tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post469001993787032401..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: My Current Read: The Emperor's Children by Claire MessudJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58389584483950725692016-10-26T18:05:07.133-04:002016-10-26T18:05:07.133-04:00Iliana - I hope you do! Messud's writing is ex...Iliana - I hope you do! Messud's writing is excellent... so smart and incisive. Still loving it at 25%.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91941844269516168222016-10-26T18:01:42.244-04:002016-10-26T18:01:42.244-04:00Athira - Yes, the mixed reviews put me off initial...Athira - Yes, the mixed reviews put me off initially, but at 25% I really like it. Fingers crossed this continues!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85103752192525139102016-10-26T18:00:09.481-04:002016-10-26T18:00:09.481-04:00Patty - Thanks! I think I'll do this every 3 o...Patty - Thanks! I think I'll do this every 3 or 4 weeks.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67030894344536261082016-10-26T17:59:24.361-04:002016-10-26T17:59:24.361-04:00Debbie - Thanks, I thought the two seemed to work ...Debbie - Thanks, I thought the two seemed to work well together. The only think missing from the salon is a small sample of the writing.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14374849426939298892016-10-26T17:58:14.744-04:002016-10-26T17:58:14.744-04:00Emma - I enjoyed your post on Sunday. It inspired ...Emma - I enjoyed your post on Sunday. It inspired me to give it a try on Tuesday :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1294205885356676992016-10-26T17:56:19.508-04:002016-10-26T17:56:19.508-04:00Deb - I like that it gives me a chance to explain ...Deb - I like that it gives me a chance to explain the reasons behind my choice as well as initial impressions.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85739044621204857652016-10-26T17:55:41.790-04:002016-10-26T17:55:41.790-04:00Cleo - It's been a few years since I read The ...Cleo - It's been a few years since I read The Woman Upstairs and I'd forgotten how smart and incisive Messud's writing can be. She's becoming a favorite!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88737803964914598642016-10-26T16:48:54.645-04:002016-10-26T16:48:54.645-04:00Oh I like this format too -- might have to borrow ...Oh I like this format too -- might have to borrow it! :)<br />I really loved The Woman Upstairs and have been meaning to read this one but just haven't gotten to it. Hope you continue to enjoy it!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37330186133742744422016-10-26T16:01:55.575-04:002016-10-26T16:01:55.575-04:00I've read mixed reviews about this book so I&#...I've read mixed reviews about this book so I'm eager to see what you think of it. Hope you like it!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70824077519470089202016-10-26T13:54:38.548-04:002016-10-26T13:54:38.548-04:00I like this format! I like this format! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75170231305994321312016-10-26T10:06:49.590-04:002016-10-26T10:06:49.590-04:00This format is a great idea. I was thinking about ...This format is a great idea. I was thinking about joining in with Brona's Salon too. Wonderful combined with Intro Tuesday!Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41159528547415562182016-10-25T22:39:23.743-04:002016-10-25T22:39:23.743-04:00Great idea to combine with Brona's Salon. I ha...Great idea to combine with Brona's Salon. I have done it separately this past Sunday, but I was thinking of doing that as well. We'll seeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402564518529208832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67222821733964599742016-10-25T18:40:52.680-04:002016-10-25T18:40:52.680-04:00I like this new meme. Very fun. Thanks for sharing...I like this new meme. Very fun. Thanks for sharing this book.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62383715853259200202016-10-25T16:42:24.556-04:002016-10-25T16:42:24.556-04:00I love that you give us a bit of context to your c...I love that you give us a bit of context to your choice - I haven't read anything by Claire Messud but based on your love of her writing, each little detail, I think I must give this one a try.Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38189260322339176122016-10-25T15:33:52.318-04:002016-10-25T15:33:52.318-04:00Thanks, Emma. I may use this format once a month o...Thanks, Emma. I may use this format once a month or so :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66377907321449201142016-10-25T15:33:20.980-04:002016-10-25T15:33:20.980-04:00Nise' - We don't get a lot of author visit...Nise' - We don't get a lot of author visits here, so I'm pretty excited! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42662435364423125912016-10-25T15:31:56.028-04:002016-10-25T15:31:56.028-04:00Sandra - It is easy to envision Lucy from the pass...Sandra - It is easy to envision Lucy from the passage! It lookalike Brona may be posting a salon once a month... that's about right. Can't see going this deep with every book I begin ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19814261676030137592016-10-25T15:29:47.904-04:002016-10-25T15:29:47.904-04:00Debbie - Brona came up with some good questions! I...Debbie - Brona came up with some good questions! I may use this to introduce a book every few weeks.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80304225087742839762016-10-25T15:28:56.972-04:002016-10-25T15:28:56.972-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - I like this format, but will p...Laurel-Rain Snow - I like this format, but will probably use it only once a month or so. Messud is such a talented writer!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10185450800153854142016-10-25T15:27:43.815-04:002016-10-25T15:27:43.815-04:00Audrey - I love that cover, too! Almost wish I had...Audrey - I love that cover, too! Almost wish I had this in print instead of on my kindle so I could look at it more often ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70480529712636661872016-10-25T15:25:08.141-04:002016-10-25T15:25:08.141-04:00Margot - It looks like Brona may do this once a mo...Margot - It looks like Brona may do this once a month. That seems just about right, so I'll probably follow suit and use it for books I'm especially enjoying.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69380714975654415432016-10-25T15:24:04.825-04:002016-10-25T15:24:04.825-04:00I'm not sure this is one for me based on the i...I'm not sure this is one for me based on the intro but I did like the extra questions you answered. It made me like the idea of the book more. Happy reading! Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72622106421120419882016-10-25T15:22:53.655-04:002016-10-25T15:22:53.655-04:00Colletta - She sure paints an interesting picture ...Colletta - She sure paints an interesting picture of Lucy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68036356708613447532016-10-25T15:22:03.390-04:002016-10-25T15:22:03.390-04:00JudyMac - Messud's writing is excellent! I'...JudyMac - Messud's writing is excellent! I'm happy to know you recumbent this one.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17774127091911179582016-10-25T15:21:04.265-04:002016-10-25T15:21:04.265-04:00Diane - Glad to know you gave it a thumbs up!Diane - Glad to know you gave it a thumbs up!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com