The Witches
by Roald Dahl
Hi, sorry it's been a while I've written here, but I've been terribly busy and well, also not okay due to the current situation. Here's my new review for the new year :) Hopefully this one will bring more joy than the latest.
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Today I'm going to talk about the novel for kids The Witches, written by Roald Dahl. I have been wanting to read this book since a long time and finally had the chance when my boyfriend gifted it to me for Christmas. I literally devoured it in one week or less, because well, it's short and it was really interesting.
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The book really surprised me in a good way. I've never read Roald Dahl's books before, so this was my first and I must say that I love his way of writings and how he described the events, especially the aspect of the witches.
The Grand High Witch was the scariest thing I've ever read so far. The description of her looks was so precise and accurate, you actually believe that you're in front of her at the moment you're reading.
I really loved the boy and Grandma characters, especially their connection. It made me remember of my nonna (Grandma in Italian), which I miss every day since she has been gone. Their special bond and the way how she taught him about witches made me appreciate the story even more.
The book I got even has illustration, which made the story more realistic, like you were actually there with them, hiding with the boy behind the curtains, spying on the witches' council :)
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So, to sum up, I give it a 10/10, because it's seriously not just for kids. If you want a good scare, this is what's good for you.
