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Completely Unexpected Tales Paperback – January 1, 1986

by Roald Dahl (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
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Take a pinch of unease. Stir it into a large dollop of the macabre, add a generous helping of dark and stylish wit, garnish with the bizarre and what do you have? Roald Dahl at his brilliant, hypnotizing best, cooking up some of the most unusual stories ever told. Here in one volume are "Tales of the Unexpected and More Tales of the Unexpected", making this a superb compendium of vengeance, surprise and dark delight.
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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1986
  5. Dimensions
    5.08 x 0.98 x 7.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0140098208
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0140098204
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Underlined edition (January 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140098208
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140098204
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.98 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 94 ratings

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Roald Dahl

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The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author.

His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. Some of his better-known works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG.

He died in November 1990.

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J. Prescott
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Pass This Little Gem By.........
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015
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Dahl is known for many of his other works of greater length, but these short stories are phenomenal! It's odd to think of Dahl writing such dark stories when he is viewed by many as a children's author, but if one really reads his children's books they see a malicious/sadistic side to them at times. What a great writer Dahl is/was and this collection is a tribute to his fantastic ability. Every story is well-crafted and it only takes a page or two to really draw the reader in. Thanks, R.D.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
I love the fact the a "well known children's author" also develops 'unexpected tales' for adults...thought provoking and entertaining
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Staceface
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2017
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I received this book very quickly. It's in good condition for the very fair price.

I only received this today so I haven't had a chance to read this copy yet, however I had a copy years ago and it basically fell apart because I had it so long and read it so often so I can safely say it's a very good book in my opinion. It's full of dark humour and twists in every tale and I'm really looking forward to reading it again!
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carlos kronopio
5.0 out of 5 stars The friend of Charlie
Reviewed in Spain on November 19, 2015
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I love the world of Roald Dahl. His weird but lovely stories for children occupy a main place in my library. But not only children, adults also can enjoy this imaginative writter. Give you the chance of discover it.
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josette viforel
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in France on April 13, 2015
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Chaque histoire est un régal . drôle , inattendue , d'un humour souvent noir , parfois grinçant .C'est très prenant
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Roland-Rodesch Josée
5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl
Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2013
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Dieses Buch war für unseren Sohn für die Schule.Er hat es lesen müssen und war nicht sehr motiviert. Das Buch kam rechtzeitig und in einem guten Zustand bei uns an.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2023
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Good book on time
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