Book review: "The Twits" by Roald Dahl

I love the outrageousness of Roald Dahl's books. He refuses to follow the predictable formulas of children literature, and each turn of the page brings something surprising, strange or head-scratching.

"The Twits" is no exception. Dahl start us off with two utterly dislikeable main characters who play mean tricks on each other and are cruel to animals. Should we laugh – or be disgusted? Sometimes it's hard to know.

The second half of the book involves an elaborate over-the-top plot by the animals to get revenge on the Twits.

It's a crazy and strange book – and a lot of fun.