The Nice People

This is an absolutely absurd tale that's supposed to be funny, but absurdity and humor are not the same thing.......more

We deeply appreciate the usage of first-person narration in Henry Cuyler Bunner’s "The Nice People." This narrative choice significantly enhances the story's overall impact. By employing a first-person perspective, the story becomes more intimate, allowing readers to connect deeply with the narrator......more

Didn't find it all that funny, but the end was amusing. A story about a couple who lies to be seen a certain way in society but it ends up backfiring. At first I was confused as to what was actually going on, happens a lot in short stories since there isn't a lot a build up - hence the term "short s......more

Liked that it was short. I did not understand why it was deemed funny. I actually had to read it twice to figure out what the problem was in the first place. Maybe it was considered scandalous and funny for its time. But for this day and age, it was not much of a story at all.......more

The nicest thing about this story was the description of the scenery. I guess I lost the meeting… It was just before my time… Not sure why they had to lie.......more