tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post3057675109616585899..comments2023-11-03T04:28:57.670-05:00Comments on Books and Cooks: Catching UpTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-29676730094675929832008-05-02T10:13:00.000-05:002008-05-02T10:13:00.000-05:00Eva, I read this over the course of a week, so, ye...Eva, I read this over the course of a week, so, yes, I'd been with the characters for a while and it felt abrupt. I see your point!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-74594367100541739962008-05-01T19:08:00.000-05:002008-05-01T19:08:00.000-05:00I read The Space Between Us in one sitting (it was...I read The Space Between Us in one sitting (it was a celebration when I was done with finals one term, lol), and I really liked it! I remember the ending being quite sudden, but that didn't bother me as much as it probably would have if I spread the reading out over a few days.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-81937088282009100202008-04-24T10:08:00.000-05:002008-04-24T10:08:00.000-05:00Liz, you'd probably enjoy it then! Thanks for the...Liz, you'd probably enjoy it then! Thanks for the recommendation.<BR/><BR/>Danielle,Yes! Thanks to the blogging community, and probably you especially, I found her. Whew. I'm so looking forward to her new books.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-17355954721984589152008-04-24T09:16:00.000-05:002008-04-24T09:16:00.000-05:00Isn't Barbara Vine great? I liked this one, too!Isn't Barbara Vine great? I liked this one, too!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-43097380421581958672008-04-24T08:30:00.000-05:002008-04-24T08:30:00.000-05:00The "Chimney Sweeper's Boy" sounds like something ...The "Chimney Sweeper's Boy" sounds like something I'd like. And I love your description of it as a "literary novel that happened to have suspense within it," as that describes lots of the books I read and enjoy. <BR/><BR/>Have you heard of <A HREF="http://www.theosgoodetrilogy.com" REL="nofollow"> The Osgoode Trilogy</A> by Mary Martin? It's legal suspense, so to speak, but very literary. It's a set of three novels, all featuring lawyer Harry Jenkins.<BR/><BR/>Many original characters, including some outstanding bad guys, plus intricate, fast-paced plots. And below the surface are some other themes and questions. I'd say a major theme of all three books is the idea of breaking free to become your real self. And don't we all want that?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12553309379795237911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-82113857690644863712008-04-23T08:45:00.000-05:002008-04-23T08:45:00.000-05:00Iliana, I'm glad you'll be reading it- I'll look f...Iliana, I'm glad you'll be reading it- I'll look forward to your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Simon, if you do, may I suggest starting with A Dark Adapted Eye or Asta's Book.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-13569291668624258272008-04-23T04:10:00.000-05:002008-04-23T04:10:00.000-05:00Never read any Barbara Vine... perhaps time to rec...Never read any Barbara Vine... perhaps time to rectify that.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-17990269996805858612008-04-22T13:04:00.000-05:002008-04-22T13:04:00.000-05:00I need to pick up The Space Between Us this week s...I need to pick up The Space Between Us this week so I can have it read in time for a book group meeting. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it save for the ending.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-82124399820983576332008-04-22T10:22:00.000-05:002008-04-22T10:22:00.000-05:00Lezlie, Thank you for stopping by and for your kin...Lezlie, Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>Maw books, I'm glad it sounds like somthing you would like. I've been really into reading books set in India this year.<BR/><BR/>Kay, thanks so much. I look forward to reading more of Barbara Vine's work. I just picked up The Blood Doctor at a book sale.<BR/><BR/>Melanie, I could see this book bringing on great discussion. Too bad about the ending, otherwise this book was headed into my top 10for the year.<BR/><BR/>Heather, oh good, I can't wait! I think I like the light nectar better than the darker by the way...<BR/><BR/>Jeane, yes they were!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-50181582028038370572008-04-22T09:22:00.000-05:002008-04-22T09:22:00.000-05:00These both sound like very interesting books.These both sound like very interesting books.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-29825365584481144182008-04-22T08:37:00.000-05:002008-04-22T08:37:00.000-05:00"The Space Between Us" sounds absolutely fascinati..."The Space Between Us" sounds absolutely fascinating.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to start making recipes from that agave baking book this week, if I can find time to cook. :)heather (errantdreams)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08867100188239630970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-22303397255291965122008-04-21T22:26:00.000-05:002008-04-21T22:26:00.000-05:00thanks for the reviews. we read The Space Between ...thanks for the reviews. we read The Space Between Us in bookclub and it was a great discussion. i completely agree with your conclusion - fabulous story but the ending didn't fit. i'm going to try to hunt down the other one at the library :)melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753569665143213748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-29009658894563995182008-04-21T20:37:00.000-05:002008-04-21T20:37:00.000-05:00I have a copy of THE SPACE BETWEEN US and have hea...I have a copy of THE SPACE BETWEEN US and have heard such good things about it. I appreciate your review. <BR/><BR/>Also haven't read the Barbara Vine book but I do really enjoy her work. Again, thanks for a very nice review. Makes me want to search it out right away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-75709393858833103892008-04-21T16:43:00.000-05:002008-04-21T16:43:00.000-05:00I haven't heard of The Space Between Us before but...I haven't heard of The Space Between Us before but it sounds just like my type of book. I look forward to checking it out. Thanks!Maw Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729345911368472119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-21849574627400585552008-04-21T11:45:00.000-05:002008-04-21T11:45:00.000-05:00"The Space Between Us" looks like something I need..."The Space Between Us" looks like something I need to check out. Thanks for the great review!<BR/><BR/>LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com