tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post5554685278088136789..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 150 - A Change in Altitude; Anita Shreve(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45997478972543145142009-11-05T14:57:28.728-05:002009-11-05T14:57:28.728-05:00I must admit I didn't even think she did that ...I must admit I didn't even think she did that great a job conveying what it was like to live in Kenya (as you know from reading my review). I completely agree, however, that folks who are not familiar with Shreve should start elsewhere. Funnily enough, I haven't read any of the books you recommend other than <i>Testimony</i>, which I didn't like either!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54411487344348195792009-11-03T02:04:04.624-05:002009-11-03T02:04:04.624-05:00I finished A Change in Altitude tonight, and decid...I finished A Change in Altitude tonight, and decided to go to the internet to see if I was the only one who was left with an indifferent feeling after reading this novel.(I have read all but one of her books-and enjoyed each.) I agree completely with you and so many who responded to your review. I was interested to see that she had spent time in Kenya because I wondered if she had been there and "handy material" was the reason for writing it. Hope her next novel rates as high with many of us as her previous ones have.Phyllisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-74035680156563311952009-10-05T13:52:29.731-04:002009-10-05T13:52:29.731-04:00I love Shreve, and I'm sorry to see you were d...I love Shreve, and I'm sorry to see you were disappointed by this one. I'll be reading it soon.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71540800332667586592009-10-04T19:20:22.615-04:002009-10-04T19:20:22.615-04:00I have liked Shreve in the past and have Testimony...I have liked Shreve in the past and have Testimony to get to one of these days. I truly liked reading your review and to note what fell flat for you...I hate it when I don't care about the main characters.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55560633630947158262009-10-04T17:23:10.978-04:002009-10-04T17:23:10.978-04:00Thanks for the honest review. Anita Shreve writes...Thanks for the honest review. Anita Shreve writes on such a wide variety of topics and settings. Some have been real hits with me, others not so much. (I haven't yet read A CHANGE IN ATLTITUDE)Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49250718089907061822009-10-03T08:10:57.901-04:002009-10-03T08:10:57.901-04:00What a well written review! I've read a few Sh...What a well written review! I've read a few Shreve books and I usually like them. I don't know if I will read this one.Nanhttp://nanscorner.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71081468682730132952009-10-02T22:09:40.509-04:002009-10-02T22:09:40.509-04:00I agree with you on this one Diane. It isn't ...I agree with you on this one Diane. It isn't one of Shreve's best at all. I'm a little over halfway finished with it but like you if I put it down, I'm not in any hurry to pick it up again.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58501516005513169792009-10-01T22:47:11.893-04:002009-10-01T22:47:11.893-04:00I haven't read any of Shreve's books. Than...I haven't read any of Shreve's books. Thanks for the honest review!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69244372314894972672009-10-01T21:24:06.584-04:002009-10-01T21:24:06.584-04:00You're dead on about her accuracy in providing...You're dead on about her accuracy in providing a good sense of place. Otherwise, meh...not my favorite Shreve, either.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790372684512429774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11730644865637014372009-10-01T20:28:54.088-04:002009-10-01T20:28:54.088-04:00I read "Testimony" but didn't LOVE i...I read "Testimony" but didn't LOVE it. But I keep seeing her books around and the premises sound intriguing so thanks for the list of the ones you particularly liked.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16636570501019436812009-10-01T19:43:32.490-04:002009-10-01T19:43:32.490-04:00I haven't read any Shreve so it sounds like th...I haven't read any Shreve so it sounds like this isn't the one I should start with :-) I have Testimony sitting on my TBR pile so I'll start with that one and see how it goes!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294856404741431282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23427857479753567262009-10-01T18:53:07.938-04:002009-10-01T18:53:07.938-04:00I am really intrigued by the premise and the setti...I am really intrigued by the premise and the setting of this book and the fact that you said she creates a strong sense of place. I'd love to "travel" to Africa. :-) I am with you, though, on having difficulty enjoying a book of none of the characters are likeable. Characters can be very flawed, but there needs to be something there that makes me care.Stephaniehttp://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82466551959591799932009-10-01T16:24:33.064-04:002009-10-01T16:24:33.064-04:00The only Shreve that I have ever read has was Sea ...The only Shreve that I have ever read has was Sea Glass, and I was not too impressed with it. I have heard that she has other books that are phenomenal, so I am going to try something else, but it probably won't be this one. Thanks for the honest and succinct review, it really helps me weed out which ones I want to try.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59994899180515428882009-10-01T16:15:49.931-04:002009-10-01T16:15:49.931-04:00The only book I have ever read by Shreve was Sea G...The only book I have ever read by Shreve was Sea Glass. I wasn't really impressed with it, but I have heard that she has other books out there that are phenomenal. If I do decide to read another one of her books, it probably won't be this one. Thanks for the honest and succinct review, it makes it a bit easier for me to decide on my next Shreve book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35546677678183971612009-10-01T16:05:28.844-04:002009-10-01T16:05:28.844-04:00Too bad this one wasn't as good as you expecte...Too bad this one wasn't as good as you expected...I still haven't read Testimony, but hope to get to it soon. I wasn't crazy about Resistance, but really enjoyed Body Surfing.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34536345516582247252009-10-01T15:24:30.313-04:002009-10-01T15:24:30.313-04:00Sorry this didn't work for you. I am a Shreve...Sorry this didn't work for you. I am a Shreve fan, though, so I still plan to give it a shot.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85221351344580378372009-10-01T15:18:40.150-04:002009-10-01T15:18:40.150-04:00It sounds interesting, but I'm not an Anita Sh...It sounds interesting, but I'm not an Anita Shreve fan. But I do like reading about Africa!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71919345346675390472009-10-01T12:07:47.667-04:002009-10-01T12:07:47.667-04:00I haven't read anything by this author. How do...I haven't read anything by this author. How does she compare to Jodi Picoult--or would that be like comparing apples to oranges?Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39086624442295558752009-10-01T11:33:29.048-04:002009-10-01T11:33:29.048-04:00I read and reviewed this one, too. I ended up giv...I read and reviewed this one, too. I ended up giving it five stars, but I can identify with your issues as well.<br /><br />I really didn't like the men in the book! They were sexist and their attitudes toward the women seemed...well, demeaning!<br /><br />Set in the 70s, though, as I recall, the prevailing attitudes at the time, despite efforts to make changes, were still...antediluvian!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29158520843972985892009-10-01T10:43:38.876-04:002009-10-01T10:43:38.876-04:00I've only read one or two Shreve books and I a...I've only read one or two Shreve books and I always feel like I am going to like them but somehow they don't meet my expectations. I do have Testimony on my shelf and am looking forward to that one. I know it got a lot of great reviews so I'm hoping I'll enjoy it!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32245773538005565002009-10-01T10:42:24.756-04:002009-10-01T10:42:24.756-04:00oh no Diane! Thanks for your honest review.oh no Diane! Thanks for your honest review.Mel (He Followed Me Home)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17270504316549519225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81288522863296177622009-10-01T10:09:59.548-04:002009-10-01T10:09:59.548-04:00Thanks for the honest review. I am a Shreve fan s...Thanks for the honest review. I am a Shreve fan so I know I will be reading this one anyway. It's a bummer when one of your favorite authors just doesn't cut it for you.Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.com