Odd Man Out is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs, first published in 1897. The stories are set in the East End of London and feature a variety of characters, from the down-and-out to the well-to-do. The stories explore themes of poverty, crime, and the human condition. In "The Monkey's Paw," a family is granted three wishes, only to find that the wishes come with a terrible price. In "The Toll House," a man is haunted by the ghost of a woman he wronged. In "The Brown Man's Servant," a young man is forced to choose between loyalty to his employer and loyalty to his family. The stories are humorous and often have unexpected twists. They are a testament to Jacobs' skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the essence of life in the East End of London.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1943 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Mystery