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Roald Dahl for adults

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boogiewoogie · 11/08/2011 19:57

I have always loved his children's books but I can't believe I've never read any of his books intended for an older audience!

I like books with suspense and dark humour which is very much his bag. Which titles would you recommend first?

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Gillybean73 · 12/08/2011 01:09

From memory Switch Bitch is worth a read, I can't remember if it is a book in itself or one of his short stories though. It's been years since I read any of his stuff.

Carrotsandcelery · 12/08/2011 11:03

I would read his short stories "Tales of the Unexpected" is what they are called I think. I will check that on Amazon.

His writing is dark and funny and extremely good.

Carrotsandcelery · 12/08/2011 11:04

Yes they are on Amazon as tales of the unexpected and more tales of the unexpected.

MillontheFloss · 12/08/2011 11:09

Someone Like You, Switch Bitch, Over To You. Wonderfully dark short story collections.

boogiewoogie · 12/08/2011 12:01

Thanks for your suggestions, off to Ebay and Amazon....

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Carrotsandcelery · 13/08/2011 15:00

They would be very likely to be in your local library too as they have been popular for a long time.

colditz · 13/08/2011 15:09

Kiss Kiss

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