tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post40543889378562650..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Book of Lies; Mary Horlock(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-13834082390333232492011-07-25T23:27:45.372-04:002011-07-25T23:27:45.372-04:00I just finished this one today and gave it about t...I just finished this one today and gave it about the same rating. Excellent review!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16501817961016415812011-07-25T07:08:14.732-04:002011-07-25T07:08:14.732-04:00I didn't mind how the author would move from o...I didn't mind how the author would move from one storyline to the next fairly quickly. I think she held my attention that way. Glad you liked it for the most part, though. I've linked to your review on War Through the Generations.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70463392112172317822011-07-24T19:14:17.874-04:002011-07-24T19:14:17.874-04:00I think I am starting this one tonight. I am glad...I think I am starting this one tonight. I am glad I read your review first so I will know what to expect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37651956760336263982011-07-24T11:44:50.735-04:002011-07-24T11:44:50.735-04:00I was planning to read this book soon. I think I ...I was planning to read this book soon. I think I will lower my expectations a little so that I don't end up disappointed.Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3187548188905204352011-07-24T00:35:57.333-04:002011-07-24T00:35:57.333-04:00I think I like the sound of this one. Thanks for ...I think I like the sound of this one. Thanks for the review. I may have to go out and get it now.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9751456067521771652011-07-23T18:53:17.139-04:002011-07-23T18:53:17.139-04:00I have wanted to read more books set on the island...I have wanted to read more books set on the island of Guernsey ever since read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peal Pie Society-thanks for letting us know about this bookMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-794211929947419542011-07-23T13:42:18.400-04:002011-07-23T13:42:18.400-04:00This book sounds intriguing although a bit confusi...This book sounds intriguing although a bit confusing! It almost sounds like two different stories but I guess in reading it you discover how they come together. The title is interesting, too and I wonder about its relation to the narrative!<br />I think I have to put this one on my tbr list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5525740320994652932011-07-23T09:49:20.539-04:002011-07-23T09:49:20.539-04:00I first heard of this one a few days ago and thoug...I first heard of this one a few days ago and thought it sounded different. I am hoping to read it some time.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85344845569011135342011-07-22T20:17:13.883-04:002011-07-22T20:17:13.883-04:00It seems like there are a lot of Guernsey books la...It seems like there are a lot of Guernsey books lately. I have to think it's because of the Potato Peel Pie book. :) This one does sound a little complicated.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91008598519418254502011-07-22T15:56:53.183-04:002011-07-22T15:56:53.183-04:00The cover snob in me probably wouldn't choose ...The cover snob in me probably wouldn't choose this book, but it does sound interesting, especially after my intro to Guernsey from the Potato Peel Society.Good Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199803488145525441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47584535310417709592011-07-22T13:32:29.325-04:002011-07-22T13:32:29.325-04:00Guernsey makes for an interesting setting for sure...Guernsey makes for an interesting setting for sure. I am not usually fond of books that jump back and forth unless it is easy to follow both story lines. This might be a book to get from the library.Beth(bookaholicmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04829694494490831936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38660070568642817292011-07-22T13:09:22.431-04:002011-07-22T13:09:22.431-04:00That does sound interesting when I read about it. ...That does sound interesting when I read about it. When I first saw the title I thought it had something to do with politics.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2329633135100235502011-07-22T12:20:06.426-04:002011-07-22T12:20:06.426-04:00One I might have picked up on the cover and settin...One I might have picked up on the cover and setting alone...but I think I may skip it.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64960853678371798832011-07-22T12:07:52.070-04:002011-07-22T12:07:52.070-04:00I'm reviewing this one soon so I just popped t...I'm reviewing this one soon so I just popped to the bottom to see what you thought of the book and see you liked it. It seems to be getting good reviews. I'm looking forward to reading it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79147515733378547232011-07-22T12:03:33.997-04:002011-07-22T12:03:33.997-04:00I'm in the middle of this book now. I don'...I'm in the middle of this book now. I don't like how it switches either but I'm intrigued enough to want to finish.bookmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808845291761439603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73388683150655492862011-07-22T12:00:04.738-04:002011-07-22T12:00:04.738-04:00When it comes to dual storylines, they need to bot...When it comes to dual storylines, they need to both be interesting and involving in order for me to balance my interest. And it seems that a lot of books are going the dual storyline route these days! I am sorry to hear that this one wasn't a favorite, but I was glad to read your thoughtful analysis of the book.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10932547435837547372011-07-22T11:17:37.141-04:002011-07-22T11:17:37.141-04:00I can see how the abrupt change of setting within ...I can see how the abrupt change of setting within the same chapter would be somewhat distracting; your feeling that alternating chapters might have worked better is understandable.<br /><br />Sounds like this author has alot of promise tho, given the complicated story she pulled off in her debut effort.TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65737427399646121882011-07-22T08:46:13.832-04:002011-07-22T08:46:13.832-04:00I'd like to read this just because it takes pl...I'd like to read this just because it takes place on Guernsey.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-67795260362008852042011-07-22T06:10:27.518-04:002011-07-22T06:10:27.518-04:00Mmm. I can understand what you are saying. I hate ...Mmm. I can understand what you are saying. I hate being immersed in a story and for it to suddenly veer off in another direction. I also am not fond of mixing too much historical fact with fiction.<br /><br />Thank you for your review.agujahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857809123531088629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-66647589785913469842011-07-22T04:22:14.098-04:002011-07-22T04:22:14.098-04:00Another book on teenagers and their behavior! Soun...Another book on teenagers and their behavior! Sounds interesting but a bit noir!Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72100825163313099182011-07-21T23:32:42.801-04:002011-07-21T23:32:42.801-04:00This sounds super spooky and atmospheric. I am obs...This sounds super spooky and atmospheric. I am obsessed with the occupation of the Channel islands in WWII...so I'll have to give this book a go. Definitely sounds very different from the last book I read about Guernsey and WWII, which was the Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. :)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68588626830723743922011-07-21T23:28:34.638-04:002011-07-21T23:28:34.638-04:00Let me get this straight, Cat killed her best frie...Let me get this straight, Cat killed her best friend but not her father but her father is dead but the story jumps from Cat to her father's brother and the things that happened to him and also Cat is not the only one who got away with murder!!<br /><br />I'm not sure if I could handle it all!Jess - A Book Hoarderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165915113578523052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35965530782292185112011-07-21T23:21:13.973-04:002011-07-21T23:21:13.973-04:00I love the fact that its set on the island of Guer...I love the fact that its set on the island of Guernsey but it does sound like a complicated storyline.Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86821416022434989882011-07-21T23:16:24.062-04:002011-07-21T23:16:24.062-04:00You do get the most fascinating books.You do get the most fascinating books.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com