Comments on: Review: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:20:37 +0000

The reviews I've read of this have been really positive. I am definitely looking forward to reading it. .-= Lisa´s last blog ..New to my library! =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:13:34 +0000

I have heard varying things about this book. Some reviewers didn't like it very much, while others seemed to just eat it up. I guess you are somewhere in the middle! I do want to read the book and have been really curious about it for a long while. I will try to remember that it takes awhile to get off the ground. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..The Believers by Zoë Heller - 352 pgs -- Giveaway! =-.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:51:46 +0000

It is! I am trying to read more diversely and challenge myself more – read the books I want to read but was previously afraid of or intimidated by. I’m glad you like it!

By: Nish

Nish — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:21:54 +0000

This sounds like a very different kind of book. I think I might actually like it…

Noticed that your reading has become quite varied of late. A new year resolution ?? I am liking this variety
.-= Nish´s last blog ..The Pleasures of Rereading =-.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:25:33 +0000

I am eager to read this one. Thank you for the heads up, Meghan, about needing to stick with it. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..One Night Stand: The Challenge That Dare Not Speak Its Name =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:30:18 +0000

I have this book sitting on my tbr pile and I'm itching to pick it up! I have pretty much avoided reading reviews about this book or skimmed them because I didn't want to spoil it for myself. But I am very glad that I read most of your review. In case I struggle with the first part of the book, I now know good things are coming. My husband majored in philosophy in college and periodically reads different texts and books about philosophy & by philosophers & he really enjoys discussing philosophy so maybe I'll like the first 100 pages! Glad you really enjoyed it by the end! ~ Amy .-= Amy´s last blog ..Brief Hello! =-.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:28:36 +0000

This sounds like something I'd actually really love. I'll keep what you said in mind if the first 100 pages disappoint me! .-= Nymeth´s last blog ..Kitteh Memorial Fund =-.

By: Annabel

Annabel — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:55:15 +0000

It does take a while to get past the prickly beginning, but underneath lurks a charming novel, and by the end I was left wiping away a tear. Though a little heavy-handed on the philosophy at times, there are laughs too, the scenes of Renee and her husband going to the cinema, and Renee getting ready for her date are lovely. I loved the book and would heartily recommend it. .-= Annabel´s last blog .....and the Winner is =-.

By: lilly

lilly — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:41:16 +0000

I am a little weird in a way that I didn't really want to read this book simply because everybody seemed to love it and I could not find one single review mentioning anything negative about the book. In this respect your review is a little different since you didn't like the first hundred pages and for good reason too it seems. I am now officially putting it on my wish list. .-= lilly´s last blog ..2-in-1: Sacred hearts by Sarah Dunant & The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel by Maureen Lindley =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:59:25 +0000

Once again, I have to say that this is not the type of book I would normally read AT ALL. But the setting (love Paris!) and your review have convinced me, I think. I hope I can find it at my library!