tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post2237316407221431546..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Sort of a TeaserBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-25950105344755682992010-02-19T11:43:06.031-06:002010-02-19T11:43:06.031-06:00I'll have to dash over to read your review. I...I'll have to dash over to read your review. If you remember that passage vividly, you've confirmed my suspicions that The Things They Carried is a book that sticks to your ribs. I can't imagine forgetting what happened to Norman or Kiowa or any of those guys -- especially those whose deaths he described. I feel a little inadequate trying to review it. I've got two more of his books, which I ordered from Paperback Swap, so I'll definitely read more O'Brien. Yep, you should, too. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41886631112468652132010-02-19T06:15:23.471-06:002010-02-19T06:15:23.471-06:00Wow. I remember that passage so vividly and I just...Wow. I remember that passage so vividly and I just looked back at <a href="http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com/2006/11/things-they-carried.html" rel="nofollow">my review</a> and see that I read it over three years ago. I was completely blown away by this book! I gave it a perfect 5/5 (A+) rating, which is so rare for me. I really need to get some of his other books. I'm not sure why I haven't done so yet!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10865129824279455652010-02-10T20:40:03.574-06:002010-02-10T20:40:03.574-06:00Hey Rosemary!
Nice to see you! Yep, you should de...Hey Rosemary!<br /><br />Nice to see you! Yep, you should definitely return to TTTC. It's worth revisiting, hence the spot I'm going to make on the good shelves . . . after I review it (whenever that may be). <br /><br />Thanks. My little point-and-shoot is such fun. I snapped that photo whilst lying on the futon with the book propped on a pillow. LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26895042345640625982010-02-10T20:34:12.069-06:002010-02-10T20:34:12.069-06:00I haven't read The Things They Carried in Year...I haven't read The Things They Carried in Years but this post def makes me want to revisit it. That's a really beautiful image of the page, btw!Rosemary Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443172136203359953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-23362312255949494832010-02-10T19:03:07.569-06:002010-02-10T19:03:07.569-06:00Dana,
You should reread it to remind yourself why...Dana,<br /><br />You should reread it to remind yourself why you remember liking it (apart from that page I photographed). It's not just a great book; it's an experience.<br /><br />Iliana,<br /><br />No, you're not really into war books, are you? Maybe it would be better to check the book out from your library, if you can. There are certain types of books (violence/gore, etc.) that I can't read or I'll just go to pieces. For some reason, I can handle war books, though.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27988767948344177882010-02-10T17:35:02.938-06:002010-02-10T17:35:02.938-06:00I've wanted to read one of his books for a lon...I've wanted to read one of his books for a long time but I admit war books are just not at the top of my list. I can get very sad over all that but I'm sure your review will want to make me read it ASAP! :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89065503785662957852010-02-10T16:52:27.893-06:002010-02-10T16:52:27.893-06:00Amazing quote. I read this book a long time ago an...Amazing quote. I read this book a long time ago and had forgotten why I remembered liking it so much - thanks for the reminder!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13791309582153979145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28467820460454651482010-02-10T13:57:51.793-06:002010-02-10T13:57:51.793-06:00Mynovelreviews,
Thanks. I hope I get to it, soon...Mynovelreviews,<br /><br />Thanks. I hope I get to it, soon!<br /><br />Care,<br /><br />I love taking food photos, too. <br /><br />Definitely read this one. You won't regret it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37259171922906061402010-02-10T13:31:53.172-06:002010-02-10T13:31:53.172-06:00I love taking photos of food on trips.
I reall...I love taking photos of food on trips. <br />I really hope to read this book someday. <br />:)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57043172315437349572010-02-10T12:58:21.364-06:002010-02-10T12:58:21.364-06:00Wow. Looking forward to your review.Wow. Looking forward to your review.My Novel Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603028365126682024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-21114165725398546202010-02-10T10:59:16.614-06:002010-02-10T10:59:16.614-06:00Anna,
The pizza was good. :)
The Things They Ca...Anna,<br /><br />The pizza was good. :)<br /><br />The Things They Carried is absolutely a powerful book and sometimes it can be overwhelming. I had to set it aside, now and then, when it began to get to me. <br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />Definitely keep the tissues handy. You can't help but be moved. I cried several times. <br /><br />Bonnie,<br /><br />Even though that bit made me sob, so that I had to set the book aside till the next day, it's one of my favorite passages. <br /><br />The pizza was excellent -- leftovers are almost gone. We've been hacking away at the leftover pieces all week. <br /><br />Serena,<br /><br />Thanks. That's one of my favorite passages.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77712632072063729932010-02-10T08:58:26.728-06:002010-02-10T08:58:26.728-06:00I love that passage and that book. We at War Thro...I love that passage and that book. We at War Through the Generations are looking forward to your review.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26974118771033524382010-02-10T08:06:59.988-06:002010-02-10T08:06:59.988-06:00Good teaser excerpt. It gives me a feel for the b...Good teaser excerpt. It gives me a feel for the book. And the pizza looks delicious.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43848693751612060502010-02-10T07:30:28.340-06:002010-02-10T07:30:28.340-06:00I'll be reading The Things They Carried soon -...I'll be reading The Things They Carried soon - it sounds like I'll need a box of tissues near when I start it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41640887441287086372010-02-10T05:58:07.747-06:002010-02-10T05:58:07.747-06:00You've made me hungry!
I haven't started ...You've made me hungry!<br /><br />I haven't started The Things They Carried Yet. I sounds like it's going to be an overwhelming, powerful book. I'm looking forward to your review.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.com