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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed that the stories were so short and yet told a lot in just their few pages.
However, this type of book, humor and era just isn't my cup of tea for reading.
However, this type of book, humor and era just isn't my cup of tea for reading.
I have to admit I only read half of the entire collection. There are really short stories, most of them are two pages long. But their ending are abrupt and for most negative. There is a conflict between the figure of the child and the adult, one of my teachers said it was because Saki hated his aunts. What I liked was that there was a crucial place for animals that are related to children.
adventurous
challenging
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hysterical and brilliantly satirical, Saki (H. H. Munro) was a brilliant writer who inspired the likes of [a:P.G. Wodehouse|7963|P.G. Wodehouse|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1198684105p2/7963.jpg] and other British humourists. There are many moments that are laugh-out-loud funny. My favourite stories are "The Stampeding of Lady Bastable," "The Open Window," "The Shartz-Metterklume Method," "The Lumber Room," and "Shock Tactics."
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Saki is a wonderfully gifted writer. The stories in this collection range from mysterious to marvellous, with some observations on life included. Definitely recommended reading.