tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post9152646199263963087..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller and 3 days in a nutshellBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-44893610656782679922007-08-24T14:51:00.000-05:002007-08-24T14:51:00.000-05:00Myutopia,I thought the book was better than expect...Myutopia,<BR/><BR/>I thought the book was better than expected - definitely thought-provoking.<BR/><BR/>And, thank you. I love the way you put that - "I dig your dragonfly picture". It made me smile.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1252946084448343232007-08-24T12:30:00.000-05:002007-08-24T12:30:00.000-05:00The book sounds interesting. I totally dig your dr...The book sounds interesting. I totally dig your dragonfly picture.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149003661590866046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58014341205545682812007-08-24T11:19:00.000-05:002007-08-24T11:19:00.000-05:00Thanks, Heather. :)Thanks, Heather. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72164561681636909742007-08-24T05:02:00.000-05:002007-08-24T05:02:00.000-05:00The dragonfly is excellent!The dragonfly is excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24947923768940250672007-08-23T23:34:00.000-05:002007-08-23T23:34:00.000-05:00Robin,I've been through the same; I don't think yo...Robin,<BR/><BR/>I've been through the same; I don't think you ever fully recover from messed-up electrolytes. But, I still live in the South. I don't think my experience swayed my husband at all. Thanks for the cool thoughts.<BR/><BR/>The heat wasn't quite as bad as they anticipated, but kiddo was all beet red and went to bed early. It would be nice to at least get down to the 80's. :)<BR/><BR/>Tara,<BR/><BR/>I picked up the book and considered it, put it back, picked it up, and finally gave in. I think it was more a curiosity because the book was an award-winner than anything else that piqued my interest. I'm glad I read it and I'd read more by the author, but I can understand why you'd choose to avoid it if the subject matter hits too close to home.<BR/><BR/>Rainy and cool sounds nice. Kiddo loves outdoor pool days, but I'd be perfectly happy to get him out of the sun. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7866979685167661112007-08-23T20:09:00.000-05:002007-08-23T20:09:00.000-05:00I've never really been interested in this book/mov...I've never really been interested in this book/movie - the subject matter I guess. I could tell you about 3 different incidents at my high school - while I was there.<BR/><BR/>Ugh - so hot! It seems summer has given up on us here - it's rainy and cool. No more days at the pool for us. Sigh.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56553237080821918782007-08-23T19:57:00.000-05:002007-08-23T19:57:00.000-05:00You have my sympathies and I'm sending cooling tho...You have my sympathies and I'm sending cooling thoughts your direction! You need a break in this awful heat!! I suffered from heat exhaustion when I was in high school, and I've never been the same. My inner thermometer was damaged, I think, and I can't tolerate much heat...which is a big part of the reason we moved to the northwest. I hope they keep the band well hydrated!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857602206725562335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87328111991577329912007-08-23T19:16:00.000-05:002007-08-23T19:16:00.000-05:00Carrie,Fortunately, it didn't reach that level of ...Carrie,<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, it didn't reach that level of intensity and the kids were inside when hubby dropped the kiddo off at band. He's out there, right now, doing the "Meet the Football Players" thing. My husband's done all the driving, today, and he is having an attack of empathy for both of us. :)<BR/><BR/>I thought Notes on a Scandal was better than expected, but it's not a book I'd reread. If you do read it, let me know what you think. <BR/><BR/>It's too hot for the RIP! And, yeah, it seems like it just ended yesterday. Time goes way too fast. But, I've been looking forward to a second round.<BR/><BR/>I'm behind on everything - sleep, blogging, blog-hopping, laundry. Maybe next week will be an improvement. One can only hope. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55870251392456234972007-08-23T19:09:00.000-05:002007-08-23T19:09:00.000-05:00a.book,Thanks! We're really tired of sweating. :...a.book,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! We're really tired of sweating. :)<BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>That dragonfly does look like he's gripping his weed pretty fiercely, doesn't he? Funny. <BR/><BR/>I keep finding more creepy books. There's no way I'll read even half of them, but it's nice to have plenty of variety to choose from.