The Best of Roald Dahl
by Roald Dahl
Taste attributes: horrorcomedydramamysteryfresh & originalunsavouryheavylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsfool triumphant
Boxlist takeA morally murky, inventive horror novel, heavy rather than light. Best if you like edge over warmth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
The Best of Roald Dahl is a collection of 25 of Roald Dahl's short stories. This collection brings together Dahl’s finest work, illustrating his genius for the horrific and grotesque which is unparalleled.
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- Author
- Roald Dahl
- Published
- 1978
- Pages
- 461
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- Open Library
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