tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post1054155628031161700..comments2024-03-29T06:26:41.352-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Way the Crow FliesLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-43746832522286595862007-01-23T11:16:00.000-08:002007-01-23T11:16:00.000-08:00Bellezza - Glad you enjoyed the two quotes. I used...Bellezza - Glad you enjoyed the two quotes. I used to love our family slide shows, too. Now they've all been transfered to dvd. Somehow, it's just not the same. Having said that, I think I'll watch them tonight. It's been ages.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28066356612598017152007-01-22T12:37:00.000-08:002007-01-22T12:37:00.000-08:00Duh, I just saw the Chunkster Challenge #1. I got ...Duh, I just saw the Chunkster Challenge #1. I got in such a hurry to read your post I skimmed over the top details. Sorry.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63346150903142913142007-01-22T12:36:00.000-08:002007-01-22T12:36:00.000-08:00les, I loved reading the two quotes you included, ...les, I loved reading the two quotes you included, especially the slide projector. I loved it when my family would pull out the trays of slides, and the projector, and spend an evening reminiscing. (sp?!) It's neat having a friend such as you, who appreciates the same details of life as I, partly because we are of the same era. Partly because we are just plain similar. I'll have to give this book a try. Surely you included it in your Chunkster Challenge!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28116822295459229052007-01-20T07:21:00.000-08:002007-01-20T07:21:00.000-08:00Nessie - Oh, dear. I hope I enjoy both!
Eva - Hi!...Nessie - Oh, dear. I hope I enjoy <b>both</b>!<br /><br />Eva - Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Always nice to see a new "face" in the blogosphere. A word of encouragement. In spite of the length of this novel, the pages flew. It never felt like a chore to read, as I'm sure some "chunksters" might. Glad you enjoyed the review!<br /><br />Emily - Thank you so much. It turned out to be one of those reviews that was easy to write once I started. I'm flattered that my review prompted you to rush out and buy the book! Hope you aren't disappointed. Thanks for visiting my blog.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76544790377407249912007-01-19T17:56:00.000-08:002007-01-19T17:56:00.000-08:00Hi Leslie,
I just wanted to let you know this was...Hi Leslie,<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know this was an amazing review. I ran out today and bought this book after reading the review. I am so excited to start this!!!<br /><br />EmilySunnysmileqthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297862925567460427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63937893367609818802007-01-18T14:05:00.000-08:002007-01-18T14:05:00.000-08:00Hi! I'm pretty new to book-blogging but just want...Hi! I'm pretty new to book-blogging but just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your review. In fact, I might add this to my chunkster list-I haven't really read any fiction set in the 60s.<br /><br />Also, I'm going to add you to my blogroll. Thanks again for the review!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-82485017452396414032007-01-17T18:31:00.000-08:002007-01-17T18:31:00.000-08:00People who have read her first novel hate the seco...People who have read her first novel hate the second and vice versa. A warning that simply her two texts are not familiar. The first I know to be very dark - a tragedy. And I never read it...nessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182423080676677535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-25061161051200728522007-01-16T16:49:00.000-08:002007-01-16T16:49:00.000-08:00Bybee - One thing I failed to mention in my review...Bybee - One thing I failed to mention in my review is the strong sense of place in the narrative. I came away from the book feeling like I knew what it was like to grow up on an Air Force base in Canada. Do give MacDonald's books a try. I think you may enjoy this one.<br /><br />Carl - My husband is planning to read this (once he works his way through his stack of library books). I'm not sure how much he'll enjoy Madeleine's story, but I'm fairly certain that her father's will appeal to him. We both enjoy books set during that time period and as I read this particular book, I found myself thinking about <b>The Right Stuff</b> and <b>Rocket Boys</b> (both excellent books, btw). Anyhow, I'm glad you enjoyed the review.<br /><br />Joy - Oh, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one as much as I did. But please don't feel like you can't post an opposing opinion on my blog. I welcome all comments, good and bad. :)<br /><br />Renee - I had a very strong reaction to the specifics of the book, too. I didn't want to go into any of those details in my review, but I know exactly what you mean. I had to stop reading a few times, I was so upset. And then, of course, the way the book ended was not at all what I expected, but not a shock either. MacDonald grew up on an air force base in Canada and I wonder if any of the classroom "incidents" are autobiographical. Very sad, if they are.<br /><br />Mary - I'll be checking in on your blog to see what you have to say about the book. I think it'd be a good book group read. Lots to discuss.