Jimmy Hayes and Muriel by O. Henry -- Review

The short story “Jimmy Hayes and Muriel” by O. Henry looks beautiful and impressive, but not real. This is a case where O. Henry temporarily turned from a famous writer into a journalist from some kind of "yellow press".

So according to the plot, a young guy called Jimmy Hayes along with his girlfriend Muriel, arrived at a frontier post. Who was the guy's girlfriend, and what happened next, you will find out by reading this short story.



Here is the link to the text of the story:

https://americanliterature.com/author/o-henry/short-story/jimmy-hayes-and-muriel

The Japanese Quince by John Galsworthy -- Review

The short story "The Japanese Quince" was written by English writer John Galsworthy in 1910. The author described the thoughts and feelings of one person. He works as a clerk and his interactions with other people are restricted. He used to hide his feelings, he is afraid to show them.

Two people enjoy the smell of blossoms of the three named the Japanese Quince. They started a small talk but only for a short time before they became aware of how awkward it can be.



Here is the link to the text of the story:

http://www.free-lancers.net/posted_files/N6A512AF3506E.doc

The Breakfast Club - Movie (1985) -- Review

The Breakfast Club is an iconic film broadcast in 1985. The plot of the movie includes one day of a group of teenagers who have to stay in school on Saturday and write an essay on the topic "Who we are".

They present different characters and lifestyles: smart guy, athlete, hopeless person, princess, and outlaw. They share their thoughts with each other about the society which surrounds them.

The acting is good and very truthful. The actors were well selected, and the performances were excellent. The audience can recognize the different distinguishing traits of the people which we can meet around.

These are the link for the information about the movie and to a video clip from the film:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HND8ywYcC0&list=FLLelWnFUX13iHp7n1oZOm_w&index=5&t=3s

The Storyteller by Saki -- Review

The short story "The Storyteller'' is written by English writer Saki (Munro). Adults often describe to children an ideal, not a realistic picture of the world. As the author says in the story, most adults begin the dialogue with children with the phrase “Don't,” and nearly all of the children's remarks begin with “Why?”.

It’s a funny story, a little controversial, which gives a subject for discussion.

Here is the link to the text:

https://www.classicshorts.com/stories/Storyteller.html