The hitchhiker describes a secret guild of "pick-ups" who have hyper-flexible, frictionless fingers. Dahl’s description of the physical act of picking a pocket is so detailed and mesmerizing that you almost forget it’s a crime. It turns theft into a ballet.
The Hitchhiker By Roald Dahl Pdf Guide
The hitchhiker describes a secret guild of "pick-ups" who have hyper-flexible, frictionless fingers. Dahl’s description of the physical act of picking a pocket is so detailed and mesmerizing that you almost forget it’s a crime. It turns theft into a ballet.