The Umbrella Man and Other Stories (Short Story Collection)

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Summary: Classic Dahl Wisdom
Review: Evidently, this book (probably because it is written by Roald Dahl, creator of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory) is going to be interpreted as being for children. But the collection of stories within is truly an adult piece of fiction. Splendidly written, each story gives some insight into human nature, or perhaps into ourselves. While reading this, we must look inside ourselves, inside how the book makes us feel, and what how we feel shows about ourself. A must-read for people of all ages. (P.S.: If you're an avid Dahl lover like me, you might've seen some of these stories already. That's all right--you're bound not to have seen all, or even most of them.)

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Summary: Umbrella Man
Review: I am a huge Roald Dahl fan, so naturally I am a bit biased. I love this compilation of short stories, and I constantly reread my favorites, which include Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, The Butler, Man from the South, The Landlady, The Umbrella Man, The Way Up to Heaven, Royal Jelly, Taste, and Neck. If you like Roald Dahl's stories as much as I do, I recommend Dahl's Omnibus, which compiles most, if not all of his short works.

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Summary: I love this book!
Review: I like this book better than all of Roald Dahl's children's books! He is creative in this one as in all of his other ones. And in this one he makes you read between the lines. My favorite story is the one about the lady and her husband in the elevator.

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Summary: For Adults Too
Review: I'm 23 and I read this book at the advice of my 12-year-old brother. It was really great! Dahl's stories are orinal, witty, and strange enough to make things really interesting. Dahl lays out his stories in a way to make you feel that you are reading a sort of twisted fairy tale, using surreal language and situations. It is really unlike anything I have ever read before and it is sure to spark your imagination whether you are young or old.

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Summary: Quite Good
Review: Some stories in this book have bad endings but some others happen to be my favorite. Some of my favorites are "Mrs. Bixby & The Colonel's Coat", "Parson's Pleasure", "The Umbrella Man", "Royal Jelly", and "Taste".

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Summary: Dahl Delights!
Review: The Umbrella Man and other stories is a collection of some of the more "grown-up" stories Dahl wrote before he started publishing children's books. If "Henry Sugar & Six More" is, as he says, for those in those awkward "In Between Years," between childhood and teenagerhood, this is for those who've crossed the threshold. The stories range from the spooky to the sentimental (one story involves a group of British Air Force pilots "adopting" a girl during the war) and most involve brilliantly realized O. Henry-type endings. I highly reccomend it!

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Summary: Umbrella Man
Review: The Umbrella Man and other stories is a collection of some of the more "grown-up" stories Dahl wrote before he started publishing children's books. If "Henry Sugar & Six More" is, as he says, for those in those awkward "In Between Years," between childhood and teenagerhood, this is for those who've crossed the threshold. The stories range from the spooky to the sentimental (one story involves a group of British Air Force pilots "adopting" a girl during the war) and most involve brilliantly realized O. Henry-type endings. I highly reccomend it!

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Summary: Dahl Delights!
Review: The Umbrella Man and other stories is a collection of some of the more "grown-up" stories Dahl wrote before he started publishing children's books. If "Henry Sugar & Six More" is, as he says, for those in those awkward "In Between Years," between childhood and teenagerhood, this is for those who've crossed the threshold. The stories range from the spooky to the sentimental (one story involves a group of British Air Force pilots "adopting" a girl during the war) and most involve brilliantly realized O. Henry-type endings. I highly reccomend it!

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Summary: Twisted and unexpected stories!
Review: These stories had the weirdest endings! Most of them seem boring at first, but they drag you into them until you can't put the book down. The best ones are Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, Parson's Pleasure, Taste, and Neck.

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Summary: Rain Rain Go Away
Review: Thirteen tales of horror and hilarity from master storyteller: Roald Dahl. How much will you pay for revenge? Would you stake a bet on your little finger or on your only daughter's hand in marriage? Each of the thirteen stories collected here will grab your attention and keep you riveted till the very last words. By turns shocking,ironic,humorous and touching, these tales are filled with bizarre twists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl's standing as one of the world's finest storytellers. My favourites in this book are The Umbralla Man, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat,Parson's Pleasure and Taste.