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Liar! and other modern stories
What happens when a robot can not only think but can also read the thoughts of its masters? What happens when a country is divided by war among its own people? What does a successful businessman do when he discovers his family mean nothing to him? How do a pair of shoes help solve a mystery murder case?
These are some of the questions dealt with in the seven stories in this collection. The stories, by important modern authors, have been specially edited for upper-intermediate and more advanced students of English. Vocabulary explanations and notes are provided in order to help comprehension.
These are some of the questions dealt with in the seven stories in this collection. The stories, by important modern authors, have been specially edited for upper-intermediate and more advanced students of English. Vocabulary explanations and notes are provided in order to help comprehension.
176 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 1979
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October 5, 2022
I should read more Asimov.
An anthology found in the dusty family bookcase. I’m sure I read this in high school. Go for the Best, consider the Good, avoid the Meh.
The Best :
★★★★★ “Liar!”, by Isaac Asimov. [4.5]
The Good :
★★★☆☆ “Mrs. Bixby and The Colonel’s Coat”, by Roald Dahl. [3.5]
★★★☆☆ “The Sniper”, by Liam O’Flaherty. [2.5]
The Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “The Breakout”, by Joyce Cary. [2.5]
★★☆☆☆ “The Wrong Order”, by Elizabeth Taylor.
★☆☆☆☆ “Dead Man’s Shoes”, by Michael Innes. [1.5]
★☆☆☆☆ “Stop Thief”, by Dan Jacobson.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1979] [176p] [Anthology] [Not Recommendable]
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Debería leer más Asimov.
Una vieja antología hallada en la polvorienta biblioteca familiar. Estoy seguro que leí esto en la secundaria. Ir por lo Mejor, considerar lo Bueno, evitar lo Meh.
Lo Mejor :
★★★★★ “Mentiroso!”, por Isaac Asimov. [4.5]
Lo Bueno :
★★★☆☆ “Sra. Bixby y el Saco del Coronel”, por Roald Dahl. [3.5]
★★★☆☆ “El Francotirador”, por Liam O’Flaherty. [2.5]
Lo Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “El Escape”, por Joyce Cary. [2.5]
★★☆☆☆ “El Orden Incorrecto”, por Elizabeth Taylor.
★☆☆☆☆ “Los Zapatos del Hombre Muerto”, por Michael Innes. [1.5]
★☆☆☆☆ “Alto Ladrón”, por Dan Jacobson.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1979] [176p] [Antología] [No Recomendable]
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An anthology found in the dusty family bookcase. I’m sure I read this in high school. Go for the Best, consider the Good, avoid the Meh.
The Best :
★★★★★ “Liar!”, by Isaac Asimov. [4.5]
The Good :
★★★☆☆ “Mrs. Bixby and The Colonel’s Coat”, by Roald Dahl. [3.5]
★★★☆☆ “The Sniper”, by Liam O’Flaherty. [2.5]
The Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “The Breakout”, by Joyce Cary. [2.5]
★★☆☆☆ “The Wrong Order”, by Elizabeth Taylor.
★☆☆☆☆ “Dead Man’s Shoes”, by Michael Innes. [1.5]
★☆☆☆☆ “Stop Thief”, by Dan Jacobson.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1979] [176p] [Anthology] [Not Recommendable]
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Debería leer más Asimov.
Una vieja antología hallada en la polvorienta biblioteca familiar. Estoy seguro que leí esto en la secundaria. Ir por lo Mejor, considerar lo Bueno, evitar lo Meh.
Lo Mejor :
★★★★★ “Mentiroso!”, por Isaac Asimov. [4.5]
Lo Bueno :
★★★☆☆ “Sra. Bixby y el Saco del Coronel”, por Roald Dahl. [3.5]
★★★☆☆ “El Francotirador”, por Liam O’Flaherty. [2.5]
Lo Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “El Escape”, por Joyce Cary. [2.5]
★★☆☆☆ “El Orden Incorrecto”, por Elizabeth Taylor.
★☆☆☆☆ “Los Zapatos del Hombre Muerto”, por Michael Innes. [1.5]
★☆☆☆☆ “Alto Ladrón”, por Dan Jacobson.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1979] [176p] [Antología] [No Recomendable]
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January 3, 2021
Consta de 7 relatos cortos, el mejor de todos en mi opinión Liar! De Isaac Asimov. Tratan temas diversos: locura, muerte, suspenso, engaños, etc. Muy entretenido.
March 5, 2023
I only liked the first story from Isaac Asimov, the rest were unworthy to read for me.
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