Stacey's Reviews > Humor, Horror and the Supernatural: 22 Stories by Saki

Well, this book was something all right.

Hector Hugh Munro know as "Saki" was born 1870 and died 1916 at the young age of 45. Many of his works were not published till after his death. It is worth noting that these stories while short, will take a fair amount of concentration to get through. Each on contains a bit of dark wit that was relevant to his time. Vocabulary is a bit over the top, and much of it no longer in use in this age, or ever for that matter in the US. It's not a lack of intelligence that causes these stories to run at a slower pace, but the need to fully digest each word on the page.

While not every piece in this book will be enjoyed by every person I would suggest it as a book to read once. Considered a master in his craft, his style is unique and worthy of a place on the shelf.

I will say I have only given this book three stars but may up it to four. I feel my judgment has been unfair as the writing and stories themselves were great, it is just that not all were suited to my taste.