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  • Going Solo

  • By: Roald Dahl
  • Narrated by: Dan Stevens
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (685 ratings)

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Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Going Solo by Roald Dahl, read by Dan Stevens.

This is the second part of Roald Dahl's remarkable life story, following on from Boy. When he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa - and a series of dangerous adventures began. From tales of plane crashes to surviving snake bites, this is Roald Dahl's extraordinary life before becoming the world's number one story teller.

©2014 Roald Dahl (P)2014 Penguin Audio

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Very very good. Had no idea he did all this stuff before he became an author

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Moving and Entertaining

Loved it. A touching insight into the life of an RAF pilot with anecdotes that are beautifully written. Honest, critical, funny and tragic.
Great narrator!

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The story of an incredible journey

Absolutely loved this book . . . I didn’t want it to end. The narrators voice was so comforting to listen to.

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Fascinating

A wonderful look into Dahl's background was sad when it finished I just want to know more about his marvellous life. When did he start writing and why.

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One of the best autobiography

Roald Dahl's Autobiographies are brilliant. Beautifully written, beautifully told. Ideal for all ages. Wish there was more!

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Very enjoyable.

A really good story, almost unbelievable but obviously true. The narrator is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Tears of happiness

This book is so adventurous, sad and happy at the same time. I was so blown away by the stories. My favourite part was when he got home. The adventures made me feel that I wished to be with him. This is my favourite book EVER!!

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OMG WHAT IS THIS WONDERFUL BREATHTAKING STORY

I just can't say enough how much I loved the story!!!! How fascinating Roald Dahl's life is and how wonderful he is at narrating his stories!!!!!!! I love it I love it!!!

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amazing story told by an amazing narrator!

who would have thought that his life would be more amazing than his stories of fiction.

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Masterful writing.

THIS is how to write an autobiography! Such clarity, recall and experiences make for a vivid picture of a life lived in wartime ......just a snippet of a life which would later prove to be equally exceptional. Dan Stevens narration, as always, is just perfect.

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