Roald Dahl Books

Michi<3 · 2 Mar 2011 at 16:07

Yes, I'm a big kid, but I don't care and I'm not ashamed to say it...Roald Dahl is a legend. And that's why, for me anyway, I thought 15 Roald Dahl books for just over a quid each is a good deal.

MonkeyNews · 2 Mar 2011 at 16:25

Theres no shame is handing out plaudits to one of the best ever authors. The man is a genius and his books are timeless, enjoy your many hours of happy reading ahead.

matt0r · 2 Mar 2011 at 16:32

There is no shame in liking Roald Dahl. His books are excellent. I recommend his adult shorts. There is one in there about a card player. I can't remember the name and i read it ages ago, but i thought it was excellent.

edit: 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and other stories' is the name of the book. It was aimed at a 'slightly' older audience, not adults, but i was young when i read it, so i probably thought it was an adult book.

Either way, this thread makes me wanna check out a few more Dahl classics

hood1971 · 2 Mar 2011 at 16:49

My Uncle Oswald is a cracking adult read.

Michi<3 · 2 Mar 2011 at 17:00

Well it's just that people think that it's for kids only. It's something I grew up reading myself but it's not often you see adults reading it.

jakejacob0 · 2 Mar 2011 at 17:01

is a bit for kids but there no shame in reliving your youth =]

matt0r · 2 Mar 2011 at 17:04

Michi<3 said:
Well it's just that people think that it's for kids only. It's something I grew up reading myself but it's not often you see adults reading it.

What with the popularity of the harry potter books and such, I dont personally see a problem with it. I'd happily revisit the Dahl now. I can't imagine anyone here (especially considering most of us grew up with his books) looking down on you for wanting to read some Dahl

daz · 2 Mar 2011 at 17:08

I hope that kids these days don't dismiss Roald Dahl in favour of the likes of Harry Potter and other more "fashionable" books.

Absolutely loved ready all of his books.

jakejacob0 · 2 Mar 2011 at 17:10

they are a good read i was read them when i was a kid

GhostlyPea · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:09

"Boy" and "Going Solo" I thouhght were excellent, well worth a read to see what his life was like growing up. A surprising guy

-Pea0n

Craig321 · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:11

Pea0n said:
"Boy" and "Going Solo" I thouhght were excellent, well worth a read to see what his life was like growing up. A surprising guy

-Pea0n

This. Both amazing books.

Michi<3 · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:15

"Boy" is definitely the one for me. For some reason, it's the one that stood out the most when I read it years ago.

Podmonkey · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:38

matt0r said:
There is no shame in liking Roald Dahl. His books are excellent. I recommend his adult shorts. There is one in there about a card player. I can't remember the name and i read it ages ago, but i thought it was excellent.

edit: 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and other stories' is the name of the book. It was aimed at a 'slightly' older audience, not adults, but i was young when i read it, so i probably thought it was an adult book.

Either way, this thread makes me wanna check out a few more Dahl classics

I have this book, not read it it many years though. Remember enjoying it very much, always remember the one about the guy in his new car who picks up a hitchhiker. Might give it another go when I have the time.

Pawnless Endgame · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:54

Although I do like JK Rowling, it's nice to see people on here remembering Roald Dahl. I never really got into the other author though - Enid Blyton.

gettothechopper · 2 Mar 2011 at 18:57

Fantastic Mr Fox is one of the best books OF ALL TIME

I think I liked it so much because its about food....

Dave85 · 2 Mar 2011 at 21:57

Going solo was amazing. One of few books I ever read again.

stulid · 2 Mar 2011 at 22:00

Georges marvelous medicine for me.

Tute · 2 Mar 2011 at 22:06

It's Fantastic Mr. Fox for me. Mr Dahl is a brilliant author - and that's coming from someone who isn't really much of a book reader.

vodkacokebloke · 2 Mar 2011 at 22:59

Boy is brilliant

He also did some adult stories which are worth hunting out, ive got a book somewhere which is a collection of short stories with a twist - kind of Tales of the Unexpected types. I think the book is called Kiss or The Kiss, i cant recall for sure

Michi<3 · 4 Mar 2011 at 14:01

Monserrat said:
Although I do like JK Rowling, it's nice to see people on here remembering Roald Dahl. I never really got into the other author though - Enid Blyton.

Alongside Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton was definitely one of my favourite childhood author. An excellent read, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate for adults. I can't remember, it has been a while since I've those books.