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twstdtink's review against another edition
4.0
The autobiography of Dahl himself. It's easy to see where the inspiration for his stories came from.
galwaygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Este hombre tiene arte para contar cosas de niños :)
mehitabels's review against another edition
5.0
Actually listened to audiobook, and was so wonderful and fanciful and sweet and shocking.
Roald Dahl is my new personal hero. Have always loved his stories, but am thrilled and delighted to find his real life is just as amazing and filled with wonder.
Roald Dahl is my new personal hero. Have always loved his stories, but am thrilled and delighted to find his real life is just as amazing and filled with wonder.
kathrinpassig's review against another edition
4.0
Kurzes, schönes Buch und erholsam, auch mal was über eine – zumindest was die Familienseite angeht – glückliche Kindheit und Jugend zu lesen. Weniger harmlos: die Schule, was man ahnen kann, wenn man schon mal irgendwas über britische Internate oder irgendwas von Roald Dahl gelesen hat.
inversaurora's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
adamcagey's review against another edition
5.0
It's rare that I read a book that I would describe as "charming." Even more rare is that I like that book. But Roald Dahl's Boy has charm in spades, and damn I enjoyed it.
Mr Dahl's memoir tells a series of stories from his earliest memories to his employment in Africa by Shell Oil. And through all of it, his strong, sure voice shines through. It's as if you are sitting next to Mr Dahl, sharing a drink and listening to him spin stories all night long.
When I closed the book, it was with some regret: I definitely want more. I know there is a sequel out there. I'll have to hunt it down.
Mr Dahl's memoir tells a series of stories from his earliest memories to his employment in Africa by Shell Oil. And through all of it, his strong, sure voice shines through. It's as if you are sitting next to Mr Dahl, sharing a drink and listening to him spin stories all night long.
When I closed the book, it was with some regret: I definitely want more. I know there is a sequel out there. I'll have to hunt it down.
emromc's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to it read by Dan Stevens, and it was utterly delightful. 10/10 recommend.