Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald DahlMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dahl has done it again with this compilation of lively characters; all told in great detail as they try to plot and outsmart each other in a battle of wits between man and mammal. The personification of the animals is brilliant, with each species having its own character traits and detailed actions; and all are determined not to be defeated, which is the key motto of this tale set in the countryside. You could even say it’s the Robin Hood of the animal kingdom. The humans live up to their name in order to try and prove their superiority and social status at the expense of the animals. And aside from the animals talking; it’s a very realistic narrative. Every possible angle is covered from each character without needing further detail or question, which just blends wonderfully into this short story. If only I could do the same for the supermarkets…
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