274 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405933254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it? Featuring the autobiographical stories telling of Roald Dahl's boyhood and youth as well as four further tales of innocence betrayed, Dahl touches on the joys and horrors of growing up. Amon...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
274 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405933254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it? Featuring the autobiographical stories telling of Roald Dahl's boyhood and youth as well as four further tales of innocence betrayed, Dahl touches on the joys and horrors of growing up. Amon...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide