Review of 'The Best Short Stories of the Modern Age' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
As I think I commented before, this is mostly a dreary compendium of tedious characters! A few pieces may be suitable for classroom analysis, such as "Of this Time, Of that Place," "The Ledge," & "The Rocking-Horse Winner," however overall these do not reflect well either upon Western culture -- or the collective mind of writers and editors, if these are considered among our "best."
As I think I commented before, this is mostly a dreary compendium of tedious characters! A few pieces may be suitable for classroom analysis, such as "Of this Time, Of that Place," "The Ledge," & "The Rocking-Horse Winner," however overall these do not reflect well either upon Western culture -- or the collective mind of writers and editors, if these are considered among our "best."