My Uncle Oswald
by Roald Dahl
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Set in Wales
Male author
Description:
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.
Reviews:
(6 months ago) |
22 Mar, 2025
Not your typical Dahl and not for the overly sensitive. I found this book hilarious - witty, whimsical and unique. This book is more akin to Dahl’s short stories than his children’s and YA books so reader discretion is advised. I’ve also read many a review that label it sexist and racist. It certainly is a book that reflects the age in which is was written and though I don’t believe there was any intentional disparaging of anyone it may not appeal to some readers.
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Challenge:
Read Around Europe Challenge
Country:
Wales
Wales
Language:
EN
Genre:
Contemporary fiction Humor
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