The Five-Dollar Smile : Fourteen Early Stories and a Farce in Two Acts
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The Five-Dollar Smile : Fourteen Early Stories and a Farce in Two Acts

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Discover Roald Dahl’s “The Five-Dollar Smile,” a collection of fourteen captivating stories and a two-act farce. Explore themes of young love, disaffection, youthful traumas, death, deceit, and hypocrisy. With ISBN 9780143424314, this book showcases Dahl’s signature wit and storytelling brilliance, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Perfect for fans of dark humor and thought-provoking tales.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143424314
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 500 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0143424319
  • Publisher Date: January, 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 240

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Weight 0.5 kg

22 reviews for The Five-Dollar Smile : Fourteen Early Stories and a Farce in Two Acts

  1. Aahana Moral –

    A good introduction to Dahl’s style. Some stories were better than others. The farce was a bit too silly for me.

  2. Prakhar Purohit –

    Great stories to read. Enjoyed the plot twists and the characters. Highly recommend.

  3. Kartik Paul –

    I loved the dark humor and the unexpected twists. A great collection of stories and the farce was surprisingly good! stars

  4. Saksham Sharma –

    Enjoyable collection of Dahl’s early work. The themes are quite dark and mature. Not my favorite, but worth a read.

  5. Dhananjay Joshi –

    Dahl at his most unsettling. The farce was a bit much, but the short stories were captivating. Definitely dark humor.

  6. Hemant Saini –

    Some stories were great, some were good and some were just okay. Overall good book to read.

  7. Shubhamkar Barman –

    The stories were good but the farse was bad. Not a fan of the farse, would have preffered more stories instead.

  8. Muskan Sahu –

    The dark themes are done so well. The characters felt real. The stories were so thought provoking.

  9. Tejas Vinod Dhoke –

    Okay stories. Some did not engage me much, but overall the book was fine.

  10. Tina Pahwa –

    This collection is a bit uneven, but there are still some gems to be found. Worth a read for Dahl fans.

  11. Dhruv Singh –

    A mixed bag of stories. Some were brilliant, others were forgettable. The farce didn’t quite land for me.

  12. Danish Shafi –

    I found the stories to be quite depressing. While well-written, the dark themes were a bit too much for me.

  13. Diwakar Kansal –

    The stories are engaging and thought-provoking, but some are also quite disturbing. Not for the faint of heart.

  14. Krishnaprasad P G –

    An enjoyable read. Some stories stuck with me. Worth it for Dahl fans and those new to his work.

  15. Devender Pratap Mall –

    A fantastic collection of Dahl’s early works. The dark humor and unexpected twists kept me entertained.

  16. Kumar Eklavya –

    Dahl’s writing is always captivating. The stories explored interesting themes. The farce was a bit strange. Overall good.

  17. Mayur Tukaram Udmale –

    A mixed bag. Some stories were classic Dahl brilliance, others fell flat. Quentin Blake’s illustrations are always a plus. / for overall enjoyment.

  18. Pramda Pandey –

    Not his best work, but still worthwhile. A mixed bag, but a good glimpse into his early writing.

  19. Kumar Manorath –

    Quentin Blake’s art complements Dahl’s writing wonderfully. The stories are thought-provoking, but some felt unfinished.

  20. Nandini Garg –

    Dahl can do no wrong! These stories showcase his versatility and wit. I especially enjoyed the ones about young love.

  21. Dhruv Sharma –

    Dahl is brilliant. I love his writing style. Will read this again soon.

  22. Anil Sandhu –

    The book was great. I love Dahl’s early stories. He is my favorite writter ever! stars

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