bittersweet_symphony 's review for:

Tales of the Unexpected by Roald Dahl
3.0

You won't find much substance in Dahl's short stories. Nor will you find the charm and magic of his juvenile fiction. However, you will see bits of Dahl laced throughout all the stories. His dark and playful humor colors all of these stories. Most of his stories involve gambling, fine wine/eating, and an emphasis on the unsavory side of human nature. His characters are likeable not because they are virtuous but because they are bizarre, unusual, and out of this world.