tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post7890335770104976483..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Corinthian by Georgette HeyerBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7145949486466440562009-07-05T10:55:08.475-05:002009-07-05T10:55:08.475-05:00Michelle,
The Corinthian is a fantastic starting ...Michelle,<br /><br />The Corinthian is a fantastic starting point. While I tend to dislike books that are too heavy on vernacular, I've found that I'm slowly adapting and understanding more of those Regency expressions. <br />Heyer's books are so entertaining that I highly encourage you to give her a try. You might want to just print out some of the expressions at those websites and keep them handy for your first book. I've done that. <br /><br />I just finished my 4th Heyer, yesterday. It wasn't my favorite (it was a gothic rather than her typical, upbeat romance) but I still want to read everything she wrote! And, yes, I do understand that comment about not wanting your reading to be work. Sometimes I'm willing to work a little and sometimes I just want to be swept away.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-69764476173748661432009-07-05T07:30:24.517-05:002009-07-05T07:30:24.517-05:00I recently picked this book up at Borders as I'...I recently picked this book up at Borders as I've heard so many talking about Heyer's books. I have to admit I've been on the fence about reading her but thought I would give it a try. Now I'm back to the fence seeing your comments on the lingo. I don't know that I want reading it to be work (if that makes sense). <br /><br />Thank you for the review, I'm going to give this one a bit more thought.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965647842119649711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54668052375851172942009-07-02T22:55:21.524-05:002009-07-02T22:55:21.524-05:00Aarti,
I adored Pen, myself. She reminded me of ...Aarti,<br /><br />I adored Pen, myself. She reminded me of me, just a tiny bit. I chattered incessantly and was ridiculously friendly when I was her age -- to the point of being a little bit of a problem. I do think after a time the Regency lingo must become second nature. There's a lot that I'm beginning to recognize and understand, now, as I'm reading my 4th novel. <br /><br />I completely forgot to mention the cover! It's totally wrong! Pen had her hair cut short like a boy and it was golden blonde. She was dressed in a suit during their entire adventure, also. As far as I recall, there was no point (except maybe at the end) when she was dressed like a lady. I didn't think it was a problem that they used a female cover, in spite of the title, since there was obviously a heroine involved but that particular art was a bad choice.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87756808648517319492009-07-02T22:40:52.070-05:002009-07-02T22:40:52.070-05:00I must admit that The Corinthian is one of my leas...I must admit that The Corinthian is one of my least favorite Heyers. I just don't like Pen. But I remember having difficulty with the slang when I started reading her- eventually, though, I went completely the opposite and am now in love with all Regency slang!<br /><br />I do think it's odd that there is a girl on the cover, however- Corinthian is definitely slang for a man...Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43934559565733563162009-07-02T15:10:02.468-05:002009-07-02T15:10:02.468-05:00I am excited! I also finally found a picture for m...I am excited! I also finally found a picture for my profile off google images. Cool huh?Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71822756612769402962009-07-02T14:43:34.860-05:002009-07-02T14:43:34.860-05:00Probably tomorrow. I've got at least three bo...Probably tomorrow. I've got at least three books that I still haven't reviewed and earlier I was trying to decide which to review first. I guess you settled it. Physick it is. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71065182511548868052009-07-02T14:34:15.360-05:002009-07-02T14:34:15.360-05:00This sounds like another good one. :) Soo review o...This sounds like another good one. :) Soo review on The Physic Book of Deliverance Dane?Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24340175574058573392009-07-01T22:57:38.879-05:002009-07-01T22:57:38.879-05:00Brittanie,
I had to go back and look -- I couldn&...Brittanie,<br /><br />I had to go back and look -- I couldn't remember the title of the first Heyer I read, either. I'll have to add Fredericka to my wish list. Really, I'd love to read everything the author has ever written. She hasn't let me down, yet.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14294457068492218592009-07-01T21:22:36.216-05:002009-07-01T21:22:36.216-05:00I have read lots of good reviews about her book Fr...I have read lots of good reviews about her book Fredericka. It is on my wish list. <br />I have only read one of her books but I cannot remember which one. :)Brittaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756341697752152164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64425095877547889722009-07-01T21:09:12.188-05:002009-07-01T21:09:12.188-05:00Holly,
