tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4402762659768970570..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian SelznickJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15594164972325766292010-03-11T14:42:03.837-05:002010-03-11T14:42:03.837-05:00Aaron Mead - Thanks so much for your thoughtful co...Aaron Mead - Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. There are so many reasons to recommend The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Several members of my book club have read it since this review was posted - they all loved it, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88363889475999681862010-03-10T20:38:56.607-05:002010-03-10T20:38:56.607-05:00I wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation of...I wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. I think it is fantastic for several reasons.<br /><br />First, the story is gripping. Selznick tactfully maintains reader curiosity throughout the book, first by giving us questions about Hugo (Why is he alone? Why does he live in a train station? How does he survive? Why is he stealing toys? Why is he so passionate about the automaton? Will he successfully repair it?), and then once we are invested in Hugo as a character, by giving us questions about the other characters in the story (Isabelle, Papa Georges), and how the story will come out.<br /><br />Another great thing about the book is that it raises and addresses deep themes that are central to coming of age. For example, the book addresses head-on the theme of loss. All of the characters in the book are coping with loss. The story shows, in an age-appropriate way, both the genuine anguish that comes with loss, and also a way through loss in restorative relationships with others. The book also tackles the theme of life-purpose--as your quote about the purpose of machines suggests--a theme that will engage young readers beginning to wonder about their place in the world.<br /><br />Of course the book is extraordinarily creative, and I could go on about other aspects of it, but, all that to say, I think you are right on in endorsing this one!Aaron Meadhttp://www.childrensbooksandreviews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61270595394939671142010-02-26T21:37:18.997-05:002010-02-26T21:37:18.997-05:00Justicejenniferreads - Hugo Cabret is so different...Justicejenniferreads - Hugo Cabret is so different from anything I've read.. very creative! It was such an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57708100072071808802010-02-26T15:26:24.710-05:002010-02-26T15:26:24.710-05:00Sounds really lovely. The illustrations look beau...Sounds really lovely. The illustrations look beautiful and the story sounds genuinely fun and interested. I also love the idea of blending all different kinds of media in the telling of the story. So original - and it seems like it's also really rewarding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84310459646536255872010-02-21T10:29:15.034-05:002010-02-21T10:29:15.034-05:00Darlene - With so many wonderful children's bo...Darlene - With so many wonderful children's books out there, it's a great time t be a kid! I'd love to share this one with my nephew...<br /><br />Paul Cornies - You're right! Now why didn't I think of Roald Dahl?<br /><br />Beth F - Hope you come across this soon. What a great way to spend an evening!<br /><br />Stacybuckeye - lol... a recipe for youth!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67600107433098837532010-02-20T17:36:19.961-05:002010-02-20T17:36:19.961-05:00I'd love to feel like a kid again for a few ho...I'd love to feel like a kid again for a few hours! Thanks for the recipe for youth ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53573172922738636552010-02-20T10:28:20.280-05:002010-02-20T10:28:20.280-05:00Oh no! This is so absolutely going on my wish list...Oh no! This is so absolutely going on my wish list! Wow.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22427128697810396292010-02-19T18:17:43.579-05:002010-02-19T18:17:43.579-05:00This sounds as enthralling as a Roald Dahl book. ...This sounds as enthralling as a Roald Dahl book. Very imaginative.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83432387081108163522010-02-19T08:01:12.861-05:002010-02-19T08:01:12.861-05:00The illustrations are gorgeous and your review has...The illustrations are gorgeous and your review has me envisioning a movie already! I wouldn't hesitate to read this myself at this very moment...but oh to have had it when I was ten. Delightful.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89305653963707160882010-02-18T22:09:06.114-05:002010-02-18T22:09:06.114-05:00Karen - You could always 'preview' a libra...Karen - You could always 'preview' a library copy!<br /><br />Sandy- If it's already in your house, then there's no excuse not to read it ;-)<br /><br />Jackie (Farmlanebooks) - I knew this would appeal to a much wider age range! So glad to hear even a 4 year old can find something to love here.<br /><br />Nan - Thanks for the link to your review! I will also look up The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet.<br /><br />Carolsnotebook - I think you should just read it yourself. This seemed, at least to me, to be a 'boys' book in many respects. Your daughter may appreciate it another time.<br /><br />Nymeth - I don't think you'd regret spending a few hours with this one!<br /><br />Gavin - It really was beautiful. I'm sorry it took me so long to discover Hugo Cabret.<br /><br />Frances - I was wondering if it might be the longest Caldecott winner! No hurry to become an adult ;-)<br /><br />Diane - This is really more picture book than graphic novel. Go ahead and give it a try... it'll only take a couple of hours.