5 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405935111
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
There's a whole world of Dahl still to discover in a newly collected book of his deliciously dark tales for adults . . .What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it? Featuring the autobiographical stories telling of Roald Dahl's boyhood an...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 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, Suicide5 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405935111
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
There's a whole world of Dahl still to discover in a newly collected book of his deliciously dark tales for adults . . .What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it? Featuring the autobiographical stories telling of Roald Dahl's boyhood an...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 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