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Esio Trot
96 pages
A sweet, slightly absurd tale of gentle trickery and the lengths we go to for love.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being let in on a delightful, slightly mischievous secret. It moves at a brisk, bouncy pace, carrying the reader through a cozy, eccentric world where problems are solved with absurdly clever, if mildly deceptive, schemes. The narration is classic Dahl—conspiratorial, wry, and deeply affectionate toward its quirky protagonists, inviting you to laugh at the ridiculous lengths people will go to for love. The prose is playful and light, sprinkled with linguistic puzzles that make the reading experience feel interactive and fun. It is a perfect, bite-sized confection for anyone who delights in gentle trickery, sweet resolutions, and the cheerful absurdity of everyday magic.
- Mood
- cozy
- cheerful
- eccentric
- lighthearted
- Tone
- playful
- conspiratorial
- affectionate
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unrequited love · clever deception · the absurdity of romance · gentle mischief
- The writing
- Bouncy and conversational, filled with clever wordplay, backwards language, and a conspiratorial wink to the reader.
- The arc
- Begins with quiet, lonely yearning and builds through a series of absurd, comedic escalations to a triumphant and joyful conclusion.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and the young at heart who appreciate a sweet, slightly mischievous tale of problem-solving and quirky romance.
Content notes
- comedic deception
- animal captivity
About the book
Another whimsical book by author Roald Dahl. Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but she doesn't even know he's alive. The only one she has eyes for is her pet tortoise, Alfie. How can Mr. Hoppy get her to notice him? Why, with magic, of course! An ancient spell, and 140 special tortoises are just the tools he needs ― because the way to Mrs. Silver's heart is through her tortoise!
Description from Open Library.
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