Thom reviewed Boy: tales of childhood by Roald Dahl
Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an …
Review of 'Boy' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Not so much a biography as a series of vivid memories or anecdotes, this is eminently readable and enjoyable to boot. Within these memories also lie some kernels that would sprout into scenes in his later books. Read primarily as a precursor to Going Solo, I really liked this book.