304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718185671
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves.Here, among many others, you'll read abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
funny 50%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship
304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718185671
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves.Here, among many others, you'll read abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
funny 50%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship