tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post58628609979236332..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : A Good American by Alex GeorgeBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31469266178407313272012-02-15T10:47:21.322-06:002012-02-15T10:47:21.322-06:00Oh, Jon, you lucky guy. I adore Marlborough. It ...Oh, Jon, you lucky guy. I adore Marlborough. It says on the jacket that Alex has lived in London and Paris (and, of course, he's now in Missouri and about to become an American citizen) so I take it he hasn't lived there for quite a while but still has family there. <br /><br />You've piqued my curiosity about the UK jacket. I'll have to look that up. I think the American cover is a winner, although I neglected to add the usual "cover thoughts" to my review. It's very eye-catching and apropos, in my humble opinion.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81962292963482468092012-02-15T10:39:42.592-06:002012-02-15T10:39:42.592-06:00Very interesting. I've just commented on Alex&...Very interesting. I've just commented on Alex's blog from a twitter feed (it was concerning the difference between the book's US jacket and the soon-to-be UK jacket). I was glad to read the book will be available to us (UK) soon and even more surprised that Alex is from Marlborough - the very town where I live and work :)Jon Mansfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-21233561662676129632012-02-08T07:19:00.185-06:002012-02-08T07:19:00.185-06:00I think it was the Fates that drew the book and th...I think it was the Fates that drew the book and the Bookfool together. I usually don't read Shelf Awareness newsletters because I'm afraid I'll just end up requesting books I don't have time to read, but one day I had a wild hare and opened SA. There was A Good American, available for request. I signed the little form and held my breath for 2 weeks. It was a rainbow and sparkles stroke of luck. :)<br /><br />I can't part with my copy, but the next time we go on a Girls' Trip, I'll loan you mine. We should find a place to go, yes?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17216206969534213852012-02-08T07:13:12.536-06:002012-02-08T07:13:12.536-06:00AND he's now in one of my favorite towns in Mi...AND he's now in one of my favorite towns in Missouri! (just how exactly did you 'luck' out to get an advanced copy?!)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51205507785588118582012-02-07T18:16:07.565-06:002012-02-07T18:16:07.565-06:00It's very much a Downton-Abbeyish type of thin...It's very much a Downton-Abbeyish type of thing. "You must marry someone of our station," blah blah. Sometimes it pays to have been born in the latter half of the 20th century. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52784659570956852662012-02-07T16:47:39.954-06:002012-02-07T16:47:39.954-06:00First they despair of marrying her off and then he...First they despair of marrying her off and then he's not good enough for her. Parents. The book does sound interesting though!Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62560966284614626632012-02-05T14:43:16.388-06:002012-02-05T14:43:16.388-06:00LOL So, your FIL is like me. I don't like gr...LOL So, your FIL is like me. I don't like graphic sex or violence but a little doesn't bother me. I didn't think it was overdone at all in A Good American and he'll *definitely* appreciate the music references. I think it's fine and dandy to pre-read a book to screen for a loved one's unique sensibilities. I did that for Kiddo and discussed anything I thought was offensive with him, rather than stopping him from reading books.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83830857921310997582012-02-05T14:33:01.894-06:002012-02-05T14:33:01.894-06:00I'm thinking about putting this one in my TBR ...I'm thinking about putting this one in my TBR stack. I've read quite a few good things about it. My father-in-law was a music professor and I'm thinking he might enjoy reading it after me. I have to see if it's "appropriate" first (just like a kid, but the other end of the spectrum). LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-12795971870381071052012-02-05T13:31:29.273-06:002012-02-05T13:31:29.273-06:00Andiloo, it's a good one. My review isn't...Andiloo, it's a good one. My review isn't as gushy as most that I've seen, but most of the time it swept me up so nicely that my editor brain did manage to shut off -- which is huge, ya know. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87834021104182350752012-02-05T13:26:25.322-06:002012-02-05T13:26:25.322-06:00HI, Anita, nice to meet you! I try very hard not ...HI, Anita, nice to meet you! I try very hard not to write spoilers (but don't always succeed). Thanks, I'm glad this review worked for you. I'd definitely have hated to ruin it, for you! Alex is definitely cool. I think he's very deserving of the attention he's getting for A Good American. Enjoy your reading!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52760817292048978722012-02-05T13:21:23.708-06:002012-02-05T13:21:23.708-06:00Ack! I forgot to add my cover thoughts, again! I...Ack! I forgot to add my cover thoughts, again! Isn't the cover wonderful? I did enjoy A Good American. Pretty sure you'd like it, too, Jill.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35595325864963759652012-02-05T11:34:03.614-06:002012-02-05T11:34:03.614-06:00I keep seeing such positive reviews of this one. I...I keep seeing such positive reviews of this one. I'm glad you liked it, and your review has intrigued me even more, Nancy! Thanks!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14093468800023307612012-02-05T11:27:23.370-06:002012-02-05T11:27:23.370-06:00Hi, I followed Alex's link to your blog and re...Hi, I followed Alex's link to your blog and review. I'm about a quarter way into it now, and really enjoying. I also "met" Alex on twitter, and find him to be so kind. <br />Wonderful review, and no revealing details, thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78111647032451003922012-02-04T21:16:22.893-06:002012-02-04T21:16:22.893-06:00This sounds quite good, and I love that image on t...This sounds quite good, and I love that image on the cover of the notes coming out of the cornet!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28634292160278576182012-02-04T20:15:31.517-06:002012-02-04T20:15:31.517-06:00Oh, sorry if that comment misled you, Holly. A Goo...Oh, sorry if that comment misled you, Holly. A Good American is absolutely *not* YA. It's general fiction. I just like to mention it if there's graphic violence or sexual anything, for the sake of those who have precocious youngsters . . . mine read adult novels by the age of about 9 or 10.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-47214947676510428012012-02-04T19:57:53.768-06:002012-02-04T19:57:53.768-06:00YA isn't usually my thing, but this does sound...YA isn't usually my thing, but this does sound good. Thanks for the honest heads up about some things!Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-39789426256899114852012-02-04T19:39:29.970-06:002012-02-04T19:39:29.970-06:00Well, hmm. Maybe if I hypnotize you. Look into m...Well, hmm. Maybe if I hypnotize you. Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, Kelly. You will be under my influence in 4-3-2-1. *snap* You're under. You are dying to read this book. And, *snap*, now you're back. How do you feel about it, now? :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66418014229288064672012-02-04T19:26:03.877-06:002012-02-04T19:26:03.877-06:00I have been hearing lots about this book but I hav...I have been hearing lots about this book but I haven't decided if I want to read it or not.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45421976066595895362012-02-04T19:18:13.277-06:002012-02-04T19:18:13.277-06:00I do believe you'd like it, Kathy. :)I do believe you'd like it, Kathy. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15343723827732541882012-02-04T18:47:38.355-06:002012-02-04T18:47:38.355-06:00I keep reading great things about this book. It s...I keep reading great things about this book. It sounds right up my alley.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8476997911435224812012-02-04T18:28:29.103-06:002012-02-04T18:28:29.103-06:00I don't think there's anything wrong with ...I don't think there's anything wrong with reading a lot of "silly YA" but if you're in the mood for something a little meatier, A Good American is pretty awesome. You should definitely read it. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13852014671311786292012-02-04T18:24:14.896-06:002012-02-04T18:24:14.896-06:00This sounds like the type of book I often find mys...This sounds like the type of book I often find myself in the mood for. Not that you'd notice, what with all the silly YA I read, but, yeah. I'll have to keep it in mind.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.com