@@katerinaser7902 Ooh thanks for the tip, I’ll have to check out his short stories too. I still find myself thinking about the Seagull a lot, that’s a good sign that I should investigate further. Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated!
I also discovered Ibsen and read Chekhov this year. The Seagull is amazing. I think the balance of comedy/tragedy is something that comes out in performance and direction. Chekhov hated the early tragic staging of the Seagull.
@@JamesRuchala I’d definitely be interested in seeing the Seagull in performance. It is a fascinating play - at first I wasn’t sure I liked it, but I keep thinking about it. Looking forward to reading more Chekhov and Ibsen this year for sure.
I like your wry sense of humor. The use of multiple versions of a character’s name can definitely make Russian lit confusing until you recognize what’s happening. Good luck with your channel.
Thanks so much for the compliment, much appreciated! Yes, I was glad The Seagull was a play and therefore there was a character list. When I try some Russian novels, I might have to keep a character list of my own!
OMG! Peguin got me with that footnote in Far From too! There was really no reason for that to be in the footnotes AT ALL. I honestly think the person who did that had a chip on their shoulder. It's still a great book, but I know it would have been better without that spoiler. Great books and happy reading!
Totally! I hit another spoiler in there after filming this video too. They really ought to have two levels of footnotes - helpful explanations of the classical / mythological / cultural references, and the editor's asides about dramatic irony. Ah well, I'm still loving the book so far, regardless of the annoying footnotes!
I agree completely Pratchett basically has to have how own grading scale distinct from all else when held up against himself! I'm a bit jealous you've got the great pottery throwdown, its very inaccessible here! I need to get to that new Wallace and Gromit too.
A lot of my favourite artists have their own distinct grading systems. This is part of why I don't share star ratings on my channel - my whole system is a mess and I can't really justify it. 😅 Oh that's so annoying you can't access Throw Down! It's such a delight, what a shame you're missing out on it. I hope you enjoy the new Wallace and Gromit when you see it. It's a lot of fun!
I think Pratchett is the only author where the wizards are not my favourite bits, that was why I put off the witches series for so long (I was wrong there). I've never read Chekhov or Ibsen, maybe I need to get on those. Loved Wallace and Gromit, and I just watched a video before this one that was slandering it so glad to hear the reason. I really love the atmosphere of I Know Where I'm Going, its no Life and Death of Colonel Blimp though.
@@AaronReadABook Yeah, the wizards definitely aren’t my favourite part of Pratchett either. The witches books are what got me properly hooked though. Ooh I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Chekhov and/or Ibsen. Aw yes, Colonel Blimp is an incredible film. “My English is not very much, but my friendship for you is very much.” Gets me every time!
Chekhov is one of my all-time favorite writers, though not for his plays-I adore his short stories. Great content-so glad YT recommended your channel
@@katerinaser7902 Ooh thanks for the tip, I’ll have to check out his short stories too. I still find myself thinking about the Seagull a lot, that’s a good sign that I should investigate further. Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated!
Great wrap up. I’ve never read any Matsumoto but I think you’ve sold me. Hogfather in December, hard to fault that timing 😁
@@TheBookThing Thanks man! Ooh I hope you enjoy Matsumoto too. 😄
I also discovered Ibsen and read Chekhov this year. The Seagull is amazing. I think the balance of comedy/tragedy is something that comes out in performance and direction. Chekhov hated the early tragic staging of the Seagull.
@@JamesRuchala I’d definitely be interested in seeing the Seagull in performance. It is a fascinating play - at first I wasn’t sure I liked it, but I keep thinking about it. Looking forward to reading more Chekhov and Ibsen this year for sure.
I like your wry sense of humor. The use of multiple versions of a character’s name can definitely make Russian lit confusing until you recognize what’s happening.
Good luck with your channel.
Thanks so much for the compliment, much appreciated! Yes, I was glad The Seagull was a play and therefore there was a character list. When I try some Russian novels, I might have to keep a character list of my own!
OMG! Peguin got me with that footnote in Far From too! There was really no reason for that to be in the footnotes AT ALL. I honestly think the person who did that had a chip on their shoulder. It's still a great book, but I know it would have been better without that spoiler. Great books and happy reading!
Totally! I hit another spoiler in there after filming this video too. They really ought to have two levels of footnotes - helpful explanations of the classical / mythological / cultural references, and the editor's asides about dramatic irony. Ah well, I'm still loving the book so far, regardless of the annoying footnotes!
I agree completely Pratchett basically has to have how own grading scale distinct from all else when held up against himself!
I'm a bit jealous you've got the great pottery throwdown, its very inaccessible here!
I need to get to that new Wallace and Gromit too.
A lot of my favourite artists have their own distinct grading systems. This is part of why I don't share star ratings on my channel - my whole system is a mess and I can't really justify it. 😅
Oh that's so annoying you can't access Throw Down! It's such a delight, what a shame you're missing out on it.
I hope you enjoy the new Wallace and Gromit when you see it. It's a lot of fun!
I think Pratchett is the only author where the wizards are not my favourite bits, that was why I put off the witches series for so long (I was wrong there). I've never read Chekhov or Ibsen, maybe I need to get on those. Loved Wallace and Gromit, and I just watched a video before this one that was slandering it so glad to hear the reason. I really love the atmosphere of I Know Where I'm Going, its no Life and Death of Colonel Blimp though.
@@AaronReadABook Yeah, the wizards definitely aren’t my favourite part of Pratchett either. The witches books are what got me properly hooked though. Ooh I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Chekhov and/or Ibsen. Aw yes, Colonel Blimp is an incredible film. “My English is not very much, but my friendship for you is very much.” Gets me every time!
Far from the... wonderful film that had me try the book. And the language IS dense!
@@book-ramble I’ve not seen the film. Maybe I’ll add it to the wishlist after I finish the book!