tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3299550391646346745..comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Group by Mary McCarthyJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29421263980858327982011-01-12T18:24:54.098-05:002011-01-12T18:24:54.098-05:00I just finished this book yesterday and I really e...I just finished this book yesterday and I really enjoyed it! Great review! Check out mine...Vernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048709987471712202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11416117221331413402011-01-10T20:45:11.296-05:002011-01-10T20:45:11.296-05:00Christina - Oh, that TBR Dare! You could rush out ...Christina - Oh, that TBR Dare! You could rush out and buy the books now... then not read them until April. How's that for torture?<br /><br />Margot - It would be so interesting to see what you think of the book after all these years! We had a great time discussing it... especially the childbirth section!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30584095589755623142011-01-10T12:50:40.539-05:002011-01-10T12:50:40.539-05:00I've been looking forward to your review and y...I've been looking forward to your review and you did not disappoint. I love your take on the book and also all the quotes you gave. I read this book decades ago but still remember it well. It's probably time for a reread. I'm so glad you really liked it.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52227915081022057972011-01-09T13:41:03.547-05:002011-01-09T13:41:03.547-05:00I know this will be a marvelous read and have had ...I know this will be a marvelous read and have had it on my list for sometime. Will have to wait until April (TBR Dare also. *grin*)<br /><br />I dare say, I'm going to run out and spend bunches of money when April comes around, lol.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18487981153229048112011-01-09T13:03:12.896-05:002011-01-09T13:03:12.896-05:00Kim - This is a great book for discussion! Does yo...Kim - This is a great book for discussion! Does your group balk at long books? Mine sometimes does.<br /><br />Staci - I think most women would enjoy this... so many timeless topics.<br /><br />Beth F - It definitely still appeals! This is one timeless classic.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37346276658198126982011-01-08T07:51:28.281-05:002011-01-08T07:51:28.281-05:00I first read this in high school in the early 70s ...I first read this in high school in the early 70s and again about a decade later. I am so glad to see that the book still appeals and still acts as a source of conversation.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37296516766826550262011-01-06T18:46:00.026-05:002011-01-06T18:46:00.026-05:00What a fantastic post and I smiled at some of your...What a fantastic post and I smiled at some of your thoughts on this book. This is one that I would consider reading for sure!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11414913793190126202011-01-06T18:44:46.260-05:002011-01-06T18:44:46.260-05:00Sounds like a great bookclub book. Thanks -- I...Sounds like a great bookclub book. Thanks -- I'll keep it in mind.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870662298657958483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15397270350816829012011-01-06T16:58:03.541-05:002011-01-06T16:58:03.541-05:00Likeglass - Aren't those quotes amazing? Discu...Likeglass - Aren't those quotes amazing? Discussing this with a group (especially one with varied ages) made it even more enjoyable.<br /><br />Darlene - We had a good laugh about the lipstick line. They were also mixing martinis in the hospital room... can you imagine packing a martini shaker in your bag?<br /><br />Linda - It definitely was! Hope you enjoy it as much as my group did.<br /><br />Coffee and a Book Chick - It's hard to carve out time for these long books but, if it's any consolation, this one reads very quickly.<br /><br />Karenlibrarian - I'm participating in the TBR Dare, too, and am almost afraid to read review posts. Tackle those shelves, but be sure to come back to this one!<br /><br />Karen - You are not alone. One member of my book club wasn't wild about it either.<br /><br />Nymeth - After you and Claire both loved it, I figured it would be a sure thing for me :-)<br /><br />Laurel-Rain Snow - One member of my book club read this in the 60's, too. She pointed out how controversial it was at that time. Such an important book!<br /><br />Rachel - We had a lot of fun with that line during our discussion - Lipstick, indeed! I'm almost certain you will love this book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51047205417887849512011-01-06T16:15:50.340-05:002011-01-06T16:15:50.340-05:00Verity - Have you read anything else by McCarthy? ...Verity - Have you read anything else by McCarthy? I know I'll be looking for more. So glad to hear Virago will be releasing another title. <br /><br />Molly - This just seemed to be a book I needed to let speak for itself... glad you think that worked!<br /><br />Diane - I hope you like it as much as I did. It was just fascinating!<br /><br />Claire - This is definitely a book I will revisit at some point, too. Having such an age range of members really helped the discussion. Thanks again!<br /><br />Vivienne - With both Ana and Claire recommending this, I knew I couldn't go wrong! Hope you like it, too.<br /><br />Kals - I'm surprised this book doesn't get more attention. Guess we bloggers will just have to keep doing our part to make it known.