The BFG

If you have the opportunity to listen to an audio version of this book...DO IT! The narration was delightful and she made the BFG especially big and charming.

There is an important message of how to listen to people's meaning when they speak and not so much how they say it. Not to judge people on the amount of education they have because they can be just as observant as you and just as clever.

~Ashley

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I really like this book . It's a very enjoyable story, but just short of epic. Certain areas may not be as fulfilling as they could have been. I'm not quite as captivated or blown away, but still had a great experience. I'd recommend this book to others and continue reading from this author. I would probably re-read it.

Loved Sophie and the love between her and BFG. This book makes me very nostalgic.

Another Roald Dahl book that I read to my daughter (well, mostly I read it, she read a few chapters to me), about a chapter a night, most nights...

While the previous Roald Dahl books we whipped through pretty quickly, this one seemed to take ages, in fact it was quite overdue at the library when we finally got it back (lucky they don't fine kids isn't it!).

I didn't particularly enjoy reading this one to her, it was the painful mixed up English the BFG uses - and not so much for the concentration required to get the words out, but more the gibberish that I didn't really think was helping my daughters learning the same way that reading correct English does. It was ok to start with, but it forms such a big part of the book it quickly becomes wearisome.

The ludicrousness of the ending with the Queen was probably secondary to the nonsense words, although my daughter seemed to like it enough that every time I suggested we pack in in and give it back to the library she begged to carry on. I suspect she was far more amused hearing the nonsense than I was reading it out.

There is certainly plenty of violence throughout the story, but I don't have an issue with that - there is more violence on a one hour news broadcast than in any two chapters of this book. Children who remain sheltered from all aspects of life don't prosper in the real world. Bit like children not associating meat with animals, or understanding other cultures. There was also some racist parts which were pretty obvious to me, which I was less keen on exposing by daughter to.

Probably 2.5 stars from me, although I will round it up for my daughters benefit!

3 stars.

Excellent, endearing. Great messaging for kiddos, and very funny for adults.

It's typical nonsensical funny Dahl.

I especially enjoyed the narration by Natasha Richardson, without it I don't think I would have enjoyed half as much. Its creative storytelling combined with some poignant observations that make this book timeless. I recommend for everyone.

I finally re-read this as an adult, and wow I completely forgot everything that happened in the second half. It was fun to experience it again like it was new. There are a few moments that reinforce rigid gender stereotypes that I could obviously do without, but otherwise it's an extremely charming story. I started reading the physical book but borrowed the audiobook from my library to make some progress while running around town. Boy was that the best decision ever. The audiobook is absolutely fantastic. The narrator really brings the characters to life and makes you feel like they are real people talking. I also found myself completely dying at the posh accents. I listened to The Royal Breakfast chapter twice cause it was that well narrated. There is so much whimsy and imagination on every page. Somehow the giants speak wildly nonsensically, making up words as they go, yet it's so easy to follow along. Not to mention the BFG exclaiming “Oh, Ruler of Straight Lines!” when meeting Queen of England had me in stitches. Overall, I highly recommend this book for both kids and adults.

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Another childhood favorite that I remember fondly but definitely need to reread.

Reading this so I can practice my giant voice and to get to grips with the nonsense-words in preparation for reading this to my daughter. Can't wait.

Lo releí y (lo siento por aquel que si le gustó) me aburrió, lo había leído hace mucho y ahora que lo leí de nuevo no sentí que la historia fuera muy interesante (Puede ser por que ya no soy una niña, pero he leído otras historias para niños que aunque tienen una historia parecida a esta me han llegado a interesar) :/

De los personajes puedo decir que si me gustaron y que aunque no me atrajo la historia, me gustó recordar el tiempo en donde leí este libro.

I decided to re-read this since the movie is coming in a couple of weeks, and I forgot how great it is. While I was reading, I would randomly read sentences out loud to my husband because they giant's language is so entertaining and can't go unshared. This is definitely my favorite Roald Dahl book. I can't wait to see the movie now.

I wasn't a huge fan of this book but I do see how it would inspire wonder for a younger audience. My brother really enjoyed the novel and I'm glad it gave him an enjoyment for reading.

A wonderful book, I'd recommend it for all children.

I is love this book.

Roald Dahl's clever tale is written in a winning combination of “langwitches”: common English and giant-speak. The frequency of nonsensical words only elevates the level of amusement, and the entertainingly expressive nature of the BFG makes this a choice book to read aloud. “The BFG” is better than “The Twits” and a wonderful introduction to Dahl's artful storytelling.

I hate books that purposely use improper grammar. It is impossible to get into the story, and I focus more on the stupidity of the grammar than on the storyline.

Add this book immediately to your Must-Read list. What kid would not like this book? This book has everything...warm, lovable characters...wicked monsters...royalty...action...kindness...humor of the sophisticated type as well as humor of the loud body noises type....I'm adding this today to my list of best reads ever.

1996- Read to my third grade class during reading time after recess. Don't remember much about the book but I know we listen to Mrs. Doxsee read all the Roald Rahl books that year during reading time.