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The Swimmer - John Cheever - Literary Roadhouse Ep 99
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Literary Roadhouse
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Publication Date |
Apr 10, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:30:40

Discussion Notes: The Swimmer This week we’re replaying an episode from our archive! We picked this story because it’s one of our favorite discussions to date. Find this week’s rewind story here: The Swimmer by John Cheever. Next week’s story: Saint Bus Driver by J. E. McCafferty Rated: Clean Maya couldn’t join us this week,...

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Discussion Notes: The Swimmer This week we’re replaying an episode from our archive! We picked this story because it’s one of our favorite discussions to date. Find this week’s rewind story here: The Swimmer by John Cheever. Next week’s story: Saint Bus Driver by J. E. McCafferty Rated: Clean Maya couldn’t join us this week, but never fear, Gerald, Rammy, and Anais tackle John Cheever’s classic short story “The Swimmer.” While Gerald and Anais enjoyed the broad commentary on suburban and married life, Rammy hoped for more specifics on The Swimmer missteps to better understand the downturn in his fortunes. When it comes to prose, our hosts remark on Cheever’s skill in maintain a mystery without frustrating the reader and touching on dark themes while keeping the tone light. Have thoughts on this story? Did we miss a crucial piece of this story? Tell us below! Or on Twitter @litroadhouse or in our FB group. Join the Literary Roadhouse Readers FB Group Support us on Patreon We’re still a self-funded podcast. We work hard every week to bring you the best content possible. Psst: Full list of short stories discussed on the podcast >>

Discussion Notes: The Swimmer

This week we’re replaying an episode from our archive! We picked this story because it’s one of our favorite discussions to date.

Find this week’s rewind story here: The Swimmer by John Cheever.

Next week’s story: Saint Bus Driver by J. E. McCafferty

Rated: Clean

Maya couldn’t join us this week, but never fear, Gerald, Rammy, and Anais tackle John Cheever’s classic short story “The Swimmer.” While Gerald and Anais enjoyed the broad commentary on suburban and married life, Rammy hoped for more specifics on The Swimmer missteps to better understand the downturn in his fortunes. When it comes to prose, our hosts remark on Cheever’s skill in maintain a mystery without frustrating the reader and touching on dark themes while keeping the tone light.

Have thoughts on this story?

Did we miss a crucial piece of this story? Tell us below! Or on Twitter @litroadhouse or in our FB group.

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Psst: Full list of short stories discussed on the podcast >>

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