Gruwelijke Rijmen

His playful twists make familiar stories feel fresh and mischievous. I wonder what sparked his fascination with subverting classic tales.

Some of the twists felt surprisingly mischievous and cheeky — do you think this was intentional to entertain older readers too?

The playful verse makes the tales catchy and lively. I’m curious if Dahl’s choice of rhyme was planned to keep kids engaged or just a natural style.