tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post3431483447298176829..comments2024-03-29T06:26:41.352-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Underground RailroadLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-81639780768121986022021-03-08T11:36:39.536-08:002021-03-08T11:36:39.536-08:00Other than Beloved, I feel the same way about Toni...Other than Beloved, I feel the same way about Toni Morrison's books. And Margaret Atwood's. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-61913811620833569672021-03-08T11:21:17.301-08:002021-03-08T11:21:17.301-08:00His writing doesn't work for me. It takes a lo...His writing doesn't work for me. It takes a lot of effort to read him. He is very well received in most circles but like you, I don't plan to read him again unless he writes about a subject matter that I can't ignore. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-30989877085480915882021-03-07T14:51:47.361-08:002021-03-07T14:51:47.361-08:00Susan, it's not the best book for audio, is it...Susan, it's not the best book for audio, is it? Too jumbled. <br /><br />I assume you are back in Canada and hope you didn't have any trouble crossing the border. I also hope your dad is doing better. <br /><br />Hugs.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-18701448164210010682021-03-07T13:23:05.767-08:002021-03-07T13:23:05.767-08:00I had started the audio of The Underground Railroa...I had started the audio of The Underground Railroad but quickly lost track of it ... so I stopped and decided to read it another time in print instead. Maybe I'll get more out of it in print. I did think The Nickel Boys was harsh but well done ... especially the ending. Glad you let me know about the May series ... hmm. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-51298506458281144992021-03-06T16:34:09.287-08:002021-03-06T16:34:09.287-08:00Diane, maybe I'll appreciate it more after my ...Diane, maybe I'll appreciate it more after my book club discussion. The Nickel Boys was a difficult read, wasn't it?Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-68196713021756003562021-03-06T16:28:29.857-08:002021-03-06T16:28:29.857-08:00WOW, sorry you didn't like this more Les. It&#...WOW, sorry you didn't like this more Les. It's one I had wanted to read. I really liked The Nickel Boys even though it was a tough read.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-64504731177235678582021-03-06T15:44:09.710-08:002021-03-06T15:44:09.710-08:00Iliana, I knew Whitehead won the Pulitzer prize fo...Iliana, I knew Whitehead won the Pulitzer prize for this book, but just learned that he also won it for The Nickel Boys. I'll be interested to hear what you think about his books, should you read one of them. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-50904850847332353472021-03-06T14:13:37.918-08:002021-03-06T14:13:37.918-08:00I know this one has received a lot of praise but i...I know this one has received a lot of praise but it hasn't been high on my radar. I would love to check out Nickel Boys though. I may try that one first and then see if I would like to read this one. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-8488096185841184282021-03-06T13:44:01.745-08:002021-03-06T13:44:01.745-08:00Vicki, the print edition might be easier to follow...Vicki, the print edition might be easier to follow, but I know of a few people who have said it was disjointed, so maybe not. I think I will give the series a try, too.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-69350305038250018062021-03-06T13:42:26.164-08:002021-03-06T13:42:26.164-08:00JoAnn, I might have enjoyed this one better if I h...JoAnn, I might have enjoyed this one better if I had read the print edition rather than listening to the audio, but who knows. My mom and a book club friend both said they found the print edition disjointed and confusing, too. Oh, well. They can't all be winners, I suppose.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-32759532652495433802021-03-06T13:24:23.121-08:002021-03-06T13:24:23.121-08:00I've had this book for a few years but never g...I've had this book for a few years but never got to it, now I'm wondering if I will. I want to watch the series when it comes out though.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-34316231486346623072021-03-06T12:35:29.486-08:002021-03-06T12:35:29.486-08:00I was really impressed by Nickel Boys, but this on...I was really impressed by Nickel Boys, but this one just hasn't tempted me. Borrowed Sag Harbor from the library once and couldn't get into it, but maybe I didn't allow enough time. Not sure where this leaves me with Colson Whitehead...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-37262847568074421442021-03-06T08:28:45.767-08:002021-03-06T08:28:45.767-08:00Jenclair, of the two books I would recommend The N...Jenclair, of the two books I would recommend The Nickel Boys.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-87534458454359938912021-03-06T06:52:02.618-08:002021-03-06T06:52:02.618-08:00I still haven't read Colson Whitehead, but whe...I still haven't read Colson Whitehead, but when and if I do, it will be in print form which seems to work better for me. I can read so much faster than I can listen!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com