tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4533247306712952392..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: We Are Water by Wally LambJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50002279784038177272014-03-24T12:53:10.207-04:002014-03-24T12:53:10.207-04:00This is on my list, but maybe I should start my Wa...This is on my list, but maybe I should start my Wally Lamb reading with The Hour I First Believed or I Know This Much is True--intriguing story, and great review.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28731763557404151232014-03-24T07:11:05.149-04:002014-03-24T07:11:05.149-04:00It still made my Top Ten Spring Reading list, so w...It still made <a href="http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-books-for-spring.html" rel="nofollow">my Top Ten Spring Reading list</a>, so we'll see...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30241880401196191882014-03-23T21:30:53.564-04:002014-03-23T21:30:53.564-04:00Laurie C. - Lamb is such a great storyteller. All ...Laurie C. - Lamb is such a great storyteller. All of his earlier books are wonderful!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6597494395675120322014-03-23T21:28:39.430-04:002014-03-23T21:28:39.430-04:00Anbolyn - I've read some of those reviews, too...Anbolyn - I've read some of those reviews, too, and have decided to pass on Tan's latest.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6462610751822225952014-03-23T21:27:15.859-04:002014-03-23T21:27:15.859-04:00Lisa - That sums it up pretty well ...hope you dec...Lisa - That sums it up pretty well ...hope you decide to read one of his earlier novels.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58061730208827506202014-03-23T21:21:58.239-04:002014-03-23T21:21:58.239-04:00Sandy - I've hear good things about the audio ...Sandy - I've hear good things about the audio production and think I would have enjoyed it much more if I'd listened. Will be curious to see what you think.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17645842296848636322014-03-23T21:20:12.210-04:002014-03-23T21:20:12.210-04:00Peggy - Yes, I think it would be better to start w...Peggy - Yes, I think it would be better to start with one do his earlier books...this will not be a favorite.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66790030602294863892014-03-23T21:16:04.708-04:002014-03-23T21:16:04.708-04:00Lisa - It has been many years since I read Lamb...Lisa - It has been many years since I read Lamb's earliest work, so it's difficult for me to compare them now. I loved them all and would read whichever one most appeals to you.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26863587934090054272014-03-23T20:19:03.572-04:002014-03-23T20:19:03.572-04:00I haven't read anything by Wally Lamb yet. I g...I haven't read anything by Wally Lamb yet. I guess I'll start with one of his earlier ones!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66305366456880831012014-03-22T23:59:40.001-04:002014-03-22T23:59:40.001-04:00It's always so disappointing when a favorite a...It's always so disappointing when a favorite author doesn't quite live up to our expectations. I think a lot of people felt that way about the newest Amy Tan book, too.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43693366832579120722014-03-22T16:37:51.102-04:002014-03-22T16:37:51.102-04:00Oh so very dark and no laughs at all in this one. ...Oh so very dark and no laughs at all in this one. I liked the writing enough to read more Lamb but there is no way to "like" this book with no one in it to care about.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23126574217480719812014-03-22T11:14:00.488-04:002014-03-22T11:14:00.488-04:00That is disappointing that it didn't live up t...That is disappointing that it didn't live up to his standard :( My book club is reading it in a couple of months, and I've ordered the monstrosity of an audio to get through it. I'll keep my expectations in check.<br />Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78212351268723154342014-03-22T09:20:20.498-04:002014-03-22T09:20:20.498-04:00I have not read Lamb but will by pass this one whe...I have not read Lamb but will by pass this one when I do. Felt like you needed a shower says a lot!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81820852776541147142014-03-22T08:48:42.050-04:002014-03-22T08:48:42.050-04:00This is another author I haven't read yet, but...This is another author I haven't read yet, but when I get around to him, I'll take your advice above! Which do you think is the best introduction to his work?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28381511099249991112014-03-21T15:30:25.076-04:002014-03-21T15:30:25.076-04:00Pat - If you ever decide to read Lamb, I would rec...Pat - If you ever decide to read Lamb, I would recommend starting with one of his earlier books.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53329909575428603462014-03-21T13:21:22.723-04:002014-03-21T13:21:22.723-04:00Thanks for your candid review JoAnn. I am not fam...Thanks for your candid review JoAnn. I am not familiar with Wally Lamb's works. I'm sorry you did not enjoy this one as much as others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25576229957930267652014-03-21T12:58:05.276-04:002014-03-21T12:58:05.276-04:00Ti - It's still a good book, just not the stel...Ti - It's still a good book, just not the stellar novel I was expecting... although I have heard that the audio version is outstanding. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76843250572883656882014-03-21T12:56:29.806-04:002014-03-21T12:56:29.806-04:00Audrey - Claire's certainly is a New Haven lan...Audrey - Claire's certainly is a New Haven landmark. I was a little uncertain the first time I ate there, too, but ended up going back again and again. Pepe's in Boston??? Wow.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10357417374938252222014-03-21T12:54:43.140-04:002014-03-21T12:54:43.140-04:00Bellezza - I loved both of those books, too!Bellezza - I loved both of those books, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50396923039197322842014-03-21T12:53:40.826-04:002014-03-21T12:53:40.826-04:00Kathy - Even a Lamb novel that is not his best, is...Kathy - Even a Lamb novel that is not his best, is still better than no Lamb novel at all.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72318426200749837972014-03-21T12:53:06.119-04:002014-03-21T12:53:06.119-04:00Vasilly - Lamb sure can tell a great story, but th...Vasilly - Lamb sure can tell a great story, but there may have been too much of a good thing this time.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18719733770639534452014-03-21T11:01:04.487-04:002014-03-21T11:01:04.487-04:00Every time I see a review of this book, I am remin...Every time I see a review of this book, I am reminded of the fact that I have it and I haven't read it yet. I feel bad about that too because I was so excited about getting a review copy but then I fell into that funk and lost sight of it. I am going to read it soon, even though the reviews have not been stellar. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15958239233873000612014-03-21T10:39:02.833-04:002014-03-21T10:39:02.833-04:00Claire's!! My very New Yorky freshman roommat...Claire's!! My very New Yorky freshman roommate's parents took us there on one of my first days of college, because they wanted falafel, which I had never heard of so I was a little scared. But it was OK. (I've also just read that Pepe's Pizza is opening a branch in Boston.)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3267837793624120622014-03-21T09:43:51.034-04:002014-03-21T09:43:51.034-04:00This book of Wally's left me rather cold. I ag...This book of Wally's left me rather cold. I agree, I much prefer one of his earlier works such asI Know This Much Is True or She's Come Undone. Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35105540000556504882014-03-21T09:21:59.502-04:002014-03-21T09:21:59.502-04:00You're not the first one to mention that this ...You're not the first one to mention that this wasn't up to his usual standards. How disappointing. bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com