![]() While the cast of characters is minimal, the reader makes do with what is put before them and can discover a wonderfully engaging piece that speaks to each person differently. Layering both the Khan tale and the progression of Sugar’s own epiphany allows Dahl to offer two insights for his reader, if you will pardon the pun. Dahl offers up another winner in this brief tale that offers two stories for the price of one. An interesting story that might move outside the realm of past children’s stories flowing from Dahl’s pen, but is just as delightful for readers of all ages.Īnything Roald Dahl is sure to be a highly entertaining read, which is supported with this piece. By the end, all is revealed to the reader, or at least enough to keep everyone in some degree of suspense. Dahl crafts the rest of this story around Sugar and how he will use these skills around the world to benefit others, a Robin Hood of sorts. After winning a decent amount at his favourite gambling establishment, he has a form of epiphany, seeking to turn his winnings into something better. After years of training, Sugar has honed these skills, now ready to put them to use. Through Khan’s tale, Sugar learns the art of intense concentration, which he feels might be highly useful for his own gambling needs. As Sugar reads, he discovers that Khan could see the world around him without using his eyes after extensive consultation and training with a yogi. While perusing the private library of an acquaintance, Sugar comes across a school tablet containing the summary of an interview with Imhrat Khan, an Indian man with a special talent. Henry Sugar is a wealthy and extremely egocentric man who gambles every chance he gets. ![]() This is a story within a story, which adds additional layers in its telling and the review. Mind you, it is hopelessly naive to suppose a minor point like that would stop a sequel if the profits are big enough.For this end of the month buddy read, I agreed to another Roald Dahl classic, though not one I have ever attempted before. Roald Dahl died in 1990 so he won’t be writing any more stories. Nothing! It’s a free standing tale with no back catalogue. So far, the only named role is Henry Sugar and that has gone to Benedict Cumberbatch. Characters, So Far, In The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar It seems that Mr Anderson was on this side of the Atlantic whilst recruiting his cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Rupert Friend, and Richard Ayoade all have roles. Now it is a Netflix project so whether it gets a cinema outing is yet to be decided. ![]() It’s been promised for 2023 and it is currently in post-production so, fingers crossed, it should be out soon. Wes Anderson directing and screen writing? A Roald Dahl story? Cinematography in the hands of Roger Yeoman? Just take my money now! Release Date(s) He hears of a man who, by using a meditation technique, can see through objects and predict the future handy skills for a gambler! Henry locates and steals the book that describes the technique and goes on to master those skills. Henry Sugar is an independently wealthy man with a taste for gambling. ![]() Still, The French Dispatch showed that Wes Anderson can make an entertaining anthology when he wants to. I’m assuming that there may be some included based on the IMDb entry saying “Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar”. How many of these stories will make it to the screen I don’t know. As well as the story named in the title, there are, unsurprisingly, six more three fiction, two non-fiction, and an autobiographical piece. To this day I only need to read the first paragraph of any of the stories to know how they will end!Īnother collection was The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Six More. His short stories for adults, which were later developed into the Tales Of The Unexpected TV series, were just too memorable! I remember reading his short story anthologies ( Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss, and Switch Bitch) when I was in college nearly fifty years ago. There was a problem though, for me at least.
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