The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

Roald Dahl

225 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure buried deep underground on Thistley Green. Here are seven superb stories, full of Roald Dahl's usual magic, mystery, and suspense.

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Moods

funny 67%
adventurous 65%
lighthearted 63%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 24%
reflective 23%
hopeful 17%
emotional 16%
relaxing 14%
informative 9%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.96

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