tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post2283726072037875635..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Brooklyn: A Novel by Colm ToibinJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70945536057691925212009-07-08T16:48:47.359-04:002009-07-08T16:48:47.359-04:00Nan,
Eilis is not a name I have ever run across be...Nan,<br />Eilis is not a name I have ever run across before. Without the audio, I would have had no idea how to pronounce it...and just listening I had no idea how to spell it! Luckily, I found it on amazon. I do think you're right though, her passivity was probably typical of her place and time.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73820233143208366612009-07-08T14:12:11.202-04:002009-07-08T14:12:11.202-04:00One criticism I read was why did he choose such an...One criticism I read was why did he choose such an unpronounceable name for his heroine. The person felt it put people off to not know how to say it. In fact, this is one of the reasons I can't read sci-fi or fantasy. I cannot bear the names. :<) Funny, isn't it, what puts people off certain books or types of writing. I suspect your frustration with the character nonetheless was true of those girls in those situations at that time.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12974653131465440232009-06-22T21:37:45.248-04:002009-06-22T21:37:45.248-04:00Beth F - I know you enjoy audios, and this is defi...Beth F - I know you enjoy audios, and this is definitely a good one!<br /><br />Karen - I'll probably try The Blackwater Lightship next, but since I like James, The Master is also on my list. I'm glad I finally had a chance to read Toibin!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62726423444637801272009-06-22T17:51:50.072-04:002009-06-22T17:51:50.072-04:00It sounds like we had pretty similar thoughts abou...It sounds like we had pretty similar thoughts about this one. I'm going to give The Master a go next and see how I go with that. From what Matt says it sounds like a bit of a different book in many ways but I am hoping that Toibin's writing will get me through.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36688682209354136382009-06-20T14:16:10.279-04:002009-06-20T14:16:10.279-04:00Uh oh. This sounds like it'd be a great for me...Uh oh. This sounds like it'd be a great for me -- and I'm glad to know that the audio is well done. I'll add to the wish list.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48300014147001159062009-06-20T09:40:15.115-04:002009-06-20T09:40:15.115-04:00Carrie,
I think you'll like it either way - au...Carrie,<br />I think you'll like it either way - audio or print. Toibin is a very talented writer!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5415231572354060632009-06-19T23:49:18.029-04:002009-06-19T23:49:18.029-04:00I wish my library had this on audiobook! I am plan...I wish my library had this on audiobook! I am planning to read it, but I'd love to listen to it. Great review.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4359451836791395242009-06-19T21:13:32.543-04:002009-06-19T21:13:32.543-04:00Jenners - I think we all have those 'why did w...Jenners - I think we all have those 'why did we wait so long?' authors and books. I'm glad I finally go to Toibin!<br /><br />Matt - Maybe I'll read The Blackwater Lightship next to get more of a feel for Toibin's style. Then I can appreciate his James emulation even more.<br /><br />Darlene - Our lists just keep growing, don't they?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91374948954536988522009-06-19T18:41:26.822-04:002009-06-19T18:41:26.822-04:00So many wonderful things have been said about this...So many wonderful things have been said about this book and your wonderful review adds to the number. I'm going to have to make note of this title for down the road.Darlenehttp://www.rosesoveracottagedoor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5504670506647311192009-06-19T16:09:57.683-04:002009-06-19T16:09:57.683-04:00While most of his works set in his home country of...While most of his works set in his home country of Ireland, The Master is a detailed account of writer Henry James's life. Toibin even emulates James's embellished prose style, rendering the book a bit more challenging to read, but effort would be well rewarded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51771727737069816642009-06-19T10:21:33.270-04:002009-06-19T10:21:33.270-04:00I haven't read this author yet. It sounds like...I haven't read this author yet. It sounds like it might be a good listen on an audiobook too from your description. And I've had books sitting here to be read forever and keep putting them off and then finally read them and think "Why did I wait so long!"Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.com