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A Roald Dahl Selection

by Roald Dahl

Book Details

Publisher:Longman Schools Division (a Pearson Education Company)
Published:2000
Pages:192
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Edited by George Kulbacki, this collection brings together nine intriguing and astonishing stories by one of the most outstanding storytellers of our time. Stories include Man from the South, Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, The Champion of the World, Galloping Foxley, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, The Ratcatcher and The Hitchhiker

Our Review

This collection gathers nine of Roald Dahl's most unsettling and masterfully crafted short stories, showcasing the author's signature talent for twisting the mundane into the macabre. Readers will find the dark wit and shocking turns that made Dahl famous, from the sinister hospitality of "The Landlady" to the high-stakes wager in "Man from the South." This is not the whimsical world of chocolate factories but a playground of human peculiarity, revenge, and the perfectly executed twist.

What makes this selection so compelling is its focus on Dahl's psychological thrillers for an adult audience, revealing the sharp, often cruel, edge of his imagination. Fans of suspense and dark humor will devour tales like "Lamb to the Slaughter," a story of domestic chaos that remains chillingly effective. This volume serves as the perfect gateway into the sophisticated and deliciously dark side of a beloved storyteller, proving his genius extends far beyond the children's shelf.

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