tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post5063303251623079479..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: A Visit From the Goon Squad; Jennifer Egan(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-76335604154988365902014-11-30T19:42:14.528-05:002014-11-30T19:42:14.528-05:00I grabbed this one up in 2010 and then started rea...I grabbed this one up in 2010 and then started reading reviews similar to yours and put it off. At the time, I began to wonder if it was just a matter of too much hype affecting people's opinions but since all of these years later you didn't like it, I'm thinking it may sit on my shelf even longer.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2668998522423084612014-11-17T19:20:42.495-05:002014-11-17T19:20:42.495-05:00I haven't read this one but way too often awar...I haven't read this one but way too often award winning books and award winner authors disappoint me too. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78947233871387197572014-11-17T15:56:24.980-05:002014-11-17T15:56:24.980-05:00I've seen this too and it looks like I don'...I've seen this too and it looks like I don't need to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5213951029372464752014-11-17T11:14:42.281-05:002014-11-17T11:14:42.281-05:00I did read this one and it was very strange but I ...I did read this one and it was very strange but I think I liked it more than you. A little more. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70049142156173062362014-11-16T23:00:16.567-05:002014-11-16T23:00:16.567-05:00I haven't read this one because of reviews lik...I haven't read this one because of reviews like yours. I know some people loved it, but I'm not sure it's for me. I tend to prefer books that are more straightforward. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69045062718109856842014-11-16T15:23:06.987-05:002014-11-16T15:23:06.987-05:00Sorry this didn't work for you, Diane. I also ...Sorry this didn't work for you, Diane. I also listen to the book (was pushed into it by my book club) and ended up being pretty impressed - 4 stars. It was definitely outside my comfort zone and got mixed reviews from our group.<br /><br />Here's my post if you're interested:<br />http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2012/04/visit-from-goon-squad-by-jennifer-egan.htmlJoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79709813576232421372014-11-16T13:46:10.904-05:002014-11-16T13:46:10.904-05:00I couldn't finish it eitherI couldn't finish it eitherMelissa Wiebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657787882718834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40244753787229351182014-11-16T08:01:31.584-05:002014-11-16T08:01:31.584-05:00Glad I wasn't alone Gracie.Glad I wasn't alone Gracie.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50613571836511491302014-11-16T08:01:08.111-05:002014-11-16T08:01:08.111-05:00You know Mary, I typically do not rush to read awa...You know Mary, I typically do not rush to read award winners. Waited 4 years to try this...LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57722143820879813072014-11-16T07:59:57.893-05:002014-11-16T07:59:57.893-05:00Definitely not a story all will enjoyDefinitely not a story all will enjoy(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54210832238930611822014-11-16T07:59:30.938-05:002014-11-16T07:59:30.938-05:00I'm getting the impression I am not alone.I'm getting the impression I am not alone.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26954913525183720662014-11-15T19:39:22.349-05:002014-11-15T19:39:22.349-05:00I could not finish this book...I could not finish this book...Graciegreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11375453443219580013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49913337788209469522014-11-15T07:33:38.956-05:002014-11-15T07:33:38.956-05:00This is the problem I have with most award winning...This is the problem I have with most award winning books. Sorry it didn't hold up for you but I appreciate your review, Diane.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86112902758785315732014-11-14T21:05:49.209-05:002014-11-14T21:05:49.209-05:00No, this doesn't sound like my cup of tea eith...No, this doesn't sound like my cup of tea either. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-62759558282215408712014-11-14T20:21:08.207-05:002014-11-14T20:21:08.207-05:00I've had other friends say this wasn't wor...I've had other friends say this wasn't worth the time so I haven't bothered with it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38075902282182467292014-11-14T19:46:55.990-05:002014-11-14T19:46:55.990-05:00Hey, Brian, I think there are some of those in eve...Hey, Brian, I think there are some of those in every neighborhood LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21722973865892607502014-11-14T19:35:13.190-05:002014-11-14T19:35:13.190-05:00Sounds really strange. I do think the goon squard...Sounds really strange. I do think the goon squard lives in our neighborhood.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.com