tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6498610250032669487..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Commonwealth by Ann PatchettBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79981037244819503552016-11-21T17:27:11.411-06:002016-11-21T17:27:11.411-06:00Yep, you were right! I'm glad you loved it. I ...Yep, you were right! I'm glad you loved it. I thought it was wonderful. Not long ago, I was talking about it with someone and it surprised me that I remembered Fix's name. I guess he was even more memorable than I realized. Will be looking forward to your letter!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61114169299733792182016-11-21T12:42:53.879-06:002016-11-21T12:42:53.879-06:00I remember reading this review and so I am right i...I remember reading this review and so I am right in thinking (yesterday) that you might have read it. But it took till today to check. I loved it. I'll tell you that again in a letter you'll receive soon but prolly after turkey.Carehttp://www.caresbooksandpie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65548667589661398582016-09-14T14:16:48.369-05:002016-09-14T14:16:48.369-05:00Can't wait to hear what you think, Les!Can't wait to hear what you think, Les!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17924430944125595252016-09-13T20:05:03.451-05:002016-09-13T20:05:03.451-05:00As you know I set my copy aside, but after reading...As you know I set my copy aside, but after reading your review, I plan to pick it up again. Soon! Glad it was a winner!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59501307164595183312016-09-08T09:47:10.382-05:002016-09-08T09:47:10.382-05:00Thanks! I thought it was funny that a journalist r...Thanks! I thought it was funny that a journalist rolled an orange to Hillary Clinton on her plane, yesterday (with a question written on it). Yesterday must have been the Day of the Orange. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60821975131418300702016-09-08T08:08:16.536-05:002016-09-08T08:08:16.536-05:00Love the orange interview. :) Love the orange interview. :) Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-67278360227029527632016-09-07T16:22:41.994-05:002016-09-07T16:22:41.994-05:00Thanks, Jenny. This one didn't seem to work as...Thanks, Jenny. This one didn't seem to work as well as the others at getting to the heart of what I liked about the story but I think that's because I still don't entirely know. LOL It always helps me get a grip on my thoughts, though, to do the interview format. <br /><br />I tend to think I don't like character-driven books but there've been several that I really liked, this year, so maybe it just depends on how well they're done. I was definitely impressed with Patchett's writing. <br /><br />I have very happy oranges, of course. Cats, too. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-48019899714628015132016-09-07T14:26:14.053-05:002016-09-07T14:26:14.053-05:00I know I've said it before but I love these in...I know I've said it before but I love these interview reviews. This one sounds like I need to read it. I love both character and plot driven books and this one sounds perfect. <br /><br />Loved that your orange rolled away to be a cat toy. I bet it's happy. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63978977659930260502016-09-07T13:54:54.551-05:002016-09-07T13:54:54.551-05:00Forgot to say that I always warn about spoilers. T...Forgot to say that I always warn about spoilers. The review/interview is deliberately vague because I liked the way things unfolded and didn't want to ruin them for anyone. Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-997417821639638052016-09-07T13:54:03.107-05:002016-09-07T13:54:03.107-05:00I set it aside for a few days, too, but had no tro...I set it aside for a few days, too, but had no trouble picking it back up and missed it while it was set aside. Funny. It's definitely a book that I found hard to put down, although I'm not even sure why. I guess it's because I cared about the characters. It's oddly gripping for a family drama.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41932494311925633512016-09-07T13:52:30.285-05:002016-09-07T13:52:30.285-05:00Now you know! :) I've got to read more Ann Pat...Now you know! :) I've got to read more Ann Patchett. I brought home State of Wonder from the library but didn't get to it in time - checked it out too close to vacation and had to return it. I'll have to give her a second go, soon. Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87468469665825051152016-09-07T11:49:06.839-05:002016-09-07T11:49:06.839-05:00I started this the other night and had to set it a...I started this the other night and had to set it aside for deadline reading, but can't wait to pick it back up again--I'm already hooked! (And I only skimmed your review, mostly to find out whether you liked the book.) I've read Patchett's fiction before, but it's been a while...and she's still got it. Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53005648971655867692016-09-07T11:34:06.628-05:002016-09-07T11:34:06.628-05:00Lovely! I have had this on my tbr since decided I ...Lovely! I have had this on my tbr since decided I will read all of AP's books and I never really knew what it was about. I am sure I will like it.Carehttp://www.caresbooksandpie.comnoreply@blogger.com