tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5930862995389640929..comments2024-03-19T07:50:23.620-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth StroutJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6253636594216763312013-06-13T09:09:23.193-04:002013-06-13T09:09:23.193-04:00Care - Strout is a favorite. I loved Olive Kitteri...Care - Strout is a favorite. I loved Olive Kitteridge! It's been a long time, but I remember enjoying Amy and Isabelle when I read it for book club. This summer I'll be reading her second novel, Abide With Me.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54958783950030320062013-06-13T07:14:53.155-04:002013-06-13T07:14:53.155-04:00Yes, I need to put this author on my must-read-mor...Yes, I need to put this author on my must-read-more listAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84621385408990784442013-06-07T10:26:31.853-04:002013-06-07T10:26:31.853-04:00Stacy - I hope you get a chance to read Strout. Sh...Stacy - I hope you get a chance to read Strout. She's one of my favorite writers!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49294772643191904822013-06-04T21:46:03.448-04:002013-06-04T21:46:03.448-04:00I haven't read Strout, yet. I love books about...I haven't read Strout, yet. I love books about family dynamics. Maybe because I was an only child? I'll have to give this one a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7664000469656391642013-05-28T21:36:44.186-04:002013-05-28T21:36:44.186-04:00Darlene - Strout's writing makes this book! Ho...Darlene - Strout's writing makes this book! Hope you get a chance to give it a try. My give away is good for both US and Canada, so leave me a comment if you'd like to enter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14538027728550165832013-05-28T20:34:09.863-04:002013-05-28T20:34:09.863-04:00Brona - Oh, yes..you MUST read Olive Kiteridge. It...Brona - Oh, yes..you MUST read Olive Kiteridge. It's one of my all-time favorites!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35465289573472507742013-05-28T20:33:10.387-04:002013-05-28T20:33:10.387-04:00Vintage Reading - The reviews seem to be mixed her...Vintage Reading - The reviews seem to be mixed here, too, but I love Strout's writing. It was a hit for me!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79239967906532968102013-05-28T11:10:24.186-04:002013-05-28T11:10:24.186-04:00Great review JoAnn! I have this one on my reading...Great review JoAnn! I have this one on my reading list but haven't gotten to it yet. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. I liked Olive Kitteridge but didn't love it. Still I want to give this one a try. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46584061166249731542013-05-28T02:24:55.987-04:002013-05-28T02:24:55.987-04:00As you know I enjoyed Burgess Boys too, but it sou...As you know I enjoyed Burgess Boys too, but it sounds like Olive is something special above and beyond this. I really must read it soon!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50887328335557922732013-05-27T18:12:37.688-04:002013-05-27T18:12:37.688-04:00Enjoyed your review. There are mixed reviews in t...Enjoyed your review. There are mixed reviews in the British media. I'll be reading it though because I do like her writing.Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87351943960771843012013-05-27T08:46:49.840-04:002013-05-27T08:46:49.840-04:00Marie - I think the mixed opinions come from peopl...Marie - I think the mixed opinions come from people expecting another Olive Kitteridge. It lacks that 'something really special/magical' that made Olive such a success, but is still immensely readable...and I just love Strout's writing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64613335988696387392013-05-27T08:43:40.618-04:002013-05-27T08:43:40.618-04:00Bellezza - Given your experience, I'd be very ...Bellezza - Given your experience, I'd be very interested in your take on this novel. Strout has a rare combination of perceptiveness/insight and the ability to translate it into stunning prose.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41978771244586463092013-05-25T14:12:35.207-04:002013-05-25T14:12:35.207-04:00I'm glad to hear you liked it. I've been h...I'm glad to hear you liked it. I've been hearing a lot of mixed things from customers and getting your perspective is important to me, because we overlap in taste a lot of the time. If you liked it, I bet I will too!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57668745474137784552013-05-25T10:28:57.281-04:002013-05-25T10:28:57.281-04:00Such an interesting, but painful, theme. My son an...Such an interesting, but painful, theme. My son and I lost his father while he was quite young, and though I have mostly recovered from it, I know he has not. He had a rebellious youth, and is now working things out in the Marine Corps. I'm proud of him, but I know there are unresolved issues for him; I'd love to read this book because the issues seem a bit similar. Great, clear, inspiring review!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81581061972320807782013-05-25T10:05:20.908-04:002013-05-25T10:05:20.908-04:00Bath F - Hope you enjoy it, too. Strout is one of ...Bath F - Hope you enjoy it, too. Strout is one of my favorites.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80518294888895024372013-05-25T10:04:46.424-04:002013-05-25T10:04:46.424-04:00Anbolyn - This didn't have quite the same impa...Anbolyn - This didn't have quite the same impact as Olive Kitteridge, but I could read Strout's writing forever. Her characters are unforgettable!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76214916361555086432013-05-25T10:03:09.974-04:002013-05-25T10:03:09.974-04:00Lisa - Can't wait to hear what you think ... w...Lisa - Can't wait to hear what you think ... we'll talk when you're finished!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91108802004638073722013-05-25T10:02:33.300-04:002013-05-25T10:02:33.300-04:00Staci - Wasn't Olive amazing? This one isn'...Staci - Wasn't Olive amazing? This one isn't quite in that category, but still well worth the read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30011683446501630872013-05-25T09:59:04.145-04:002013-05-25T09:59:04.145-04:00James - It was funny how that happened, too. RH wa...James - It was funny how that happened, too. RH was trolling blogs in preparation of Anna Quindlen's paperback release of Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake (which I loved) and must have come across my auto-buy author post which also listed Elizabeth Strout. I mentioned in that post that I couldn't wait for The Burgess Boys, so they emailed and asked if I'd like a copy. It had already been released, so I guess it was too late for an ARC. Thanks again for sending me your copy... my sister is going to read it next!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55631525688924960612013-05-25T09:46:45.591-04:002013-05-25T09:46:45.591-04:00Peggy Ann - I fall for a Maine setting every time!...Peggy Ann - I fall for a Maine setting every time! Olive Kitteridge is amazing... be warned that it is loosely connected stores and not exactly a novel.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36076493359149994402013-05-25T09:40:04.053-04:002013-05-25T09:40:04.053-04:00Nomadreader - Sorry this wasn't for you. It...Nomadreader - Sorry this wasn't for you. It's been ages since I read Amy and Isabelle, but it was a really impressive debut and my book club had a very lively discussion. I recently picked up a copy of her second novel, Abide with Me, and plan to read it sometime this summer. I love Strout's writing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91168293493884650022013-05-25T09:33:02.523-04:002013-05-25T09:33:02.523-04:00Jill - There are times when only YA will do ;-)Jill - There are times when only YA will do ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10032245216083571332013-05-25T08:32:57.887-04:002013-05-25T08:32:57.887-04:00I think this will be a great match for me. I have ...I think this will be a great match for me. I have it here waiting ... must get to it soon!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67300868885252864442013-05-24T23:23:52.736-04:002013-05-24T23:23:52.736-04:00I'm so glad to see you liked this! I haven'...I'm so glad to see you liked this! I haven't heard much about it on other blogs or from readers at the library. I have a copy that I want to read this summer. I think Strout is a phenomenal author and I love her characters.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50380418941182267892013-05-24T23:13:04.818-04:002013-05-24T23:13:04.818-04:00This is exactly how I felt after "Olive Kitte...This is exactly how I felt after "Olive Kitteredge" and Strout is making me feel the same way again.<br /><br />"a truly great writer can make you care about characters, even when you don't particularly like them."Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.com