tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post3064515461562364038..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : A Summer Affair by Elin HilderbrandBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-21925402485531145642009-07-20T21:45:32.899-05:002009-07-20T21:45:32.899-05:00Trish,
The adultery part is what it's all abo...Trish,<br /><br />The adultery part is what it's all about, so maybe you'd be better off reading a different Hilderbrand. I did read a second, though, and it had adultery in it -- The Castaways. Maybe it's her favorite "complication". You'll find you just want to shake her characters and tell them to stop, you idiot, before you lose everything. I've got one more Hilderbrand book, here, and I think it's going to be a while before I read it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56216448992998908322009-07-20T21:01:28.308-05:002009-07-20T21:01:28.308-05:00Despite the fact that you describe the book as &qu...Despite the fact that you describe the book as "a soap opera of adultery", you've also made me want to read it just a little. Sounds like it might be a little deeper than I was thinking--just don't know if I can get past the adultery part. I do have it sitting on the shelf, so maybe I'll take it to the lake with me one weekend. So, will you be reading more of her stuff?Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52969179010750498462009-07-12T18:12:34.219-05:002009-07-12T18:12:34.219-05:00Sounds like a fun summer read! Nice to know that t...Sounds like a fun summer read! Nice to know that there's a bit of humor tossed in with the soap opera plot. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56054558612308299772009-07-09T03:00:02.489-05:002009-07-09T03:00:02.489-05:00Veens,
Thank you!
Doesn't that bear look l...Veens,<br /><br />Thank you! <br /><br />Doesn't that bear look like it's grinning? I would have been, too. It was hot, hot, hot in Memphis!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35375212233953015962009-07-09T02:17:22.780-05:002009-07-09T02:17:22.780-05:00Lovely Review! Love to read it!
And Yes that bear...Lovely Review! Love to read it!<br /><br />And Yes that bear is having FUN! Lovely color!The Reading Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654838944219228306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13213307482989602042009-07-08T12:10:44.493-05:002009-07-08T12:10:44.493-05:00Nicole,
I'm reading The Castaways, right now....Nicole,<br /><br />I'm reading The Castaways, right now. There are moments that I just love her (like that bit when Siobhan notes that Claire is enjoying pulling the claws off the lobsters in the quote from A Summer Affair) and her characterization has an amazing depth. I don't think she'll ever be a favorite, but I'm enjoying her books. They're quite different from my usual fare. <br /><br />Dar,<br /><br />I wouldn't have thought of this book as a club/discussion type of book, but now that you mention it . . . I can imagine a lot of fun topics from the book that are worth discussing. Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Kailana,<br /><br />Thank you. My random polar bear would undoubtedly love you (at least enough to give you a good splash) if you met him. Or her. Not sure which. LOL<br /><br />I've been wanting to read Elin Hilderbrand for years, since the gals in my book group are so enamored with her books. I think I'm lukewarm. Her characterization is awesome, but I prefer a more plot-driven novel so I don't think she'll ever be a favorite. But, I'm enjoying the change of pace.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65876901282543768672009-07-08T09:49:19.838-05:002009-07-08T09:49:19.838-05:00I love the random polar bear. lol This is an aut...I love the random polar bear. lol This is an author that I have heard of before, but never really had a strong desire to read. Good review, though!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15683554551680807862009-07-07T21:37:56.712-05:002009-07-07T21:37:56.712-05:00Well it definitely sounds like it'll be a good...Well it definitely sounds like it'll be a good book club read which is good since I'll be reading it with my book club in August. Thanks for the review!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8374837721400182272009-07-07T20:53:12.171-05:002009-07-07T20:53:12.171-05:00I just got turned onto Elin Hilderbrand when I rea...I just got turned onto Elin Hilderbrand when I read The Castaways and I loved it. Looking forward to reading this one at some point. Glad that you enjoyed it.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24062201762925465192009-07-07T15:23:56.696-05:002009-07-07T15:23:56.696-05:00Mari,
I'm enjoying The Castaways, so far, but...Mari,<br /><br />I'm enjoying The Castaways, so far, but I probably ought to quit running errands and playing on the computer, so I can really get into it! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43148068092173099382009-07-07T13:25:52.052-05:002009-07-07T13:25:52.052-05:00I am reading the Castaways right now. My first boo...I am reading the Castaways right now. My first book by the author.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763880769278650225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41798522987993079612009-07-07T12:49:10.620-05:002009-07-07T12:49:10.620-05:00Jo-Jo,
Exactly. I loved the way you put it -- &q...Jo-Jo,<br /><br />Exactly. I loved the way you put it -- "scandalous and carefree". Perfect for summer, for sure! <br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />I'm just now reading The Castaways and enjoying it! Funny1Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89975737287858243382009-07-07T12:28:55.964-05:002009-07-07T12:28:55.964-05:00I just finished The Castaways and thoroughly enjoy...I just finished The Castaways and thoroughly enjoyed it so I'm really looking forward to this one.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86447644492936788862009-07-07T12:28:06.724-05:002009-07-07T12:28:06.724-05:00Thanks for the review...it sounds like a scandalou...Thanks for the review...it sounds like a scandalous and carefree novel...just the right order for summer! lolJo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.com