Skin: and Other Stories by Roald Dahl

Skin: and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

212 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction horror short stories young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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How would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out that the tattoo on your back was worth over a million dollars? You will discover tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 60%
funny 47%
tense 34%
reflective 17%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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