tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post5937505345783410420..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: My Name Is Lucy BartonLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-89374878645084855882017-08-29T15:59:37.761-07:002017-08-29T15:59:37.761-07:00Meredith, I feel the same way. I wish I enjoyed th...Meredith, I feel the same way. I wish I enjoyed the same books you do and there are some that we both agree on, but not always. <br /><br />Hope you have a good last year at school!<br /><br />xoLes in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-89511479951131397502017-08-22T20:00:24.463-07:002017-08-22T20:00:24.463-07:00I feel sad when we disagree, but somehow the writi...I feel sad when we disagree, but somehow the writing in this just moved me so much. Perhaps it stood out stood highly in my mind because the others on the long list pales (greatly!) in comparison, and I was refreshed by Strout's simplicity. Well, I guess I felt I could relate to the character, too, expressing her sorrow in ways that were not exactly clear, but seem applicable to all our sadnesses.Bellezzahttp://dolcebellezza.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88073472691530271722017-08-08T15:38:18.744-07:002017-08-08T15:38:18.744-07:00Lisa, I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Wish I co...Lisa, I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Wish I could say the same, but that's life. They can't all be winners and if they were, I'd need a bigger house since I save all my favorites. :)Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-77186109361611392752017-08-06T08:44:28.841-07:002017-08-06T08:44:28.841-07:00I really liked this one a lot, but I can see how i...I really liked this one a lot, but I can see how it wouldn't work for everyone. The Burgess Boys had a lot going on and I appreciated that about it but it was definitely my least favorite of Strout's books. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-80240043277102880132017-08-04T11:44:18.144-07:002017-08-04T11:44:18.144-07:00Joy, bland & disjointed is a perfection descri...Joy, bland & disjointed is a perfection description. I may not read anymore of her books. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-37497694893226547022017-08-03T12:35:02.996-07:002017-08-03T12:35:02.996-07:00You are not alone! That's the exact rating I ...You are not alone! That's the exact rating I gave it. I thought it was "incredibly bland and disjointed". However, OK was a DNF for me. : / Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-87417734160473816222017-07-26T13:10:00.059-07:002017-07-26T13:10:00.059-07:00Iliana, I'll be interested to know if you like...Iliana, I'll be interested to know if you like this new one.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-62213946467240962332017-07-25T14:02:24.693-07:002017-07-25T14:02:24.693-07:00I'm looking forward to this one although I thi...I'm looking forward to this one although I think it will be hard act to follow. I'm currently reading Olive Kitteridge and wow, that book is wonderful so far. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-78852026058703041662017-07-22T15:31:58.161-07:002017-07-22T15:31:58.161-07:00Raidergirl3, I'm so glad to read your comment ...Raidergirl3, I'm so glad to read your comment and know that I am not alone in my assessment of this novel! I certainly gave it my best effort!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-69434094375226453872017-07-22T10:32:22.150-07:002017-07-22T10:32:22.150-07:00I loved Olive Kitteridge, and I did finish Burgess...I loved Olive Kitteridge, and I did finish Burgess Boys (but I think I listened to it, which is a different experience) but I was so bored with Lucy Barton. I think I get why people liked it, and another time I might have, but I was overall very neutral about it.<br />So, I'm with you!raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-51569696701693462312017-07-22T08:47:00.920-07:002017-07-22T08:47:00.920-07:00Kathy, have you read her others? I did enjoy Olive...Kathy, have you read her others? I did enjoy Olive Kitteridge, although it took me a while to get interested.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76761557714405566952017-07-22T06:32:45.044-07:002017-07-22T06:32:45.044-07:00I have a feeling I'd be with you on this one s...I have a feeling I'd be with you on this one so I haven't picked it up.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com