Andrew Reynolds taught with a rambling, rant-style lecture format that lacked slides, which some found boring while others found exciting. Students reported heavy reading loads and mixed experiences with grading, noting that assignments were lenient but late and sometimes lacked feedback. Despite the teaching style, the instructor provided insightful analysis of Russian literature, making the course manageable for fulfilling humanities credit.
Students found Andrew Reynolds insightful and generous in grading, though some found his lectures boring or prone to tangents. The course required attendance, lots of reading, and many quizzes or essays, with long novels that Reynolds helped break down.