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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

George Saunders

4.52 AVERAGE

esratasdelen's review against another edition

5.0

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Such a delight to read. Like having a sharp, witty, observant friend with you while reading these classic stories. I especially enjoyed the part where he talks about Gogol. A perfect pandemic book to make us all feel less alone. And even more eager to read and write.

elihowe's review against another edition

5.0

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jjanssen's review against another edition

5.0

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johnmartz's review against another edition

5.0

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gmrobidas's review against another edition

5.0

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tyson55's review against another edition

4.0

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agarner_80's review against another edition

4.75

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go10's review against another edition

4.0

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Saunders deconstructs these Russian short stories. Checkov!

halleycos's review

3.0

informative slow-paced

juniw's review against another edition

5.0

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I could like ANY short story so long as George Saunders tells me why it’s good