<br /><br />Marie - I think you'll really like Hugo Cabret!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76130995155383287792010-02-18T21:51:46.010-05:002010-02-18T21:51:46.010-05:00Vasilly - I haven't heard of Shaun Tan, but I&...Vasilly - I haven't heard of Shaun Tan, but I'm going to look him up now. Thanks for the suggestion.<br /><br />Rhapsodyinbooks - Thank you. I spent a little time checking out the website today.<br /><br />Dana- This is really more like a picture book than a graphic novel. One of my favorite graphic novels, Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs, may be a good place to start.<br /><br />Staci - The artwork was just gorgeous!!<br /><br />Raidergirl3 - This was so different from what I usually read... I loved the change of pace.<br /><br />Mrs. B. - I'm sorry this was from the library and not my own copy.<br /><br />DS- I'm going to give this to my 11 year old nephew. I don't think you'd regret spending a few hours with Hugo Cabret!<br /><br />Midlife Jobhunter - Thanks for visiting! Have just started Pat Conroy's new book, but won't post a review until the blog tour in April. Beach Music is one of my all-time favorites (need to reread it soon) and I loved Prince of Tides, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55697240102405817252010-02-18T19:23:46.838-05:002010-02-18T19:23:46.838-05:00Well you sold me! Sounds delightful!Well you sold me! Sounds delightful!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36410920260837045362010-02-18T16:43:15.125-05:002010-02-18T16:43:15.125-05:00Hummmm....I'm not sure how I would like this b...Hummmm....I'm not sure how I would like this book, as I never got into graphic novels.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10552086033698515882010-02-18T16:41:30.342-05:002010-02-18T16:41:30.342-05:00Amazing, isn't it? And maybe the longest ever ...Amazing, isn't it? And maybe the longest ever Caldecott winner. But not sure about that. The kids I give this book to are mesmerized by it and those detailed, nuanced illustrations. And I am more than a bit taken with it as well. Keep finding excuses to re-read. I will become an adult one day.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76227272145299304312010-02-18T09:37:36.371-05:002010-02-18T09:37:36.371-05:00I'm glad you liked this one. I found it beauti...I'm glad you liked this one. I found it beautiful. I am off to visit Selnick's website!Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5327033452494366512010-02-17T16:48:36.432-05:002010-02-17T16:48:36.432-05:00I have been meaning to read this for so long! I do...I have been meaning to read this for so long! I don't know why I haven't, as it sounds right up my alley. Excellent review!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37635169900933703902010-02-17T14:13:03.510-05:002010-02-17T14:13:03.510-05:00I tried reading this with my daughter a while ago,...I tried reading this with my daughter a while ago, but it just didn't catch her attention. Maybe I should give it another shot or just read it by myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71154831758875203242010-02-17T13:56:33.780-05:002010-02-17T13:56:33.780-05:00I really loved this, too. When I wrote about it:
...I really loved this, too. When I wrote about it:<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2009/08/invention-of-hugo-cabret-by-brian.html<br /><br />someone left a comment suggesting The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen<br /><br />I bought it and it looks fantastic, but I haven't read it yet.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68659173718966615842010-02-17T07:21:16.939-05:002010-02-17T07:21:16.939-05:00I loved this book! Even my 4 year old loves lookin...I loved this book! Even my 4 year old loves looking at the pictures, so it really is a book for all ages!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41192257579872956752010-02-17T06:40:07.836-05:002010-02-17T06:40:07.836-05:00My daughter actually has this book, a gift from ou...My daughter actually has this book, a gift from our book-loving Uncle Kevin. I flipped through it, and the illustrations are amazing. On some rainy day, I just need to sit down and read it!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76055949442542186392010-02-17T03:58:11.866-05:002010-02-17T03:58:11.866-05:00I have seen this one in the shops and was going to...I have seen this one in the shops and was going to buy it for being such a gorgeous looking book - but now that the actual content sounds great too it might be harder to stay away!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88777755041384661722010-02-17T00:33:11.541-05:002010-02-17T00:33:11.541-05:00I came from third-story window. Enjoyed your blog ...I came from third-story window. Enjoyed your blog and see that you are reading Pat Conroy. Will be interested to see what you think. Have you read his other books?Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41117002756226975612010-02-17T00:26:17.760-05:002010-02-17T00:26:17.760-05:00Such a cool book. I've given it to a couple of...Such a cool book. I've given it to a couple of nephews, but would love to read it myself. Someday. Lovely quotes and pictures.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88116366754813411782010-02-16T22:17:31.919-05:002010-02-16T22:17:31.919-05:00This sounds wonderful! This book sounds like a kee...This sounds wonderful! This book sounds like a keeper.Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15128687641115856772010-02-16T21:34:43.047-05:002010-02-16T21:34:43.047-05:00Such an amazing book! One of my favorite books of ...<i>Such</i> an amazing book! One of my favorite books of last year.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.com