tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post3047443499725017965..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: (2) Book Reviews - The School for Good Mothers; Jessamine Chan and In Five Years; Rebecca Serle(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47025998037630077772022-02-02T14:05:35.043-05:002022-02-02T14:05:35.043-05:00I remember racing through In Five Years because I ...I remember racing through In Five Years because I was curious how it would end. But eventually, I didn't care for the book much.<br /><br />Very curious about School for Good Mothers but not sure I can stomach it. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30295077782821129982022-02-01T21:39:32.336-05:002022-02-01T21:39:32.336-05:00In Five Years was different. I ended up liking it ...In Five Years was different. I ended up liking it a little better than you.<br /><br />stacyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421310258377452647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57772252896687650682022-02-01T15:59:21.084-05:002022-02-01T15:59:21.084-05:00Maybe I will pass on both books ... but I was once...Maybe I will pass on both books ... but I was once tempted to pick up the Rebecca Serle novel ... though maybe I should check out her new one if that's out. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37188187309540957952022-01-30T23:01:21.089-05:002022-01-30T23:01:21.089-05:00I'm not sure either of these books are for me ...I'm not sure either of these books are for me but I do think The School for Good Mothers sounds like it raises some excellent and interesting questions.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41225641510904727122022-01-30T22:50:54.331-05:002022-01-30T22:50:54.331-05:00I really liked In Five Years, although it wasn'...I really liked In Five Years, although it wasn't at all what I expected going in. The School for Good Mothers sounds interesting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37570234187160371912022-01-30T18:26:39.679-05:002022-01-30T18:26:39.679-05:00Who knows Lisa, you might love it. I didn't c...Who knows Lisa, you might love it. I didn't care for the main character as well as the dystopian bend.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25193498260291837492022-01-30T18:24:24.094-05:002022-01-30T18:24:24.094-05:00Oh, I didn't know this author has a new book o...Oh, I didn't know this author has a new book out. I still might try her again.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52853032279478181332022-01-30T18:23:19.428-05:002022-01-30T18:23:19.428-05:00I love character driven stories as well. Bonus if ...I love character driven stories as well. Bonus if the characters are likable.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75449863256027333752022-01-30T18:20:46.027-05:002022-01-30T18:20:46.027-05:00Dorothy, Maybe you will like The School for Good M...Dorothy, Maybe you will like The School for Good Mothers - it would make a good discussion book, I just wasn't a huge fan of the dystopian plot line.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51600197688121080392022-01-30T14:51:42.063-05:002022-01-30T14:51:42.063-05:00I've got The School for Good Mothers coming up...I've got The School for Good Mothers coming up soon. Sounds like I might be reading it with the thought of a possible book club selection more than because I'm going to love it. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-22367554715442923612022-01-30T14:24:14.947-05:002022-01-30T14:24:14.947-05:00I received a complimentary audiobook of In Five Ye...I received a complimentary audiobook of In Five Years in 2020 (right around the time the pandemic hit) and thought it was a good distraction, but not really a great book. I may read her new book, but am waiting to see how other readers react to that one.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28205567405233739072022-01-30T11:57:51.109-05:002022-01-30T11:57:51.109-05:00Both books would probably have been better if thei...Both books would probably have been better if their main characters had more depth and been more likable. It's characters that really make or break a story for me. I do think The School For Good Mothers sounds interesting.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53701903156962457662022-01-29T14:07:21.959-05:002022-01-29T14:07:21.959-05:00I have The School for Good Mothers on my reading l...I have <i>The School for Good Mothers</i> on my reading list. I was interested in your take on it. I had not heard of the other book you mention, but I don't think it sounds like something I would want to read.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.com