by Roald Dahl
First published 1980
A man's obsession with the perfect sound leads to a shocking discovery. A hitchhiker's innocent ride turns sinister. A butler's vengeance sets a deadly trap. In this collection of Roald Dahl's latest short stories, the unexpected lurks around every corner. Prepare to be lured into worlds where coincidence, black humor, and unease reign supreme. But beneath the wicked twists lie the poignant flashes of our shared humanity.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, mystery
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: twist-ending, unreliable-narrator
Setting: India, British Empire, London, Epsom, Derby Day
Period: 1975
127 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books