Saturday, May 03, 2014

Short Story Saturday

I just read the story by Shirley Jackson in THE NEW YORKER, "A Man in the Woods" and although it was a real treat, I am not sure I understood the ending. Anyone out there read it.


Also my review of FINDING VIVIAN MAIER is up on CRIMESPREE CINEMA. Mystery lovers should love it.
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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:43 AM

    I really like Shirley Jackson's work, Patti, but must admit I've not read that one. Now you're making me curious.

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  2. Charles Gramlich11:40 AM

    hum, been too long. I'd have to refresh my memory.

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  3. sandra seamans8:16 AM

    Just found a review of this story and a link to the story itself that might interest you, Patti.

    http://acidfreepulp.com/2014/04/23/the-man-in-the-woods-by-shirley-jackson/

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  4. pattinase (abbott)9:50 AM

    Thanks, Sandra. I have been thinking about it a lot--maybe that's what Jackson wanted.

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  5. Unknown1:29 PM

    Like Margot, I enjoy Shirley Jackson's stories, but I haven't read this one either.

    I have used 'The Lottery' in several school classes. It is such a pleasure to see their perplexed faces when they get to the end. "They did what???"

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