tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post514429637684220457..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Mudbound by Hillary JordanJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71067210379845154092013-04-18T18:31:07.020-04:002013-04-18T18:31:07.020-04:00Good to know. Thx, JoAnn. I'll see if it's...Good to know. Thx, JoAnn. I'll see if it's available to download from my library.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28474392793439819012013-04-18T18:24:11.077-04:002013-04-18T18:24:11.077-04:00Les - I liked it, didn't love it. I'm glad...Les - I liked it, didn't love it. I'm glad I listened though... there were a couple of points I might have put it aside in print.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26811470631843662042013-04-18T18:13:00.193-04:002013-04-18T18:13:00.193-04:00That's one I still want to read! Was it lyrica...That's one I still want to read! Was it lyrical? I wonder if I should read the book or get the audio...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36340957678113641812013-04-18T17:35:15.193-04:002013-04-18T17:35:15.193-04:00Les - You wouldn't believe all the post-it fla...Les - You wouldn't believe all the post-it flags I had sticking out of the book - so many excellent passages! We have a book club meeting tomorrow to discuss The Paris Wife (which listened to last year). Wonder if that will be as popular...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51957154137585037352013-04-17T21:33:39.036-04:002013-04-17T21:33:39.036-04:00Great book! I gave it a perfect 5/5 when I read it...Great book! I gave it a perfect 5/5 when I read it three years ago. I marked lots of great passages and included several in my review (included one that you shared here). So glad your book club enjoyed it!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39173644985798670032013-04-11T08:19:41.718-04:002013-04-11T08:19:41.718-04:00Meloday - I hope you get a chance to read Mudbound...Meloday - I hope you get a chance to read Mudbound. It's slow to get started, but such a great book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86231365737458218682013-04-10T13:07:38.081-04:002013-04-10T13:07:38.081-04:00I've had this on my shelf for a little while b...I've had this on my shelf for a little while based on other high recommendations. I'll have to get around to it sooner rather than later.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47252290504935351392013-04-09T18:18:35.252-04:002013-04-09T18:18:35.252-04:00Lisa - I hope you do read Mudbound! The plot/chara...Lisa - I hope you do read Mudbound! The plot/characters really take half the book to develop, but it is SO worth it :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41999156896625530892013-04-09T00:23:44.350-04:002013-04-09T00:23:44.350-04:00When this first came out, it seemed like there wer...When this first came out, it seemed like there were mixed opinions. I've picked it up a couple of times and put it back. Since we agree on so many books, I'm bringing this one home with me the next time it's in my hands!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50148106235397339162013-04-07T16:07:45.630-04:002013-04-07T16:07:45.630-04:00Debbie - You're right, it is kind of weird to ...Debbie - You're right, it is kind of weird to love a book about racism... but Mudbond was SO outstanding. You're lucky to be giving it out for World Book Night!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11873813952986863142013-04-07T16:06:26.690-04:002013-04-07T16:06:26.690-04:00Staci - The Mudbound audio has high ratings at aud...Staci - The Mudbound audio has high ratings at audible. Hope you get a chance to listen soon. It's a great book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29234200447371780252013-04-07T16:05:32.423-04:002013-04-07T16:05:32.423-04:00Kathy - I think any book club would love Mudbound....Kathy - I think any book club would love Mudbound.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74990397396416300002013-04-07T16:04:53.086-04:002013-04-07T16:04:53.086-04:00Anbolyn - It's an excellent book for discussio...Anbolyn - It's an excellent book for discussion! I'm glad your new group is working out.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64527798217273118992013-04-07T16:04:21.353-04:002013-04-07T16:04:21.353-04:00Diane - I think our taste in books is very similar...Diane - I think our taste in books is very similar.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12847578421614351282013-04-07T16:03:54.915-04:002013-04-07T16:03:54.915-04:00Sam - I've heard that When She Woke is very di...Sam - I've heard that When She Woke is very different from Mudbound (which I think you will really enjoy). JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12969174407304202222013-04-07T16:02:40.396-04:002013-04-07T16:02:40.396-04:00BethF - I'll bet this is a great audio!BethF - I'll bet this is a great audio!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15547332715825158042013-04-07T09:02:23.016-04:002013-04-07T09:02:23.016-04:00I LOVED Mudbound too....so glad you used that word...I LOVED Mudbound too....so glad you used that word, because I even tho I used it, I thought it weird to 'love' a book about racism. I am giving it out on World Book Night, because I just LOVED it! Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45189920961568892662013-04-06T22:58:05.114-04:002013-04-06T22:58:05.114-04:00I'm beyond excited that you loved this one. I ...I'm beyond excited that you loved this one. I bough it on audible quite a while ago. I'm sure I will love it!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66993587668480392402013-04-06T15:20:19.118-04:002013-04-06T15:20:19.118-04:00This sounds wonderful! I wonder if I could get my...This sounds wonderful! I wonder if I could get my book club to read it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39340497129415723842013-04-05T21:37:26.217-04:002013-04-05T21:37:26.217-04:00I really liked When She Woke, but it does sound dr...I really liked When She Woke, but it does sound drastically different! I'm going to add Mudbound to my new book group's list of books for consideration. It sounds like a perfect book for discussion.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29463932577348449422013-04-05T19:27:33.791-04:002013-04-05T19:27:33.791-04:00I loved this book as well; glad it worked for you ...I loved this book as well; glad it worked for you as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48272271480264932652013-04-05T12:49:26.018-04:002013-04-05T12:49:26.018-04:00I love that you loved this so much! I own Mudbound...I love that you loved this so much! I own Mudbound but have to admit I was put off reading it as I didn't love When She Woke by the same author. But your review has convinced me to give it a try.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13665074255182882862013-04-05T08:32:38.357-04:002013-04-05T08:32:38.357-04:00Well now I am officially the only blogger to have ...Well now I am officially the only blogger to have not read Mudbound. Wait! I see Sandy is in my club. I might have to try it on audio.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43466318416517674762013-04-05T08:19:24.171-04:002013-04-05T08:19:24.171-04:00Lovely Treez - I can't believe it took me SO l...Lovely Treez - I can't believe it took me SO long to read Mudbound. Should have done it years ago while everyone was raving. When She Woke is on my wish list!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10121025809030703232013-04-05T05:55:06.812-04:002013-04-05T05:55:06.812-04:00I loved Mudbound. Thanks for reminding me how goo...I loved Mudbound. Thanks for reminding me how good it was! I must suggest it for our book group. I still have to read When She Woke. As it's on my Kindle I keep forgetting about it. Lovely Treezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766423667188268355noreply@blogger.com