The Corinthian is a good one to start with...Holly,<br /><br />The Corinthian is a good one to start with. I've read three: Cotillion, The Nonesuch and The Corinthian (and I'm working on Cousin Kate). The Corinthian does eventually dive into vernacular, but it has a bit less than the other Heyers I've read and it's a sweet story with lots of action and humor.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-20116267797603377542009-07-01T20:20:18.536-05:002009-07-01T20:20:18.536-05:00I see Georgette Heyer all over the place and I sti...I see Georgette Heyer all over the place and I still haven't managed to read one. What do you suggest I read first? LOL!Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9479332005053961772009-07-01T19:26:59.362-05:002009-07-01T19:26:59.362-05:00Jenclair,
I'm reading Cousin Kate, my 4th Hey...Jenclair,<br /><br />I'm reading Cousin Kate, my 4th Heyer, and finding that I'm gradually picking up the language. It's exhausting when you're new to Regency vernacular, though. <br /><br />I thought The Corinthian was great -- lots going on and, as always, a charming couple that you really want to end up together.<br /><br />Carrie,<br /><br />Yep. She's a keeper. I'm glad Sourcebooks is rereleasing her books because the library's collection seems to be slowly going to tatters.<br /><br />Yes, in the heat. We got to the zoo at opening time (9am) and were drenched by the time we'd hiked to the first exhibit. We lasted about 3 hours before I wilted and we had to leave. Not bad, really!<br /><br />CJ,<br /><br />I haven't read a bad Georgette Heyer book, yet. The Corinthian is probably a good starting point because there is a secondary character who uses the upper class mode of speech that fries one's brain, but he's not around all the time. And, the thief often explains himself. It's an extremely fun read.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11174317588650639432009-07-01T18:46:13.855-05:002009-07-01T18:46:13.855-05:00Originally published in 1940? That alone gets my ...Originally published in 1940? That alone gets my interest but your review makes it sound like a wonderful book, language issues aside.<br /><br />cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34154813907680477082009-07-01T18:26:54.848-05:002009-07-01T18:26:54.848-05:00Georgette Heyer is fabulous.
The Zoo in that hea...Georgette Heyer is fabulous. <br /><br />The Zoo in that heat? Can't wait to see the pix though!Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43413227827021222762009-07-01T17:35:48.013-05:002009-07-01T17:35:48.013-05:00This one sounds like great fun! I don't have ...This one sounds like great fun! I don't have as much difficulty with the Regency vernacular...because I read a lot of Heyer many years ago. :) I've re-read a couple recently and enjoyed them, and while I don't remember ever having read this one, it appears that is an error that needs to be corrected!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3348858464072140542009-07-01T15:51:59.575-05:002009-07-01T15:51:59.575-05:00Nymeth,
Isn't that a great quote? I read t...Nymeth, <br /><br />Isn't that a great quote? I read that one to my husband because I figured he'd enjoy the laugh (he did). <br /><br />Thank you! I spotted that squirrel and his ice cream cone when we were in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a couple of years ago. I figured "summer" and "ice cream" go together. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36830685027235646102009-07-01T15:42:59.669-05:002009-07-01T15:42:59.669-05:00lol, I love the dialogue you quoted. I really have...lol, I love the dialogue you quoted. I really have to read Heyer! I think I'll love her.<br /><br />PS: Your header is seriously the most adorable thing ever.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52258176255040599642009-07-01T15:11:37.531-05:002009-07-01T15:11:37.531-05:00Dar,
I'm reading Cousin Kate, too! The lingo...Dar,<br /><br />I'm reading Cousin Kate, too! The lingo can kind of bog you down. I'm just trying to figure things out from context, this time around (so far).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73318794913486549042009-07-01T14:33:40.001-05:002009-07-01T14:33:40.001-05:00I haven't read this one of Heyer's. I'...I haven't read this one of Heyer's. I'm just working on Cousin Kate right now. I had hoped to have it done in June but that didn't happen. I agree a dictionary would be helpful at times.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64077941541416600692009-07-01T14:25:44.392-05:002009-07-01T14:25:44.392-05:00nicchic,
Every time I close a Georgette Heyer boo...nicchic,<br /><br />Every time I close a Georgette Heyer book, I think to myself, "This is my new favorite." So, obviously, The Corinthian is my new favorite Heyer. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I'm happy to report that the language didn't kill me, cant, flash or otherwise. Whew! And, thank you. I must dash over to read your review.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-19913766382123190962009-07-01T13:35:06.932-05:002009-07-01T13:35:06.932-05:00I love Heyer too and just purchased The Corinthian...I love Heyer too and just purchased The Corinthian. A dictionary would be helpful...I just finished and reviewed The Toll-Gate and there was a lot of 'cant' or 'flash' language. Great post.nicchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830844314164740452noreply@blogger.com