Reader's Paradise discussion

Matilda is a children's novel by British writer Roald Dahl. It was published in 1988 by Jonathan Cape in London, with 232 pages and illustrations by Quentin Blake.
In 2012 Matilda was ranked number 30 among all-time children's novels in a survey published by School Library Journal.

We start from 1st Jan and Mishty will be leading the discussions.
Happy reading folks :)

Happy reading... It's a very nice story...

I'll join

Manasa wrote: "Hey guys :)
How many of you are reading this?"

Me too!!

Me too.

i love matilda, i read the book for my english assignment for my 9th standard, also the movie so well done one of the best adaptations of book to movie i've ever seen

I've already read it but will be pleased to join the discussion and I I have time to read it again.

I'll join too. Love Roald Dahl, have been meaning to read this one for a while.

Would be my first book by Roald Dahl :)

How is that possible Gorab?! You must read his short stories for adults! They are all little jewels!

I will read it

@martin - relatively new to reading and have read very less authors... GR is helping a lot to expand the horizon :)

Gorab wrote: "@martin - relatively new to reading and have read very less authors... GR is helping a lot to expand the horizon :)"

I completely agree about GR!
I'm eager to know what you think of Mathilda and Roald Dahl's writing style. (after Matilda, you should have a shot at his short stories like Lamb to the slaughter or Skin (my favorite one I think).

Sure thing. Matilda will be the initiation into the world of Dahl.

Manasa wrote: "@Arpit Don't dissappear after finishing half please ! :(
Or without warning."

Umm...No, I won't. This time seriously :p

Gorab wrote: "Sure thing. Matilda will be the initiation into the world of Dahl."
Me too readiing Dahl for the first time.

Started it. Read first two chapters. What a lovely book. Already in love with it :)

Great book to start 2017 with.

This will be my first Group Activity here on Goodreads. Hope that I enjoy it. (BTW I just joined this group)

Have started it and within two Chapters am in love with it already!
Among that list of classics by Dickens and others that Matilda read, have read only a couple max.
And this lovely book sort of inspires to read much more :)

Would be my first book of Dahl. Purchased this book today.
Excited to Read.
Have always wanted to read his short stories.

I had a 6 hr boring bus journey, therefore I decided to read a little. I got away with the flow, and completed the book. Sorry guys, but it was really unputdownable :)

Manasa, can I dissapear now? ;)
Just kidding, I won't.

(view spoiler)[ Really loved it. Simple and sweet. Miss Honey and Matilda were adorable characters. And for Mrs. Trunchbulls, well, I wouldn't attend her class for all the glory of the world. Matilda's brother needed a little more attention though, in my opinion, but then again, it's a children's book. Anyway, looking to read more by Mr. Dahl :) (hide spoiler)]

Is there anyone reading the illustrated edition?

I read the illustrated edition. You cannot seperate Roald Dahl from Quentin Blake I think. They were close friends and they managed to work in harmony.

@Arpit: glad to see how you utilised that boring journey :)

This is a fast paced fun read and at 25% enjoying it very much.
Though kids might get some ideas to get back at their parents :P
And may be that's the reason his father insists to watch TV instead ;)

Nishith wrote: "Is there anyone reading the illustrated edition?"
Me!
Yeah that adds to the fun factor :)

Manasa wrote: "For the first time, I haven't finished yet !
No progress.
Will read some more today :)"

Ha ha....I was surprised to be the first. Well, your warning kinda worked ;p

Sinéad, somehow there weren't any Dahl or Tolkien in my childhood like in yours or Matilda's, but I'm making for it now, reading a lot of children's book :)
It's my first Dahl, and definately would not be the last.

I didnt like the way Matilda's took revenge with her parents. They were rude, but not cruel. What do you guys think?

