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Winter Swimming is similar to the first essay except that we are provided with quotes from other women who swim at the Hampstead Ladies' Pond during winter. I greatly enjoyed prose and the quotes but I still feel as if this essay collection so far has only served as an intro to the pond itself. As I stated before, I want to know more about the writer's relations to the pond itself.
— Jan 14, 2026 09:04AM
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Bianca
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First, I wish that there were more essays in each section though I understand why summer is the longest.
Cold Shocks and Mud Beards was a decent starting point for the collection. It introduces us to the pond. This is essential and I understand why this was chosen as the first essay. However, I didn't particularly care about the logistics. I wanted to know more about the writer's relations with the pond itself.
— Jan 05, 2026 09:15AM
Cold Shocks and Mud Beards was a decent starting point for the collection. It introduces us to the pond. This is essential and I understand why this was chosen as the first essay. However, I didn't particularly care about the logistics. I wanted to know more about the writer's relations with the pond itself.
