tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post5601015745003589012..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Monday Malarkey: In Which Bookfool Begins to Describe Her Week of ReadingBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45616391856668091012008-03-21T20:51:00.000-05:002008-03-21T20:51:00.000-05:00"Rating: Nyeh"I love this designation! I may have..."Rating: Nyeh"<BR/><BR/>I love this designation! I may have to use it myself someday.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81233464848426529482008-03-19T13:43:00.000-05:002008-03-19T13:43:00.000-05:00Gavin,I actually set aside both of those books, at...Gavin,<BR/><BR/>I actually set aside both of those books, at some point. Night Train was dreary, but it was a quick read. I set it down about halfway through (in December, I believe) and decided to read that last half simply to get it over with. Sometimes I do that when I've spent good money on a book; I just can't bear to <I>not</I> finish. <BR/><BR/>When Lightning Strikes . . . I started it and thought, "Hmm, not great writing." But, it suffered from the opposite problem to a sagging middle -- sagging beginning and ending. Just as I was ready to abandon it, interesting things began to happen. And, then it fell apart. By that time, though, I was 3/4 of the way through and I came to the same conclusion . . . might as well finish. I'm trying not to keep reading books that don't grab me, this year, so hopefully I won't do a repeat of that kind of reading! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11475322590462686702008-03-19T09:25:00.000-05:002008-03-19T09:25:00.000-05:00Glad to see you back Nancy. 4 books in 1 week is p...Glad to see you back Nancy. 4 books in 1 week is pretty good going. It's a pity the whole 4 were not winners. Did you not think of quitting and starting another book ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53690996920699549932008-03-18T20:43:00.000-05:002008-03-18T20:43:00.000-05:00RG,I read up on Anne and Gilbert at Wikipedia. It...RG,<BR/><BR/>I read up on Anne and Gilbert at Wikipedia. It's been so long since that series that I'm not even sure how exactly what I viewed; I just remember I loved the characters. I had no idea the series went so far into her adulthood.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-25290712720356308712008-03-18T20:02:00.000-05:002008-03-18T20:02:00.000-05:00I just assume that everyone knows Anne and Gilbert...I just assume that everyone knows Anne and Gilbert! They are certainly light and sweet and uplifting, but they have some sadder parts. LM was not a happy woman ans struggled with finding joy.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68527866340514545502008-03-18T19:56:00.000-05:002008-03-18T19:56:00.000-05:00Raidergirl,Thanks for mentioning that. I will def...Raidergirl,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for mentioning that. I will definitely reconsider London Fields. Graphic and depressing are soooo not me. I like sweetness and light. <BR/><BR/>I had to look up Gilbert Blythe. Oh!!! Of course. I can see why he'd influence you in that way. I've yet to read the book(s), but I loved the TV series, eons ago. I guess I should break that book out and read it. I'm so in need of sweet, uplifting books. Thanks for the reminder. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54614801780702272282008-03-18T18:04:00.000-05:002008-03-18T18:04:00.000-05:00Uncommonly depressing skipster with some graphic s...<I>Uncommonly depressing skipster with some graphic scenes.</I><BR/><BR/>That's how I'd describe his newest book The House of Meeting. He must be really good at depressing/ graphic. I'd be nervous about the one you are looking for.<BR/><BR/>I'm another who doesn't get the bad boy attraction. There haven't been many, even literary, that attract me. I blame it on Gilbert Blythe, my first book crush.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82770529168834166682008-03-18T13:40:00.000-05:002008-03-18T13:40:00.000-05:00Wendy,Neither have I. I was into clean-cut, nerdy...Wendy,<BR/><BR/>Neither have I. I was into clean-cut, nerdy types, myself. In fact, I married one. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66362169065059307832008-03-18T13:22:00.000-05:002008-03-18T13:22:00.000-05:00I never have understood the whole bad boy attracti...I never have understood the whole bad boy attraction thing, I admit. I've always liked the good guys best. I'm sorry these two books weren't much good. I'm looking forward to reading your post about the two books you did like.