<BR/><BR/>And, thanks. I was so worn out and headachy, today, that hubby took off to take over my routine while I tried to sleep off the migraine that's been dogging me. He now understands why I'm so tired and frustrated! Well, that's nice. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76319587585505257032007-08-23T19:01:00.000-05:002007-08-23T19:01:00.000-05:00Andi,I think I must have read a review of the movi...Andi,<BR/><BR/>I think I must have read a review of the movie; I knew exactly what the book was about and the author kind of lays it out, up front, so there are no huge surprises. Sometimes a little predictability (if done well) can make for comfortable reading, although the topic is suitably thought-provoking. <BR/><BR/>I've managed to misplace Everyman, today. "Meh" is right. But, I'll go ahead and finish it when I find the book. And, I'll give him a second chance, since I've heard such great things about Roth. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2054881595278902382007-08-23T18:45:00.000-05:002007-08-23T18:45:00.000-05:00116? And they want the kids outside? That's insane...116? And they want the kids outside? That's insane. <BR/><BR/>Notes on A Scandal sounds fairly intriguing from that description. I might have to read it now. <BR/><BR/>I can't believe RIP challenge is starting again already. Didn't it just end a week or two ago? <BR/><BR/>I'm getting way behind on blog reading myself. Oh well. Life happens.Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74192079016430262932007-08-23T17:29:00.000-05:002007-08-23T17:29:00.000-05:00Awesome picture! It looks like it's hanging on for...Awesome picture! It looks like it's hanging on for dear life, especially when viewed in the enlarged size.<BR/><BR/>I've been piling books up for Carl's challenge, hoping to get my list posted tonight or tomorrow. There's just never enough time in the day, is there?<BR/><BR/>My wish for you is cooler, calmer days.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-33480718730834212912007-08-23T15:24:00.000-05:002007-08-23T15:24:00.000-05:00Ok trying to send some of it your way ------------...Ok trying to send some of it your way ------------a.book.in.the.lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241438932592547538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61961547657520576992007-08-23T13:36:00.000-05:002007-08-23T13:36:00.000-05:00I had no idea what Notes on a Scandal was about, s...I had no idea what Notes on a Scandal was about, so thanks for the introduction and a great review!<BR/><BR/>I've heard Everyman is generally a "meh" book. My friends and I (as a result of one of our former professor's obsession and specialization in Roth studies) are all Roth nuts. Their "meh's" are why I haven't bothered with it. I did allllmost buy Portnoy's Complaint today, though.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-69476723650415911872007-08-23T11:10:00.000-05:002007-08-23T11:10:00.000-05:00Nat,Same here. I'm back to drawing the shades and...Nat,<BR/><BR/>Same here. I'm back to drawing the shades and minimizing my outdoor time to only time I *must* spend outside. <BR/><BR/>I think I'll go put those snowflake earrings on, again. I just stepped outside and got instantly sweaty. You really have to feel for people who work outdoors, this time of year.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-40913364616566229762007-08-23T10:30:00.000-05:002007-08-23T10:30:00.000-05:00That's far too hot for band practice! Crazy! The...That's far too hot for band practice! Crazy! The most I spend outdoors at the moment is 10-15 minutes at a time, only as long as it takes me to walk to the station or get where I'm going. <BR/>The thought of your snowflake earrings made me smile too! <BR/>Try to stay cool!!tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11525657281893976032007-08-23T09:58:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:58:00.000-05:00Jenclair,It's definitely interesting; not gripping...Jenclair,<BR/><BR/>It's definitely interesting; not gripping, but interesting. The fact that it's really happened kind of boggles my mind.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to hide from the heat as much as possible. Mountains sound nice. :)<BR/><BR/>Angela,<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen the movie, yet, but I hope to. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51780199175126431692007-08-23T09:47:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:47:00.000-05:00Have you watched the movie? Is it pretty much the ...Have you watched the movie? Is it pretty much the same?Angela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-5352985617345158602007-08-23T09:45:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:45:00.000-05:00a.book,I'd happily take some of your rain and cool...a.book,<BR/><BR/>I'd happily take some of your rain and cool air (or drop in and soak it up). This has just been a weird summer for us - first intense heat and drought, then a month of rain, and back to intense heat. Yeeuck.