#42 in Biography & memoir
Going Solo
- 209
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Going Solo is an autobiography by Roald Dahl, first published by Jonathan Cape in London in 1986. It is a continuation of his autobiography describing his childhood, Boy and detailed his travel to Africa and exploits as a World War II pilot.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 76 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 33% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Biography & memoir average of 8.2. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.3 | 18 | 24% |
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 58 | 76% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Because of the author's reputation and the cover art, I initially thought this book was intended for children. But it is an action-packed account of an incredibly adventurous life that can be read by anybody. Roald Dahl battled snakes and lions in Africa in the…”
“Rereading is another one of the great pleasures of life. As captivating and hilarious as I had found it 8 years ago. Wholeheartedly recommended!”
Frequently asked
How long is Going Solo?
It has 209 pages — shorter than 87% of the ranked books in Biography & memoir.
In this book
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