tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post342693235704090825..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese and a book group reportBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59062890930701668692011-03-30T15:35:37.107-05:002011-03-30T15:35:37.107-05:00Trish,
I don't think there are any spoilers i...Trish,<br /><br />I don't think there are any spoilers in my review, but I would have done the same thing. I hate it when reviewers give away too much about a book I'm planning to read.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only person put off by that cover! It took me almost no time to get into Cutting for Stone, once I gave in, though. I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it, especially considering its size. Due to the opening scenes, I'd wait till after you have the baby to read it, if I were you. <br /><br />As to the F2F club . . . it took me forever to find a group. There are 4 or 5 in town, but most of them don't advertise their existence because they're exclusive. They don't want new members; they're either friends from childhood or work or just uppity. I feel really lucky to have found a friendly, welcoming group after looking for so long! Have you asked around at bookstores? Sometimes a store owner will know of a book group that doesn't bother to advertise. That's how I found out there are so many in town, but it was my next-door neighbor who told me about my F2F group. The others weren't interested in letting me join.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14571398436416866802011-03-30T12:37:24.269-05:002011-03-30T12:37:24.269-05:00Well, for something with no heart I really enjoyed...Well, for something with no heart I really enjoyed Green's questions.<br /><br />This one is sitting on my desk but I've been avoiding it as well. I have the paperback cover but I agree about the hardback. Actually was reluctant to pick it up because of the cover. Other than that I don't know anything about the book (skimmed as I prefer to keep it that way).<br /><br />Jealous of your F2F book club. I want one!!! I've even gone as far as looking on Craig's List but nada. Probably dumb idea anyway with baby coming soon.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61808857724630994562011-03-30T10:35:01.604-05:002011-03-30T10:35:01.604-05:00Thanks, Les! I got so thoroughly stuck with this ...Thanks, Les! I got so thoroughly stuck with this one. It's complex, but for some reason the self-interview thing always works when I'm having trouble formulating my thoughts. I definitely think you'll love it. I liked Sarah's Key and Snowflower, too. Haven't read The History of Love or A Homemade Life, yet, but I have copies of both. The Postmistress was a turn-off, but I still think I'll give it a second chance. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62008276585801465672011-03-29T20:59:59.759-05:002011-03-29T20:59:59.759-05:00Wonderful review! You are so creative and witty, M...Wonderful review! You are so creative and witty, Miss Bookfool. :) I have this in my stack, thanks to my mom who said it was excellent. This is the year I read all those highly recommend books. Just finished Sarah's Key and have moved on to Snowflower and the Secret Fan. The History of Love, The Postmistress, Cutting for Stone, and A Homemade Life are up next. Need. More. Hours. In. My. Day!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14169091016351216962011-03-25T17:40:25.824-05:002011-03-25T17:40:25.824-05:00Haha, I'll bet I know who is commenting anonym...Haha, I'll bet I know who is commenting anonymously. I don't blame you. If medicine isn't your thing, skip it. I like visiting with the next-door neighbors, too. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61481231489709859022011-03-25T16:46:30.506-05:002011-03-25T16:46:30.506-05:00I will never read the book but I enjoyed your revi...I will never read the book but I enjoyed your review. I don't do medicine nor go to hospitals. But I like to visit with next door neighbors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46569770924247940722011-03-25T12:01:03.391-05:002011-03-25T12:01:03.391-05:00Kay,
That doesn't sound strange at all. Our d...Kay,<br /><br />That doesn't sound strange at all. Our discussion was not quite as energetic, this time, because we did all agree that the book was great, the writing lovely, etc. We did have some interesting questions that nobody could answer, like, "What was the point of Marion's strong sense of smell? What was the author trying to say?" Lots of interesting questions came up, so it wasn't dull at all, just not as noisy because our group members didn't argue about anything! :)<br /><br />Kailana,<br /><br />I didn't just ignore Cutting for Stone, I deliberately avoided it. That seems very odd, now that I've read it and found it such a great read. I'm not sure what you'd think of it, but it's definitely worth a try. I'd love to hear your thoughts.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-20785096249155089172011-03-25T10:56:44.899-05:002011-03-25T10:56:44.899-05:00lol Fun interview! I have just basically ignored t...lol Fun interview! I have just basically ignored this book, I guess. I have seen it around a lot, but I had no idea what it was even about!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58594094329653730422011-03-25T06:32:54.002-05:002011-03-25T06:32:54.002-05:00Enjoyed your interview format. Glad your group li...Enjoyed your interview format. Glad your group liked this book. My book group read it in May of last year and we had a really meaty discussion even though almost all of us loved the book. I know that sounds strange, but most of the time when everyone agrees on opinions, the discussion can be a little dull. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com