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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl, read by Andrew Scott.

Roald Dahl turns his pen to anything, twisting everyday life into powerful, and sometimes terrifying fantasies. Seven superb stories, full of Roald Dahl's usual magic, mystery and suspense: meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure, buried deep underground on Thistley Green.

 Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fiction Literature & Fiction Short Stories

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'One of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation
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Andrew Scott’s delivery. Perfect!
Some of these stories were new to me and the narrator really knew how to hold the listener’s attention and do justice to the work of the author.
The experiences of childhood, boarding school and wartime were chilling, and a revelation.

Extraordinary stories, beautifully read

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If you could sum up The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More in three words, what would they be?

Amusing, magical, slight

Would you recommend The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More to your friends? Why or why not?

If you enjoy Dahl you will certainly enjoy this book though it is not in the same class as his best works (Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG etc)

Have you listened to any of Andrew Scott’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have never come across audiobooks in which he features but am familiar with him from television. His performance here is excellent.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There is a good range of stories from the autobiographical to the magical. What makes this book worth listening to is the excellent narrator.

Enjoyable but not top class Dahl

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Roald Dahl is a genius! The stories are beautifully written - the attention to detail, the humour, the simple cleverness are amazing. Also really enjoyed his non fiction and the story of how he became a writer. Then to top it, narrated by Andrew Scott. What a perfect match. His nuance, his accents, the perfect pause and reflection of his delivery. I could listen to him all day. Simply wonderful.

Fantastic in every way

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entertaining narrator brings this lovely collection of Dahl stories to life. Ideal for an adult growing up with Dahl's stories

highly entertaining audiobook

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Fantastic stories from Roald Dahl and great narration from Andrew Scott. Wonderful voice acting. Hope there is more from either.

Fantastic!

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