Matilda

I feel a bit embarrassed that being a bookworm in my 30's I had not read Matilda until now. I saw the movie AGES ago and last year my mom and I saw a theatrical version, which I loved WAY more than the movie and which absolutely charmed me, and STiLL I hadn't read this Roald Dahl Classic until this week. Now seemed the time though, while the pandemic rages and it's hard to feel positive and hopeful, a light-hearted book about a smart little girl with a fondness for books and a big heart is a great antidote. It's silly and strange and yet manages to be charming because Matilda lets her big heart guide her through it all. I think it was just a fun read and especially endearing to those of us who love books and want to see children love them as much. It might not have a whole lot of depth, that's not to say there isn't a thing or two to learn from it, but it does manage to charm you.