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Completely Unexpected Tales

by Roald Dahl
$8.90
Completely Unexpected Tales: Tales of the Unexpected and More Tales of the Unexpected - Thryft
Completely Unexpected Tales
Completely Unexpected Tales: Tales of the Unexpected and More Tales of the Unexpected - Thryft

Distinctive appeal: Dark wit and bizarre tales.

"Completely Unexpected Tales" is a must-read for lovers of short stories with a dark and twisted edge. The tales are unpredictable and keep you on the edge of your seat, with Dahl's unique blend of humor and horror. Each story is expertly crafted and will leave you with a sense of unease long after you've finished reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Completely Unexpected Tales

by Roald Dahl
$8.90
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ISBN: 9780140098204
Authors: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Horror, Fantasy
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Classics, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 1343 readers)

Description

Take a pinch of unease. Stir it into a large dollop of the macabre, add a generous helping of dark and stylish wit, garnish with the bizarre and what do you have? Roald Dahl at his brilliant, hypnotizing best, cooking up some of the most unusual stories ever told. Here in one volume are Tales of the Unexpected and More Tales of the Unexpected, making this a superb compendium of vengeance, surprise and dark delight.
 

Distinctive appeal: Dark wit and bizarre tales.

"Completely Unexpected Tales" is a must-read for lovers of short stories with a dark and twisted edge. The tales are unpredictable and keep you on the edge of your seat, with Dahl's unique blend of humor and horror. Each story is expertly crafted and will leave you with a sense of unease long after you've finished reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.