I feel like as a child reading this book you will relate to Matilda, but as an adult reading this you very much will see the theme of child abuse/neglect that takes place throughout the whole story. I think the way the author came about approaching this very troubling topic in a way that was both innocent but still keeping with the sad undertone which was all done beautifully.

The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star read for me was that I wish I would have gotten more backstory on the characters (which I feel like the movie really added more depth that was kinda lacking here) and the ending came very abruptly and didn't really feel fully completed.

I will say that this book is still very much a joy to read as an adult and continues to further my love for reading because I feel like any person that loves books will find themselves at least a little in Matilda's character.