Comments on: Review: Fugitive Pieces, Anne Michaels

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:56:28 +0000

This one sounds really good. I hope it’s okay that I linked you’re review here.

By: Zibilee

Zibilee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:08:43 +0000

I love literary novels, so I think this one would be just my cup of tea. Maybe I can get my book club to choose it, since it seems to be a book that would engender a great discussion. I've put it on my wishlist, hopefully I can get around to it soon. Zibilee’s last blog post..Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal by Julie Metz - 352 pgs

By: Beth F

Beth F — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:43:26 +0000

Argh. Nice review, well thought out and clear. I know now to pass this one up. I doubt it will be a good match for me. Beth F’s last blog post..Thursday Tea (July 2): A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton

By: Tristan

Tristan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:34:09 +0000

I just read “Fugitive Pieces” for the first time and thought it was one of the most poetic and profound books I’d ever read about grief, loss and survivor’s guilt. That said, I agree with those who found the introduction of Ben towards the end jarring. I loved the first part of the story, however, and would definitely recommend it. Didn’t find it too literary. It was easy enough to follow.

By: Carolina Gal's Literary Cafe

Carolina Gal's Literary Cafe — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:28:02 +0000

I read this book many years ago and did not like it. I read the whole book and did not enjoy it. I just could not get into any of the characters. Thanks for sharing your post.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:28:10 +0000

Okay. I HAVE to go pick this one up! I haven't heard of it, so thanks for sharing. Becky’s last blog post..Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth

By: Jules

Jules — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:54:34 +0000

I've only found a handful of people who read this book. I loved it! It's one of my favourite books I've read, and I keep meaning to go back to it. There's a movie out of it to, it was done at a film festival, not a block buster kind of movie, but from what I heard, it sticks to the books. One of the main things about the book is that the author is a poet, so the entire story is written very poetically, which a lot of people dislike. But I found it to be a fantastic book. Jules’s last blog post..Spring Reading Thing Wrap-Up

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:09:18 +0000

I struggled with some parts of this book too. Some passages were amazing, but it got a bit confusing in places. I really didn't understand why the modern character was added at the end either. I'm sure you'll understand it a lot better after a second reading, but I'm not sure this book is worth the effort. Jackie (Farm Lane Books)’s last blog post..Bleeding Heart Square - Andrew Taylor

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:33:56 +0000

I struggle with books that are too literary. If the meaning's too subtle, I just don't get it. I don't think this book is for me. Kathy’s last blog post..Mailbox Monday

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:28:52 +0000

Unless there is a really good reason to introduce another character that far in, I don't like. Usually there isn't a good enough reason to my mind, and I find it distracting. Unfortunately it seems like more books are using the technique with some random character popping in half-way or even worse, three quarters of the way through the book. Nicole’s last blog post..This Just In! An Acquaintance with Darkness, by Ann Rinaldi