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simplycelestial's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
jeet_the_maiden's review
5.0
If there is one book I want with me on that forsaken lost island, then it's this one.
I have read it cover to cover thrice already, but I find myself visiting the individual stories ever so often, they soothe my pain, bring me to laugh and feel like I have viewed something keenly fantastic that resonates so well with my sense of humour.
His satire, his attention to detail and disdain for the tenets of "good" society make him a personal favourite, he's part of the trifecta of Wilde and Wodehouse style of subversive humour.
I have read it cover to cover thrice already, but I find myself visiting the individual stories ever so often, they soothe my pain, bring me to laugh and feel like I have viewed something keenly fantastic that resonates so well with my sense of humour.
His satire, his attention to detail and disdain for the tenets of "good" society make him a personal favourite, he's part of the trifecta of Wilde and Wodehouse style of subversive humour.
trisha_thomas's review
2.0
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.
azaan's review
the librarian is a pos. now im not allowed to issue anything for the entire year. because i forgot to submit it on the day we had library, and brought it back to the library next week.
chaoticbookgremlin's review against another edition
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
4.0
evergrowing's review
3.0
Some of these were intensely creepy. Excellent examples of how short stories should be written.
frances_chan's review
4.0
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."
tharina's review
4.0
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.
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