<br /><br />Jackie - Claire has really been a champion of this book. Hope you come across a copy soon.<br /><br />Carolsnotebook - If I'd known more about this time period, maybe the attitudes wouldn't have been as surprising.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82601160443916063162011-01-06T11:25:56.365-05:002011-01-06T11:25:56.365-05:00Fantastic review, JoAnn! I intend on reading The G...Fantastic review, JoAnn! I intend on reading The Group this year. I love the quotes you picked out - this is going to be quite the social history! Lipstick while in labour? Oh, the insensitivity of men!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46773579109396517622011-01-06T11:05:22.211-05:002011-01-06T11:05:22.211-05:00I read this book in the sixties and LOVED it! You...I read this book in the sixties and LOVED it! Your review reminded me of everything the book taught us about our social contexts, then and now. I loved the quotes that illustrated perfectly the issues you were highlighting.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Laurel-Rain Snowhttp://laurelrainsnowcreations.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2901191627549604482011-01-06T05:08:54.229-05:002011-01-06T05:08:54.229-05:00I love how you organised those excerpts. I'm s...I love how you organised those excerpts. I'm so glad you enjoyed this as much as I did!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23299378021237506222011-01-06T03:49:12.250-05:002011-01-06T03:49:12.250-05:00I'm one of the very few people who did not lov...I'm one of the very few people who did not love this one when they read it for the first time - it just didn't click with me at all unfortunately. I'm glad you loved it though!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78209848734501762612011-01-05T22:39:45.957-05:002011-01-05T22:39:45.957-05:00I loved your review! I really want to read this b...I loved your review! I really want to read this but I vowed to attack my to-read shelves for the next three month, plus I'm on a book-buying ban. Well, this is top of the list after the TBR Dare.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2493326729990962772011-01-05T19:38:23.557-05:002011-01-05T19:38:23.557-05:00This looks absolutely delightful and I've been...This looks absolutely delightful and I've been scrambling to find time to read this one. I love the cover by the way. And the passages you've selected are quite insightful examples!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62893527753968464862011-01-05T16:40:45.819-05:002011-01-05T16:40:45.819-05:00It sounds like a wonderful book. I added it to my ...It sounds like a wonderful book. I added it to my tbr list a while ago. I'm moving it up the list after your review!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72307713083715680242011-01-05T15:33:44.011-05:002011-01-05T15:33:44.011-05:00A roaring success by the sounds of things! And li...A roaring success by the sounds of things! And lipstick during labour, the very idea. I would have promptly said to the doctor 'you first!'.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47247198104120771802011-01-05T11:14:07.137-05:002011-01-05T11:14:07.137-05:00This sounds beyond amazing. You had me at the quot...This sounds beyond amazing. You had me at the quotes section ;) <br /><br />All I wish now, is that I had a local book group to discuss it with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86920664913990723632011-01-05T11:11:36.955-05:002011-01-05T11:11:36.955-05:00Sounds like a great read, about a time I'm not...Sounds like a great read, about a time I'm not very familiar with. It must be interesting to see how much women's roles ahve changed and stayed the same over the decades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32028900673764567512011-01-05T09:58:51.819-05:002011-01-05T09:58:51.819-05:00Claire persuaded me to add this to my wishlist too...Claire persuaded me to add this to my wishlist too. I may have to actually buy a copy sometime soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45439669928608417532011-01-05T08:33:04.179-05:002011-01-05T08:33:04.179-05:00This is such a great review JoAnn and those quotes...This is such a great review JoAnn and those quotes are reflective of the amazing impact that the book has on its readers! And thanks for linking to my review :) The more the people who read this book, the better IMO.Kalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412141003430058757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33580824676225122762011-01-05T08:17:08.224-05:002011-01-05T08:17:08.224-05:00This has been on my list for a while too, especial...This has been on my list for a while too, especially as it came so highly recommended from Ana and Clare.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28203525460430965012011-01-05T07:09:19.945-05:002011-01-05T07:09:19.945-05:00I am so pleased that you loved The Group as much a...I am so pleased that you loved The Group as much as I did, JoAnn, and that it was such a successful book group discussion. It was my favourite read of '09 and I see me rereading it every 5-10 years as it is such an important text. I am still delighted that I came across this wonderful book.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78364618400435904022011-01-05T07:07:03.510-05:002011-01-05T07:07:03.510-05:00I did add this to my list when you mentioned it pr...I did add this to my list when you mentioned it previously. Sounds like a great story, especially for baby boomers.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com