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76962879409672733052007-01-16T14:24:00.000-08:002007-01-16T14:24:00.000-08:00You make this book sound like just my cup of tea, ...You make this book sound like just my cup of tea, Les. I've requested it from the library and can't wait for it it get here.<br /><br />mdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-80277336005339693362007-01-16T12:22:00.000-08:002007-01-16T12:22:00.000-08:00I read this a few years ago, and had a very strong...I read this a few years ago, and had a very strong reaction. I think BECAUSE it was so well written and gripping, the crime(s) and Madeline's experiences made me feel physically ill, like I didn't want to read on. There have been few books in my life that I didn't want to continue reading because it was TOO well written and too painful. But I did finish it, and like you, didn't love the fast-forward of Madeline's life.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986482123482600440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-39546964217513778872007-01-16T11:47:00.000-08:002007-01-16T11:47:00.000-08:00Oooohhhhhhh, I wasn't going to say anything becaus...Oooohhhhhhh, I wasn't going to say anything because I don't want to discourage anyone from reading this, BUT...Iliana said my exact feelings regarding THIS book. I really liked the main storyline, but it was very slow going for me. I rated it a 3/5 and in my opinion not worth such a long read. Sorry to rain on the parade. *Joy slinks away.*Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-9517267650653158722007-01-16T09:34:00.000-08:002007-01-16T09:34:00.000-08:00That sounds fantastic. I was only 1 in 1969, but ...That sounds fantastic. I was only 1 in 1969, but I feel such an affinity for that period of time and the description of the story is very intriguing, even moreso that it has some basis in a real event that occured in the author's childhood. Good review, I'll have to add this to my tbr list.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-16485054360298352532007-01-15T22:16:00.000-08:002007-01-15T22:16:00.000-08:00I've been curious about Anne-Marie MacDonald's wri...I've been curious about Anne-Marie MacDonald's writing. Thanks for the review.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-38068632519411651172007-01-15T14:56:00.000-08:002007-01-15T14:56:00.000-08:00Literary Feline - Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy...Literary Feline - Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did (although "enjoy" is really not the right word for this thought-provoking book... memorable, perhaps?). Good luck with it on the Chunkster Challenge.<br /><br />Nat - Me, too. Especially since it was so long! I'm anxious to read Fall on Your Knees now. I wonder if/when she'll publish another book...<br /><br />Iliana - Oooh, you really should go back, especially if it means another trip to a Half Price bookstore. :) Glad you enjoyed the review. It was a tough one to write. Didn't want to give anything away. Uh-oh, Fall on Your Knees was a bit slow-going, eh? At least it's not as long as this one was.<br /><br />Booklogged - I'll be interested in your thoughts on the book once you get around to reading it. Glad you enjoyed the quotes. I always like finding quotes about reading and books. I'm almost positive my daughter wouldn't know what a slide projector is, either!<br /><br />Wendy - Thank you very much. It was a fun review to write once I figured out how to go about leaving the spoilers out! Hope you enjoy the book, too.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-72000303472610719572007-01-15T08:25:00.000-08:002007-01-15T08:25:00.000-08:00Great review, Les. I've put this one on my list of...Great review, Les. I've put this one on my list of books to buy!<br /><br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-17370258209944127452007-01-14T22:24:00.000-08:002007-01-14T22:24:00.000-08:00Les, I can't tell you how glad I am that you liked...Les, I can't tell you how glad I am that you liked this book. I bought it several months ago and haven't had any desire to pick it up. Hearing how much you enjoyed it is encouraging. <br /><br />I graduated from high school in 1969, so the items you mentioned come quickly to mind. The two quotes you share are lovely. I can almost hear the sh-clink of a slide projector. My daughter wouldn't even know what one is.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-21096642945901956782007-01-14T19:35:00.000-08:002007-01-14T19:35:00.000-08:00Darn, I almost got this on my trip to Half Price b...Darn, I almost got this on my trip to Half Price books yesterday and I put it down. I will just have to go back again. Great review! I did read Fall on Your Knees last year and had some mixed reactions to it. It was good in a lot of parts but to me it did feel like very slow going with that book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-12854264953559951852007-01-14T18:34:00.000-08:002007-01-14T18:34:00.000-08:00Les, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Good review! I ...Les, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Good review! I read Fall on Your Knees a few years ago and really should reread it one of these days.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-42986581846168746002007-01-14T17:52:00.000-08:002007-01-14T17:52:00.000-08:00Lesley, what a terrific review! You've definitely...Lesley, what a terrific review! You've definitely made me glad I chose this book for the Chunkster Challenge. I'm looking forward to reading it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com