Customer Reviews
One of the best short story anthologies around - By: Fiction Fan, 22 Mar 2008 
Brilliant collection of superbly entertaining short stories from the master of the craft. At this price this book is a must for fans of short fiction. My only gripe: I wasn't so keen on some of Dahl's war time stories in "Over to You", but the rest of this collection is truly divine & contains tales I know I'll want to read again. Dahl tells a story without any wavering towards pretentious waffle (so prevalent amongst modern short fiction) & keeps the reader hooked with great characterisation & clever plots. A joy.
A terrific collection of the macabre, twisted and blackest humour - By: Mr. A. S. T. Bateman, 01 Aug 2007 Roald Dahl is known in equal measure as an exquisute writer of children's fiction & as a writer of brilliant short stories with a twist in the tail aimed at the adult market. This collection is just about the definitive collection of the latter of these two of Dahl's endeavours. All the favourites such as Lamb To The Slaughter, A Dip In The Pool & The Hitch-hiker are there together with several less well known offerings. In alll, there are 51 short stories in this collection. The tales alll explore some of the more interesting, though not necessarily pleasant elements of humanity. Revenge, jealousy, creating misfortune, greed & envy alll feature highly & Dahl's style is to inject black humour & irony. There is uncertainty with every story whether it will be the protagonist or the antagonist who emerges from the story the more triumphant. One thing is certain however, the reader is compelled to read on & on & enjoy every minute of the intricate weaving of Dahl's writing.
These stories are extremely well written and entertaining. - By: , 22 Oct 2000 This book is packed solid with 52 highly entertaining stories that have so many startling twists & turns you will not want to stop reading. Each well-written story is unique in its own way, whether it be thrilling, amusing, sad or altogether intriguing. The characters, even the dislikable ones, are so splendidly created & lifelike that you will be completely engrossed in their lives. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read for those who love a good twist-in-the-tale story.
Deliciously wicked! - By: ndawber@legros.com, 29 Nov 1999 As a full time resident of Amazon.com's "home town", I am dissappointed that this book is unavailable here. I have been an avid fan of Roald Dahl's adult & children's works for years & it is marvellous to have one book with a collection of his twisted stories. Each one to savor with humor & melt into with the author's poisonous plots. Great stuff!
