Anika's Reviews

George Saunders uses short stories written by four classic Russian authors as a jumping-off point to discuss creative writing, the reading experience, and his philosophies on humanity. Saunders’s love for each writer radiates off the page as he invites the reader to join him in conversing with their stories, asking questions like: What makes a story work? What makes us care about a character? And what role does fiction play in our daily lives?   —Anika