tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post2409088521553025240..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Vegetarian; Han Kang(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42085177343557214172016-04-05T20:34:09.505-04:002016-04-05T20:34:09.505-04:00Sounds like a rough but dramatic read. Wild. Sounds like a rough but dramatic read. Wild. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32694353871804017442016-04-03T11:09:57.344-04:002016-04-03T11:09:57.344-04:00I also liked this book though it left me feeling d...I also liked this book though it left me feeling drained. I liked the middle section the best for the intense story telling. Here is my review: http://www.keepthewisdom.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-vegetarian.htmlJudy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72625245170166548602016-03-15T12:34:44.686-04:002016-03-15T12:34:44.686-04:00You and I could share bookshelves. We are always r...You and I could share bookshelves. We are always reading the same books. Usually, you get to them first ;) I just got a copy of this one yesterday. Did you see the other cover... the deceptively innocent cover. I am including a link to it. Look closely. http://www.amazon.com/The-Vegetarian-Novel-Han-Kang/dp/1846275628<br />Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42841354597856817342016-03-14T21:04:04.705-04:002016-03-14T21:04:04.705-04:00I enjoyed the first quarter of this book more than...I enjoyed the first quarter of this book more than the rest of it. But the writing (translation?) is certainly beautiful and I would love to read more by this author.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50951855737002041942016-03-13T18:58:20.165-04:002016-03-13T18:58:20.165-04:00I'm not a huge fan of weird stories but this w...I'm not a huge fan of weird stories but this was king of fascinating in many ways.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18214070670362163152016-03-13T18:57:28.261-04:002016-03-13T18:57:28.261-04:00Emma, I never read a book about Korean society bef...Emma, I never read a book about Korean society before this so, yes learning about that was great.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9891381323666526112016-03-13T18:56:34.420-04:002016-03-13T18:56:34.420-04:00LOL - Don't you hate when that happens. I oft...LOL - Don't you hate when that happens. I often say I'm not going to read a certain book, and, then as the reviews hit the blogs I can't resist.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3078133360237308612016-03-13T18:55:33.723-04:002016-03-13T18:55:33.723-04:00I hope u try it Hillary.I hope u try it Hillary.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57364873166174060422016-03-13T18:55:19.377-04:002016-03-13T18:55:19.377-04:00Yes, the dinner scene was priceless for sure. I&#...Yes, the dinner scene was priceless for sure. I'm glad u enjoyed this one Mel.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11324458573944246182016-03-13T18:54:12.653-04:002016-03-13T18:54:12.653-04:00I'll be curious to watch for your thoughts.I'll be curious to watch for your thoughts.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75838225780489598222016-03-13T18:53:51.221-04:002016-03-13T18:53:51.221-04:00Very odd and different Wendy.Very odd and different Wendy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-31344449201748703332016-03-13T18:53:36.239-04:002016-03-13T18:53:36.239-04:00Very odd - Terra:)Very odd - Terra:)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50118591575998279522016-03-13T18:53:20.468-04:002016-03-13T18:53:20.468-04:00Yes, the first part was the best IMOYes, the first part was the best IMO(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72662782875986164522016-03-13T18:53:02.576-04:002016-03-13T18:53:02.576-04:00I know the feeling of just too many books to read....I know the feeling of just too many books to read.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40447212629213739662016-03-13T18:52:34.753-04:002016-03-13T18:52:34.753-04:00Oh yes, strange it is -- try it Dar.Oh yes, strange it is -- try it Dar.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54394442634875640872016-03-13T18:52:07.779-04:002016-03-13T18:52:07.779-04:00It has been blogged about quite a bit for sure.It has been blogged about quite a bit for sure.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54663049416571091132016-03-13T18:50:38.162-04:002016-03-13T18:50:38.162-04:00Very different for sure.Very different for sure.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23203719001425742452016-03-13T18:50:14.635-04:002016-03-13T18:50:14.635-04:00I hope you try it Lisa.I hope you try it Lisa.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-238244156442835742016-03-13T18:49:57.762-04:002016-03-13T18:49:57.762-04:00I cracked up at that part as well, and though BRAV...I cracked up at that part as well, and though BRAVO for her he was such a jerk!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52352888269526301162016-03-13T18:49:20.301-04:002016-03-13T18:49:20.301-04:00Yes, the reviews are mixed - not for everyone for ...Yes, the reviews are mixed - not for everyone for sure.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27761173564846354972016-03-13T18:48:53.935-04:002016-03-13T18:48:53.935-04:00I hope you like it Harvee.I hope you like it Harvee.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52076705533672422532016-03-13T18:45:45.018-04:002016-03-13T18:45:45.018-04:00Probably not a you book I'm guessing Kathy.Probably not a you book I'm guessing Kathy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56005381264843205212016-03-13T14:58:57.549-04:002016-03-13T14:58:57.549-04:00I don't think this one's for me. I have a ...I don't think this one's for me. I have a hard time with weird books.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14930717562349756152016-03-13T14:09:01.049-04:002016-03-13T14:09:01.049-04:00I have to say, this has been my favourite book of ...I have to say, this has been my favourite book of the year - I found the glimpse into Korean society fascinating, constraining and scary.Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44692251928437843012016-03-13T09:24:21.672-04:002016-03-13T09:24:21.672-04:00I'm been waffling over whether to read this on...I'm been waffling over whether to read this one for awhile. I've seen so many mixed reviews...but, for some reason, I'm newly intrigued with each review I read!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.com