Honestly I think Pierre possibly becoming a Freemason is the biggest twist of this book. I think it really falls outside of my expectations for the scope of the book, and I’m so curious to see how Tolstoy uses it to develop Pierre’s character.
All the weeks are great weeks, the conversation always enthralling, your interventions always thoughtful. I'm concerned for Pierre's next steps, but also aware there's a long way to go!
Thank you for all the extra material ( graphics, music/dance videos, info on the partition of Poland). Your scholarship helps round out our reading. But the drawing/etching? of Osip Alekseyevich Pozdeev really made me laugh!!!! My eyes saw Richard Nixon the infamous 37th president of the United States 😳— hard for me to hang on to my Bazdeev as fool/angel metaphor, but I will stubbornly try for now.
Listening to the Sunday recaps is the highlight of my day. Thank you, Simon! It was another great review of the week, and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for us in Week 13
What a deeply satisfying summary of the week! Bravo Simon!
I really enjoy the analysis as well as videos and art. I found the link on Poland’s partition just fascinating - a lot more complex than my history knowledge allowed for!
I also really appreciated the epiphanies analysis - such different characters in different circumstances but having a similar revelation. I’m really amazed at LT’s analysis and psychology of male characters, he must’ve been really introspective despite it not helping him avoid tricky decisions like in gambling. It makes me realise though that we haven’t seen that for female characters yet, which I hope will come in later chapters as that would further enrich an already brilliant work of literature.
Thank you Simon for another excellent round up. Once again I very much enjoy delving deeper into the book and the additional pictures and videos that come with it.
As always, the Sunday summary is enriching! Loved the videos and the artwork.
Honestly I think Pierre possibly becoming a Freemason is the biggest twist of this book. I think it really falls outside of my expectations for the scope of the book, and I’m so curious to see how Tolstoy uses it to develop Pierre’s character.
All the weeks are great weeks, the conversation always enthralling, your interventions always thoughtful. I'm concerned for Pierre's next steps, but also aware there's a long way to go!
Ooh, the Offenbach video — what a treat! I’m always eager to see the artwork and videos that are part of the weekly summary.
Another great week... thankyou
These summaries are so great. It helps to keep who’s who straight!
I got behind early I’m the year but caught up! Looking forward to participating in the chat…
Thank you for all the extra material ( graphics, music/dance videos, info on the partition of Poland). Your scholarship helps round out our reading. But the drawing/etching? of Osip Alekseyevich Pozdeev really made me laugh!!!! My eyes saw Richard Nixon the infamous 37th president of the United States 😳— hard for me to hang on to my Bazdeev as fool/angel metaphor, but I will stubbornly try for now.
Listening to the Sunday recaps is the highlight of my day. Thank you, Simon! It was another great review of the week, and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for us in Week 13
What a deeply satisfying summary of the week! Bravo Simon!
I really enjoy the analysis as well as videos and art. I found the link on Poland’s partition just fascinating - a lot more complex than my history knowledge allowed for!
I also really appreciated the epiphanies analysis - such different characters in different circumstances but having a similar revelation. I’m really amazed at LT’s analysis and psychology of male characters, he must’ve been really introspective despite it not helping him avoid tricky decisions like in gambling. It makes me realise though that we haven’t seen that for female characters yet, which I hope will come in later chapters as that would further enrich an already brilliant work of literature.
Thank you Simon for another excellent round up. Once again I very much enjoy delving deeper into the book and the additional pictures and videos that come with it.