Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl

Lamb to the Slaughter

Roald Dahl

25 minutes • first pub 1953 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror short stories dark fast-paced
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From the author of books such as James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches and The BFG."Lamb to the Slaughter" (1953) is a short story by Roald Dahl. It was i...

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Moods

dark 87%
tense 47%
mysterious 40%
funny 32%
emotional 11%
adventurous 9%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 10%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 29% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.09

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