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Roald Dahl's first-ever novel presents the scurrilous memoirs of that delightful old reprobate from switch bitch, Oswald Hendryks Cornelius - connoisseur, bon vivant, collector of spiders, scorpions, odd walking sticks, lover of opera, expert on Chinese porcelain, and without doubt the greatest fornicator of all time. In this delightful picaresque story, it is revealed how Uncle Oswald first achieved great wealth - all thanks to the Sundance blister beetle, which when ground to powder has the most electrifying aphrodisiac qualities. It is 1919 - armed with the powder and aided by the beautiful amoral Yasmin how comely, Oswald begins an audacious commercial enterprise which involves seducing the most famous men in Europe - from crowded heads to Bernard Shaw and Marcel Proust.
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From the publication of James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the 1960s to his death in 1990, Roald Dahl became the most successful children’s author in the world. Nearly twenty years later, a fresh generation of children seek out his work with instinctive fanaticism. His creations endure - through Hollywood movies, theatre adaptations and musical works, but still most potently of all through the pure magic of his writing upon the page.
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I am beginning, once again, to have an urge to salute my Uncle Oswald. Read the first page
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'My Uncle Oswald' is fantastic. With the use of basic simple almost childish words in description, more detailed imagery is created. You are led into a raunchy tale that has been kept playful and humerous, but by adapting the descriptions to those more commonly used today you see a very well...uuuummm... 'passionate' production. Certaily a change from his childrens books yet there is still the deffinite presence of innocence and humour in the writting. Much more than a 'tube/train' book. I would love to have an uncle such as Oswald Cornelius, family gatherings would never be the same...
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very saucy, very funny...I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book so much. Dahl has woven this story very cleverly and quite frankly he could write an interesting story blindfolded, upside down with his hands tied behind his back. He is always full of ideas and this novel is no exception. Wonderful!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dahl has managed what I thought was impossible- to create a novel that I enjoyed so much that I would want to read it again. My Uncle Oswald, altough occsionally crude, tells an inconceivable story that will have you laughing tears. With an interesting twist at the end, this masterpiece is completed.
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My Uncle Oswald by Roald Dahl ... (It's not for kids!)
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Published 4 months ago by Mark
the most unexpected laugh
I read this book a long time ago. I was taken by suprise it is one of the funniest books I have read.
I had no idea that Roald Dahl wrote adult books.. Read more
I had no idea that Roald Dahl wrote adult books.. Read more
Published 6 months ago by frank
My Uncle Oswold
Received when expected in good condition, we were reading it in my book group. Never knew Roald Dahl wrote adult books like this!!!
Published 7 months ago by Ted
My Uncle Oswald
A surprising and shockingly funny book from Roald Dahl. Not as well-known for his adult books as for his children's, in this story he reveals his ability to write for both... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Paez
Absolutely adored this. Funny, witty and imaginative. Roald Dahl at...
This was given to me as a gift and I absolutely adored it. Never having read any ADULT books by Roald Dahl before, I was delighted to find that it was funny, witty and imaginative,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. E. M. Dimitriadis
A different Roald Dahl
In Dahl's books there are many stories for children, many stories for adolescents, and many short stories for adults. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by F. Marion
Funny but repetitive.
It is a funny book though exceedingly crude. This is not the BFG! The first part is great and very funny. Some parts are very clever, where he compares sex to a joust for example. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Kevin
So funny it hurt!
What can be said about the writer that has now been said before? If you have not rolled over with laughter pains in the first three pages then you are devoid of humour!
Published on 2 Oct 2008
Utterly fantastic!
I loved it! This is classic Roald Dahl; humorous, witty, a little saucy but in an oh so British way and ofcourse a good twist at the end of the book. Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by E. Leach
excellently devious.
This book is a fantastic read for any people whom enjoy divulging in a raunchy, enjoyable, and funny book. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by C. Thomas
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