The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: And Six More by Roald Dahl

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: And Six More

Roald Dahl

240 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy short stories lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl.The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye.The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,376 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
lighthearted 72%
adventurous 52%
mysterious 25%
dark 22%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 16%
reflective 13%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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