tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post2399472470263521716..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 29 - The Wayward Bus; John Steinbeck(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2443073547499584892010-03-08T16:24:03.993-05:002010-03-08T16:24:03.993-05:00I just finished my first novel by Steinbeck (East ...I just finished my first novel by Steinbeck (East of Eden) and loved the heck out of it! I am planning on reading a lot more of his work, so I was really pleased to read your review and hear that it was such a good read for you. Thanks so much for reviewing this one, I am now eagerly looking forward to it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16264433333043841502010-03-06T16:40:10.690-05:002010-03-06T16:40:10.690-05:00John Steinbeck is one of my favorite authors, and ...John Steinbeck is one of my favorite authors, and I remember really enjoying this one when I read it. Don't remember much about it, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13791309582153979145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73354589090738288302010-03-06T01:39:24.616-05:002010-03-06T01:39:24.616-05:00You've sold me on this one! The only Steinbec...You've sold me on this one! The only Steinbeck I've read is The Pastures of Heaven, which I really enjoyed.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51528293825486189832010-03-04T13:35:08.594-05:002010-03-04T13:35:08.594-05:00For some weird reason, this plot reminded me of LO...For some weird reason, this plot reminded me of LOST, with all its characters having some problem. I so want to read Steinbeck, that's another author I am scared of trying!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33158481619240068662010-03-03T16:34:40.099-05:002010-03-03T16:34:40.099-05:00I need to read more Steinbeck and I think I might ...I need to read more Steinbeck and I think I might be starting with this one. I love plots that are really character driven and this one sounds to be just like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63216344811369301612010-03-02T23:30:16.332-05:002010-03-02T23:30:16.332-05:00I am unfamiliar with this one. I'll add it to ...I am unfamiliar with this one. I'll add it to my list.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65430836006031231952010-03-02T19:58:28.563-05:002010-03-02T19:58:28.563-05:00I definitely need to read some Steinbeck!I definitely need to read some Steinbeck!Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-22444081234844264722010-03-02T18:10:42.804-05:002010-03-02T18:10:42.804-05:00HHmmmmm, Well I love John Steinbeck but I have not...HHmmmmm, Well I love John Steinbeck but I have not read this one! I can't say as I have even heard of it.<br />I will have to look and see if I can get it off of paperbackswap.Wall-to-wall bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866065085086660318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87093811721003082212010-03-02T15:44:01.327-05:002010-03-02T15:44:01.327-05:00I took a semester-long course in college on Steinb...I took a semester-long course in college on Steinbeck and thought I had read everything he had written. This one is a new one to me so thanks for pointing it out so I can add it to my list.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79175978638348335472010-03-02T14:51:15.343-05:002010-03-02T14:51:15.343-05:00Steinbeck is my favorite author.
I tell everyone ...Steinbeck is my favorite author.<br /><br />I tell everyone to read East of Eden. I think it is his best.fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84362263000226097552010-03-02T12:01:27.021-05:002010-03-02T12:01:27.021-05:00Thanks for a great review. It sounds like a book ...Thanks for a great review. It sounds like a book I'd enjoy...added to my "to read" list. Thanks. :)Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393689307300304035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2178454433737839042010-03-02T10:09:51.263-05:002010-03-02T10:09:51.263-05:00I love Steinbeck but I've not heard of this on...I love Steinbeck but I've not heard of this one. Thanks for reviewing it. I need to check it out.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68334370423943417352010-03-02T08:30:37.737-05:002010-03-02T08:30:37.737-05:00I haven't read this one... and yesterday I cam...I haven't read this one... and yesterday I came across another Steinbeck I hadn't even heard of. I think it is a sign. John is calling to me...Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595188087523116290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17515493103529536262010-03-02T07:43:22.635-05:002010-03-02T07:43:22.635-05:00This is one Steinbeck I haven't read, and your...This is one Steinbeck I haven't read, and your review has me thinking I need to change that soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71632019271019453372010-03-02T07:37:08.567-05:002010-03-02T07:37:08.567-05:00It sounds fantastic. I have only read Of Mice and...It sounds fantastic. I have only read Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck, but I shall add this to my list. I like the sound of the way you glimpse their own issues - almost voyeurism.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84322825556949996862010-03-02T07:10:37.536-05:002010-03-02T07:10:37.536-05:00I have not read much Steinbeck, but hope to remedy...I have not read much Steinbeck, but hope to remedy that soon. The Wayward Bus sounds like a great place to start.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78530641539025365662010-03-02T03:24:57.699-05:002010-03-02T03:24:57.699-05:00Thank you so much for posting this excellent revie...Thank you so much for posting this excellent review - which makes very interesting reading. i have not read this book, but it has been on my radar for a while for various reasons and you have motivated me to get started! i am particuarly interested in what you say about the atmosphere of the 1940s - this is an especially interesting period for me - in particular the post war years - so thanks, recommendation will be taken up!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and lovely blog.<br /><br />HannahHannah Stonehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139146341592918233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91903587945117320392010-03-02T00:01:32.659-05:002010-03-02T00:01:32.659-05:00I remember reading this...vaguely, when I was enco...I remember reading this...vaguely, when I was encouraged to do so a while back. I enjoyed it a lot, and I think it's one that I should really read again...now that I'm perhaps old enough to appreciate it :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14150757528880145542010-03-02T00:01:32.660-05:002010-03-02T00:01:32.660-05:00I really need to read more John Steinbeck! I'...I really need to read more John Steinbeck! I've only read two of his works - East of Eden and Of Mice and Men - and I really enjoyed both of them. We have some of his short novels here, though not this one (at least I don't think so!). Thanks for reminding me!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477615688291798393noreply@blogger.com