tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post2915415871071677677..comments2024-03-28T07:26:40.144-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Little Giant of Aberdeen CountyLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-64028190355185760272012-05-22T17:48:42.357-07:002012-05-22T17:48:42.357-07:00Trish - I can see how this could be a hit-or-miss ...Trish - I can see how this could be a hit-or-miss type of a book. I enjoyed it well enough to listen to the entire book, but find it hard to recommend. <br /><br />I know what you mean about choosing the right medium for books (listen vs. reading), although I know there are some that I simply wouldn't have finished unless I listened to the audios. Audio books don't seem to involve quite the time commitment since I can do other things while I listen.<br /><br />Joy - I think you and I see eye-to-eye on this one. Not sure if I'll bother with her new book.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-6283882278778543232012-05-16T06:04:19.799-07:002012-05-16T06:04:19.799-07:00I ended my post for this book with: "Ultimat...I ended my post for this book with: "Ultimately, I didn't find it to be anything special, but a good read nonetheless." Although, I don't think I would have finished it if it weren't for the audio version.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-39814451502333704192012-05-16T05:29:33.592-07:002012-05-16T05:29:33.592-07:00I read this as an ARC years ago and really enjoyed...I read this as an ARC years ago and really enjoyed it. I passed it on to my stepmother who didn't get it at all. Maybe it's just one of those that is hit or miss. Honestly it's been too long for me to remember what it was exactly that I liked about it.<br /><br />I often wonder if I chose the right medium for books--whether I would have enjoyed more had I listened or read.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-19652083871179145282012-05-12T06:37:07.116-07:002012-05-12T06:37:07.116-07:00Staci - I still the printed ARC, so maybe I'll...Staci - I still the printed ARC, so maybe I'll give it to my mom and see what she thinks.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-25385453873190379352012-05-09T17:50:29.755-07:002012-05-09T17:50:29.755-07:00I actually really liked this one in print. I do un...I actually really liked this one in print. I do understand how a narrator can really make or break a story!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-27329510579739021392012-05-09T03:58:57.587-07:002012-05-09T03:58:57.587-07:00Nancy - I think passing on it is probably a good i...Nancy - I think passing on it is probably a good idea. I'm sure you have oodles of books you'd rather read. If I had been reading the printed version rather than listening to the audio, I'm almost positive I would've quit before the halfway point.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-26076790689129901532012-05-08T20:43:55.663-07:002012-05-08T20:43:55.663-07:00Like Andi, I've got a copy but I'm not sur...Like Andi, I've got a copy but I'm not sure why. I got it from a friend and I keep thinking, "Really, I'm not that interested." Probably ought to just pass it on.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-21954102366609853272012-05-08T19:12:45.431-07:002012-05-08T19:12:45.431-07:00Diane - I'll have to go back and re-read your ...Diane - I'll have to go back and re-read your review. I wonder if I would've enjoyed it more had I read it rather than listened.<br /><br />JoAnn - I'm glad to hear that Carrington McDuffie was a good reader for The Paris Wife. I'm listening to so many books that I don't own and concentrating on the printed ones I do, so this is good to know, as I don't have a printed copy. We'll see how The Buddha in the Attic works as an audio. <br /><br />Andi - Meh is right. And I don't really think this is your type of book. Let me know if I'm wrong! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-16994182434702276272012-05-08T11:18:03.254-07:002012-05-08T11:18:03.254-07:00I've had this one forever but never been tempt...I've had this one forever but never been tempted enough to actually pick it up. Meh!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-30302651829383748852012-05-08T05:49:54.327-07:002012-05-08T05:49:54.327-07:00For some reason, this never interested me enough w...For some reason, this never interested me enough when it was released to track down a copy. I did enjoy Carrington McDuffie narrating The Paris Wife, but wasn't wild about the print version of The Buddha in the Attic.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88380874188113031652012-05-08T04:15:55.396-07:002012-05-08T04:15:55.396-07:00I read this book when it was first released and lo...I read this book when it was first released and loved it! I don't remember the reason now, but it just worked for me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-41720264206296326072012-05-08T03:54:23.479-07:002012-05-08T03:54:23.479-07:00Kathy - Yep. It falls into the category of "O...Kathy - Yep. It falls into the category of "Ok, but nothing special" and it was a little slow going, at least the first half. But, yes, there are others who loved it.<br /><br />Lee - I remember that this is one you liked a lot. I think you might have even said it reminded you a little bit of A Prayer for Owen Meany. I'll be interested to see what you think of The Gilly Sisters, if you do wind up reading it.<br /><br />Kelly - And I'll be curious to see what you think, if you do read it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-92121205346894951652012-05-08T02:40:39.128-07:002012-05-08T02:40:39.128-07:00I have been curious about this book for ages, but ...I have been curious about this book for ages, but still not read it... I have a copy kicking around somewhere.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-12393139542274337222012-05-07T21:14:06.737-07:002012-05-07T21:14:06.737-07:00Les,
I guess liked it better then you did. I re...Les,<br /> I guess liked it better then you did. I read it when it first came out and gave it 4 of 5. Not perfect, but I really liked the characters and writing. I have Gilly Sisters on my To Read list, but don't know if I will get to it.<br /><br />LeeLeecokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378301037099292107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-84090637889802661142012-05-07T19:05:40.955-07:002012-05-07T19:05:40.955-07:00A lot of people raved over this book but I felt th...A lot of people raved over this book but I felt the way you did. I liked it okay, but didn't think it was great - it was too slow for me.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com