I've loved Roald Dahl ever since I old enough to read, but now I've started reading his "adult" material and I'm obsessed. Anyone else a big fan of his?
Favorites?
2007-12-16 15:54:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I recently bought Omnibus "Perfect bedtime stories for sleepless nights" and "The best of Roald Dahl". I've read about 1/2 of the best of and his stories are so witty and full of dark humor. I am once again in love with him.
2007-12-16 16:39:01 · update #1
I read some reveiws on him. A lot of people liek his work.
Try these:
1. Collected Stories (Everyman's Library)
2. Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories
2007-12-16 16:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I To Am A Big Fan Of His Work, It's Seems That All Of His Books Are Considered Classics And So They Should Be. I Mostly Read His Children's Book's But I Have Read One, Or Two Of His Short Stories, My Favourite Being 'Lamb To The Slaughter'. I Love How Most Of His Stories Have A Dark, Comic Edge To Them ('Charlie And The Chocolate Factory' Is The Best Example Of This, Because All The Kids And There Parents, Except Charlie Of Course, Are Punished For Being Horrible And Spoilt In Clever And Funny Ways).
My Favourite Children's Book:
'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory'
My Favourite Adult Book:
'Lamb To The Slaughter'
2007-12-16 16:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by The Super Geek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say I'm obsessed now, but as a kid, I loved his stories. My favourite work of his is the book 'Matilda'.... I think it must be quite obscure, but... it's just WOW for a kid's book... I think it was the first time as a kid when I laughed and cried reading a book.. I must go and read it again..
Did he really write 'adult' material? I didn't know that... Could you give me the titles you liked, please? Now, I think I should rekindle my love for his work.
2007-12-16 18:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by beachblue99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Roald Dahl's work. Quite clever.
Don't like his concept of Christianity though. . .
2007-12-16 16:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by oddball.2002 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ive read his adult books as well and its soo amazing....i think my fav was the one about the tatoo on the old mans back and the one about the card game of bridge.
2007-12-16 16:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love him!....such a great writer...very very original and creative!!! I know its childish but my fav book by him is The Witches!!!
2007-12-16 16:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Alice Cullen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i loved his books as a kid, but never read anything of his other stories. i googled him after reading this question. thanks, now i have added him to my list of must buy authors. going to the bookstore tomorrow, and he is on my list to buy. i think you have really started something for me (lol)....
2007-12-16 16:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by sounditout 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