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Carl Stephenson’s “Leiningen Versus the Ants.” This is a great, page-turning short story. It reminds me of George R. R. Martin’s “The Sand Kings,” in a roundabout way.
— Oct 06, 2021 11:31AM
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The Pearl - Kin's plight is worth the price of admission. I guess be careful what you wish for, which means to enjoy your life of abject poverty.
— Oct 08, 2021 05:09PM
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Mark Twain - What Stumped The Bluejays - slightly amusing, clearly a lesser known work of this legendary author.
— Oct 07, 2021 09:50AM
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James Thurber acts out a series of fantasies in the fun “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” I can relate.
— Oct 06, 2021 02:02PM
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James Joyce - Eveline - a rather thin, gritty story that seems to just stop.
— Oct 06, 2021 01:39PM
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"To Build a Fire" - Jack London seems to have experience with the protagonist's plight.
— Sep 29, 2021 11:00AM
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"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" - Sherlock and Watson attempt to solve the mystery of a mysterious death, with their usual wit and aplomb.
— Sep 29, 2021 10:58AM
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"The Necklace" - just fess up to your transgressions and maybe you won't have to spend 10 years working to pay a debt.
— Sep 29, 2021 10:57AM
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"So Much Unfairness of Things" - does anything good ever happen in a preparatory school setting?
— Sep 29, 2021 10:57AM
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Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is truly a polished diamond. "The Tell-Tale Heart," more like a piece of polished gravel.
— Sep 22, 2021 03:18PM
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Ambrose Bierce, decorated veteran of the Civil War, spins a terrific yarn with a "twist" ending.
— Sep 15, 2021 11:51AM
