I mean, it's Chekhov, so it was always going to be five stars for me. I did really think this collection was the perfect length and with a great flow between the stories — my favorite in here right now is probably The House with the Mezzanine, but they're all amazing! No one does short tales quite like Chekhov. Thank you Penguin Classics for putting together this lovely little collection!

This collection includes five of Chekhov's most celebrated stories: "The Lady with the Little Dog," "The House with the Mezzanine," "The Man in the Case," "Gooseberries," and "About Love." Each story showcases Chekhov's extraordinary ability to capture the subtleties and intricacies of human relationships and societal norms. This beautifully designed edition, with its colorful, tactile cloth cover and foil stamping, makes for a perfect addition to any literary collection.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I mean what can I really say? There's a reason that Chekhov is considered one of the greats. This collection was well curated, flowed excellently, and really made me appreciate Chekhov in a new format. I'm so glad that this will be out in a clothbound edition!