288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405935043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/S
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
PERFECT for fans of Roald Dahl. Think you know Dahl? Think again. There's still a whole world of Dahl to discover in a newly collected book of his deliciously dark tales for adults . . . What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it?...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405935043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/S
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
PERFECT for fans of Roald Dahl. Think you know Dahl? Think again. There's still a whole world of Dahl to discover in a newly collected book of his deliciously dark tales for adults . . . What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it?...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide