tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post606487620064239891..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Odds; Stewart O'Nan(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84602950514773695772012-01-29T21:49:28.457-05:002012-01-29T21:49:28.457-05:00I have seen Jo Ann rave about O'Nan and here i...I have seen Jo Ann rave about O'Nan and here is another great review - I guess I am going to have to read one of his books one day soon!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41791103887559851912012-01-21T13:40:35.154-05:002012-01-21T13:40:35.154-05:00I didn't care too much for Last Night at the L...I didn't care too much for Last Night at the Lobster, but this sounds like one I might enjoy. I also want to read Emily, Alone, which I believe is also by O'Nan.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23025494750378367722012-01-20T09:42:38.528-05:002012-01-20T09:42:38.528-05:00As I was about to say something about finally gett...As I was about to say something about finally getting to something written by O'Nan, I see Softdrink's comment and have to laugh.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17993752709770231562012-01-19T21:01:28.911-05:002012-01-19T21:01:28.911-05:00You and Ti are determined to get me to read O'...You and Ti are determined to get me to read O'Nan, aren't you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77756223738075310262012-01-19T16:42:35.438-05:002012-01-19T16:42:35.438-05:00I gave a little start when I saw the cover -- I lo...I gave a little start when I saw the cover -- I love Niagara Falls and visit as often as I can! This definitely sounds like one I would enjoy, and its brevity appeals to me. I'm starting to really appreciate shorter works, especially when they pack a real punch.Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60852877280526611202012-01-19T07:14:23.338-05:002012-01-19T07:14:23.338-05:00Yes, the risk of losing everything nowadays is ver...Yes, the risk of losing everything nowadays is very realistic.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37321484102785247152012-01-19T07:13:19.271-05:002012-01-19T07:13:19.271-05:00Karen, Everyone seems to love this one.Karen, Everyone seems to love this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64687041161195329812012-01-19T07:12:48.875-05:002012-01-19T07:12:48.875-05:00Margot, he is a wonderful author.Margot, he is a wonderful author.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85000062098374369422012-01-19T07:11:45.927-05:002012-01-19T07:11:45.927-05:00I liked getting inside of their heads -- great cha...I liked getting inside of their heads -- great character development.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23936524842740844962012-01-19T07:10:47.842-05:002012-01-19T07:10:47.842-05:00It is a quick and enjoyable read.It is a quick and enjoyable read.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-90981060094760225152012-01-19T07:09:55.915-05:002012-01-19T07:09:55.915-05:00You will enjoy it Audra,You will enjoy it Audra,(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7327408370968112462012-01-19T07:09:25.563-05:002012-01-19T07:09:25.563-05:00It's rare to find a reader disappointed by his...It's rare to find a reader disappointed by his books.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15251483640957865752012-01-19T07:08:44.927-05:002012-01-19T07:08:44.927-05:00I've enjoyed all of the books I've read by...I've enjoyed all of the books I've read by him.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59333691882198185492012-01-19T07:08:08.295-05:002012-01-19T07:08:08.295-05:00It wasn't too depressing IMO.It wasn't too depressing IMO.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84756735161118006262012-01-19T07:07:37.798-05:002012-01-19T07:07:37.798-05:00JoAnn, you will surely enjoy this one.JoAnn, you will surely enjoy this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7824753948934618432012-01-18T23:06:11.560-05:002012-01-18T23:06:11.560-05:00I loved the one O'Nan book I read -- this look...I loved the one O'Nan book I read -- this looks a winner too.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65440152420176604322012-01-18T16:40:47.672-05:002012-01-18T16:40:47.672-05:00I enjoyed this one too! It was such an unusual lit...I enjoyed this one too! It was such an unusual little novel, and I'm eager to read more O'Nan in the future.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63830970566173471772012-01-18T15:37:49.319-05:002012-01-18T15:37:49.319-05:00Sounds delightful -- my kind of read. I love nove...Sounds delightful -- my kind of read. I love novels that explore marriage -- especially one that has spanned so much time!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63920354551950703222012-01-18T13:58:28.907-05:002012-01-18T13:58:28.907-05:00This does sound good!! Onto the wish list it goes!...This does sound good!! Onto the wish list it goes!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44593278902794541812012-01-18T11:48:07.014-05:002012-01-18T11:48:07.014-05:00I loved this one too!! My review posts tomorrow.
...I loved this one too!! My review posts tomorrow.<br /><br />This was my first O'Nan book and I delighted (yes, delighted) in his lovely, atmospheric prose. I felt as if I was right there with Art and Marion and all of their awkward moments. And the ending, although very abrupt, was perfect.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34365569806237885042012-01-18T11:42:52.828-05:002012-01-18T11:42:52.828-05:00Stewart O'Nan is an author I "discovered&...Stewart O'Nan is an author I "discovered" this last year, thanks to JoAnn. He's a masterful storytelleer. I look forward to this one.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46924821447784660202012-01-18T09:34:19.959-05:002012-01-18T09:34:19.959-05:00A situation that I could see happen today. Like th...A situation that I could see happen today. Like the idea of the chapter headings too.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53976786021458303222012-01-18T09:07:09.486-05:002012-01-18T09:07:09.486-05:00I'm looking forward to reading this book. I ju...I'm looking forward to reading this book. I just heard about it yesterday on a list of most anticipated books of 2012!Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60877753025867482232012-01-18T07:59:49.301-05:002012-01-18T07:59:49.301-05:00This sounds very good. I'm glad to hear there...This sounds very good. I'm glad to hear there was some humor in it. I sounds so depressing.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51453697114259174722012-01-18T07:32:09.409-05:002012-01-18T07:32:09.409-05:00I've got this one pre-ordered (first time I...I've got this one pre-ordered (first time I've done that!) and can't wait to read it. Love the sound of those chapter headings, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com