Deception by Roald Dahl

Deception

Roald Dahl

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark medium-paced

Description

Penguin Picks are stories you'll want to read again and again. Beautifully and stylishly designed by a modern artist, they are not only stories you'll keep coming back to but also books whose looks will never go out of fashion . . . From Roald Dah...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 65%
funny 50%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 45%
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

3.66

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