tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post4223963987206999066..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Midwife of VeniceLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-48827737832774194532012-02-27T17:09:56.122-08:002012-02-27T17:09:56.122-08:00Staci - I wonder if I'm being too critical, es...Staci - I wonder if I'm being too critical, especially having just finished The Homecoming of Samuel Lake (which will most certainly be in my Top Ten for 2012!). I just gave up on an audio book after more than 8 chapters. I hope I'm not heading toward a slump!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-11968002961891343852012-02-26T16:14:18.297-08:002012-02-26T16:14:18.297-08:00Too bad that it didn't have more depth....the ...Too bad that it didn't have more depth....the whole midwife aspect fascinates me!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63131426336226906102012-02-26T13:45:39.922-08:002012-02-26T13:45:39.922-08:00Kathy - I was thinking about what makes a good wor...Kathy - I was thinking about what makes a good work of historical fiction and I think that I prefer a book that goes into great detail of the setting and time period, as well as well-drawn characters. Pope Joan and The Tea Rose are two that come to mind. This one just skimmed the surface on so many levels.<br /><br />Nancy - I don't think that's odd. You and I don't always agree on books, so maybe this would be a hit with you. ;) It was definitely suspenseful. Maybe that's why I kept at it.<br /><br />JoAnn- I hope it becomes an annual event. I enjoyed visiting Venice, albeit vicariously.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-60594557393721237652012-02-26T05:53:21.089-08:002012-02-26T05:53:21.089-08:00It's too late for this year, but I'd consi...It's too late for this year, but I'd consider adding this to my Venice in February list next time around. Wonder if it will become an annual event?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13365651578099761072012-02-25T19:40:06.455-08:002012-02-25T19:40:06.455-08:00Oddly, I still want to read it. Entertaining and ...Oddly, I still want to read it. Entertaining and suspenseful without character development? I can cope. Maybe.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-70729960206406826582012-02-25T17:35:30.185-08:002012-02-25T17:35:30.185-08:00I don't read a lot of historical fiction so wh...I don't read a lot of historical fiction so when I do, I want it to be excellent. I'll probably skip this one.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com