tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6761858131863497693..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Uninvited Guests by Sadie JonesJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41144503380933778592012-07-16T14:22:27.703-04:002012-07-16T14:22:27.703-04:00Nan - I enjoyed the opening very much, but it seem...Nan - I enjoyed the opening very much, but it seemed to lose steam quickly after that. The characters certainly weren't like any 'real' people I know, which is probably a good thing ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17676363621300082402012-07-15T13:22:51.749-04:002012-07-15T13:22:51.749-04:00I just dropped it after 100+ pages. It seemed stup...I just dropped it after 100+ pages. It seemed stupid to me. I can sorta take weird, but these people weren't like real people to me.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4927475683085289742012-06-25T23:18:42.826-04:002012-06-25T23:18:42.826-04:00Trish - This was a good book, but since I was expe...Trish - This was a good book, but since I was expecting to love it, I ended up a little disappointed. I don't want to discourage anyone from reading it... just beware of hype and expectations.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31738077456578030692012-06-25T23:14:32.609-04:002012-06-25T23:14:32.609-04:00Staci - I think reading it sometime in the future ...Staci - I think reading it sometime in the future (and borrowing it from the library) is a good idea. I'm afraid my expectations were just too high this time.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48741396103628955582012-06-25T23:12:46.856-04:002012-06-25T23:12:46.856-04:00Christina - I loved the beginning of the book! Th...Christina - I loved the beginning of the book! The writing is very sharp and clever but, by the end I could only say it was good, not great.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46542729254343153742012-06-25T22:25:23.191-04:002012-06-25T22:25:23.191-04:00I've been really drawn to this one, mostly bec...I've been really drawn to this one, mostly because of the cover I think. Bummer that it didn't work out for you! The criticism I've heard echoes yours, though--not very likable characters that are difficult to connect with.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42669337977509425522012-06-25T07:00:13.221-04:002012-06-25T07:00:13.221-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18013189748266572542012-06-25T06:57:55.026-04:002012-06-25T06:57:55.026-04:00Now you make another so-so outcome review to add t...Now you make another so-so outcome review to add to my list and to get my wheels spinning about whether or not I should read this one. My expectations are pretty high too so I just might brush this one to the side and in the future if I come across it, I may check it out from my library! Excellent review!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82605004178874677532012-06-25T03:27:11.167-04:002012-06-25T03:27:11.167-04:00Hm. I had really high hopes for this book after yo...Hm. I had really high hopes for this book after you posted the first paragraphs but now, I'm not so sure if I want to read it. It sounds okay - but I have so many other books I want to read so I think I'm going to pass on this one. Despite it's gorgeous cover ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88846444940877035622012-06-24T22:04:10.281-04:002012-06-24T22:04:10.281-04:00Diana - Perfect! If you begin with that attitude, ...Diana - Perfect! If you begin with that attitude, I'm sure you will enjoy it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70669271777587881452012-06-24T04:49:24.850-04:002012-06-24T04:49:24.850-04:00This looks like the sort of book that would be gre...This looks like the sort of book that would be great for lounging by the pool! Thanks to your review, I won't expect too much -- I'll just be looking for a fun time. :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957349442523993974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20335254643335450302012-06-22T07:37:53.134-04:002012-06-22T07:37:53.134-04:00LindyLouMac - Even though I didn't love the bo...LindyLouMac - Even though I didn't love the book, I enjoyed Jones' writing and would be happy to read her earlier novels.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16523506953528395552012-06-22T07:36:08.948-04:002012-06-22T07:36:08.948-04:00Pburt - I wonder how members of my book club would...Pburt - I wonder how members of my book club would feel about this...they surprised me last time with reaction to The Three Weissmanns of Westpost.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78989117299376671192012-06-22T07:34:32.842-04:002012-06-22T07:34:32.842-04:00Diane - LOL! Definitely bonus points for the cover...Diane - LOL! Definitely bonus points for the cover.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72497676830761418912012-06-22T04:05:34.719-04:002012-06-22T04:05:34.719-04:00I read Sadie Jones debut novel The Outcast a coupl...I read Sadie Jones debut novel The Outcast a couple of years ago and Small Wars is on our to read bookshelves, despite your disappointment your review has piqued my interest enough to add to my wishlist. <br />By the way I hope you will enjoy my reviews and sharing our little piece of Italy, thanks for the follows.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5468189075562707512012-06-22T00:23:32.424-04:002012-06-22T00:23:32.424-04:00Like Diane, I enjoyed the book. However I can reco...Like Diane, I enjoyed the book. However I can recognize how other people feel about it. I wish I could be a fly at all the book group discussions since it generates such mixed reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74365968745127793362012-06-21T22:00:38.548-04:002012-06-21T22:00:38.548-04:00I rated it 4/5 I believe, not perfect by any means...I rated it 4/5 I believe, not perfect by any means but enjoyable---and bonus points for the cover...LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74974876229582972372012-06-21T16:27:34.741-04:002012-06-21T16:27:34.741-04:00Darlene - It' still a good book. I was just di...Darlene - It' still a good book. I was just disappointed because I was expecting a great book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83612492860951899592012-06-21T16:26:53.103-04:002012-06-21T16:26:53.103-04:00Georgia Girls - Well, I did start out enjoying it ...Georgia Girls - Well, I did start out enjoying it immensely. The finish just left me a little flat.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23300957451328492842012-06-21T12:54:00.317-04:002012-06-21T12:54:00.317-04:00I've been seeing a lot of reviews like yours -...I've been seeing a lot of reviews like yours - it's good but falls short. My library has a copy so I still want to give it a go one of these days.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68056136358059201302012-06-21T12:47:32.794-04:002012-06-21T12:47:32.794-04:00Well, shoot. I haven't read it yet and was ho...Well, shoot. I haven't read it yet and was hoping you would have enjoyed it immensely. ;) I was drawn to the cover, too.Good Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199803488145525441noreply@blogger.com