The Roald Dahl omnibus

Discussion time: Roald Dahl's publisher is using sensitivity writers to change certain language in his books to be more appropriate for modern readers. Thoughts?

https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2023/02/19/authors-criticise-...

TieDyeDude IMO: I would rather see an intro that adds context to the problematic language than change the writing without the author's input (Apparently, Scholastic did this to Goosebumps books without Stine's knowledge). I think this also goes back to parents needing to be more engaged with what their children are reading, instead of removing what they find uncomfortable so they don't have to have difficult conversations with their kids. (ahemDesantisahem) 14mo

TheNeverendingTBR I think it's ridiculous. 14mo

Ruthiella Agree that parents should be engaged with their kids reading. However, I don‘t have an issue with editing children‘s books for content, particularly when the original editions are still available in print, as I understand they are, if any adult wants to read them. 14mo

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batsy I agree with you. I think kids learn to suss things out the more that they are exposed to differing viewpoints and even the ugliness of the world. Being able to navigate ideas and learn to differentiate art from its creators and also to differentiate art from real life, and to develop a value system, needs exposure to the stuff that makes up life. And that includes the bad bits. I hope that made sense! 14mo

TheBookgeekFrau Censorship, book banning--two sides of the same coin. It's ridiculous 14mo

Bookwomble I love Dahl's children's books, but they do include anti-Semitic and other problematic attitudes. Children will read them without thoughtful adult input, and sadly some adults will agree with Dahl's prejudices, which will be perpetuated. In the same way I'm glad that Enid Blyton's Noddy books have had their grossly racist content removed, I'm glad that such an influential writer as Dahl is being updated for a more inclusive age. 14mo

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TheSpineView

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#PoetryMatters @TheSpineView
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LibrarianRyan i love when willy wonka sings this in Charlie and the chocolate factory. 2y

TheSpineView @LibrarianRyan Yes, and I had totally forgotten about that. Great memory! 2y

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GatheringBooks

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#QuotsyJul21 Day 20: #Round

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Pricel101

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#authoramonth @Soubhiville

His wife called him “Roald the Rotten”, aptly, as these stories are as dark and twisted as any modern horror I‘ve read recently. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Landlady” is not to be missed! 🙊

sudi Yes, his stories for adults are so good. I didn't even know he wrote stories like these. 4y

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ve just read The Landlady too! So good! 4y

Soubhiville The Landlady I think is his best adult work. Logged 📚 4y

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Soubhiville

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While I encourage everyone to read Dahl all month long for #AuthorAMonth, I‘ll stop counting reviews next Sunday so I can mail the prize box the following day. There‘s plenty of time to read a few more of his fun, fast kids books!

Don‘t forget to use the hashtag and tag me in your review so I can log it. 😊😘📚❤️

Who is going to win???

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Eggs Thanks for tagging❤️ 4y

Soubhiville @eggs Of Course 💝 4y

LibrarianRyan NOT ME, but I still love the effort you go to. Great Job! 4y

Soubhiville @LibrarianRyan 🤣 thanks. 😊 4y

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Mitch

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From this chair some of the greatest children‘s stories ever were dreamed and penned 💕...” I am passionately obsessed with making young readers laugh and squirm and love the story, hopefully I give them some pleasure and help them a little bit to love reading books” Dahl.

LeahBergen So cool! 😍 5y

Cathythoughts 💫💫✨ 5y

bedandabook I loved visiting that museum with my daughter! Such a special place. 5y

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DarcysMom

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*found on Facebook*

sudi Accurate 🙌 6y

Thndrstd ❤️ 6y

youneverarrived Love it 💖 6y

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ChloeTallis

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Have I died and gone to heaven?!

Barter Books for the win 📚

rockpools Is that Alnwick? 😍 7y

BookishBlonde12 Oh wow! 😍 7y

Nat_Reads Where is this beautiful place?! 7y

ChloeTallis It's in Alnwick in Northumberland (UK) @Nat_Reads - got it in one @RachelO 😊👏🏻 7y

rockpools @ChloeTallis It's kind of unforgettable 😊Have fun! 7y

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Louise

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This wickedly funny collection of #shortstories for adults is a must-read for Roald Dahl fans! At times dark and even disturbing, with multiple twists and turns, these stories reveal more facets of this beloved children's author's creative mind! #somethingforseptember

MrBook Oooh! Niiice! 8y

RanaElizabeth Dahl's adult stories are amazing, some of the creepiest short stories ever. 8y

Louise @MrBook I think you'll enjoy these stories! @RanaElizabeth I agree! LOL And his adult novels are pretty wild too! 😆 8y

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RanaElizabeth @Louise I once owned and lost a non-fiction work he did, still regret losing it. It had such amazing illustrations.