The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl |
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Roald Dahl
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Pages: 762 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0140158073
Pub: Penguin Books Ltd
Pub date: 1992-10-29
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18167
Reader Reviews:
One of the best short story anthologies around (0/0 people found this helpful)
Brilliant collection of superbly entertaining short stories from the master of the craft. At this price this book is a must for fans of short fiction. My only gripe: I wasn't so keen on some of Dahl's war time stories in "Over to You", but the rest of this collection is truly divine and contains tales I know I'll want to read again. Dahl tells a story without any wavering towards pretentious waffle (so prevalent amongst modern short fiction) and keeps the reader hooked with great characterisation and clever plots. A joy.
A terrific collection of the macabre, twisted and blackest humour (2/2 people found this helpful)
Roald Dahl is known in equal measure as an exquisute writer of children's fiction and as a writer of brilliant short stories with a twist in the tail aimed at the adult market. This collection is just about the definitive collection of the latter of these two of Dahl's endeavours. All the favourites such as Lamb To The Slaughter, A Dip In The Pool and The Hitch-hiker are there together with several less well known offerings. In all, there are 51 short stories in this collection. The tales all explore some of the more interesting, though not necessarily pleasant elements of humanity. Revenge, jealousy, creating misfortune, greed and envy all feature highly and Dahl's style is to inject black humour and irony. There is uncertainty with every story whether it will be the protagonist or the antagonist who emerges from the story the more triumphant. One thing is certain however, the reader is compelled to read on and on and enjoy every minute of the intricate weaving of Dahl's writing.
These stories are extremely well written and entertaining. (42/47 people found this helpful)
This book is packed solid with 52 highly entertaining stories that have so many startling twists and turns you will not want to stop reading. Each well-written story is unique in its own way, whether it be thrilling, amusing, sad or altogether intriguing. The characters, even the dislikable ones, are so splendidly created and lifelike that you will be completely engrossed in their lives. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read for those who love a good twist-in-the-tale story.
Deliciously wicked! (8/19 people found this helpful)
As a full time resident of Amazon.com's "home town", I am dissappointed that this book is unavailable here. I have been an avid fan of Roald Dahl's adult and children's works for years and it is marvellous to have one book with a collection of his twisted stories. Each one to savor with humor and melt into with the author's poisonous plots. Great stuff!
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