tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post7465947498897362837..comments2024-02-09T15:35:58.132-05:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: The SubmissionMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-80041404441158310262012-04-13T10:25:49.536-04:002012-04-13T10:25:49.536-04:00BookQuoter - Ha, I did the exact same thing! borro...BookQuoter - Ha, I did the exact same thing! borrowed it, didn't get to it, returned it. Then it was on the committee list and I finally read it. It's worth borrowing again!<br /><br />Jenners - I know! You should definitely read it though. I thought it was wonderfully done.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-67185433270986488692012-04-12T16:59:58.262-04:002012-04-12T16:59:58.262-04:00I've been thinking about reading this and now ...I've been thinking about reading this and now you've made me sure I should. It is kind of ironic and sad that the book got rejected for your reading committee--it seems like it would have been the perfect choice!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-78904352177259011412012-04-12T16:19:34.887-04:002012-04-12T16:19:34.887-04:00I borrowed this book and returned it unread. I gue...I borrowed this book and returned it unread. I guess I have to go back to the library and ask for it again:)BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-56036025372905846482012-04-11T14:18:27.222-04:002012-04-11T14:18:27.222-04:00Brenna - I've been surprised by some people...Brenna - I've been surprised by some people's reactions too. I'm so glad I read it though!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-69667107922773617112012-04-10T17:24:53.812-04:002012-04-10T17:24:53.812-04:00Great review, Melissa! I'm glad you liked it. ...Great review, Melissa! I'm glad you liked it. Since I've read it I've seen a few negative reviews and I want to scream HOW COULD YOU NOT LIKE THIS BOOK?! But in all honesty, you're right it's not for everyone and I don't actually hold it against anyone who didn't like it :)<br /><br />Also - thank you so much for linking to my review!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-14681545361534392792012-04-09T14:54:37.073-04:002012-04-09T14:54:37.073-04:00Sandy - I know! Oh irony, how you make me laugh. I...Sandy - I know! Oh irony, how you make me laugh. I went and check out Swapna's review too. It looks like we had the same reaction. I think this book will probably make it on my top of 2012 list. <br /><br />Diane - It's perfect for a book club! It will definitely bring out some strong reactions and spark discussion. <br /><br />nomadreader - I can understand that. It definitely worked for me, but I agree, there's plenty to discuss whether you liked it or not. <br /><br />Darlene - I hope you enjoy it! I think it's a book that will spark strong reactions in people.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-45787524526467379812012-04-09T14:01:53.796-04:002012-04-09T14:01:53.796-04:00I have been curious about this one. I wasn't s...I have been curious about this one. I wasn't sure it was something I would want to read but after reading your thoughts on it I think I'll add it to my tbr list.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-65867315579021878482012-04-09T13:42:32.568-04:002012-04-09T13:42:32.568-04:00It looks like you enjoyed this one more than I did...It looks like you enjoyed this one more than I did. I loved the premise of it, but the writing killed it for me. I do think it's worth reading and discussing, however, despite its flaws.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-36992996944251296182012-04-09T07:01:34.918-04:002012-04-09T07:01:34.918-04:00I do have this one on my wish list so I skipped th...I do have this one on my wish list so I skipped the spoiler section. It sounds like a great book club discussion book.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-451924146672158152012-04-09T07:00:16.563-04:002012-04-09T07:00:16.563-04:00Great review...Swapna reviewed it today too! I...Great review...Swapna reviewed it today too! I've had my eye on it since it came out. I like that the ending doesn't go down the happily ever after path, and I like that it is a book that is so appropriate for our time. I find it ironic that the United We Read committee rejected it! Ha! To me, it sounds like a perfect book club selection.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com