tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post1573412027134654418..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Walter's Muse; Jean Davies Okimoto(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65651036334195305182013-03-14T06:56:06.472-04:002013-03-14T06:56:06.472-04:00Patricia, I loved that you took the time to share...Patricia, I loved that you took the time to share the your thoughts about this one and that it was such a good discussion book for your group. I checked out your blog and have added you to my list of blogs to follow. Thanks again(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35251798228769756072013-03-14T06:04:39.478-04:002013-03-14T06:04:39.478-04:00I still like the cover so much I might try it!I still like the cover so much I might try it!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39183629772177816452013-03-13T21:19:57.757-04:002013-03-13T21:19:57.757-04:00I discovered your review because last night my boo...I discovered your review because last night my book group discussed this book and I just wanted to know more. I gave this book a high praise review on my blog, because I found the characters so believable and so finely tuned and I loved that an introvert was the main character and stayed within that role.<br /><br />I thought the book truly looked at the hard issues of transformation and change and how one builds a new community out of what surrounds them. An island is a hard place to live if one is not into community building and diversity. Vashon Island is a remarkable community.<br /><br />Some of us are retirees in our group but many are not and 11 of us stayed together for an extra hour because the book gave us so many openings to look at concerns and fears and how the world is changing. Even Martha's acceptance of her dementia was inspiring to our younger members who started the evening talking about breast implants and facelifts they wanted. The depth of discussion that came out of this book was amazing and will last a lifetime in my memory banks.<br />Not every book is for everyone. That is true and that is why I like to check out things that others don't care for - I always learn so much.<br /><br />Island life is slow, retired life can be slow, none of us found this book slow and enjoyed the massive amounts of metaphors about life - from deep waters to wind storms which blow through.<br />Patricia <br /><br />Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83024862108960480492013-03-08T19:33:01.413-05:002013-03-08T19:33:01.413-05:00Sorry you didn't like this one more but luckil...Sorry you didn't like this one more but luckily there are many more really good books out there waiting for you to discover them.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50930740613328701552013-03-01T10:22:09.055-05:002013-03-01T10:22:09.055-05:00I'm a big fan of Okimoto. Missed this review ...I'm a big fan of Okimoto. Missed this review when I was ill, but I'm sorry it fell flat for you. I was transported to Vashon Island by her prose, and I identified with her characters - perhaps because of my age. However, different strokes for different folks. At least you gave it a try.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64022075492312659822013-02-25T11:53:52.175-05:002013-02-25T11:53:52.175-05:00I'm always drawn to books set in the Pacific N...I'm always drawn to books set in the Pacific Northwest and I'm familiar with Vashon Island, so I may still give this a try. Some thought Emily, Alone (Stewart O'Nan) was slow (and depressing), but I loved it, so maybe this will be my cuppa, as well. Fingers crossed! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38302959184256898152013-02-10T20:29:56.064-05:002013-02-10T20:29:56.064-05:00I read Okimoto's last book and didn't care...I read Okimoto's last book and didn't care for it; doesn't sound like I'll be giving her another chance with this one.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18777493502991038532013-02-10T11:45:47.441-05:002013-02-10T11:45:47.441-05:00Run... Running from this one. Ha!
Thanks for an ...Run... Running from this one. Ha! <br /><br />Thanks for an honest reviewmpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64012923568623623242013-02-09T10:20:38.015-05:002013-02-09T10:20:38.015-05:00Location isn't enough to keep me going either ...Location isn't enough to keep me going either but I do appreciate your thoughts!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27077708172201707162013-02-08T23:19:38.490-05:002013-02-08T23:19:38.490-05:00You only see the French wearing sneakers and sweat...You only see the French wearing sneakers and sweats when they are working out.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26398977415074392572013-02-08T11:07:30.964-05:002013-02-08T11:07:30.964-05:00I hadn't heard of this one and it doesn't ...I hadn't heard of this one and it doesn't really sound as though it's the kind of book I'd really enjoy either. Maybe it would be better on audio. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57306330147424409152013-02-08T09:14:10.544-05:002013-02-08T09:14:10.544-05:00I loved the characters, slow perhaps because they ...I loved the characters, slow perhaps because they are all retirees, but on a beautiful Pacific Northwest island. I thought the characters were very well drawn. It's one of my favs, perhaps because I'm also a retiree! Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50924485598992743762013-02-07T18:20:47.477-05:002013-02-07T18:20:47.477-05:00I wasn't pulled in by the synopsis but the mai...I wasn't pulled in by the synopsis but the main thing for me is finding something to like about the characters. When that's lacking then I totally get not liking this one!!! Thanks for your insight!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39424061286233853532013-02-07T15:07:18.102-05:002013-02-07T15:07:18.102-05:00I don't think that one would keep my attention...I don't think that one would keep my attention.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-394958182052813192013-02-07T12:03:33.771-05:002013-02-07T12:03:33.771-05:00This book sounds a little slow and retired for me,...This book sounds a little slow and retired for me, so I will probably stay away, but I did enjoy reading your thoughts on it. You did a nice job of reviewing it with honesty.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41313109557817287552013-02-07T12:01:38.959-05:002013-02-07T12:01:38.959-05:00When you don't connect or care for the main ch...When you don't connect or care for the main characters, that's a sign that a book's just not your cup of tea. Thanks for your honest review, Diane. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84332298042330193282013-02-07T11:47:26.716-05:002013-02-07T11:47:26.716-05:00I liked this one. I thought it had charm. And the ...I liked this one. I thought it had charm. And the setting, which I also enjoyed, made up for the slow parts. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82521534334415061302013-02-07T09:42:39.258-05:002013-02-07T09:42:39.258-05:00I did enjoy this one mainly because it was with ol...I did enjoy this one mainly because it was with older characters, who grew on me, and the setting was new to me. It was different from what I usually read. Too bad it wasn't your cup of tea.Laura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20290812394218951132013-02-07T08:27:16.428-05:002013-02-07T08:27:16.428-05:00Meh, I don't think I would like this one!Meh, I don't think I would like this one!Meg @ A Bookish Affairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634397276714805455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35675191656367309272013-02-06T20:57:03.240-05:002013-02-06T20:57:03.240-05:00well, painfully slow isn't going to do it for ...well, painfully slow isn't going to do it for me. And I'm agreeing with you on The Racketeer -- how long can this possibly be???Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70135800564086790802013-02-06T20:09:22.435-05:002013-02-06T20:09:22.435-05:00I've read those good reviews too - this may no...I've read those good reviews too - this may not be for me because I have to have some plot with my characters.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com