Don't worry Matilda, even we, adults, don't understand many things Hemingway uncle says. It's perfectly normal :)

@Arpit: I think it was just meant to be funny. And Roald Dahl loves to be cruel with cruel people. He is showing what we could do if we had magical super powers... :P

Gorab wrote: "@Arpit: glad to see how you utilised that boring journey :)

This is a fast paced fun read and at 25% enjoying it very much.
Though kids might get some ideas to get back at their parents :P
And may..."

I was planning to suggest it to my son but then stopped myself exactly for the above mentioned reason. At 50% and it is going smoothly.

Rebecca wrote: "Gorab wrote: "@Arpit: glad to see how you utilised that boring journey :)

This is a fast paced fun read and at 25% enjoying it very much.
Though kids might get some ideas to get back at their pare..."

My daughter read it (she is 10 years old) and she loved it. Roald Dahl is one of her favorite writers.

martin eden wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Gorab wrote: "@Arpit: glad to see how you utilised that boring journey :)

This is a fast paced fun read and at 25% enjoying it very much.
Though kids might get some ideas to get ba..."

Oh! Really? That is good. Maybe I will suggest it to mine though frankly speaking he does not require Dahl's help in getting his point to me.

I am halfway through... And enjoying it :)

When I was in 1st standard, I had an English teacher just like Trunchbull. Everyone was afraid of her. I remember a bad experience with her. During final examination, I forgot to write roll no. On the answer sheet. She called me and slapped me in front of all the students in class, for not writing the Roll no. She was the only awful teacher I have ever come across to. Rest of all teachers were like Miss Honey.

Does any one have such experiences during school life?

Ha ha ha :D
I forget many things in life but never forgot to write roll number :P
Sorry to say this, but I think you deserved it :D :D

That conversation between Ms Honey and the parents! :D :D :D

Gorab wrote: "That conversation between Ms Honey and the parents! :D :D :D"

Books and looks :D

Gorab wrote: "Ha ha ha :D
I forget many things in life but never forgot to write roll number :P"

I was in 1st standard and instead of writing it on 2 places given on the answer sheet, I wrote it once. So it was not a big issue but as I said she was a Trunchbull type of teacher and she enjoyed scolding students over petty issues. :p

I am waiting to see the Matilda vs Trunchbull match...

Ahh. Finally an active BOTM thread after long time.lol :P

Nishith wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Ha ha ha :D
I forget many things in life but never forgot to write roll number :P"

I was in 1st standard and instead of writing it on 2 places given on the answer sheet, I wrote it o..."

Nishith wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Ha ha ha :D
I forget many things in life but never forgot to write roll number :P"

I was in 1st standard and instead of writing it on 2 places given on the answer sheet, I wrote it o..."

One of my teachers was like that. Students were so afraid that they could piss themselves! That teacher had to drive in front of our house. And one day, my mother decided to stop him, to talk to him. And she told him: "if you ever touch one of my kids, I break you!" (she was holding a broomstick!). He never touched us, but he was still frightening!

Really??
Wow! Should have been smooth for you!
Had it been my parents, they would have said - "If ever he's upto any mischief, break him!"

Any parents approach you for special instructions regarding their kids?

Ha ha....Gorab, same with my parents!!

martin eden wrote: "@Arpit: I think it was just meant to be funny. And Roald Dahl loves to be cruel with cruel people. He is showing what we could do if we had magical super powers... :P"

Funny it was, and I didn't take it seriously too, but as Gorab said, it might give kids ideas :P

Gorab wrote: "Really??
Wow! Should have been smooth for you!
Had it been my parents, they would have said - "If ever he's upto any mischief, break him!"

Any parents approach you for special instructions regardi..."

My mother was a lioness!
As for the parents I have to face today, they are quite cool!

Arpit wrote: "martin eden wrote: "@Arpit: I think it was just meant to be funny. And Roald Dahl loves to be cruel with cruel people. He is showing what we could do if we had magical super powers... :P"

Funny it..."

I think it was one of Dahl's goals!