Dahl is a master at introducing readers to a new sense of what lurks beneath the ordinary.
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From the publication of James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the 1960s to his death in 1990, Roald Dahl became the most successful children's author in the world. Nearly twenty years later, a fresh generation of children seek out his work with instinctive fanaticism. His creations endure - through Hollywood movies, theatre adaptations and musical works, but still most potently of all through the pure magic of his writing upon the page.
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I used to think books were boring. I would always avoid the library. But when I got this book, I started reading the first page. And then I couldn't put the book down! I would read this book in class, at reading time every day, until the ending. This is my favorite book. It always will be. Thanks to Roald Dahl, I'm starting to read lots of books now!
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This is a terrific book of some of Roald Dahl's most deliciously twisted stories. Always suprising, clever, ingenious and, of course, unexpected!!! Deceptively simple writing with attention to odd and ordinary detail reveals wonderfully wicked stories. I cackled through the whole thing. Some are also quite thought-provoking, like "Genisis and Catastrophe." Favorite stories include "The Sound Machine" "Skin" "William and Mary" and "Georgy Porgy". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, unless you like your stories cute and wholesome, in which case you'll probably be offended by this book. Thanks for listining!
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This book has some of Dahl's best short stories in it, but if you want a complete set, buy "Roald Dahl Collected Stories" instead. It's got about twice as many in it, all in order of publication, and in hard cover.
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Does anyone remember the TV series?
If you remember the TV series, and/or know where to get the episodes on video, please let me know. Very similar to "Night Gallery" and the "Twilight Zone", I... Read more
Published on Nov 14 2003 by Raymond P. Estrella
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Vintage Roald Dahl--wonderful, wonderful!
Roald Dahl is at the peak of his powers in this collection. For anyone who knows him only as the author of the Willy Wonka books--or who thinks of him purely as a children's book... Read more
Published on Mar 17 2002 by Catherine S. Vodrey
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A Great Read
I hadn't read Roald Dahl since I was a kid. The Harry Potter series reignited my interest in children's books. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002 by Delphine Amato
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Not bad for my 1st Roald Dahl book
I am writing my review primarily for 1st time readers of Roald Dahl's pieces.
I would consider a plus sign the tales' briefness & conciseness. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2001 by "juj"
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For Short Story Lovers
I was enchanted with Roald Dahl's writing as a child ever since I read CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2001
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Interesting but Disgusting
As our title says, the stories are unusual and that makes them interesting.We have asked ourselves several times why the author has written such terrible things. Read more
Published on May 11 2000
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I have missed something!
I found the stories in "Three Tales of the Unexpected" in a way interesting. I saw what the intention of Roald Dahl was, which means I found the morbid humour in the... Read more
Published on May 11 2000
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Three Tales of the Unexpected
In fact, a book worth reading, reading with pleasure. We felt throbbing by reading the three short funny tales about some interesting aspects about life and death. Read more
Published on May 11 2000 by Frank Bodmer
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Three Tales of the Unexpected
In fact , a book worth to read , to read with pleasure. We felt throbbing by reading the three short funny tales about some interesting aspects about life and death. Read more
Published on May 11 2000 by Frank Bodmer
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Well-done!
We just read an interesting book about Death -"Three Tales of the Unexpected" written by Roald Dahl. Read more
Published on May 11 2000 by Frank Bodmer
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