tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post7981784789324987689..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 156 - Tortilla Flat; John Steinbeck(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51318023361318325102009-10-29T12:17:22.329-04:002009-10-29T12:17:22.329-04:00I haven't read this one yet. Thanks for the p...I haven't read this one yet. Thanks for the push! :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71221667752358311962009-10-21T12:02:26.805-04:002009-10-21T12:02:26.805-04:00This is one of those books that every time I see i...This is one of those books that every time I see it mentioned I think - I really need to get around to reading that.<br /><br />One of these days. Your review definitely makes it sound worth the read.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12612807563027193112009-10-20T02:13:54.366-04:002009-10-20T02:13:54.366-04:00Thanks for the review! I have another Steinbeck bo...Thanks for the review! I have another Steinbeck book, EAST OF EDEN, in my TBR.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-43221249138817059862009-10-19T17:00:15.591-04:002009-10-19T17:00:15.591-04:00I am trying to read many classics that I have negl...I am trying to read many classics that I have neglected in the past, and this one sounds great! Thanks for an awesome review. I have just added this book to my wish list!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58801404851200174252009-10-18T20:59:57.537-04:002009-10-18T20:59:57.537-04:00I'm thinking of doing Bibliofreak's novell...I'm thinking of doing Bibliofreak's novella challenge in November and this might be a good one. Thanks for the idea.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51217309863413202592009-10-18T19:05:25.817-04:002009-10-18T19:05:25.817-04:00I cannot believe I haven't read this! Must rea...I cannot believe I haven't read this! Must read.BookAddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16412689128362451983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23588584319646328232009-10-18T17:48:21.383-04:002009-10-18T17:48:21.383-04:00The setting for Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat was ...The setting for Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat was not a small town OUTSIDE Monterey. It was a section of the town, the exact location not definite. Steinbeck, based some of his characters on real people he had known. After it was published the city fathers of Monterey denied that any such place and people existed. Thisd was the first Steinbeck story to make any money for the writer andf his wife.Herbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50448740276976565402009-10-18T16:07:53.230-04:002009-10-18T16:07:53.230-04:00How have I not read this book? Thanks for the fabu...How have I not read this book? Thanks for the fabulous review!Stephaniehttp://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50325314383555118942009-10-18T12:14:59.436-04:002009-10-18T12:14:59.436-04:00This is one of Steinbeck's I'd really like...This is one of Steinbeck's I'd really like to read. I'm struggling with The Winter of Our Discontent right now but I'll keep plugging away with it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39903166575968071342009-10-17T20:51:36.487-04:002009-10-17T20:51:36.487-04:00This one was also made into an excellent movie sta...This one was also made into an excellent movie starring Spencer Tracy. You should check it out.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621109430220655725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56726361264199595282009-10-17T18:09:41.297-04:002009-10-17T18:09:41.297-04:00I read a lot of Steinbeack back when I was in scho...I read a lot of Steinbeack back when I was in school (many years ago!). I remember enjoying them - I really should read one now as an adult. This is one I'd never read. Thanks for the review - <br /><br />SueSue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84578635595751101372009-10-17T17:48:48.247-04:002009-10-17T17:48:48.247-04:00Excellent review that totally captured my interest...Excellent review that totally captured my interest in this book!! Thanks!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2485013457702945812009-10-17T10:02:47.352-04:002009-10-17T10:02:47.352-04:00It has been so long since I read this that I must ...It has been so long since I read this that I must definitely do so again! Thanks for sharing!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68540868106549731802009-10-17T06:05:29.123-04:002009-10-17T06:05:29.123-04:00I love Steinbeck and have been slowly rereading ma...I love Steinbeck and have been slowly rereading many of his books. This one I recently read for the first time - really enjoyed meeting Danny and the 'flawed , but endearing' paisanos. The Pearl, or possibly The Winter of Our Discontent, will be next.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1920609182987198982009-10-17T05:49:46.925-04:002009-10-17T05:49:46.925-04:00I've always wanted to read this one. Is "...I've always wanted to read this one. Is "The Red Pony" a novella too? I've read "The Pearl." I would like to read "The Red Pony." Very good review.Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246834295123351186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91577770138854363602009-10-17T02:18:26.999-04:002009-10-17T02:18:26.999-04:00I read this a couple of years ago. As I recall, th...I read this a couple of years ago. As I recall, the men prefer laziness to effort in this lesser know novel by Steinbeck. Thanks for your review.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5889150228472635272009-10-17T00:23:39.783-04:002009-10-17T00:23:39.783-04:00I am embarrassed to say that I have only ever read...I am embarrassed to say that I have only ever read one Steinbeck. Must remedy that. Maybe I should host a Steinbeck challenge to force myself to do it!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17675293276896796042009-10-16T23:47:35.194-04:002009-10-16T23:47:35.194-04:00Short classics are the best! Steinbeck wrote such...Short classics are the best! Steinbeck wrote such great characters. Thanks for the recommendation!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434184208280400768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47690840837070840262009-10-16T23:35:06.084-04:002009-10-16T23:35:06.084-04:00I really like the comparison to King Arthur's ...I really like the comparison to King Arthur's Court! Good review!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com