tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post394375664413862795..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40708197670206053692011-12-04T00:32:24.094-05:002011-12-04T00:32:24.094-05:00This book is on my TBR list; I heard a description...This book is on my TBR list; I heard a description of the book on Books on the Nightstand (my favourite book podcast) and fell in love with the book. Looking forward to this one.Melissa Wiebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657787882718834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83840876368605504792011-12-01T14:50:53.776-05:002011-12-01T14:50:53.776-05:00Although DIVISADERO was disappointing, I still wen...Although DIVISADERO was disappointing, I still went out and bought THE CAT'S TABLE. I didn't even flip through it because the name Michael Ondaajte means fine writing. The first paragraph does make me curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19695857758609216932011-11-30T09:22:22.787-05:002011-11-30T09:22:22.787-05:00Not a bad first paragraph. I've seen lots of g...Not a bad first paragraph. I've seen lots of good buzz about the book. Hopefully it keeps getting better as it goes along.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943596258182968212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45298084492235063072011-11-29T21:40:48.386-05:002011-11-29T21:40:48.386-05:00Hmmm....I think I would keep going.Hmmm....I think I would keep going.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82009759681884151172011-11-29T20:28:54.138-05:002011-11-29T20:28:54.138-05:00Mystica...love how this seemed to resonate with yo...Mystica...love how this seemed to resonate with you.<br /><br />Anachronist...it is haunting and not just the intro.<br /><br />Patty...It is a somewhat depressing story, but good.<br /><br />Laurel...it is holding my interest.<br /><br />Trish...I wasn't aware it was shortlisted for the Giller Prize. Thanks 4 mentioning that.<br /><br />Kaye...thanks for joining in.<br /><br />Harvee...think you would like this based on what you seem to enjoy.<br /><br />Heather....I find it hard to believe this book would intimidate you...LOL (I was one who did not care for the English Patient).<br /><br />Nancy and Amy...it is both dark and haunting --but a good story.<br /><br />Caite...you do read some dark stories (I crave them too from time to time)<br /><br />Annie...I will be recommending this one, I'm pretty sure.<br /><br />Nise...I'm sure the library loves your business...LOL<br /><br />Trish...the writing is very good.<br /><br />Petty...this book will not be for everyone,<br /><br />Kaye, thanks for joining in - I appreciate that.<br /><br />Paulita...Isolation is a biggie here.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15582720116023491142011-11-29T20:24:05.343-05:002011-11-29T20:24:05.343-05:00Somehow I got it into my head that this was writte...Somehow I got it into my head that this was written from a cat's point of view!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49736869801718868642011-11-29T16:01:29.112-05:002011-11-29T16:01:29.112-05:00I like the description and the feeling of isolatio...I like the description and the feeling of isolation.Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34131405013822110992011-11-29T15:55:15.412-05:002011-11-29T15:55:15.412-05:00I'd like to keep reading. I'm going to ju...I'd like to keep reading. I'm going to jump ship from Tuesday Teasers and join you for Tuesday Intro's. <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2011/11/tuesday-top-ten-and-teaser-winter.html" rel="nofollow"> kaye—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87290107778752218782011-11-29T15:08:48.557-05:002011-11-29T15:08:48.557-05:00What a great idea, not too sure I'd keep readi...What a great idea, not too sure I'd keep reading having only read this first paragraph.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81307967852133886042011-11-29T14:13:28.375-05:002011-11-29T14:13:28.375-05:00Ondaatje definitely has a gift for writing! It'...Ondaatje definitely has a gift for writing! It's been years since I read something by him and don't know much about this one, but I'm sure it'll be excellent. Enjoy!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68270185999781246482011-11-29T13:56:57.564-05:002011-11-29T13:56:57.564-05:00I had this book in my hands, but put it back today...I had this book in my hands, but put it back today! Guess I'll have to go back for it.<br /><br />Mine is <a href="http://nisefunpages.blogspot.com/2011/11/tuesdays-intro-and-teaser_22.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3048926498627438652011-11-29T12:02:30.092-05:002011-11-29T12:02:30.092-05:00This is fun! I've been so curious about The C...This is fun! I've been so curious about The Cat's Table! Oh yes, I will read!<br />Here is my <a href="http://butterybooks.com/?p=44974/" rel="nofollow">First Chapter First Paragraph</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32293704745474635272011-11-29T11:52:52.616-05:002011-11-29T11:52:52.616-05:00well, a book can't be too dark for me..lol
it...well, a book can't be too dark for me..lol<br /><br />it sounds great!caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61692456843969317122011-11-29T11:50:02.163-05:002011-11-29T11:50:02.163-05:00I'm curious about this and would continue read...I'm curious about this and would continue reading. There's a melancholy, haunting almost despairing feeling to this paragraph. I'm not sure how much I really like Ondaatje's work but I wouldkeep reading!<br /><br />I just posted my entry:<br /><br /><a href="http://homeofaimala.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday_29.html" rel="nofollow">Amy's First Chapter</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70784273289553485382011-11-29T11:15:56.001-05:002011-11-29T11:15:56.001-05:00This sounds too dark for me.
