What is your review of Roald Dahl (author)?

Roald Dahl is well known as a children's author and almost all of his books are worth reading (and gifting):-. Charlie and the chocolate factory; Matilda; James and the Giant Peach; The BFG; Fantastic Mr. Fox; The Witches. Apart from these, Dahl also wrote for adults. Some of better known books are:- 1.Lamb to the slaughter. read more

Roald Dahl is probably most famous as a popular children's writer, and is much loved by young readers world-wide for his contribution to children's literature with"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", and many other favourites."The Best of Roald Dahl" proves that Dahl is also brilliant at writing short stories on a more adult level. read more

“The Best of Roald Dahl” Short story master: Supremely shocking, surprising, and satisfying. 4/5 Roald Dahl is probably most famous as a popular children’s writer, and is much loved by young readers world-wide for his contribution to children’s literature with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, and many other favourites. read more

On a disappointing note for me, Quentin Blake's doodle-like illustrations failed to match Dahl's impressive and brilliant character descriptions. Despite this Matilda is a fantastic and entertaining novel and I recommend it to children aged 7 – 12 and a must read for lovers of Roald Dahl. read more