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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl

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orangecasio's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A good short story! Smart woman.

doriansportrait's review against another edition

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mysterious

3.75

Using the leg of a lamb as a weapon was quite nice.
“It’s the old story,” he said. “Get the weapon, and you’ve got the man.”
Brother you ate the weapon.
"Probably right under our very noses. What you think, Jack?”
Enjoyable quick read

fluoresensitive's review against another edition

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fast-paced

5.0

Fun!

bethohreally's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

5.0

danikasurmai's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

serenereader9's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Read for language class. Very fun and an easy read.

The symbolism of the husband being the lamb to the slaughter while being killed with lamb was very clever. Lamb is also a symbol of innocence and naivety that contrasts the later purpose of the animal in the story. Intrigueing juxtiposition

I was entertained so much by the wife and it was a funny read.