tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post3308510095463568072..comments2023-10-10T03:58:32.375-07:00Comments on Fingers & Prose: End-of-Year Bookish SurveyMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-85449280380281790012012-01-06T23:59:04.938-08:002012-01-06T23:59:04.938-08:00Alex, I was disappointed by The Scarlet Letter too...Alex, I was disappointed by The Scarlet Letter too--and in a very similar way! I felt like the story itself wasn't bad, but how it was told ruined it for me. All the same, good luck with Lord of the Flies!<br /><br />Teacher/Learner, like I mentioned to Ti, I really think that where you are at in life (maturity, as well as what you're used to reading) will affect your opinion of this book. I really didn't mind the story line, but the whole "His arm was conditioned by a society..." really bugged.<br /><br />Sam, I've enjoyed a few of Sebastian Barry's books this year, but the others were slightly more plot focused, where this one was more about the writing and the themes. It was absolutely beautiful.<br /><br />JoAnn, I'll def. be reading more Yates this year. I have the bio on my wishlist, but don't know if I'll get to it this year or not. I do hope you enjoy A Long Long Way. Read it when you're ready to reflect on life. :)<br /><br />Lisa, so good to meet a Sebastian Barry fan! I read On Canaan's Side after reading A Long Long Way (and have Annie Dunne on my shelf.) What set A Long Long Way apart for me (from The Secret Scripture and On Canaan's Side) was the language and themes. I just loved reflecting on the historical period--it was more than just a story to me. I'll have to check out your blog!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-10674741927976823902012-01-06T23:45:35.012-08:002012-01-06T23:45:35.012-08:00Ti, I didn't read it in high school, but I hav...Ti, I didn't read it in high school, but I have a feeling that I would have like it much more then. The thing that really bugged me was how preachy and blatant it was. I couldn't really enjoy the story because the authors agenda was too apparent.<br /><br />Marce, it really did...I wish I could predict or figure out why, but I suppose that's part of the magic of literature. Thanks for stopping by. <br /><br />Brenna, quite often it seems like having low expectations works in my favor. I'm so glad that you liked The Art of Fielding. It seemed so normal...and yet so wonderful.<br /><br />Heidi, you have to read it. It's so thoughtful and beautifully written. I'm sure that my interest in WWI and Ireland helped, but the relationships made it universal. I'd love to hear your reaction to it.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-21923227953115495892012-01-05T08:52:36.888-08:002012-01-05T08:52:36.888-08:00Yay! Sebastian Barry! I have a huge crush on the m...Yay! Sebastian Barry! I have a huge crush on the man. Met him at a book signing and WOW the performance he gave for his reading... He also sent me the sweetest email at the holidays, so much do I blog about him. Read 'On Canaan's Side' if you liked (did you?!) A Long Long Way. It was a Booker longlist book and it's even more beautiful, in my opinion, than Long Long Way. And Long Long is also part of a series of books, by the way...Lisa Guidarinihttp://bluestalking.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-68461679798601645182012-01-04T19:07:19.891-08:002012-01-04T19:07:19.891-08:00Definitely agree that Richard Yates deserves to be...Definitely agree that Richard Yates deserves to be more widely known. Have read 4 of is novels plus Blake Bailey's bio - a real treat. <br /><br />So you liked A Long Long Way, huh? ;-) It's on my list for the TBR Double Dare.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-47439152870944729082012-01-04T12:39:30.567-08:002012-01-04T12:39:30.567-08:00I haven't heard of A Long Long Way before now ...I haven't heard of A Long Long Way before now but it's gone on my wishlist :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-36453635217946522222012-01-04T07:23:38.772-08:002012-01-04T07:23:38.772-08:00Happy New Year! Oh, that's too bad about Lord...Happy New Year! Oh, that's too bad about Lord of the Flies. I read it in high school and thought it was good. It's hard to say if I "liked" it given the subject matter but it stuck with me. To go along with Ti, it may have a different effect if I read it now.Teacher/Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-85565625297220771822012-01-04T02:56:27.342-08:002012-01-04T02:56:27.342-08:00Also added A Long Long Way to the wishlist.
I'...Also added A Long Long Way to the wishlist.<br /><br />I'm planning to read Lord of Flies this year. I felt the way you did about The Scarlet Letter.Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-35083532604348703842012-01-03T15:54:03.844-08:002012-01-03T15:54:03.844-08:00Wow. A Long, Long Way has got to go on the list. T...Wow. A Long, Long Way has got to go on the list. The quotes are amazing.Heidi’sbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647096496574605262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-4169931942178955642012-01-03T13:50:53.323-08:002012-01-03T13:50:53.323-08:00The Art of Fielding surprised me as well. I really...The Art of Fielding surprised me as well. I really wasn't sure if I would like a novel that revolved around baseball but it turned out to be fantastic.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-25663544295475945102012-01-03T13:11:03.622-08:002012-01-03T13:11:03.622-08:00I haven't heard of a Long Long Way but I can t...I haven't heard of a Long Long Way but I can tell it affected you in a great way.<br /><br />Happy New YearMarcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-74138212590094443982012-01-03T12:56:30.932-08:002012-01-03T12:56:30.932-08:00I remember loving Lord of the Flies but it's b...I remember loving Lord of the Flies but it's been years since I've read it. I plan to reread it this year. It will be interesting to see how I like it now.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com