Choice Spirits by W. W. Jacobs — Review

The story “Choice Spirits” by W. W. Jacobs tells how the crew of the ship makes a desperate attempt to punish the prudent and stingy captain. The crew believes that their intentions can help to overcome the greed of the captain who forces them to eat only rotten meat, rancid fat, and old crackers.

Sailors act according to their own understanding and within the limits of their mental abilities.

In the story, the reader will discover who the winners are and what comes out of the story.



Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/choice-spirits

Chemistry by Graham Swift — Review

At first glance, the title of the story might sound rather strange. Chemistry ... Chemistry is the science of the composition, structure, properties of substances and their transformations.

In this story, chemistry appears as both a reality and a symbol. The Grandfather has a hobby where he experiments with chemical elements. This is an interest which might ultimately destroy him. 

The boy is the narrator and he seems to be the only one who really understands what is happening. The child's observations are mixed with adult understanding and descriptions of the events.


Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://psv4.userapi.com/c536132/u500001729/docs/d31/ffdd0f275576/Chemistry.pdf?extra=fKKavQ3EI6EaPb88TywfLN7Bg8-WPEw48BLR_-Pm7T3Y6UNMuaTm0CT_L57nFQhzi4Gf5Lhln5JAWh-rjD19_LxdnXr1FxNcBZIzmii4MSu_DVB_F5j2xNmRY4dmyQbnh4F7_9y6qV3G1BXcidPyR-L50w

Cat in the Rain by Ernest Hemingway — Review

In his story “Cat in the Rain” Ernest Hemingway describes the mood of an American woman who has arrived at an Italian hotel with her husband.

Lonely even when they are together - this is what sometimes happens when one of the spouses seems to be around all the time, but at the same time does not seem to see the partner at all or understand what is happening in their lives.



This is a link to the text of the story:
https://lingvistov.ru/blog/reading-club/reading-club-intermediate-cat-in-the-rain-by-ernest-hemingway/?ysclid=lb6qmsvge9351494888

Girl By Jamaica Kincaid - Review

The very short story “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid is based on a conversation between a mother and her daughter. The mother, speaking with brutal honesty, explains to her daughter the expectations that society sexpects of her as a woman.

She explains to her daughter the importance of cooking, cleaning and entertaining. The author also addresses questions about gender equality in this story.

Here is the link to the text if the story:
https://www.about-jamaica.com/girl_by_jamaica_kincaid/

The Law of Life by Jack London — Review

The main character of the story “The Law of Life” by Jack London is an old man named Koskoosh. The story is told from his perspective.

In this story, his tribe leaves their previous place and move on. It is Koskoosh's turn to accept the fate which old people expect.

This story will surprise the reader with its realism. You cannot help but marvel at how harsh those times were. It is especially interesting to read and see everything through the eyes of the main character, Koskoosh. Here we see the passing of his youth, maturity ... But the old man understands everything and he doesn’t complain about his fate.



This is a link to the text of the story:
https://www.rcsd.ms/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=14481&dataid=15658&FileName=Naturalist%20Short%20Story%20The%20Law%20of%20Life.pdf

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe - Review

The story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe utilizes a not so widely-known word Amontillado. It is a wine that has a nutty flavor. The protagonist-narrator meets Fortunato. And he keeps the idea of ​​​​revenge in his head. He decided to punish a friend. They go into the catacombs.

Everything here is frightening: skeletons, cobwebs, bones, and cellars. There is no way Fortunato wants to return. It all ended tragically. 

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib2/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/5915/th e_cask_of_amontillado.pdf

Hundred-Dollar Kisses by Kurt Vonnegut - Review

The story “Hundred-Dollar Kisses” by Kurt Vonnegut is a transcript of one incident. What to do in the office, if not stupid pranks? 

There is the phone number of a hottie in a men's magazine, and there is a janitor who is a good test subject. Only what you do not see on the cover is much sadder.



https://psv4.userapi.com/c235031/u500001729/docs/d32/66b59a2c5e3c/Hundred-Dollar_Kisses_by_Kurt_Vonnegut.pdf?extra=Yjcp4h7GKO_VQzYcVAhYE97ja7X4uhH3ukfgU9LvIQjGrhxdjWwfQy5RRlXa6pGOvmCsM2ehfp4kvYmX7_riaSrQBSal9Y8PkfF7ItVEdpXx4Gbqk7KWqtor1Wwi5eMGKnp48eikySey5l9CUcNimHQ_Tg