Boy by Roald Dahl

160 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

nonfiction autobiography funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Description

"'I am only eight years old,' I told myself. 'No little boy of eight has ever murdered anyone. It's not possible.'"So thought Roald Dahl in 1924 when his plan to get revenge on the mean and disgusting candy-store owner Mrs. Pratchett seemed to hav...

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Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 67%
adventurous 46%
reflective 34%
informative 25%
inspiring 24%
emotional 16%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 10%
dark 7%
sad 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 34%
slow 4%

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3.98

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