The Best of Roald Dahl: Stories

I've had three copies of this book. I buy it, I loan it out, I don't get it back. There seems to be a pattern there which I am missing. Of all the Dahl short story collections I think this one is the best. Going to go buy my 4th copy and not show anyone.

This is the one book that I take with me when I travel because every story feels new each time I read it. My copy is tattered with love, and I give out a new copy with careful consideration. His stories are not for everyone...they're dark but without the lighter patina of his children's novels (e.g. BFG, The Witches). Every story has a twist...rarely do I know what is going to happen in the first few pages. Highly recommend!

Excellent collection from a master writer of the creepy and funny. I liked his "Champion of the World" when I was young, and it's in this collection. "Pig" convinced me to be a vegetarian at the age of sixteen. He wasn't just good at kids' stories, he was great at adult writing also.

I had only read Mr. Dahl's children's books, and was pleasantly surprised at the depth of his adult works. This collection was first recommended to me by my best friend, and I had to buy my own copy after reading hers!

Mr Dahl is one of the best story tellers to come along. Just when you think you know the outcome he never fails to surprise you.

Have loved his kids' books ever since I was a child and am now reading them with my daughter. This one is for grownups only, though! I described this collection to friends by saying "Roald Dahl is the British Flannery O'Connor." If you like dark, funny (sometimes truly twisted) short stories where, in surprise endings, those who scheme and plot always get theirs, you will truly enjoy this book.

Ronald Dahl is my most favorite author ever - his writing is fabulous. This isn't one my favorite adult books of his but still a great read.I aspire to write like him!!

definitely the best of Roald Dahl. Unexpected twists with dark humor and incredibly dynamic characters.Book arrived in excellent condition, well-packaged in plastic, and with appropriate cushioning inside box.

This volume of Roald Dahl is as described on the cover: The Best of Roald Dahl. All his classics like Skin, The Landlady, William and Mary, Royal Jelly, Edward the Conqueror, The Visitor, and many more.Roald Dahl's stories keep readers guessing what will come next, and his writing plays out like a movie in our minds.While reading many of his stories, I felt that I was on a rollercoaster of thrills.Enjoy the read. You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely thrilling! I'm getting the urge to read more and more Dahl's unconventional stories, throughly packed with quirky human habits, though it's sometimes causing a bit of a nervous heart, a tickling in the brain and a rather shallow breathing....Only unpleasant little fact of this book in particular is the very soft cover, which feels like it won't last long. (schlabberig...)

Nice, cool short stories that are thrilling yet relaxing at the same time. Strange, but also very unique. Good for a casual, fun read

Leitura deliciosa e instigante! A compilação ficou ótima! Estórias que fazem refletir sobre a condição humana, nossas "particularidades". Recomendo muito!

Roald Dahl is a wonderful, wonderful writer. And he is one of the rare authors that can actually make me laugh out loud by just reading his stories. If you want to just enjoy reading and feel good remembering what you have read, then I highly recommend Roald Dahl.