Review of" Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl

"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl was a very enjoyable and witty short story. The story revolves around Mary Maloney, the loving wife of respected policeman Patrick Maloney. Life is bliss for the couple until one day when Patrick announces that he is leaving Mary. Mary kills Patrick and does her best to cover up her crime. Roald Dahl uses tension, surprising contrasts and twists to create an engaging short story. Tension is an …

…read on and find out how things will fall into place as the twists eventually make the story fit together nicely. "Lamb to the Slaughter" is macabre and deeply engaging. Roald Dahl uses tension, twists, and surprising contrasts to great effect to create a humorous short story with the serious subject of death. Dahl has created a very enjoyable and engaging short story that keeps the reader interested in the plot and how it develops.