tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post2949631136163855..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 63 - Tinkers; Paul Harding(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63410562929274911562010-05-18T09:24:22.700-04:002010-05-18T09:24:22.700-04:00I bought this yesterday, but who knows when I'...I bought this yesterday, but who knows when I'll get a chance to read it!<br /><br />It sounds like I may relate to the New England-ness of it (and my nana worked at a watch factory for years, so there's another connection)<br /><br />Lots of highs and lows it seems ...Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9470590888953304982010-05-17T23:27:44.744-04:002010-05-17T23:27:44.744-04:00Thanks for your honest review - my book club reads...Thanks for your honest review - my book club reads the Pulitzer every year and we are not sure about this one (we have a friend battling cancel right now). We might have to look at other award winners this year.mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-66274411480785645662010-05-17T18:25:50.218-04:002010-05-17T18:25:50.218-04:00Thanks for the great review. I've heard so ma...Thanks for the great review. I've heard so many good things about this book since it won the award, but I'm still not sure it's the book "for me"...maybe in a while.Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393689307300304035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30890114719703787092010-05-17T10:44:25.817-04:002010-05-17T10:44:25.817-04:00I have been waiting to see a real review of this o...I have been waiting to see a real review of this one, and had wanted to read it ever since I learned it won the prize. I am not so sure now, as it sounds like it might be a bit of a slog. Thanks for your honest review! I think I may be skipping this one.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47799711161654891942010-05-17T07:50:20.414-04:002010-05-17T07:50:20.414-04:00Guess I didn't miss much by giving up around p...Guess I didn't miss much by giving up around page 75...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79347378161155569402010-05-16T23:53:24.906-04:002010-05-16T23:53:24.906-04:00I bought a copy of Tinkers before seeing Mr. Hardi...I bought a copy of Tinkers before seeing Mr. Harding at the Festival of Books. I haven't started it though. I am a tad concerned over the plot and I can deal with a depressing, slowish plot if the characters are well-drawn. I plan to read it soon so I will let you know what I think.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12204331139827127302010-05-16T19:57:47.072-04:002010-05-16T19:57:47.072-04:00I'm with you ... you need to have a good story...I'm with you ... you need to have a good story to really grip me and keep me.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32691245872376755992010-05-16T17:59:09.811-04:002010-05-16T17:59:09.811-04:00I may give it a try sometime, but I'm in no hu...I may give it a try sometime, but I'm in no hurry! It is sad that the plot isn't strong enough.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75218862841330328422010-05-16T13:34:25.499-04:002010-05-16T13:34:25.499-04:00Mmmmm, yeah...I think I'll pass on the depress...Mmmmm, yeah...I think I'll pass on the depressing blah blah blah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46061440335569744942010-05-16T07:33:58.108-04:002010-05-16T07:33:58.108-04:00I have reservations for award-winning books becaus...I have reservations for award-winning books because most of the time I don't "get" what I read. But some are really good, though.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7607052140130399332010-05-16T01:39:12.098-04:002010-05-16T01:39:12.098-04:00I'm glad someone reviewed this--I want to know...I'm glad someone reviewed this--I want to know what it's about, but am not sure I want to read it. <br /><br />Wouldn't it be nice if, once, a book that one the PP could be described as warm and touching instead of cold and bleak?Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11090291052254537842010-05-16T00:40:03.848-04:002010-05-16T00:40:03.848-04:00I must admit I didn't know this book won until...I must admit I didn't know this book won until I saw it in a bookstore today and I didn't buy it...Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80494586545770280802010-05-15T23:47:32.668-04:002010-05-15T23:47:32.668-04:00I think I probably will not read this book-thanks ...I think I probably will not read this book-thanks for your honest and perceptive reviewMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2090262888130796582010-05-15T22:27:41.819-04:002010-05-15T22:27:41.819-04:00I've read a few reviews similar to yours. Kno...I've read a few reviews similar to yours. Knowing that it took you almost 2 weeks to read makes me think its not a book I'd enjoy reading. Flowery writing aside, It sounds depressing (ever notice how many award winning books are depressing?). I appreciate your honest review, Diane.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48796423391392015792010-05-15T22:23:32.748-04:002010-05-15T22:23:32.748-04:00I had a feeling this would be over my head, so I h...I had a feeling this would be over my head, so I haven't felt the need to run out and get it right away.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com