My bit of fluff this...This sounds too dark for me.<br /><br />My bit of fluff this week:<br /><br />http://booksnwhatnot.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-chapter-first-paragraph-invisible.htmlstepfordmomto2@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247229526727893129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25558066847783589422011-11-29T09:46:21.653-05:002011-11-29T09:46:21.653-05:00Not sure if I would read this one. I haven't h...Not sure if I would read this one. I haven't had much luck with Ondaatje's work in the past, and am kind of intimidated by him. I will have to give this some careful thought to see if it's the right book for me.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11375804032322588792011-11-29T08:38:29.442-05:002011-11-29T08:38:29.442-05:00I'd read on as I like the setting and the intr...I'd read on as I like the setting and the intrigue.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28670366419757591992011-11-29T08:37:58.433-05:002011-11-29T08:37:58.433-05:00Definitely would continue. I want to see what happ...Definitely would continue. I want to see what happens next. I decided to play along with you this week, Diane. Fun meme!Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20774709267303693742011-11-29T08:23:35.712-05:002011-11-29T08:23:35.712-05:00I'm glad you picked this book! It's new an...I'm glad you picked this book! It's new and was recently shortlisted for the Giller prize, therefore its on my radar ;) <br /><br />The opening sounds promising. I'll be giving this a closer look over the holidays.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63475359381749742882011-11-29T07:59:30.967-05:002011-11-29T07:59:30.967-05:00Wow, that's a good one, and yes, I would defin...Wow, that's a good one, and yes, I would definitely keep reading.<br /><br />I really should join in over here, but I do have a Teaser Tuesday, with a couple of long sentences here at <a href="http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/teaser-tuesdays-the-kingdom-of-childhood-nov-29/" rel="nofollow">MY TT POST</a> and<br /><a href="http://laurelrainsnowcreations.com/" rel="nofollow">MY WEBSITE</a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1522123305546103292011-11-29T07:34:53.443-05:002011-11-29T07:34:53.443-05:00very interesting...I've seen this book on seve...very interesting...I've seen this book on several bloggers' mailbox lists so I'm looking forward to finding out more :)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56597851423415867682011-11-29T04:13:44.267-05:002011-11-29T04:13:44.267-05:00Interesting although a bit haunting intro. Mine is...Interesting although a bit haunting intro. <a href="http://booksasportablepiecesofthought.blogspot.com/2011/11/tuesday-intros-02.html" rel="nofollow">Mine is definitely more violent and bloody.</a>Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46490368345992608332011-11-29T01:18:59.562-05:002011-11-29T01:18:59.562-05:00I love this. Its a Tuesday and traditionally I go ...I love this. Its a Tuesday and traditionally I go to St. Anthony's Church which I did just now. The church is off Duplication Road and I felt I was part of the book!!!Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com