A review by themaggiemch
The Best Short Stories of O. Henry by O. Henry
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Normally, I am not the biggest enjoyer of anthologies. Short stories are rarely long/interesting enough to hold my attention, and I find myself skimming or even abandoning the book. However, Henry's stories were refreshingly different.
Almost every story had an intriguing premise that kept me hooked until the end, which usually took an ironic twist. My favorites were "The Last Leaf", "Roads of Destiny", and of course, the classic "Gift of the Magi".
Out of all of the anthologies I've read in the past 12 months, this has by far been the most enjoyable, and it would be a true pleasure to read more of Henry's works.
Almost every story had an intriguing premise that kept me hooked until the end, which usually took an ironic twist. My favorites were "The Last Leaf", "Roads of Destiny", and of course, the classic "Gift of the Magi".
Out of all of the anthologies I've read in the past 12 months, this has by far been the most enjoyable, and it would be a true pleasure to read more of Henry's works.