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SewWitty » Blog Archive » The Girl on The Wall – Jean Baggott — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:47:50 +0000

[...] thought my book review if The Girl on the Wallby Jean Baggott belonged to both of my blogs. This is a really lovely book [...]

Comment on Solar – Ian McEwan by Jasper

Jasper — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:58:11 +0000

There’s a posting prompted by Ian McEwan’s Wodehouse Prize for ‘Solar’ on the SolarUK blog. It looks at his thoughts on how the arts and science are not really so different – that the arts can be refined and improved as thought they represented a scientific theory. But I don’t think Ian McEwan’s books are any form of peak in the history of the English novel, admirable though they are.

Comment on A Wreath of Roses – Elizabeth Taylor by Lenka

Lenka — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:01:35 +0000

I also found this book on a second-hand shelf (there you can plainly see which books are good and which are not – I always go for those, which look the most shabby ). Although I can see why some people find this book depressing, I found in it so many beautifuly described trivialities which life consists of, that I can do nothing else then recomend it. This is a book, a believe, I will remember and take something out of it. From now on, I shall call the acress of the same name “the other Elizabeth Taylor”.

Comment on Surfacing – Margaret Atwood by Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:51:42 +0000

hi! i accidentally googled my book blog rather than entering it as an address and saw your link. I didn’t realize anyone else ever read anything on this book blog

Comment on The Bell – Iris Murdoch by Mindy Withrow

Mindy Withrow — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:15:59 +0000

Thanks for linking to my review! I agree that the book is beautifully written. Murdoch is never an easy read, but like you, I suspect that multiple readings will tease out many intriguing layers. This was the first Murdoch title I read, and afterward I resolved (eventually!) to read all 26 of her novels, as well as her plays and philosophical works. It took her a lifetime to write it all, so I figure I can justify taking a lifetime to read her! ) Thanks for your review.

Comment on The Year of the Flood – Margaret Atwood by The Literary Stew

The Literary Stew — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:51 +0000

I’m so looking forward to this. I’m only reading Oryx and Crake now and I think it’s brilliant!

Comment on The Brightest Star in the Sky – Marian Keyes by Jillian

Jillian — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:30:57 +0000

Oh no! It’s a shame you didn’t like this one. I’m a big Keyes fan as well but I’ve also noticed a downward trend in her books. I’ll really have to debate whether to pick this one up or not : (

However, I do have a suggestion for you. I think you’d really love a book I wrote called ‘Knickles and Dimes’. It’s a fun chicklit, with laugh-out-loud characters and a great story. I hope you’ll check it out!

http://www.eloquentbooks.com/KnicklesAndDimes.html

Thanks for the review : )

Jillian

Comment on Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel by admin

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:24:46 +0000

I still haven’t got copies of either The Little Stranger or Summertime, but I did get a copy of The Night Watch (Sarah Waters) from the library.

Comment on Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel by anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:41:04 +0000

On the other hand, I've read the Coetzee and the Sarah Waters one. Of the two, I liked Summertime more, but then again, I am a massive Coetzee fan. Didn't really enjoy The Little Stranger, despite loving Fingersmith. I haven't read Wolf Hall or The Children's Book.

Comment on Fingersmith – Sarah Waters by anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:14:28 +0000

Personally, I didn’t think the story dragged, but that might have something to do with not wanting the book to end. I was just drawn into the world, and the thought of leaving it depressed me.

I agree about the Dickensian feel – I thought the same, after reading only twenty odd pages, and it wasn’t to do with the opening scene of the book talking about Oliver Twist.