tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post8570447593080393042..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Love Anthony, Lisa Genova(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81064174689611814712012-09-15T19:16:08.441-04:002012-09-15T19:16:08.441-04:00Sounds like an interesting novel. I just loved St...Sounds like an interesting novel. I just loved Still Alice, but haven't had a chance to read Genova's two newer novels.<br /><br />Thanks for the thorough and well-written review, as always!<br /><br />Sue<br /><br /><a href="http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Book By Book</a>Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45181256156013200632012-09-13T18:54:30.736-04:002012-09-13T18:54:30.736-04:00Am reading my first Genova book,Left Neglected, no...Am reading my first Genova book,Left Neglected, now and am enjoying it so far even though I am only about 1/4 of the way into the story. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57113447350040119682012-09-11T06:41:41.967-04:002012-09-11T06:41:41.967-04:00Yes,women's fiction definitely. don't get ...Yes,women's fiction definitely. don't get me wrong it's still a good story but just a departure from what I like to read most for me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25145161548329051932012-09-10T13:59:16.889-04:002012-09-10T13:59:16.889-04:00I finished this last month and haven't had a c...I finished this last month and haven't had a chance to write my review, but I went ahead and read yours to see what you thought. Yes, it did feel a little more like "women's fiction" than her previous novels. And the coincidences that revolved around the real Anthony and the fictional Anthony were a bit of a stretch, but I loved his "voice" in the Beth's novel. I think Genova does a remarkable job educating her readers about those suffering from various brain injuries, diseases or conditions. I can't begin to guess what her 4th novel will entail, can you?Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7224620091056760922012-09-09T17:37:49.284-04:002012-09-09T17:37:49.284-04:00Even though I have had Left Neglected on Sparky fo...Even though I have had Left Neglected on Sparky for quite awhile, Love Anthony was my first Genova read. I enjoyed it....and now can dive into Left Neglected, knowing I am in for a treat.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81196432718605801592012-09-08T16:46:22.691-04:002012-09-08T16:46:22.691-04:00Are you still on a blogging break? I miss your Sat...Are you still on a blogging break? I miss your Saturday Snapshot.Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-4010213043866114042012-09-08T14:43:50.405-04:002012-09-08T14:43:50.405-04:00This one sounds mixed to me. If I could read one ...This one sounds mixed to me. If I could read one part of the story (Olivia's) I think I would enjoy it, but not so sure about Beth's.DCMetroreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86052974841021012882012-09-08T09:07:06.001-04:002012-09-08T09:07:06.001-04:00Not what I expected at all. I thought it would be ...Not what I expected at all. I thought it would be about raising a child who happens to be autistic. Thank you for telling about the other facets. I'm so not interested. It sounds like the type of book I run a mile from. <br />Thanks for your great review.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78003046098925837062012-09-07T20:59:41.930-04:002012-09-07T20:59:41.930-04:00I just finished this too and I did feel it was a d...I just finished this too and I did feel it was a departure for Genova -- more "novely" than "clinical" like her other books. Plus there was the woo-woo factor that didn't always work for me. Still, I think she did a good job writing about autism from the point of view of the person experiencing it -- I think that is where she excels. I suspect that Still Alice will always be her best book but I admire that she is trying to grow as a writer.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55122998814401053822012-09-07T16:45:53.517-04:002012-09-07T16:45:53.517-04:00I loved 'Still Alice', but this sounds a l...I loved 'Still Alice', but this sounds a little too chick lit for me.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51947870862976676712012-09-07T14:18:44.989-04:002012-09-07T14:18:44.989-04:00I've heard this one is quite different from he...I've heard this one is quite different from her other books, and for that reason I haven't made it a priority on my reading list.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71499312271786733562012-09-07T11:00:02.938-04:002012-09-07T11:00:02.938-04:00I will be reading this book. I am sure it will be ...I will be reading this book. I am sure it will be emotional as I held on to a friend as she came to terms with her son being autistic almost 20 years ago and since then have had two other friends deal with the same diagnosis.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65417457721498902722012-09-07T09:33:55.981-04:002012-09-07T09:33:55.981-04:00I had read "Left Neglected" by Lisa Geno...I had read "Left Neglected" by Lisa Genova. Her writing is powerful and she isn't afraid to tackle the tough subjects. Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50214569158599551232012-09-07T09:06:18.486-04:002012-09-07T09:06:18.486-04:00Sounds like a very moving story. The cover remind...Sounds like a very moving story. The cover reminds me of my friend Hilary at FeelingBeachie.comBrian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19425650172954029842012-09-07T08:25:46.075-04:002012-09-07T08:25:46.075-04:00I definitely got an impression of atthevery least,...I definitely got an impression of atthevery least, "women's fiction" from your review. I really have to be in the right mood for that!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-24531886265493948592012-09-07T07:38:46.041-04:002012-09-07T07:38:46.041-04:00I love this author's works. STILL ALICE was s...I love this author's works. STILL ALICE was so very touching, but I had personal experience with dealing with Alzheimer's. LEFT NEGLECTED didn't hit me quite as hard, but I learned about a neurological condition that I didn't even know existed. Autism is certainly a timely topic and I look forward to seeing how Ms. Genova presents it to us. I'd probably try anything she'd like to write. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45194326381590770722012-09-07T00:37:59.920-04:002012-09-07T00:37:59.920-04:00I loved Still Alice...was less impressed with Left...I loved Still Alice...was less impressed with Left Neglected...not sure abou this one.Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85656237367461522722012-09-06T21:36:34.430-04:002012-09-06T21:36:34.430-04:00I'm also behind the times with Lisa Genova; I ...I'm also behind the times with Lisa Genova; I need to catch up! I love the Boston area and my husband is from there as well, so I guess that's why I'm always drawn to books set in the Commonwealth.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20909106514938430402012-09-06T21:32:12.718-04:002012-09-06T21:32:12.718-04:00I loved Left Neglected....I only skimmed your revi...I loved Left Neglected....I only skimmed your review of this book by Genova since I just started writing one for it myself after getting it from Amazon Vine.Tina's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70310739487268125462012-09-06T21:17:00.767-04:002012-09-06T21:17:00.767-04:00I still need to read Left Neglected by her, but do...I still need to read Left Neglected by her, but do own it,(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79480927825271606472012-09-06T21:07:00.874-04:002012-09-06T21:07:00.874-04:00I now have her last two books to enjoy. I loved St...I now have her last two books to enjoy. I loved Still Alice..it quite literally broke my heart. I'm anxious to get to this one.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87772549674972072232012-09-06T21:02:21.253-04:002012-09-06T21:02:21.253-04:00Like Kathy, I have yet to try any of Genova's ...Like Kathy, I have yet to try any of Genova's books. She sure goes for the heavy topics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30213939112556342312012-09-06T21:00:12.320-04:002012-09-06T21:00:12.320-04:00Hm, I'm surprised this felt like chick lit. I...Hm, I'm surprised this felt like chick lit. I've yet to try Genova's work and will probably give this a try.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com