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Going Solo

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir Classics

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

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4.04 (14.1K ratings)
calendar_today 1986
description 209 pages

Going Solo by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 14.1K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 209 pages.

About Going Solo

Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic AdventuresHere is the action-packed sequel to Boy, a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl one the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this fascinating man.From book cover:The second part of Roald Dahl's extraordinary life story. Here he is grown up: first in Africa, then learning to be a wartime fighter pilot. It is a story that is funny, frightening and full of fantasy - as you would expect.The first part of Roald Dahl's life story: Boy, is also available in the New Windmill Series.Cover illustration by Quentin Blake

Detail Value
Author Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Published 1986
Pages 209
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics
Average Rating 4.04 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,086

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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14.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.04, Going Solo is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.04
This Book
4.02
Biography & Memoir Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Going Solo?

Going Solo is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Going Solo worth reading?

Based on 14.1K reader ratings, Going Solo has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Going Solo?

Going Solo has 209 pages.

Who wrote Going Solo?

Going Solo was written by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake. It was first published in 1986.

What is the ISBN for Going Solo?

The ISBN-13 for Going Solo is 9780141311420.0.

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