tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post3942045680491098676..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana SoliBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77059946050773769572010-06-02T09:16:53.922-05:002010-06-02T09:16:53.922-05:00We posted about your review here on War Through th...We posted about your review <a href="http://warthroughthegenerations.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/review-the-lotus-eaters-by-tatjana-soli/" rel="nofollow">here</a> on War Through the Generations.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78115951346706863352010-03-30T15:40:31.576-05:002010-03-30T15:40:31.576-05:00Lisa,
I didn't think to mention that. Yes, i...Lisa,<br /><br />I didn't think to mention that. Yes, it would be a great book club choice because I think there's plenty of fodder for discussion.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me join in on the tour!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51494123900478949662010-03-30T15:06:10.921-05:002010-03-30T15:06:10.921-05:00Nancy, I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. &quo...Nancy, I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. "At once lovely and horrifying.." makes it sound like it would be an excellent book club choice.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the thoughtful review! The time you spent reading/reviewing The Lotus Eaters is greatly appreciated.LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-25860740436942765742010-03-29T19:45:38.743-05:002010-03-29T19:45:38.743-05:00Iliana,
Thank you! I don't think I've re...Iliana,<br /><br />Thank you! I don't think I've read that many novels set in Vietnam, either. The Lotus Eaters is good. I've got Matterhorn on my wish list, also. And, there's another one -- not sure of the name, but I think it's The Dragon House by John Shors? A Friend read it and said it's good, so I want to get my mitts on it sometime.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-18265333355404960412010-03-29T16:54:40.003-05:002010-03-29T16:54:40.003-05:00Wonderful review! I don't think I've read ...Wonderful review! I don't think I've read many novels set in Vietnam so I definitely need to add this to my list.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58282200218982523692010-03-29T14:02:44.624-05:002010-03-29T14:02:44.624-05:00Les,
I think you'd like it, but you're un...Les,<br /><br />I think you'd like it, but you're unpredictable so I can't say for sure. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26211854219670605532010-03-29T05:48:20.443-05:002010-03-29T05:48:20.443-05:00Excellent write-up, as always. I've read a cou...Excellent write-up, as always. I've read a couple of good reviews for this. Mentally adding it to my TBR list...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27658409567053035892010-03-27T13:03:23.231-05:002010-03-27T13:03:23.231-05:00Anna,
I enjoyed The Lotus Eaters. I had a little ...Anna,<br /><br />I enjoyed The Lotus Eaters. I had a little trouble finishing it up because I've had a migraine all week (spring is definitely here) but it's a great story. I hope you enjoy it!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34938445816017951232010-03-27T11:24:58.047-05:002010-03-27T11:24:58.047-05:00I'm part of the tour, too, and will be startin...I'm part of the tour, too, and will be starting the book soon. Sounds like a good one. We'll get your review on <a href="http://warthroughthegenerations.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">War Through the Generations</a> soon.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-84535798141251315112010-03-25T21:15:16.035-05:002010-03-25T21:15:16.035-05:00I've got Dragon House on my wish list. I'...I've got Dragon House on my wish list. I'll have to watch for your review. The Lotus Eaters is very good. I did have trouble with her writing style, but I think that's more of a personal issue. The story is great. Go for it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45905012719538921562010-03-25T21:07:16.654-05:002010-03-25T21:07:16.654-05:00It sounds great. I just finished Dragon House, so ...It sounds great. I just finished Dragon House, so I'm in a Vietnam mood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60785199236461249732010-03-25T19:17:04.169-05:002010-03-25T19:17:04.169-05:00Bridget,
I'm sure it's extremely difficul...Bridget,<br /><br />I'm sure it's extremely difficult. There's a pretty extensive bibliography and the book has a realistic feel, so I really think the author did her research. My only complaint with the book was her personal writing style and, like I said, it's a minor complaint. I think there's a technique to writing with fragments but you have to use them sparingly to add impact and, if overdone, they muddle the purpose.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70009279973435972722010-03-25T18:22:01.606-05:002010-03-25T18:22:01.606-05:00This sounds pretty interesting. I think it must b...This sounds pretty interesting. I think it must be difficult to write a book - fiction or otherwise - that takes place in Vietnam during the war. I think I'll give it a look-see at least.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14898630950125272292010-03-25T13:18:57.956-05:002010-03-25T13:18:57.956-05:00Kathy,
It reads like a novel, but it has the ring...Kathy,<br /><br />It reads like a novel, but it has the ring of truth in that you feel like you were there with the characters, if that makes sense. It's beautifully described - packed with the senses.<br /><br />Krista,<br /><br />It's a great story with fascinating characters. Yay! I can't wait to see what you think about Simon. You've been very lucky at my blog, haven't you?<br /><br />Tribute Books,<br /><br />You're welcome. I hope you do read The Lotus Eaters. It's a pretty amazing book.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26878478635584412562010-03-25T11:34:49.872-05:002010-03-25T11:34:49.872-05:00Thanks!for the review.will read.Thanks!for the review.will read.Tribute Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959016294721462184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34718219838490668082010-03-25T10:38:48.508-05:002010-03-25T10:38:48.508-05:00This one sounds interesting. Oh I did get Simon...This one sounds interesting. Oh I did get Simon's book and hope to read it soon.Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53915136788761125412010-03-25T08:43:52.581-05:002010-03-25T08:43:52.581-05:00That does sound like it would read like a true sto...That does sound like it would read like a true story. I really want to get my hands on that book!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com