Nobody does notice the postman. Chesterton is a keen observer of 'us.' Always a bit of a moral included, as well as a word or two of true wisdom. ThouNobody does notice the postman. Chesterton is a keen observer of 'us.' Always a bit of a moral included, as well as a word or two of true wisdom. Though the stories are dated in their physical social setting, they are a bit more than just fun reads. Recommended....more
I really liked this collection. Brilliant writing. Not a disappointment in the lot. A literary bar was put in place with its publication that has, I tI really liked this collection. Brilliant writing. Not a disappointment in the lot. A literary bar was put in place with its publication that has, I think, been matched with rarity but not exceeded....more
Lots of tales, fine craftsmanship, plenty of male hormones woven within the gifted language of Shaw. Some good, some not so good, but many terrific reLots of tales, fine craftsmanship, plenty of male hormones woven within the gifted language of Shaw. Some good, some not so good, but many terrific reads. My kind of book....more
The thumb caught in the car door - not yours - with great wry wit and excellent command of the music of language. I often prefer to explore writers thThe thumb caught in the car door - not yours - with great wry wit and excellent command of the music of language. I often prefer to explore writers through their short stories before tackling their novels. O'Conner is one of the best short works writers going. I hope her works continue to age well.Recomomended....more
A couple of Wimseys, a half dozen of Montague Egg and appropriate aphorisms from his Salesmans Handbook. "Don't let a sudden question rout you, but alA couple of Wimseys, a half dozen of Montague Egg and appropriate aphorisms from his Salesmans Handbook. "Don't let a sudden question rout you, but always keep your wits about you." The consumate salesman-crime-solver. ...more
Pirx has his few comfortable moments. This set of short stories from the prolific imagination of Lem once again demonstrate his breadth of knowledge bPirx has his few comfortable moments. This set of short stories from the prolific imagination of Lem once again demonstrate his breadth of knowledge both of people and science. A fun read....more
Tichy never goes anywhere is space without his cast iron skillet and potatoes. One of my all-time favorite characters from one of very best. On a par Tichy never goes anywhere is space without his cast iron skillet and potatoes. One of my all-time favorite characters from one of very best. On a par with Adams, but his humor is denser and darker. Read it....more
Before coming up with his improbable-ending thrillers (narrative well written, I add), this is his launch book - reportage essays, humor and insight iBefore coming up with his improbable-ending thrillers (narrative well written, I add), this is his launch book - reportage essays, humor and insight into life in New Mexico. The Bank Robbery is so typically Taos, almost had me on the floor. He is one of the few authors to catch the near impossibility of living in Taos. It is another world of existence. You can't make this up and sell it. He didn't have to - reminds me of the time .... ...more
Certainly was a wall. The dark side of existentialistic philosophy. Try Being and Nothingess if you liked this read. A very important writer for his iCertainly was a wall. The dark side of existentialistic philosophy. Try Being and Nothingess if you liked this read. A very important writer for his influence in academic thinking and, particularly, the arts....more
A must for any library containing American writiers. There's a goat, and a cow that fall through the roof, and a liar - oops, many liars. Great for thA must for any library containing American writiers. There's a goat, and a cow that fall through the roof, and a liar - oops, many liars. Great for the occasional quick read....more
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