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The Best of Roald Dahl

By Roald Dahl

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| eBook | 9780141930282

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Book Description

Stories included: Madame Rosette, Man From the South, The Sound Machine, Taste, Dip in the Pool, Skin, Edward the Conqueror, Lamb to the Slaughter, Galloping Foxley, The Way up to Heaven, Parson's Pleasure, The Landlady, William and Mary, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, Royal Jelly, Georgy Porgy,Continue

2 Reviews

Before I read this book I thought Roald Dahl was only a writer who writes imaginary stories, with happy endings always. However, I was too shocked after I read the first story in the book, the style of writing in his adult stories was totally different, so as the content, full of the things happened ... (continue)

Before I read this book I thought Roald Dahl was only a writer who writes imaginary stories, with happy endings always. However, I was too shocked after I read the first story in the book, the style of writing in his adult stories was totally different, so as the content, full of the things happened in the real world. What's more the scenes are always shocking, and I wonder, what made him change his mind and write those fabulous children's book? I am fascinated in reading it.

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Viola said on Jun 27, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Superb short story collection - definitely NOT for kids. Dahl let his sardonic ironic imagination roam free. Think O.Henry with a twisted sense of humor. My favorite story is "Lamb to the Slaughter."

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guaddess said on May 13, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback