tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4939684808984438520..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Tuesday Intros: The Elegance of the HedgehogJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15453347934861199442011-11-30T16:52:20.143-05:002011-11-30T16:52:20.143-05:00Les - Even with the audio, it took me a long time ...Les - Even with the audio, it took me a long time to become invested in the characters. Ended up loving it, but still can't get over the ending! Will get caught up on reviews soon, I hope.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87307883542114081012011-11-29T21:21:51.959-05:002011-11-29T21:21:51.959-05:00I tried to read the printed version, but couldn...I tried to read the printed version, but couldn't get interested. I wound up listening to the audio and LOVED it! It takes a little while to get fully engaged in the plot (and characters), but it was worth the effort. I still find myself thinking about the ending...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35493381978125566402011-11-25T09:56:38.081-05:002011-11-25T09:56:38.081-05:00Kathleen - I've finished now, and liked it ove...Kathleen - I've finished now, and liked it overall... the ending was a shock!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20426581244403054922011-11-24T23:57:17.425-05:002011-11-24T23:57:17.425-05:00I've not read this one but I do remember mixed...I've not read this one but I do remember mixed reviews.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18300235817236993592011-11-23T07:52:10.699-05:002011-11-23T07:52:10.699-05:00Stacybuckeye - The ending certainly shocked me! I&...Stacybuckeye - The ending certainly shocked me! I'll work on a review next week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66834893378923480372011-11-23T00:11:52.455-05:002011-11-23T00:11:52.455-05:00I see that you finished it. The end was slow and ...I see that you finished it. The end was slow and the end was a shock. Glad you liked it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34080455278632906992011-11-19T14:32:58.169-05:002011-11-19T14:32:58.169-05:00Annie - I have finished the book and ended up liki...Annie - I have finished the book and ended up liking it, but the beginning was very slow. The end was a total shock!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10098702585234461942011-11-19T07:30:39.823-05:002011-11-19T07:30:39.823-05:00I read it a few monthes ago et didn't like it ...I read it a few monthes ago et didn't like it too much. Like Brenda, I didn't like the endind at allAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376296187855872946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60298715836345532042011-11-15T13:46:25.657-05:002011-11-15T13:46:25.657-05:00Lisa - I think that will be my experience with thi...Lisa - I think that will be my experience with this novel, too. There was a pretty dramatic rise in my level of interest at the half way point... hope to finish later this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53638449110384695482011-11-13T20:46:05.844-05:002011-11-13T20:46:05.844-05:00I had mixed feelings about this one. The beginning...I had mixed feelings about this one. The beginning just dragged for me but I really liked the second half and I'm sure I wouldn't have if the first half had not set it up so well.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61366466719561243002011-11-13T08:14:56.858-05:002011-11-13T08:14:56.858-05:00Kay Clifton - Thank you for telling me! I'm o...Kay Clifton - Thank you for telling me! I'm off to search Netflix now...will watch as soon as I've finished listening. Hope they have it available.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23709443019615684322011-11-11T15:26:49.063-05:002011-11-11T15:26:49.063-05:00I was so pleased to see this book discussed as I w...I was so pleased to see this book discussed as I was not aware of its existence. I was lucky enough to see it recently in film form at an art house in the Boston, MA area. It is commercially made and in French with sub-titles. The actress who played the "hedgehog" was excellent and I recommend the movie if it opens in your area. The commercial title is <br />The Hedgehog".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69341510498426596602011-11-10T19:57:23.637-05:002011-11-10T19:57:23.637-05:00Marie - Thankfully, I am intrigued with the charac...Marie - Thankfully, I am intrigued with the characters. The audio is good because it gives them another dimension... I enjoy hearing their 'voices'.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59717333132052301342011-11-10T11:33:07.573-05:002011-11-10T11:33:07.573-05:00yeah, there's almost no plot :-) hopefully you...yeah, there's almost no plot :-) hopefully you enjoy it for the characters cause virtually nothing happens.