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Sredni Vashtar

Saki
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Sredni Vashtar

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1911

Book Brief

Saki

Sredni Vashtar

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1911
Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1911

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

805 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Reviews of Saki's Sredni Vashtar highlight its dark humor, masterful tension, and the unsettling depiction of a child's rebellion against oppressive guardianship. Some readers appreciate the concise yet powerful storytelling, while others find the narrative too grim and disturbing. Overall, it is praised for its impactful narrative and Saki's characteristic wit.

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Who Should Read Sredni Vashtar?

Readers who relish dark humor and ironic twists, much like those found in Roald Dahl’s adult stories or Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales, will enjoy Saki’s Sredni Vashtar. Fans of unsettling narratives that critique societal norms, akin to Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, will also find this story captivating.

4.2

805 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1911

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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