tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6326633444323174075..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Lost in Shangri-La by Michael ZuckoffBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2252342662690338732011-07-27T10:46:03.142-05:002011-07-27T10:46:03.142-05:00Wereadtoknow,
Ah, interesting. You're not th...Wereadtoknow,<br /><br />Ah, interesting. You're not the first to mention that the author was less than persuasive. It was obviously very thoroughly researched and I think that's what I liked best about the book. I was disappointed with his focus on the negative characteristics of the survivors and rescuers, but the story was interesting from both the survival and cultural aspects. Just not the best I've ever read. I wouldn't rush to read it, but it's worth reading.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64582323491620148012011-07-26T22:00:51.602-05:002011-07-26T22:00:51.602-05:00Wonderful review! I saw the author of this book on...Wonderful review! I saw the author of this book on The Daily Show with John Stewart last month and he didn't quite sell me on the book then, and with your review, I'm not sure how high this one will make it on the TBR pile, but it's always great to read an honest review about both the good and the bad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59653843865165148842011-07-25T16:37:06.850-05:002011-07-25T16:37:06.850-05:00Anonymous,
Margaret was certainly not the only fe...Anonymous,<br /><br />Margaret was certainly not the only female involved in WWII, nor the only female on the island. There were a number of other women on that plane; she was the only woman who survived. I don't think a woman alone with men always equates to sexual tension, myself. If anything, she seemed to treat the other two survivors like brothers. The author did show some sexual tension between her and her strapping young rescuer, but since everything was well documented and there was no apparent outcome that had a direct bearing on her pretty face, I thought the emphasis on her looks was misplaced. I did enjoy reading it, though. <br /><br />Anna,<br /><br />Yes, it's worth reading. I enjoyed the book and it didn't really matter so much that it was a sightseeing trip. Had it been a bombing run or something similar, there wouldn't have been a woman on board and the victims might have crashed even deeper into enemy territory, so it did mean some changes from what I expected but it was still a good read.<br /><br />Carrie,<br /><br />Apparently, I like a good he-man survival story. LOL I really didn't mind that it turned out to be something different, but I might not have been quite as eager to read it if I'd realized the crash occurred during a sightseeing trip and the war ended before they returned.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-23528868657984308372011-07-25T14:20:12.361-05:002011-07-25T14:20:12.361-05:00Men always seem to care about womens beauty. Pfft....Men always seem to care about womens beauty. Pfft. I'd heard the author interviewed and while it sounded pretty fascinating, not something that I ran out to get.Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-30209957801268377232011-07-25T11:22:11.019-05:002011-07-25T11:22:11.019-05:00Great review! I didn't realize it was a sight...Great review! I didn't realize it was a sightseeing plane either. It still sounds worth checking out, though. I've linked to your review on War Through the Generations.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89888297314836426842011-07-25T06:49:23.111-05:002011-07-25T06:49:23.111-05:00I just finished the book last night. I didn't ...I just finished the book last night. I didn't really think his talking about Margaret was a big deal, she was the only female in a war, let alone a jungle setting. She is bound to get more attention. There had to be some sexual tension there. I actually thought the plane information was tedious, but overall would recommend it. Also not my favorite book, but something very different to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-90944205568542865692011-07-23T22:59:18.327-05:002011-07-23T22:59:18.327-05:00Christa,
Your review is excellent. It's been...Christa,<br /><br />Your review is excellent. It's been over a month since I finished reading Shangri-La and you mentioned a few things I'd already forgotten. Thanks for the link!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76483523955148191192011-07-23T20:55:56.552-05:002011-07-23T20:55:56.552-05:00I enjoyed this book - agree that I wouldn't ca...I enjoyed this book - agree that I wouldn't call it the best survival book, but I did learn something I didn't know before. Here is my review if you are interested: http://mentalfoodie.blogspot.com/2011/05/book-review-lost-in-shangri-la-true.htmlchrista @ mental foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272799752169958460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88082670301322855712011-07-23T15:43:14.277-05:002011-07-23T15:43:14.277-05:00Kelly,
I'm glad you agree with me about that!...Kelly,<br /><br />I'm glad you agree with me about that! I thought he went overboard describing Margaret. So, she was pretty. She was also adventurous and determined. I thought that was what counted.<br /><br />Helen,<br /><br />Super! I hope you enjoy it. Sounds like you've already decided you're going to. :)<br /><br />Zibilee,<br /><br />On the plus side, he went into great detail about the other people involved, too. It was just annoying to keep reading about how pretty Margaret was. I just didn't think that was what was important, you know?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9044762970245441042011-07-23T10:10:21.477-05:002011-07-23T10:10:21.477-05:00I am not sure about this one, and am glad to have ...I am not sure about this one, and am glad to have read your review, as I also had some different expectations from it. I also might not like the unending praise of the female character's beauty. That sort of stuff typically annoys me. This was a very interesting and thoughtful review. Thanks for sharing it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16205552093863784772011-07-23T09:38:03.209-05:002011-07-23T09:38:03.209-05:00I am going to read this one for one of my book gro...I am going to read this one for one of my book groups in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for a review that confirmed I will enjoy itHelen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82103435212845642292011-07-23T09:21:16.562-05:002011-07-23T09:21:16.562-05:00Jill,
Thanks! It's a very good book, just no...Jill,<br /><br />Thanks! It's a very good book, just not a favorite. :) I'm happy if my review was helpful!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72919601074771152152011-07-23T09:21:10.228-05:002011-07-23T09:21:10.228-05:00I am reading this right now and I agree with you a...I am reading this right now and I agree with you about the attention on Margaret. It was a bit much sometimes!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-18000736052335895192011-07-23T08:36:36.202-05:002011-07-23T08:36:36.202-05:00Love your thorough review. I have a much better i...Love your thorough review. I have a much better idea now of whether I want to read it or not!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3206026744011815992011-07-23T07:43:51.837-05:002011-07-23T07:43:51.837-05:00Kathy,
It's a good book. If I rated books, i...Kathy,<br /><br />It's a good book. If I rated books, it would have gotten a 4/5.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-40110588409344839582011-07-23T07:41:05.596-05:002011-07-23T07:41:05.596-05:00I've read a couple great reviews of this one a...I've read a couple great reviews of this one and am anxious to give it a go.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com