tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post1744944894089722331..comments2024-03-25T08:06:20.334-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: LotteryLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23427076982064130282008-07-24T12:32:00.000-07:002008-07-24T12:32:00.000-07:00I knew this was your kind of book, Mom! Glad you e...I knew this was your kind of book, Mom! Glad you enjoyed it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-90672438605593520502008-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:002008-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:00I just finished Lottery. What a good book! It was ...I just finished Lottery. What a good book! It was just what I needed these past two days. Finished it at 1:30 this morning! The voice of Perry reminded me of Forrest Gump, but the story was so much better. I went back and read your review and then read your interview with Woods. You do such a good job! I'm really impressed.<BR/><BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-46522995552585586662008-02-19T10:34:00.000-08:002008-02-19T10:34:00.000-08:00VioletLady - I'm glad you enjoyed the review. I'm ...VioletLady - I'm glad you enjoyed the review. I'm getting ready to post an interview with Pat Wood. Hope you stop by again to read it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28660828864965087202008-02-18T09:37:00.000-08:002008-02-18T09:37:00.000-08:00I happened across your blog from Lynne's link. I ...I happened across your blog from Lynne's link. I loved this book also. Your review is excellent. I also got a comment from the author. I'll be checking back.violetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029256237420904005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-75677089268214468412007-12-26T04:53:00.000-08:002007-12-26T04:53:00.000-08:00I have all those in my library and I'm glad you lo...I have all those in my library and I'm glad you loved <A HREF="http://www.dreamandwin.com/" REL="nofollow">Lottery</A> as much as I did!I'm definitely adding this book to my TBR list! I think you are fond of books. I'm glad to know that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-58006036003708880452007-11-06T13:30:00.000-08:002007-11-06T13:30:00.000-08:00No, you didn't miss it on my blog; I haven't read ...No, you didn't miss it on my blog; I haven't read it yet. I saw it on B&N and put it on my TBR list (no reviews were out at that time), then read Bookfool's review and now you rave about it too. Sorry for the confusion, but glad you loved it. :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-24607559971874073672007-11-05T14:54:00.000-08:002007-11-05T14:54:00.000-08:00Framed - It is! It is! I'm getting ready to put it...Framed - It is! It is! I'm getting ready to put it on our staff recommendation display at work. I can hardly wait for the author to write another!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-44064707027061855782007-11-03T16:29:00.000-07:002007-11-03T16:29:00.000-07:00This book sounds like a must-read. On the list it...This book sounds like a must-read. On the list it goes. Thanks for your review.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-64983084603787181092007-10-29T21:10:00.000-07:002007-10-29T21:10:00.000-07:00Well - you know my tastes well enough by now - gue...Well - you know my tastes well enough by now - guess I really need to read it and soon :-)SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-48071206062052394882007-10-28T09:01:00.000-07:002007-10-28T09:01:00.000-07:00Inside A Book - What a beautiful comment. Thank yo...Inside A Book - What a beautiful comment. Thank you for stopping by my blog and sharing your experience with students like Perry. I suspect your students are lucky, as they have you for a teacher.<BR/><BR/>And yes, Patricia Wood ROCKS! :)<BR/><BR/>SuziQ - You will love this book! I just know you will. Can't wait to read your review. :)<BR/><BR/>Stephanie - Yes, you must. It's a great read with wonderful characters, setting, etc. I just can't say enough about how great this book it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13208900806149336552007-10-28T08:55:00.000-07:002007-10-28T08:55:00.000-07:00Nancy - Perry certainly is a memorable character. ...Nancy - Perry certainly is a memorable character. I was satisfied with the ending, too, but hope we see more of Perry in the future. If not, I'll just have to give the book a second reading. Thanks again for steering me in the direction of yet another great read!<BR/><BR/>Lynne - I think you'll enjoy this quite well. As slow as I've been to respond to comments, perhaps you've already read it!<BR/><BR/>Joy - I don't recall seeing a review for this one on your blog. Did I miss it???<BR/><BR/>Kay - Aw, thanks. It's always easy and fun to write a decent review when the book is such a winner. I have a feeling you'll really enjoy this one. Great characters. Oh, and I know you'll love the setting.<BR/><BR/>Iliana - Yes. This is a definite must read!!<BR/><BR/>Patricia - So nice of you to comment on my blog! I continue to think of the wonderful characters, setting and storyline. I'll have to read this again very soon. Thanks for writing such a marvelous story. I'll be one of the very first to get a copy of your next book, you can be sure of that!<BR/><BR/>Stephanie - Well, it was a beautiful book, so the review was very easy to write.<BR/><BR/>Funny, I kind of felt the same way about Peace Like a River and Swede, as you did. She was the best part of the book, wasn't she?<BR/><BR/>KookieJar - Yep, this is hitting the favorite list of the year for me! Glad to hear so many positive comments from those who have read this gem.<BR/><BR/>Gayla - Yay! So nice to see you here!! Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to look for Carry Me Home. Thanks for visiting my blog. :) Oh, and about Peace Like A River... I really enjoyed it for the most part, but thought the ending was a bit of a letdown.