Reader's Paradise discussion

Halfway through the book.
Although Miss Trunchbull is pure evil :( I am enjoying the book. :)

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..."

This is hilarious :P

Starting today. I hope there are a few folks who have not yet completed reading it.

I read this masterpiece by Ronald Dahl long time ago in school. Absolutely loved it. Hope I can squeeze in this one in my tbr.

Aaron(Everlast) wrote: "I also read this in high school. Dahl is a master of the unexpected. He even had a t.v. show featuring his short stories that I used to watch."

A tv show? Wow, what's the name?

Arpit wrote: "Aaron(Everlast) wrote: "I also read this in high school. Dahl is a master of the unexpected. He even had a t.v. show featuring his short stories that I used to watch."

A tv show? Wow, what's the n..."

Tales of the Unexpected

Amazing story and OfCoz Dahl has created his magic again by establishing the relationship between Trunchbull and Miss Honey. Nothing could have been a better start to 2017.

Just finished reading this book ..and it is amazing..
I just couldn't put this one down..
I hated the headmistress right from when she was introduced and almost jumped in joy every time something awful happened to her.
Like serves you right you wicked old lady :)
So want to see the movie as well.

I finished. A very fast read.

Rebecca wrote: "I finished. A very fast read."

Indeed. Unputdownable :)

Monica wrote: "Just finished reading this book ..and it is amazing..
I just couldn't put this one down..
I hated the headmistress right from when she was introduced and almost jumped in joy every time something ..."

Movie, aha!! Has someone seen the movie? Is it any good?

@Arpit: The movie is like the book. I really liked it.

Am joining reading, but I'll only start on Thursday after my last exam of the semester

All the best for your exams Tadalisika.

Good luck for your exam Tadalisika!

Loving it especially as I'm reading it in between The Goldfinch which is long !!!

I know you won't regret buying it :)

Sinéad wrote: "Just finished! Fun & quick read, although I felt the ending (especially the last page) was quite rushed..."

Oh yeah, that part did feel kinda rushed. After all they were her parents. Whatever, it was a fun read :)

I haven't watched the movie yet. I don't know, but I don't feel like watching the movie adaptations of books.

Happy Republic day to all the Indian readers!!!

"You can do it Brucie!!" Loved the cake eating challenge by the Trunchbull! Reminds me of a headmaster I had in high school. Glad I survived my schooling

Arpit wrote: "I haven't watched the movie yet. I don't know, but I don't feel like watching the movie adaptations of books."

I don't like watching the movie adaptations either!! They never get it right. Although I do recommend searching Youtube for some funny scenes from Matilda. They managed to portray the Trunchbull exceptionally well (In my opinion).

Some funny scenes I liked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6OCe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-0le...

I just finished the book

how did you find it Lucinda? was it your first Dahl too?

Lucinda wrote: "Arpit wrote: "I haven't watched the movie yet. I don't know, but I don't feel like watching the movie adaptations of books."

I don't like watching the movie adaptations either!! They never get it ..."

Ohh...the scenes are hilarious. In my imagination Trunchbull was more huge and more wild than this, but it's still close.

Lucinda wrote: "Arpit wrote: "I haven't watched the movie yet. I don't know, but I don't feel like watching the movie adaptations of books."

I don't like watching the movie adaptations either!! They never get it ..."

I enjoyed the scenes very much. Thank You.

Gorab wrote: "how did you find it Lucinda? was it your first Dahl too?"

Spoiler Alert.....I really enjoyed the book, I've read quite a few Dahl's but never Matilda as I have seen the movie. I loved the illustrated pictures and how Matilda got revenge... It gave me some sort of weird satisfaction to see mean people punished! I did however feel disappointed in the ending, it was a bit cold and rushed, I watched the ending scene of the movie on youtube straight after I finished the book and it left me with a sense of calm as Matilda was finally happy, safe and content.

Glad you both liked the video clips Rebecca and Arpit... here is a final one from me... the ending scene. (Spoiler Alert)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5j4X...

Ha ha ha. The scenes look good. Now I'm tempted to try out the full movie.

Lucinda wrote: "Glad you both liked the video clips Rebecca and Arpit... here is a final one from me... the ending scene. (Spoiler Alert)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5j4X..."

I loved that one too.

Thanks Lucinda :)