tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1870923994022883822..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Book Brief: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60554125996747095082018-07-14T08:44:50.985-04:002018-07-14T08:44:50.985-04:00Lisa - The structure was my favorite element of th...Lisa - The structure was my favorite element of this novel. I think the interconnected stories approach worked just as well for Eva as they did for Olive Kitteridge!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58135704790033620462018-07-13T17:26:33.520-04:002018-07-13T17:26:33.520-04:00I was finally convinced to read this one, too. I e...I was finally convinced to read this one, too. I even made my book club read it and it was a big hit that kept us talking a long time. I loved the interconnected stories as a way to move Eva's life forward. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46872158827542387272018-07-01T21:21:39.795-04:002018-07-01T21:21:39.795-04:00Katherine - The negative reviews had me convinced ...Katherine - The negative reviews had me convinced I'd hate it, so my experience was a very pleasant surprise. Yours might be, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79628101086146310712018-07-01T13:38:14.597-04:002018-07-01T13:38:14.597-04:00This one was on my TBR as soon as it came out but ...This one was on my TBR as soon as it came out but then I heard some bad reviews and put it to the side. You've definitely changed my mind about it as I love how you've described it and I adore books with food. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38862952120128070972018-06-30T09:15:47.354-04:002018-06-30T09:15:47.354-04:00Diane - Just had to check and the ratings are very...Diane - Just had to check and the ratings are very high on audible. Might be worth a shot. I'd written the book off, too, and am glad Care was persistent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89246694517784754142018-06-29T17:23:31.512-04:002018-06-29T17:23:31.512-04:00I wonder how this would be in audio? I sort of wro...I wonder how this would be in audio? I sort of wrote it off after a few negative reviews. Glad it seemed to work for you.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40753683402526929672018-06-29T17:04:44.149-04:002018-06-29T17:04:44.149-04:00Patty - So am I :)Patty - So am I :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51857424299195061852018-06-29T11:43:11.322-04:002018-06-29T11:43:11.322-04:00I am so glad that you changed your mind about it! ...I am so glad that you changed your mind about it! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17946950874353686952018-06-29T10:18:17.620-04:002018-06-29T10:18:17.620-04:00Pam - It was a good read... so glad I decided to g...Pam - It was a good read... so glad I decided to give it a try. A nice cover is always a plus for me, too ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23553839887869639182018-06-29T07:08:24.516-04:002018-06-29T07:08:24.516-04:00Sounds pretty good. I certainly like the cover🐧🤠...Sounds pretty good. I certainly like the cover🐧🤠Travellin' Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286703342642772792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4456901319366550742018-06-28T18:57:33.819-04:002018-06-28T18:57:33.819-04:00Vicki - Who knows, it may end up jumping out at yo...Vicki - Who knows, it may end up jumping out at you in the library sometime ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41215041983192473392018-06-28T18:56:48.090-04:002018-06-28T18:56:48.090-04:00Ti - This seems to be a book I appreciated more th...Ti - This seems to be a book I appreciated more the more I thought about it. A very interesting structure, in my opinion.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79885147563783914082018-06-28T18:55:31.271-04:002018-06-28T18:55:31.271-04:00Les - I loved the beginning, then got bored and se...Les - I loved the beginning, then got bored and set it aside for a few weeks. It was fine when I went back to it but, if you didn't get an initial positive vibe, it might not be a book for you.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51942579759511988522018-06-28T18:02:40.298-04:002018-06-28T18:02:40.298-04:00Audrey - I devoured the first chapter, but shortly...Audrey - I devoured the first chapter, but shortly after starting the second, I set it aside for several weeks... was a little bored. Got hooked again when I went back. Maybe it was my mood or timing?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46316814408133266472018-06-28T17:57:35.195-04:002018-06-28T17:57:35.195-04:00Kathy - and to think I would've missed it with...Kathy - and to think I would've missed it without Care's encouragement...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33558434952934205292018-06-28T17:56:48.447-04:002018-06-28T17:56:48.447-04:00Sarah - I practically inhaled the first chapter......Sarah - I practically inhaled the first chapter... couldn't put it down. But I'm with you in wanting more of Eva, there were such long stretches where she didn't appear at all.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55247083482223695802018-06-28T13:48:47.481-04:002018-06-28T13:48:47.481-04:00I almost read this a while back but didn't. I ...I almost read this a while back but didn't. I may end up adding it to my list though.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3362299202381674252018-06-28T13:27:06.135-04:002018-06-28T13:27:06.135-04:00This book was a welcome surprise to me! It really ...This book was a welcome surprise to me! It really has so much to love. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35041287390762718332018-06-28T10:40:19.055-04:002018-06-28T10:40:19.055-04:00Well, maybe I'll have to give it a second chan...Well, maybe I'll have to give it a second chance. I tried once and couldn't get interested, but it could have been a timing issue. Glad you enjoyed it.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58752714564988066312018-06-28T09:37:01.697-04:002018-06-28T09:37:01.697-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I couldn't ...I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I couldn't get into it...but it was definitely a book I wanted to like! Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8977970872819635102018-06-28T08:23:24.674-04:002018-06-28T08:23:24.674-04:00I read this when it first came out and loved it to...I read this when it first came out and loved it too.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6261188545933772702018-06-28T07:24:42.925-04:002018-06-28T07:24:42.925-04:00oh - interesting about the negative review! I love...oh - interesting about the negative review! I loved the beginning of this novel, but it overall didn't quite do it for me. I wanted more Eva throughout the whole novel.Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.com