After that scary stuff how about something light? It's not a short story per se but it's James Thurber and it's hilarious!
Group Discussion for August 28--The Night The Bed Fell by James Thurber
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I haven't read a Thurber in a long time. I had an in high school that loved Thurber and assigned us a few. I also remember on Keith Olberman's show, he used to read a Thurber story at the end of his Friday show.
This story reminded me of a slapstick comedy-- three stooges. The way the relatives, all a tad peculiar, acted out their part. A nice read-- Thank you, Tery for suggesting it. Be careful of your bed!!
That was how I found Thurber again. KO is a big fan. I found a couple of old books in Vancouver and reacquainted myself with his oeuvre. I do miss KO, he read Thurber so well.
Glad you enjoyed it. I thought something light would be nice after the dark ones we'd been reading.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go tie down my bed.
I enjoyed that. I like how the first line is "...the night the bed fell on my father" and it turns out that's not what happened.
For such a short story, the cast of wacky characters is well defined. Briggs and his camphor cracked me up.
For such a short story, the cast of wacky characters is well defined. Briggs and his camphor cracked me up.
I'd forgotten how much I like Thurber. Thank you Spideyman for this read.
Thurber is great Americana. Walty Mitty, The Cat Bird Seat. I love Thuber.
It was Tery's choice and a good one!!
I'd forgotten how much I like Thurber. Thank you Spideyman for this read.
Thurber is great Americana. Walty Mitty, The Cat Bird Seat. I love Thuber.
Many thanks to Tery !! Nice choice. Good storytelling.
