tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post931497019802226007..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Sarah's KeyLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-73361580872827727232011-04-21T18:12:01.444-07:002011-04-21T18:12:01.444-07:00Katya - Oh! So good to know that I'm not compl...Katya - Oh! So good to know that I'm not completely in the minority here! Like you, the only thing I enjoyed (for lack of a better word) was learning about Vel' d'Hiv'.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-48519754454015707752011-04-20T02:25:22.337-07:002011-04-20T02:25:22.337-07:00You and I had pretty much the some reaction to thi...You and I had pretty much the some reaction to this book. The only thing I really enjoyed was learned about Vel’ d’Hiv’, which was an event I'd known nothing about.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066257241391122732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-10296610885685196892011-04-16T14:01:28.933-07:002011-04-16T14:01:28.933-07:00Staci - I have the ARC of the second, but I think ...Staci - I have the ARC of the second, but I think I'll take it back to work so someone can have a chance to read it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63122050944021813972011-04-16T05:24:05.519-07:002011-04-16T05:24:05.519-07:00I really liked this one but I am passing on the ne...I really liked this one but I am passing on the next one because I've read so many poor reviews of it.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-78176057543300127742011-04-13T19:27:55.588-07:002011-04-13T19:27:55.588-07:00Kathy - Me, too.
Kay - I think this is one of tho...Kathy - Me, too.<br /><br />Kay - I think this is one of those books that I enjoyed more while I was reading it, but upon reflection (while writing my review) found fault with the overall experience. I know I lost a little bit of enthusiasm when the narrative shifted to the present day story.<br /><br />Kailana - I'm afraid there's just nothing as good as The Book Thief (with regard to the Holocaust). I really had high hopes for this one...<br /><br />Nan - I just re-read your review (and my comment) and, yes, I got a kick out of both. We are so predictable, aren't we?! :) This is why I'm always astounded when we actually agree on a book!<br /><br />Joy - You never know. You may wind up loving it. :)<br /><br />Andi - I need to go back and re-read your review. Especially if it held your interest more than The Book Thief!!<br /><br />Nancy - Did you review it? I'll have to go back and see what you said. I agree. There really aren't many books that are as amazing as The Book Thief. I'm anxious to read Between Shades of Gray now. I've got it in my stacks.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-32609490739722417832011-04-13T18:02:19.656-07:002011-04-13T18:02:19.656-07:00I liked but didn't love this book, although I ...I liked but didn't love this book, although I can't remember why -- something about the modern portion put me off, I think. There aren't many books the caliber of The Book Thief, really. Between Shades of Gray is the most recent Holocaust book I've read and I thought it was very good, but nothing has blown me away quite like The Book Thief, since I read it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13724418479704083202011-04-12T18:12:34.924-07:002011-04-12T18:12:34.924-07:00Like Nan, I also liked this book - quite a lot. I ...Like Nan, I also liked this book - quite a lot. I can't remember now what I said about it in my review, but it held my interest - maybe more than The Book Thief.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013255014085730774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28794193678101312762011-04-12T17:15:48.980-07:002011-04-12T17:15:48.980-07:00I have picked this up many times, but others have ...I have picked this up many times, but others have been chosen over it. I'm bummed that you weren't thrilled with it. I hope my experience is better when I finally get to it. :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-36939736075569587102011-04-12T10:51:33.630-07:002011-04-12T10:51:33.630-07:00Well, my friend, if you go to my review:
http://l...Well, my friend, if you go to my review:<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2009/12/sarahs-key-by-tatiana-de-rosnay.html<br /><br />And read your comment and mine back, you'll get a kick out of them. As you may expect, and remember, I loved it to pieces. I really enjoyed this book so very much. Ha ha! We amaze me. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-30441288431844373252011-04-12T03:02:36.127-07:002011-04-12T03:02:36.127-07:00I liked this book, but I agree there are better bo...I liked this book, but I agree there are better books on the same subject...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-10598226217949972622011-04-11T18:11:29.493-07:002011-04-11T18:11:29.493-07:00I haven't actually read this one yet. When it...I haven't actually read this one yet. When it was a choice (among 4) for our book group, some of the ladies that read it said some of the same things that you did. Probably why I haven't rushed to read it. Pretty cover though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-43676982648961214732011-04-11T17:18:47.353-07:002011-04-11T17:18:47.353-07:00Sorry this didn't work for you.Sorry this didn't work for you.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com