tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post5377167986907952777..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Top Ten Books I Thought I'd Like LESS Than I DidMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-26039409190121096402013-05-30T13:11:21.845-04:002013-05-30T13:11:21.845-04:00JoAnn - I had really low expectations for that one...JoAnn - I had really low expectations for that one, but it was really powerful. <br /><br />Nikki - I'm joining in the #DomeAlong because I'm officially hooked on King's books now!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-50267628007225385702013-05-30T10:32:36.427-04:002013-05-30T10:32:36.427-04:00I can't say how much I loved The Stand and, li...I can't say how much I loved The Stand and, like you, never thought I would be a "Stephen King" person. His character development, his huge scope, the impending doom. It was all so very very great. <br /><br />The Secret History is another book I loved but didn't expect to like. A lot of bloggers were ecstatic about it, but the plot didn't seem like something I'd be interested in. That didn't turn out to be the case... Nikki Steele @ BookPairing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657776405158256253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-59317672865576301292013-05-30T08:30:30.058-04:002013-05-30T08:30:30.058-04:00The Good Women of China has been on my wish list f...The Good Women of China has been on my wish list for literally years! Glad to hear it will be worth the wait. And I LOVED My Life in France, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-20708407198170103302013-05-29T16:42:57.148-04:002013-05-29T16:42:57.148-04:00Kristi - That's actually really good to hear, ...Kristi - That's actually really good to hear, now I have ones to look forward to!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-12646748921290355312013-05-29T14:36:49.270-04:002013-05-29T14:36:49.270-04:00Out of all of the Jackson Brodie books, Case Histo...Out of all of the Jackson Brodie books, Case Histories was my least favorite. I still enjoyed it though, but it took me a while to get into it.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-3722326717966782422013-05-29T10:29:13.850-04:002013-05-29T10:29:13.850-04:00Kristi - I have been hesitant to read the rest of ...Kristi - I have been hesitant to read the rest of the series because I loved it so much. I was worried my expectations were too high! <br /><br />Roofbeam - Isn't it funny how an author's popularity or reputation for a certain genre can taint our whole perception of them! <br /><br />Jenners - I want to read her new one soon!<br /><br />LBC - I agree. It gets a bad rap. <br /><br />Bybee - Ha, me too! There's just something incredibly intimdating about this book. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-9426383297070707152013-05-29T03:49:16.342-04:002013-05-29T03:49:16.342-04:00I struggled mightily against Moby-Dick and Melvill...I struggled mightily against Moby-Dick and Melville for years, but when I was finally ready for the white whale, it was a pleasure and a delightful reading experience.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-70160119630073546422013-05-29T00:06:57.261-04:002013-05-29T00:06:57.261-04:00I love it when people like Moby Dick! I'll ad...I love it when people like Moby Dick! I'll admit that there are some parts worthy of struggle, but the book in the end, is so wonderful. LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-6144626028006707912013-05-28T19:48:46.168-04:002013-05-28T19:48:46.168-04:00I felt the same way about Case Histories … but tha...I felt the same way about Case Histories … but that book got me hooked on Kate Atkinson and I've never looked back.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-82283476599810817592013-05-28T17:22:50.408-04:002013-05-28T17:22:50.408-04:00"I always thought I would hate Stephen King’s..."I always thought I would hate Stephen King’s books. I don’t like horror at all, but I quickly found that the man writes damn good characters!"<br /><br />I had exactly the same experience, and preconceptions! I really don't read "horror" (or even mystery, much), so I didn't think I'd be a fan of King. But I have really enjoyed all of the books I've read by him, so far. <br />Roof Beam Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792884580084363046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-2058026440265052512013-05-28T15:44:35.602-04:002013-05-28T15:44:35.602-04:00Yes to Case Histories! I didn't expect to love...Yes to Case Histories! I didn't expect to love it nearly as much as I did. I read all four books within a couple weeks and I'm so sad that Kate Atkinson most likely won't return to his story. I want to know what happens next!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-63020154579628699032013-05-28T14:39:59.983-04:002013-05-28T14:39:59.983-04:00Some interesting books on this list. Read my Top T...Some interesting books on this list. Read my Top Ten here: http://meandu-justthinking.blogspot.ca/2013/05/top-ten-tuesday-2.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909852056920788559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-7693937170487964132013-05-28T13:43:24.308-04:002013-05-28T13:43:24.308-04:00Ellie - I have the second one of my shelf and have...Ellie - I have the second one of my shelf and have been meaning to get to it. <br /><br />Melissa - Maybe expectations are part of it. It also helped that I read Moby Dick as part of a readalong. I loved seeing everyone else's thoughts on it and it helped keep me motivated to read it all. <br /><br />Sandy - I heard mixed reviews about Wild Thing too, so I haven't picked it up yet. You're so right about King. I had a very low opinion of him for years and The Stand completely changed that. <br /><br />bkclubcare - I thought so! I was surprised by the depth of the descriptions too. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-63795242341790368872013-05-28T11:04:52.936-04:002013-05-28T11:04:52.936-04:00I agree with Moby Dick. It really had some fun mom...I agree with Moby Dick. It really had some fun moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-15017831668135809082013-05-28T08:47:11.854-04:002013-05-28T08:47:11.854-04:00I was totally delighted with the wackiness of Beat...I was totally delighted with the wackiness of Beat the Reaper...I have his next one Wild Thing but have heard he has all kinds of hidden agendas in that one so I haven't started it yet. I also loved Case Histories (want to read more of her) and The Stand. Stephen King gets a really bad rap, but he is an amazing storyteller. Simply amazing. If you haven't read (or better listened) to 11/22/63 then you must. Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81757355114307862502013-05-28T08:22:01.653-04:002013-05-28T08:22:01.653-04:00You know what? I actually loathed Moby Dick, and I...You know what? I actually loathed Moby Dick, and I really, really thought I'd like it. I might review YA, but I love finer literary, as well, and this one just totally didn't measure up for me. It was bland. Great list this week!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-54579588261391942092013-05-28T07:35:27.172-04:002013-05-28T07:35:27.172-04:00Case Histories caught me by surprise too. Atkinson...Case Histories caught me by surprise too. Atkinson has an amazing skill for weaving separate story lines together. I love all the Jackson Brodie novels.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362128444319074118noreply@blogger.com