tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6827568508847674586..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 164 - The Lonely Polygamist; Brady Udall(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91778094965269656712012-05-05T01:32:37.881-04:002012-05-05T01:32:37.881-04:00Thanks for the review. With Big Love and The Book ...Thanks for the review. With Big Love and The Book of Mormon musical taking center stage, it's great to know Udall paints on a subtler canvas.<br /><br />Barbara<br />www.barbarakrichardson.comBarbara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05500322522741428189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9616660880041893402010-12-27T13:22:33.038-05:002010-12-27T13:22:33.038-05:00It is interesting that the author made the man wit...It is interesting that the author made the man with all the wives a sympathetic character. That takes an interesting tact and one that sounds like made the book a very good read.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64680433268861250692010-12-26T12:33:27.124-05:002010-12-26T12:33:27.124-05:00I saw a very beat up copy of this in the clearance...I saw a very beat up copy of this in the clearance area of Half-Price Books and really thought I needed it. But I just cannot make myself buy books that have been handled that much!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19270583637792251352010-12-25T16:11:09.844-05:002010-12-25T16:11:09.844-05:00Ooh, glad to see the thumbs ups!
I got this in pr...Ooh, glad to see the thumbs ups!<br /><br />I got this in print from the Powell's Indiespensibles program, but haven't opened it yet. Your review really piques my interest.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51818172796954355202010-12-24T13:05:05.507-05:002010-12-24T13:05:05.507-05:00I really want to read this one! It's high on m...I really want to read this one! It's high on my wishlist! Great review - you really reminded me about this book and I want to check it out at the library.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37371195582299028422010-12-24T01:34:32.084-05:002010-12-24T01:34:32.084-05:00What an intriguing book. I have to say that I'...What an intriguing book. I have to say that I'm a little curious about it. Thanks for your review!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615570638950821876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34516111977833459822010-12-23T11:03:50.625-05:002010-12-23T11:03:50.625-05:00Glad to see you enjoyed this. It was probably my ...Glad to see you enjoyed this. It was probably my favorite book from this past year. The image of the boy at the window is still with me...TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78127620121219120192010-12-22T21:05:43.518-05:002010-12-22T21:05:43.518-05:00This sounds like such a sad book. I guess it helps...This sounds like such a sad book. I guess it helps to make polygamy unattractive though!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3224853475905246632010-12-22T11:42:43.154-05:002010-12-22T11:42:43.154-05:00I'm glad to see you gave this one a positive r...I'm glad to see you gave this one a positive review. I've been thinking of picking it up.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51241877664919121652010-12-22T09:05:09.775-05:002010-12-22T09:05:09.775-05:00I've heard this one is great. Thanks for the w...I've heard this one is great. Thanks for the wonderful review. It makes me want to pick it up.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34224013460613919392010-12-21T22:25:47.345-05:002010-12-21T22:25:47.345-05:00I'm happy to see that thumbs-up -- I have a co...I'm happy to see that thumbs-up -- I have a copy this in print and have been meaning to get to it for months.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36409020695877818002010-12-21T20:33:45.011-05:002010-12-21T20:33:45.011-05:00My grandmother was born into a polygamous family s...My grandmother was born into a polygamous family so this book has been on my radar for a while. Like the review.<br /><br />PBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28264156060673475042010-12-21T19:03:03.777-05:002010-12-21T19:03:03.777-05:00I keep seeing positive reviews of this but have ye...I keep seeing positive reviews of this but have yet to actually pick it up! I'm happy to hear the audio is good; I might end up going that route. I don't mind long audiobooks as long as they're engrossing, which it sounds like this one is!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38076212636753407272010-12-21T18:55:07.916-05:002010-12-21T18:55:07.916-05:00I have this in print and I'm really looking fo...I have this in print and I'm really looking forward to reading it. I'm fascinated with polygamy for some odd reason.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44741941735662375072010-12-21T17:56:55.687-05:002010-12-21T17:56:55.687-05:00What an unique and interesting plot...I will have ...What an unique and interesting plot...I will have to track a copy down from the library!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51774576174254483952010-12-21T17:29:03.545-05:002010-12-21T17:29:03.545-05:00I have to read this book! I'm inexplicably (a...I have to read this book! I'm inexplicably (and horrifically) fascinated by polygamy! Ever since Sister Wives first aired... weird. I gave you a shout out on my blog today. Check it out if you like!<br />www.adbits.blogspot.comJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149588819195027978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59452684915992085612010-12-21T17:14:45.406-05:002010-12-21T17:14:45.406-05:00I have been so curious about this book! You did a ...I have been so curious about this book! You did a great job of reviewing it! So often fictional accounts of these types of families come from the perspective of the children, how unhappy they are etc. This sounds like a fresh approach.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Suzanne Yesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340451897624838384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41819505185437391842010-12-21T16:46:16.175-05:002010-12-21T16:46:16.175-05:00You would think having 4 wives and a mistress woul...You would think having 4 wives and a mistress would give him some happiness... Maybe if he downsized?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40127032003998132322010-12-21T15:14:32.647-05:002010-12-21T15:14:32.647-05:00I was discussing this with my husband who commente...I was discussing this with my husband who commented 4 wives, 28 children and he expects to be happy.<br /><br />A great sounding book and one I must read, thanks for the recommendation.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26107402950300816622010-12-21T13:51:47.811-05:002010-12-21T13:51:47.811-05:00I grabbed this book when I saw it at a book swap b...I grabbed this book when I saw it at a book swap because of Zibilee's rave review. Now I want to read it even more! So glad you enjoyed it, and I look forward to meeting Rusty.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65420206313062790872010-12-21T10:48:33.389-05:002010-12-21T10:48:33.389-05:00This one has been high up on my to-read list.This one has been high up on my to-read list.StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28175877696894950212010-12-21T09:16:25.006-05:002010-12-21T09:16:25.006-05:00That does sound interesting, but that sure is one ...That does sound interesting, but that sure is one big family!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12492668077135761172010-12-21T08:50:31.647-05:002010-12-21T08:50:31.647-05:00I loved this review! I thought this was an incredi...I loved this review! I thought this was an incredible book and was so captivated by it. I liked Golden, but Rusty really stole my heart. I am glad to hear that you liked it too and that it was such a good read for you. Your review really did it justice!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14784103319941985752010-12-21T08:41:37.015-05:002010-12-21T08:41:37.015-05:00I'll definitely add this to my list. What a wo...I'll definitely add this to my list. What a wonderful review! Thank you for the introduction!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595188087523116290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78255669520968048022010-12-21T08:19:05.607-05:002010-12-21T08:19:05.607-05:00Thanks for this great review. This is a new-to-me ...Thanks for this great review. This is a new-to-me book. The story sounds. I might just it pick up!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947271410329103836noreply@blogger.com