Comments on: Review: Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl, Donald Sturrock

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:59:10 +0000

I never read that much Dahl as a kid. I did read The Witches but only because I liked the movie (the book is better). It sounds like he lived an interesting life! The only thing I know about him is one of his grade school teachers said he was an awful writer. The fact that he continued writing after that is proof that he was pretty tough.

Speaking of crotchety writers, have you seen Stephen Colbert’s interview with Maurice Sendak? Hilarious!

By: Kailana

Kailana — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:40:36 +0000

I have this and started it when it came out, but for some reason I couldn’t get into it when I started it. I assume it was probably a mood at the time. I keep looking at it, though, and really must pick it back up. I am glad it is good!

By: Brian B

Brian B — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:30:55 +0000

I too have been eyeing this book for a bit. I actually just got the time to read Vol. 1 of Mark Twain, then got swept back into the responsibilities of a busy life. I’d love to get some time and jump into this one next. Charlie is like my own generation’s Huck Finn.

By: Sam (Tiny Library)

Sam (Tiny Library) — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:01:03 +0000

I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a while. I’ve read Jeremy Treglown’s biography and remember coming away with the impression that Dahl wasn’t the nicest of people – I wonder if he is portrayed differently in this book?

I’m a primary school teacher and I LOVE reading Dahl books to my classes, they always adore them. We’re halfway through The BFG at the moment

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:04:46 +0000

I would love to read this, as I think it gives a great picture of what Dahl’s life was like, not only the background on the stories he wrote. I loved your review, and can totally see your enthusiasm for the book in your analysis, which I love. Enthusiasm in reviews will sell me faster than a well written summary every time. Great job today. I will be looking for this one!

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:11 +0000

I’ve heard he had quite a fascinating life. This sounds like a book I’d enjoy.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:56:36 +0000

I’ve had my eye on this for a while… it’s great to hear it’s every bit as interesting as I hoped!