<BR/><BR/>Bellezza - Well, add Lottery to your list. You won't be disappointed. It's quite a page-turner and I'd be surprised if you couldn't fit it in over a weekend.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28478370480909211762007-10-24T16:17:00.000-07:002007-10-24T16:17:00.000-07:00I did see this review from Bookfool!! It is a boo...I did see this review from Bookfool!! It is a book I probably would never picke up either, except for the wonderful reviews I'm reading from the blogging world. Looks like I should check this one out!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-3109070206709651422007-10-22T20:48:00.000-07:002007-10-22T20:48:00.000-07:00Yowza - first Bookfool got it to my TBR list, now ...Yowza - first Bookfool got it to my TBR list, now you're making me move it up to the read soon category!SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-36129905945624400762007-10-22T17:43:00.000-07:002007-10-22T17:43:00.000-07:00This was a fantastic read. As a teacher, in my day...This was a fantastic read. As a teacher, in my day job, I have had a few "Perry's" for students. I "felt" this character, I felt like I was holding his hand for I have had students just like him. When I finished the book late last night I wanted to cry for joy - I felt like all my students were going to be "lucky" too! This book was a celebration, a party, and a graduation all in one! Thanks for sharing - Patricia Wood rocks!!Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-45005422851461586992007-10-22T14:39:00.000-07:002007-10-22T14:39:00.000-07:00I just loved everything about "Peace Like a River....I just loved everything about "Peace Like a River." One of my top books of all time. But then if we all loved everything the same there would be no need for versatile authors.<BR/><BR/>Love;<BR/>GaylaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-16523792701734296082007-10-22T14:23:00.000-07:002007-10-22T14:23:00.000-07:00One of the best things about blogging (besides fin...One of the best things about blogging (besides finding similarities to oneself when one thought one was all alone) is discovering a book that would have "slipped under your radar." I still want to read The Book Thief, which both my sister-in-law and mother have read before me, from your recommendation. I am SO behind!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76519536726407761522007-10-22T11:23:00.000-07:002007-10-22T11:23:00.000-07:00Dear Lesley;Oh, this book sounds so wonderful and ...Dear Lesley;<BR/><BR/>Oh, this book sounds so wonderful and your review is just beautifully composed. I read a book called, "Carry Me Home" that featured a character much like Perry and I just loved him. This is a definite must read for me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Lesley;<BR/>Love; GaylaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88724569703145605522007-10-22T11:08:00.000-07:002007-10-22T11:08:00.000-07:00Great review, Lesley. I loved this one too. It's...Great review, Lesley. I loved this one too. It's going to end up in my top ten for the year easily. I loved Perry's grandma.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-6717392933723986852007-10-22T10:30:00.000-07:002007-10-22T10:30:00.000-07:00What a beautiful review! I too hold off on reading...What a beautiful review! I too hold off on reading the last few chapters of my favorite books, to prolong the reading experience (I remember very clearly doing this with The Kite Runner). I love the fact that you mention Owen from A Prayer for Owen Meany (one of my favorite books) and Swede from Peace Like a River (although I enjoyed Swede's character, that was about all I liked about that novel)!<BR/>Stephanie<BR/>thewrittenword.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-81985302659681724972007-10-22T09:44:00.000-07:002007-10-22T09:44:00.000-07:00You guys ROCK!It's so gratifying to have readers "...You guys ROCK!<BR/>It's so gratifying to have readers "get" the book. I believe it is uncomfortable for some people to truly listen to those with mental challenges even in fiction - finding the voice "flat" or "wearying" -- I am thrilled so many readers are finding Perry endearing - as Perry would say:<BR/>Some people like me and some people don't--<BR/>that's okay.ORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-50103217491896846402007-10-22T07:09:00.000-07:002007-10-22T07:09:00.000-07:00Ooh you mentioned Owen, Rudy and Scout - some of m...Ooh you mentioned Owen, Rudy and Scout - some of my favorite characters. I'm definitely adding this book to my TBR list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-65771838126598983072007-10-22T07:01:00.000-07:002007-10-22T07:01:00.000-07:00You wrote a wonderful review of this book, Les. I...You wrote a wonderful review of this book, Les. It just makes the reader want to jump up and run out and find this book. I'll be looking for it at the library (since I have my new "I'm trying not to buy books" resolve).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76352779963734742372007-10-22T05:13:00.000-07:002007-10-22T05:13:00.000-07:00There weren't many reviews for it when I put it on...There weren't many reviews for it when I put it on my list, so I'm so happy to see that you loved it, too!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-39966948203654625102007-10-22T03:03:00.000-07:002007-10-22T03:03:00.000-07:00I have this one on hold at the library - in fact i...I have this one on hold at the library - in fact it should be in this week. I can't wait to read it! Great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1237307076369288952007-10-21T21:18:00.000-07:002007-10-21T21:18:00.000-07:00Perry has stuck with me ever since I closed Lotter...Perry has stuck with me ever since I closed Lottery. I felt completely satisfied with the ending, but he's just such a wonderful character that I still hear echoes of his thoughts in my head. That is so cool (inside joke, there). :)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you loved Lottery as much as I did!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.com