tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3869756175823383702..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: We Are Not Ourselves by Matthew ThomasJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84594720565324572802014-09-18T15:35:01.479-04:002014-09-18T15:35:01.479-04:00Les - Just remember, it's emotionally harrowin...Les - Just remember, it's emotionally harrowing but so, so good!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88140443569147984282014-09-17T21:34:18.323-04:002014-09-17T21:34:18.323-04:00I finally got the audio from my library, but it is...I finally got the audio from my library, but it isn't licensed to play on Apple devices, so I won't be able to listen to it on my Nano. I loaded it on to my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5), so I will be able to listen, but it won't be as convenient. With that said, I can't wait. I'm ready for a 5 star book!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14223896164876845562014-09-07T14:11:08.821-04:002014-09-07T14:11:08.821-04:00Sarah - You're right. I don't think Eileen...Sarah - You're right. I don't think Eileen's childhood had much bearing on the story at all. I certainly didn't mind reading it, but now that I've had more time to think about, it really wasn't necessary. Maybe the book could have been just 500 pages! ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60036866227297901802014-09-06T14:21:03.516-04:002014-09-06T14:21:03.516-04:00Great review! I agree with most everything you sai...Great review! I agree with most everything you said about this book...it was incredibly emotional. I don't think saga is the right word for it...it was more the story of a family in heartache for me. I did think the beginning section about Eileen's childhood dragged out too long and didn't have much bearing on the real story...which was the story of Eileen and Ed and their family.Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25446729212666712582014-09-02T11:12:58.824-04:002014-09-02T11:12:58.824-04:00Pat - This is one novel that's not to be misse...Pat - This is one novel that's not to be missed!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11038179767800583762014-09-02T11:12:39.707-04:002014-09-02T11:12:39.707-04:00Carrie - This is wonderful, but emotionally diffic...Carrie - This is wonderful, but emotionally difficult. Can't wait to hear what you think of the audio!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32619744058576290342014-09-02T11:11:55.999-04:002014-09-02T11:11:55.999-04:00Lisa - That is frustrating! I'd definitely rec...Lisa - That is frustrating! I'd definitely recommend borrowing it from your library.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72906825122668559232014-09-02T10:47:50.407-04:002014-09-02T10:47:50.407-04:00I enjoyed reading your thoughts on this debut nove...I enjoyed reading your thoughts on this debut novel JoAnn. I've read many other positive comments on it. If this is not already on my To Read list, I'm going to add it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43581366278529427862014-09-01T13:21:06.619-04:002014-09-01T13:21:06.619-04:00I am so happy that you loved this - I have the aud...I am so happy that you loved this - I have the audio edition on its way to me to review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72834190270565644502014-08-31T17:04:05.349-04:002014-08-31T17:04:05.349-04:00I had this one from NetGalley and then it expired ...I had this one from NetGalley and then it expired before I could read it. I was so frustrated and even more now that I see how great it is!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91173491539732947292014-08-30T12:28:28.594-04:002014-08-30T12:28:28.594-04:00Arti - Leave it to you to comment on this angle, l...Arti - Leave it to you to comment on this angle, lol! This is one of my top two books this year... either this one or The Interestings.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74038286499615851552014-08-30T12:24:12.435-04:002014-08-30T12:24:12.435-04:00Nise' - Yes!! Do it now!Nise' - Yes!! Do it now!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46667513380402884412014-08-30T12:22:44.032-04:002014-08-30T12:22:44.032-04:00Anita - This is definitely worth making the time!Anita - This is definitely worth making the time!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36369824380803960512014-08-30T12:22:14.454-04:002014-08-30T12:22:14.454-04:00Diane - A truly amazing novel, for sure!Diane - A truly amazing novel, for sure!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77336598863186730862014-08-30T12:21:47.628-04:002014-08-30T12:21:47.628-04:00Care - Don't miss this one!Care - Don't miss this one!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70701744792615374432014-08-30T12:21:19.724-04:002014-08-30T12:21:19.724-04:00Audrey - Me, too... I'd have to go back throug...Audrey - Me, too... I'd have to go back through years of my reading lists to find something this powerful. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64498161748460696052014-08-30T12:19:31.278-04:002014-08-30T12:19:31.278-04:00Ti - It is truly emotionally devastating, no way t...Ti - It is truly emotionally devastating, no way to get around it. I think finding the right time to read it is important.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82258821160137112032014-08-30T12:18:35.350-04:002014-08-30T12:18:35.350-04:00Peggy Ann - I think you'll be surprised by how...Peggy Ann - I think you'll be surprised by how quickly it reads... not like most other chunksters!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20900213786987694572014-08-30T12:17:52.609-04:002014-08-30T12:17:52.609-04:00Beth F - You're in for a treat, but brace your...Beth F - You're in for a treat, but brace yourself...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14939417492618271422014-08-30T12:17:27.824-04:002014-08-30T12:17:27.824-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - I was initially taken aback by ...Laurel-Rain Snow - I was initially taken aback by the length, too, but it was actually one of the quickest 600+ page novels I've ever read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7876090291781164972014-08-30T12:15:48.481-04:002014-08-30T12:15:48.481-04:00Katherine - This is a debut novel. Can't wait ...Katherine - This is a debut novel. Can't wait to see what he writes next!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9145364226499038912014-08-30T02:59:38.365-04:002014-08-30T02:59:38.365-04:00A 5-star epic! This sounds deep. And, I can sense ...A 5-star epic! This sounds deep. And, I can sense some good movie materials. ;) Speaking of the character Ed's illness, I'll be heading to Toronto soon for TIFF and Still Alice is on my list of selections. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82641609552484263092014-08-29T23:33:57.620-04:002014-08-29T23:33:57.620-04:00I spied this book at the library but it was grabbe...I spied this book at the library but it was grabbed by another person perusing the titles. Since then I have read such good reviews for this debut novel. I need to place a hold on it now!Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69318511570324733392014-08-29T21:13:58.993-04:002014-08-29T21:13:58.993-04:00I have the arc of this, gotta find time to read. L...I have the arc of this, gotta find time to read. Lots of good chatter on it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548201017890026662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45810716044605240562014-08-29T20:04:01.869-04:002014-08-29T20:04:01.869-04:00Agree -- terrific debut novel.Agree -- terrific debut novel.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com