'Switch Bitch' by Roald Dahl is a collection of four short stories that delve into the realm of sex, exploring themes of deceit, revenge, and manipulation. The writing style is described as darkly humorous, witty, and sardonic, showcasing Dahl's ability to captivate readers with his sharp storytelling. The book takes readers on a journey through unconventional and provocative narratives that challenge societal norms and expectations, while maintaining a sense of absurdity and entertainment throughout.
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Content warnings include themes of misogyny, non-consensual sex, and suicide.
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"Dahl is too good a storyteller to become predictable." -The Daily Telegraph
In Switch Bitch four tales of seduction and suspense are told by the grand master of the short story, Roald Dahl. Topping and tailing this collection are "The Visitor" and "Bitch," stories featuring Dahl's notorious hedonist Oswald Hendryks Cornelius (or plain old Uncle Oswald) whose exploits are frequently as extraordinary as they are scandalous. In the middle, meanwhile, are "The Great Switcheroo" and "The Last Act," two stories exploring a darker side of desire and pleasure. In the black comedies of Switch Bitch Roald Dahl brilliantly captures the ins and outs, highs and lows of sex.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
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About the Author:
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor of a…
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