tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3628256843627878605..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: This is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz (audio)JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18750761847919112902012-12-23T15:00:32.799-05:002012-12-23T15:00:32.799-05:00Beth F - This one certainly isn't for everyone...Beth F - This one certainly isn't for everyone, and I'm surprised I enjoyed it... you might, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34668510042897212912012-12-23T14:58:48.168-05:002012-12-23T14:58:48.168-05:00Vasilly - Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure whi...Vasilly - Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure which version I have downloaded... will go check now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5924185281298252822012-12-23T14:58:15.298-05:002012-12-23T14:58:15.298-05:00Marie - Hope you enjoy it, too!Marie - Hope you enjoy it, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76988342481285248152012-12-23T14:57:56.890-05:002012-12-23T14:57:56.890-05:00Kathy - I'm really surprised how this grew on ...Kathy - I'm really surprised how this grew on me... we're probably about the same vintage;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6943533012346928722012-12-23T07:13:30.422-05:002012-12-23T07:13:30.422-05:00I've been on the fence on this one. I have pri...I've been on the fence on this one. I have print, I have audio and I haven't picked it up. Maybe I'll have to make the time.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20642069289681950862012-12-22T11:29:51.421-05:002012-12-22T11:29:51.421-05:00I love Diaz's writing, so I'm happy to see...I love Diaz's writing, so I'm happy to see you enjoyed this. If you listen to Oscar Wao on audio, try the U.K. version which is narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2897251451191033482012-12-22T09:54:24.650-05:002012-12-22T09:54:24.650-05:00I have the audio sitting on my mp3 player. I need ...I have the audio sitting on my mp3 player. I need to get to it soon!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68324098606775655982012-12-22T09:30:58.857-05:002012-12-22T09:30:58.857-05:00You certainly enjoyed this more than I did. I thi...You certainly enjoyed this more than I did. I think I'm too old and uptight for it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61058977353076715852012-12-21T14:59:41.932-05:002012-12-21T14:59:41.932-05:00Kathleen - Listening really added a lot for me, bu...Kathleen - Listening really added a lot for me, but I know other bloggers have thought it might be better in print. Either way, hope you get a chance to enjoy it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82052155899961408762012-12-21T14:49:15.314-05:002012-12-21T14:49:15.314-05:00Georgia Girls - I almost quit early on because it...Georgia Girls - I almost quit early on because it was just too much listening to all the f words (probably even more offensive on audio than in print), but I'm glad I stuck with it. Not sure if Oscar Wao is quite this raw...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17773798433675142962012-12-21T13:46:36.801-05:002012-12-21T13:46:36.801-05:00This one definitely sounds like one I would rather...This one definitely sounds like one I would rather listen to than read. It's been on my list for awhile. I'll have to get to my library this weekend and hope to find a copy of it on audio.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70755028403469223912012-12-21T11:46:00.763-05:002012-12-21T11:46:00.763-05:00It sounds very intense. I don't think you can...It sounds very intense. I don't think you can write so much about love without many personal experiences. The F words would be a deal breaker for me -- especially for an audio. You did spark an interest in his first book tho. Thanks!Good Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199803488145525441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28088001892631179562012-12-20T21:36:38.487-05:002012-12-20T21:36:38.487-05:00Staci - My feelings changed pretty dramatically as...Staci - My feelings changed pretty dramatically as I was listening to this one. I'd avoided Diaz for a long time, but now I'll be reading more of his work.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39867518261704702912012-12-20T21:34:58.855-05:002012-12-20T21:34:58.855-05:00Diane - I came very close to quitting, but am glad...Diane - I came very close to quitting, but am glad I stuck with this book. I have downloaded Oscar Wao and plan to listen soon... may even pick up a paperback copy, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70244629888382180582012-12-20T21:02:05.796-05:002012-12-20T21:02:05.796-05:00Loved your stream of consciousness for this one. I...Loved your stream of consciousness for this one. It was fun to see how your thoughts changed and evolved as you listened to this. You've made me think that maybe I shouldn't be too afraid of this author?????Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25908320791288385642012-12-20T20:18:57.947-05:002012-12-20T20:18:57.947-05:00I started to listen to this one, and although I di...I started to listen to this one, and although I did listen to author's first book, this one seemed like more of a case of wrong book wrong time. I'll try again sometime -- agreed the language was a bit much, but glad you liked the stories.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12307552321048090102012-12-20T17:53:26.170-05:002012-12-20T17:53:26.170-05:00Rosaria - My reaction, exactly. It definitely took...Rosaria - My reaction, exactly. It definitely took some time to warm up to this one, but now I want to read his novel. I downloaded the audio version, but may end up getting a print copy, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53911874747036038072012-12-20T17:51:20.612-05:002012-12-20T17:51:20.612-05:00Trish - This has got to be the book the surprised ...Trish - This has got to be the book the surprised me most this year - never would have picked it up on my own, and never though I would enjoy it this much!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19035682969396530902012-12-20T13:12:20.388-05:002012-12-20T13:12:20.388-05:00I am familiar with Mr. Diaz, and have enjoyed his ...I am familiar with Mr. Diaz, and have enjoyed his first novel. It took me a bit of time to warm up to the casual eroticism and slang expressions, but the story, the characters were fresh and incredibly real and fleshed out.<br /><br />Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8430663435328159402012-12-20T09:27:57.436-05:002012-12-20T09:27:57.436-05:00Hmmm this actually sounds pretty good. I'll ha...Hmmm this actually sounds pretty good. I'll have to see if my library has audiobook.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.com