordinary. They are always plotting and scheming with murderous, bloodthirsty thoughts – and they hate children.
The Grand High Witch hates children most of all and plans to make every single one of YOU disappear.
Only one boy and his grandmother can stop her, but if their plan fails the Grand High Witch will frizzle them like fritters, and then what . . . ?
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Exciting · Children's Fantasy · Steady
Exciting
England
POV: Single POV
Published by Scholastic
Characters
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Children
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Elderly
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Witches
Sub-genre
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Children's Fantasy
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Magic
Experience
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Exciting
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Humourous
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Lighthearted
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Light
Book length
Short
Epic
Balanced
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
Very funny
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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Mixed feelings: The Witches
The Witches is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: The Witches
The Witches is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Didn’t work for me: The Witches
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. The Witches has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Loved it: The Witches
Mixed feelings on The Witches, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. 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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Mixed feelings: The Witches
The Witches is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. 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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Mixed feelings: The Witches
The Witches has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. 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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Really enjoyed: The Witches
Mixed feelings on The Witches, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: The Witches
I went into The Witches with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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