Borrowing a Match

by Stephen Leacock

A simple request from a stranger is no "match" for what happens next.

Genres: Short Stories

Unknown Binding

About the author

Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock, FRSC, was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies. The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour was named in his honour.

Wikipedia article.

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting.

[Paul Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

[expressenglish] (ND). EB. 1 Page.

First published in “Truth” (Vol. 16 (22/04/1897)).

Mediocre, but somewhat salvaged by a violent, finishing twist.

[Alekzander · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find his writing really amusing and relatable.

[M.W. Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

So simple and yet...I'm speechless. Really good.

[Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would do the same.

[Hina Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

It exactly pin points the frustration and the regret that comes from asking help to others! Funny, Unusual ending!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amusing

[BookManiac · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5.

Funny as hell.

[يوسف عبداللطيف · Rating 3 out of 5]

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