The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
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Classic Dahl
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I read this book years ago, as a child, and was thrilled to find I could still get a copy years (ok, decades *cringes*) later. Yet the book is certainly one both children and adults can enjoy.
The main stories (in my humble opinion) to read are "The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar" and "The Hitchhiker". I've never been a great fan of his non-fiction...that is not to say that he's a lousy non-fiction writer, but his fiction appeals to my imagination and sense of humour.
The "Henry Sugar" tale is about a greedy rich bachelor who discovers a book in a friend's library about a man in India who can see without using his eyes, and can even see through playing cards. It doesn't take Henry long to decide to steal the book, and to practise the technique so that he can cheat at gambling. Yet though he starts out mean-spirited and focussed solely on personal gain, through the long, arduous dedication to these yoga exercises, Henry makes his own journey of self-discovery, and finds at the end that he no longer cares about money. Instead, he decides to use his money for good, as a modern-day Robin Hood - winning money from casinos with his ability, yet using the winnings to set up orphanages in different countries around the world.
"The Hitchhiker" is told from the point of view of the author who is driving a brand new car and picks up a hitchhiker, who turns out to be a most unusual fellow with an extraordinary skill.
While Dahl is best known for his children's stories, he also wrote a lot of adult fiction...if memory serves, he wrote a number of Tales Of The Unexpected books - short stories which were usually thrillers, often full of surprise twists and sometimes with a touch of the paranormal. This book showcases the best of Dahl's short story writing ability, creating 3-D characters we feel sad to leave at the end, and giving us tales that mystify, delight and inspire.
I highly recommend this book. |
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