The first story about the Ned (the swimmer) had a real "Days of Wine and Roses" feel to it. I think it's quite obvious that Ned is a social alcoholic that hangs out with a bunch of other alcoholic or borderline alcoholic socialites. There are all these parties that he is aware of but always denies going (probably to drink) he doesn't remember asking for money, selling his house, or anything else he is accused of doing by his mistress, and one other neighbor (most likely because he's not completely sober when he is telling this story)...Ned not the author. As far as developing the story I thought that Cheever did an excellent job capturing the pool party, barbecue suburban lifestyle that many addicts had in the 50's and 60's. Social drug and alcohol abuse was all the thing back then.
As far as "Good Country People" goes. didn't really like it. Saw the end coming a mile away, never trust a bible salesmen. kind of creepy he keeps peoples phony appendages, who knows what he does with them. and was told in that slow, obvious, yet somewhat ominous way. Both stories share the "things aren't what they appear" vibe that is still popular in books, movies, and t.v. today. I think Joy should have moved away with her phony leg and been a teacher or something. she's to old to be living at home.
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