<BR/><BR/>I think I enjoyed the book because of the way she approached the story in a rather analytical way. But, it's not one I'd ever reread, myself. <BR/><BR/>Kookie,<BR/><BR/>I probably will, eventually, if only because Judi Dench plays Barbara. If anyone can portray the subtleties of the story, she can. But, I'm in no hurry. Yeah, there's not a whole lot of plot. I think one of the things the author did right was to keep the length at a minimum.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70967984473378030152007-08-23T09:16:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:16:00.000-05:00Notes on a Scandal sounds like a fascinating read....Notes on a Scandal sounds like a fascinating read...and as you mention, this is not such an unusual situation any more. <BR/><BR/>Mississippi has really suffered from the heat this summer. Hope the earrings are a promise of cooler temps!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-69843854258025503712007-08-23T09:15:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:15:00.000-05:00Are you planning on watching the movie, if you hav...Are you planning on watching the movie, if you haven't already? Doesn't sound like there is enough of a plot to have made much of a movie, but it got good reviews.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78229938629467373502007-08-23T04:53:00.000-05:002007-08-23T04:53:00.000-05:00I can't believe how hot it is over there, here in ...I can't believe how hot it is over there, here in the UK it is really cold and rainy at the moment but I wish I could pass some of it to you so you get some relief from the heat!<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your review of the book, I really didn't enjoy reading it when I read it a few years ago but I might try and reread it to see if I get a different impression the second time.a.book.in.the.lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241438932592547538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-42924249360121102282007-08-22T22:40:00.000-05:002007-08-22T22:40:00.000-05:00Booklogged,Thanks. I always feel kind of helpless...Booklogged,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. I always feel kind of helpless when it comes to school issues, here - nobody seems to agree with me about much of anything. I should probably get vocal about the heat, though, since it can easily kill.<BR/><BR/>We grow our insects in size extra large, down here. And, thank you. :)<BR/><BR/>CJ,<BR/><BR/>Really? I didn't know that. <BR/><BR/>I'm afraid the parents are pretty disinterested in health, from what I've seen. They're kind of a weird bunch. I went to one booster meeting and made my husband go to the rest, last year, because it was just so weird. They were planning to sell raffle tickets with a gun as the prize. Only two of us thought that was a bad idea - a school group giving away a gun. Fortunately, someone did manage to stop them.<BR/><BR/>Stephanie,<BR/><BR/>I thought the book lived up to my expectations. Hope you like it, if and when you get around to reading. <BR/><BR/>I'm always excited about joining new reading groups. And, I particularly love it when men are involved - most of the reading groups I've been in have been all female. A little variety is nice. :)<BR/><BR/>Yeah, 116 is a pretty high heat index, even for us. You had a lucky escape. August is too early to start school in the Deep South; it's our worst month. I'm baffled.<BR/><BR/>Bonnie,<BR/><BR/>That's a much nicer dragonfly photo! He looks a little closer to the dragonfly in my sidebar, don't you think? Love that bottle blue color.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the URL!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8824739369622507672007-08-22T21:04:00.001-05:002007-08-22T21:04:00.001-05:00Nancy, check out this photo site, especially the "...Nancy, check out this photo site, especially the "twin" of your dragonfly:<BR/>http://alljenn.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/a-moments-rest/<BR/><BR/>Actually, I came here to tell you I'd found this photography blog and then discovered you had also posted a dragonfly. The blog is Looking Into, located here:<BR/>http://alljenn.wordpress.com/Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28739793165904984892007-08-22T21:04:00.000-05:002007-08-22T21:04:00.000-05:00Nice review! I've passed by this one once or twi...Nice review! I've passed by this one once or twice. One of these days, I'll have to pick it up!<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you on the yahoo site. Paul's been my reading buddy for awhile now, and he invited me over a few months back. <BR/><BR/>116! Looks like I got out of the South just in time! Heat Index today was close 96, but by next week, it's supposed to cool down some. Tomorrow is the official first day of school, but we are on heat schedule until after Labor Day. Boo to your school for not canceling!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.com