Book · 1963 · Fiction, short stories (single author)
The Birds and Other Stories
Why people recommend it
The Birds and Other Stories by Daphne du Maurier is a collection of unsettling short fiction featuring tales of psychological unease, nature turning hostile, and the uncanny. During an episode of The Book Review titled Happy Halloween: Scary Book Recommendations on July 18, 2024, Sati Stein recommended this collection while discussing works by the author that inspired great cinematic adaptations. Sati Stein specifically highlighted another tale included in the volume titled Monte Verita, mentioning that she had once read about it and devoured the text like the wind. She acknowledged that this particular piece may not be as widely known as some of the author's other famous works, but nevertheless offered a strong personal recommendation to listeners. Through this discussion on the podcast, the collection was celebrated for showcasing the author's lesser-known yet remarkable literary achievements, encouraging readers to explore beyond her most famous cinematic titles and discover the deeper, atmospheric range of her short fiction.
Who recommended it
- Sati Stein Recommended
Sati Stein — 1 mention
“yeah they put out don't look now and Other Stories on another great movie based on her books and that also includes another one I love called Monte verita which I once read about and read like the wind and it's not so well known but I highly recommend it”