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Cruelty | Roald Dahl
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From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories. 'Cruelty has a human heart . . .' Even when we mean to be kind we can sometimes be cruel. We each have a streak of nastiness inside us. In these ten tales of cruelty master storyteller Roald Dahl explores how and why it is we make others suffer. Among others, you'll read the story of two young bullies and the boy they torment, the adulterous wife who uncovers her husband's secret, the man with a painting tattooed on his back whose value he doesn't appreciate and the butler and chef who run rings around their obnoxious employer. Dahl understood our deepest secrets, desires and fears and Cruelty is one of four books - the rest being Lust, Deception and Madness - that explore our hidden selves.
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erzascarletbookgasm
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“Even when we mean to be kind we can sometimes be cruel. We each have a streak of nastiness inside us.”

If you‘re a fan of his grown-up stories, you‘ll generally enjoy this anthology. Some I like better than the others; these stand out for me - Royal Jelly, Mrs Bixby, Poison.

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Soubhiville That‘s beautiful! Did you see my request for an email? magicbelly@Gmail.com. 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I got your beautiful card!! You should be getting one from me! 💗💗💗 (edited) 5y
ValerieAndBooks Royal Jelly was in the Great Automatic collection I read, too! So weird 😊 🐝 5y
ValerieAndBooks I mean the story was weird, not that it was weird to be in both collections...lol. 5y
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Cathythoughts
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We have 2 Bookclub books this month because they are short.
1. Naming The Stars by J Johnston
2. Cruelty by Roald Dahl

Cruelty is short stories, not my fave , but for Roald Dahl I will definitely make an exception.

goodbyefrancie Ooohhh, I haven't read that one. Love Roald Dahl! 6y
Cathythoughts @goodbyefrancie I know ! It sounds good. The woman who recommended this one said it‘s very dark .... that‘s fine with me 👍🏻🖤 6y
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Beanbot
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Short tales with unexpected twists by the always witty Dahl.

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Beanbot
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Ah Roald Dahl. Ever the wit.

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ABrakes85
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Having a chilled morning before the madness begins.... summer holidays 😊

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