Review Detail

What I liked:
A trend in recent years is to tell the backstory of characters we grew up with, and the majority of the time; they are the villains cause the stories we know always tell the story about the hero. How did Wonka become this famous Candy Maker with his factory with oompa loompas, wonderful inventive candies, and the opportunity to share it with Charlie Bucket? We get all the answers to these questions and much more in Wonka. Wonka is a great tie-in to the movie that will be released soon for us all to enjoy.
Final Verdict:
This story keeps the wacky and wonderful quirk from the Dahl books with magic, dreams, color, and, of course, chocolate in every possible form. There is wonder, laughter, and action, and we learn more about the famous other chocolatiers we see in the books Slugworth, Prodnose, and Ficklegruber.
Audiobook Review:
The audiobook is a great way to listen to this story as you are immersed in learning all about how Willy Wonka became the famous Wonka. Listening to this tale in preparation for the movie had me craving chocolate, wondering how much Willy loves chocolate and the sweetness from his momma. Remember, it is not the chocolate that makes it unique but the people you share it with.