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Lisa (NY)'s Reviews > A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
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[4.5] More Professor Saunders, more! Saunders heightened my appreciation and understanding of each of the 7 stories (by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy and Gogol) contained within this volume. A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is geared towards writers but is perfect for readers who wish to look deeper. Saunders' commentary is NOT "literary criticism" but is everything literary criticism should be - readable, witty, useful and very enjoyable. How wonderful it would be to have a selection of other classic stories with Saunders' conversational analysis. I am craving more...
(I listened to the audiobook, very well narrated, but also referred to the print copy)
(I listened to the audiobook, very well narrated, but also referred to the print copy)
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February 17, 2021
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February 17, 2021
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February 20, 2021
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February 22, 2021
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Feb 22, 2021 01:17PM
Yay. I haven't read any of the short stories yet, but just set up a buddy read to read each story and then read Saunders. So glad to see your enthusiasm for the book! :))
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Wonderful review, Lisa, I think my favourite parts were Saunders thoughts on each story, and that there was so much delight and humour in his thoughts on each story.
Anne wrote: "Yay. I haven't read any of the short stories yet, but just set up a buddy read to read each story and then read Saunders. So glad to see your enthusiasm for the book! :))" Great - Anne, I recommend the audio - a different narrator narrates each story and Saunders does his own commentary. Really feels like being in his workshop!
Cheri wrote: "Wonderful review, Lisa, I think my favourite parts were Saunders thoughts on each story, and that there was so much delight and humour in his thoughts on each story."Yes, I do agree. He is a marvelous teacher!
Good to know. I wouldn't mind a bit of literary master class.
Love your enthusiasm! I will have to check this one out.
So nice to see your enthusiastic review, Lisa! Now I'm more eager than ever for my copy to arrive.
Violeta wrote: "So nice to see your enthusiastic review, Lisa! Now I'm more eager than ever for my copy to arrive."Violeta, I look forward to your thoughts!
Well, putting this on hold then, Lisa, after reading your fine review :) Thank you!
Beata wrote: "Well, putting this on hold then, Lisa, after reading your fine review :) Thank you!"Happy to hear that Beata!
hmmm...sounds very interesting Lisa! Great review!
Barbara wrote: "hmmm...sounds very interesting Lisa! Great review!" Thanks Barbara.
I totally agree, Lisa! I felt I was in excellent, witty and warm company all the way through and came out liking Saunders quite a bit more (I have to confess) than these classic, Russian writers. It would be great to hear/read his take on other writers' stories as well!
Helle wrote: "I totally agree, Lisa! I felt I was in excellent, witty and warm company all the way through and came out liking Saunders quite a bit more (I have to confess) than these classic, Russian writers. I..." Yes, exactly!
Jenna wrote: "I love this title!!"It is as wonderful as the book...
"More Professor Saunders, more!"I echo your enthusiasm, Lisa. I hope Saunders read your review and write another conversational analysis of other classic stories. I would really love that.