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55911372489261458432011-11-09T06:47:29.318-05:002011-11-09T06:47:29.318-05:00I will, Harvee... thanks!I will, Harvee... thanks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47890596065990513102011-11-09T00:07:19.041-05:002011-11-09T00:07:19.041-05:00After you have finished reading the book, I invite...After you have finished reading the book, I invite you to compare notes on the book. Here is my <a href="http://bookbirddog.blogspot.com/2009/09/book-review-elegance-of-hedgehog.html" rel="nofollow">Review of Elegance of the Hedgehog</a> Let me know what you think about the book/audio.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65015787599587855122011-11-08T21:46:28.555-05:002011-11-08T21:46:28.555-05:00Margot - Oh, there is definitely more! I'm su...Margot - Oh, there is definitely more! I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying it.<br /><br />Sam - Only 50 pages in, but I think On Chesil Beach is a beautiful novel... it's going to be a heart-breaker, I think.<br /><br />Softdrink - I hated my intro to philosophy class in college, but really enjoyed the book Sophie's World... go figure.<br /><br />Darlene - I've been picking this up in the bookstore for the past couple of years, too... reading a few pages and putting it down. The time seems right now and I'm really enjoying it. We'll see how I feel at the end.<br /><br />Nise' - It is hard to decide when opinions vary so widely... glad I chose to give it a try.<br /><br />Staci - I'm still intrigued at the half-way point, but this sure isn't a book for everyone. I can see why opinions are all over the place!<br /><br />Lee - There have surely been some shining moments... glad I finally picked this up!<br /><br />DCMetroreader - Very unusual, indeed...but I'm interested to see where it ends up.<br /><br />Mel u - I'll look for your review after I've finished. I'm completely captivated by the two narrators!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78701369401193431262011-11-08T21:29:49.376-05:002011-11-08T21:29:49.376-05:00Diane - I'm enjoying this much more than expec...Diane - I'm enjoying this much more than expected! Will be reading more Europa editions for sure.<br /><br />Rhapsodyinbooks - Oh, no... I have so little will power!<br /><br />Brenda - This is such an intriguing book! Not at all like what I usually read or listen to...at the half-way point now.<br /><br />Kaye - It's very unusual, but definitely holding my interest.<br /><br />Ruthi - I've been avoiding this for a couple of years, but am glad to finally find the 'right' time.<br /><br />Reviewsbylola - I think I'll be able to say the same thing... bring on the Europas!<br /><br />Sandy - Audio is definitely the way to go with this one. Lends itself perfectly to dual narrators, but definitely a novel of ideas.<br /><br />Amy - This is definitely a good choice for anyone interested in philosophy. I don't know anything beyond my intro class in college, but am surprised by how much I'm enjoying it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23758453517396500672011-11-08T20:08:06.049-05:002011-11-08T20:08:06.049-05:00I read this book 2.5 years ago-I loved it-it was o...I read this book 2.5 years ago-I loved it-it was one of the very first books I posted about on my blogMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51660217931463988772011-11-08T18:54:03.807-05:002011-11-08T18:54:03.807-05:00This sounds unusual so I would keep reading (or li...This sounds unusual so I would keep reading (or listening as the case may be).DCMetroreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8428941465843169172011-11-08T18:45:59.431-05:002011-11-08T18:45:59.431-05:00I loved this book. At times, I felt enchanted by i...I loved this book. At times, I felt enchanted by it.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149750190427749578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80534437912246794762011-11-08T18:32:00.233-05:002011-11-08T18:32:00.233-05:00Yep, you're certainly right about the division...Yep, you're certainly right about the division within the blogging world. I'm going to wait and see wha tyou think!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25292458500903831622011-11-08T18:26:36.613-05:002011-11-08T18:26:36.613-05:00I've been on the fence on this one due to the ...I've been on the fence on this one due to the reviews as well.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5220600296991673582011-11-08T15:37:53.410-05:002011-11-08T15:37:53.410-05:00I have picked up this book at least twenty times b...I have picked up this book at least twenty times between the bookshops and library and it never comes home with me! Perhaps it's just a compulsive disorder thing...<br /><br />Sam has me intrigued by On Chesil Beach though!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28590920556731743562011-11-08T15:34:56.093-05:002011-11-08T15:34:56.093-05:00There were parts of the book I liked. But the phil...There were parts of the book I liked. But the philosophy...urgh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com