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65261401787586847942008-03-17T20:46:00.000-05:002008-03-17T20:46:00.000-05:00LOL! Carrie, you're so silly! I do think the "ma...LOL! Carrie, you're so silly! <BR/><BR/>I do think the "man who seems evil and grows a big heart" is way overdone. But, some people love it and romance sells like hotcakes. My opinion: happily ever after must be done with great care to succeed. But that's just me. Picky, picky. :)<BR/><BR/>I just posted the reviews of the two good ones!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66723668015137505092008-03-17T20:12:00.000-05:002008-03-17T20:12:00.000-05:00What could be more cutting edge than the Kristin H...What could be more cutting edge than the Kristin Hannah book? Even if the premise does figure prominently in my daydreams occasionally. No wonder it keeps being written. <BR/><BR/>Next up: The good books?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31676756769490416672008-03-17T19:13:00.000-05:002008-03-17T19:13:00.000-05:00Hi Les!Thanks! I enjoyed my week away from postin...Hi Les!<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I enjoyed my week away from posting, but missed everyone. <BR/><BR/>I can't say I'd recommend the Kristin Hannah book and yet I didn't *hate* it. There were just too many bizarre little plot problems and . . . this is weird . . . I kept mentally changing her dialogue. How weird is that? It just struck me as <I>wrong</I> somehow, so I'd just imagine what I would have written and, of course, that occasionally massively improved the story. LOL <BR/><BR/>Yes, Vicksburg is in the 80's. Yuck. I don't call that lucky. 70's are my upper limit. I like boots and woolies; I hate heat. You can have it!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi CJ!<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Awww, how sweet. <BR/><BR/>Well, the first couple of books sucked, but the second half of the week really made up for two bad books in a row. LOL I'm still working on that post. I'm weary, today. But, the next two are going to be big thumbs up reads. :)<BR/><BR/>Kookie,<BR/><BR/>I know, aren't those terrific titles? Coming up. I'm moving a wee bit slowly, today. <BR/><BR/>You should definitely give yourself a reading week. You deserve it. :)<BR/><BR/>Brittanie,<BR/><BR/>Really? Cool! You'll see what I have to say, very soon. I can tell you I really enjoyed it, though. <BR/><BR/>Nope, I haven't yet read anything by Jackson, but I've seen loads of positive reviews and someone at Estella's Revenge did a terrific interview of her, recently. Check out the archives of Estella (there's a link in my sidebar). <BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/><BR/>The next two were <I>much</I> better. I'm off to finish up my reviews. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7868747955151450112008-03-17T17:57:00.000-05:002008-03-17T17:57:00.000-05:00Yoinks! Hope the next 2 were better.Yoinks! Hope the next 2 were better.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72631086901369485002008-03-17T17:18:00.000-05:002008-03-17T17:18:00.000-05:00I just finished On the Edge of the Sea of Darkness...I just finished On the Edge of the Sea of Darkness too. Can't wait to see what you think. Have you read any of Joshilyn Jackson's books? I keep seeing things on the internet about her and her books. :)Brittaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756341697752152164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77910432305386971662008-03-17T16:05:00.000-05:002008-03-17T16:05:00.000-05:00Even the titles of the next two books are better! ...Even the titles of the next two books are better! Can't wait to hear about them. :)<BR/><BR/>I swear, I'm gonna give myself a week for just reading...it'll be like heaven.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-49163157914154479352008-03-17T16:00:00.000-05:002008-03-17T16:00:00.000-05:00It's too bad that half your reading was blah but b...It's too bad that half your reading was blah but boy, am I glad you're back!<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71425109201726657532008-03-17T14:02:00.000-05:002008-03-17T14:02:00.000-05:00Welcome back!!! I was thrilled to see you post tod...Welcome back!!! I was thrilled to see you post today.<BR/><BR/>Boy, that Kristin Hannah book sounds like a real dud. I kept laughing as I read your book description for it. You're right. The cover doesn't fit at all!<BR/><BR/>Wow. Vicksburg is in the 80s today?!! Lucky ducks. We're still in the 30s with drizzly rain. <BR/><BR/>Take care, Nancy.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.com