Lamb to the Slaughter
Book description
Lamb to the Slaughter:
Un salotto perfetto e accogliente, una moglie premurosa, innamorata e incinta di sei mesi, e un marito poliziotto che, di punto in bianco, le comunica che sta per lasciarla. A questo punto, un cosciotto surgelato di agnello può diventare un’arma impropria, nelle mani della mogliettina sotto…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Lamb to the Slaughter as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While I ordinarily do not gravitate toward excessively packaged stories that are written for the inevitable twist, I make an exception for Dahl because of his mastery of the genre. His characters, such as Mary Maloney, the police detective wife whose misdeed is the focus of the title story, or Boggis, the scheming antique dealer in Parson’s Pleasure, are meticulously rendered with compassion and humor.
And, although the twists are far from unexpected, the very credible, human delivery makes these stories delightful to read and paragons of the craft of short story writing.
From Norrin's list on short stories for a cottage trip.
Like many others, I grew up having read several works by Roald Dahl. This short book showcases a different side of the author.
As an adult, I’ve lived through good and bad relationships, and I understand that things look one way from the outside and can be very different for those involved. This tale hits that truth on the head, describing what seems to be a normal, happy home until somebody reaches breaking point.
From James' list on blood soaked tales with crazy characters.
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