tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7111766834981357312..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Ethel & Ernest by Raymond BriggsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48035337257002992542009-07-08T16:57:23.273-04:002009-07-08T16:57:23.273-04:00Nan,
This was such a beautiful book, and one that ...Nan,<br />This was such a beautiful book, and one that I would surely have missed had it not been for your note! I know at least a few more bloggers have read it since seeing my review, too. I think we should all thank you!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15460304315445890722009-07-08T14:20:05.824-04:002009-07-08T14:20:05.824-04:00Finally, finally here I am! I am so very pleased,...Finally, finally here I am! I am so very pleased, JoAnn, that you liked it. And I am touched that you read it just based on my note to you. This was a beautiful review, and I hope it leads many to the book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76911383546136071472009-05-27T14:18:55.299-04:002009-05-27T14:18:55.299-04:00Tara,
I'm sure graphic novels aren't for everyone,...Tara,<br />I'm sure graphic novels aren't for everyone, but I'm surprised at how much I liked this one. I have a couple more on hold at the library, but then that will be the end of my experiment.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71137193050453259932009-05-27T10:03:15.274-04:002009-05-27T10:03:15.274-04:00This sounds good - but I just don't think I'm cut ...This sounds good - but I just don't think I'm cut out for graphic novels! I tried another one and just couldn't get into it. The illustrations here are beautiful, I must say.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55165730733487012452009-05-25T08:10:02.963-04:002009-05-25T08:10:02.963-04:00Dawn,
This is the same author/illustrator as The S...Dawn,<br />This is the same author/illustrator as The Snowman. Such a talent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41821631910028298392009-05-25T07:20:30.183-04:002009-05-25T07:20:30.183-04:00This might be the same Raymond Briggs who wrote th...This might be the same Raymond Briggs who wrote the children's book THE SNOWMAN. Well, illustrated it, anyway ... I think all the versions of it are wordless, the pics tell the story.Dawn - She is Too Fond of Bookshttp://www.sheistoofondofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43709502875266249502009-05-23T16:04:57.272-04:002009-05-23T16:04:57.272-04:00Carrie,
I hope you enjoy it - it really is a speci...Carrie,<br />I hope you enjoy it - it really is a special little book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17025284532448869212009-05-23T12:28:36.621-04:002009-05-23T12:28:36.621-04:00I'm definitely adding this one to my to-read list ...I'm definitely adding this one to my to-read list - it looks wonderful!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57433952791575953992009-05-23T12:02:52.600-04:002009-05-23T12:02:52.600-04:00Book Psmith,
I think this would be a great place t...Book Psmith,<br />I think this would be a great place to start!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61334090174163814362009-05-23T12:02:02.717-04:002009-05-23T12:02:02.717-04:00Molly,
Thank you for the award - that's so sw...Molly, <br />Thank you for the award - that's so sweet! I would definitely try Ethel & Ernest before you close the book on graphic novels. Let me know if you decide to check it out!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77050057359598728962009-05-23T11:39:59.937-04:002009-05-23T11:39:59.937-04:00I have never read a graphic novel but this one wil...I have never read a graphic novel but this one will have to be my first.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74698602906618504782009-05-23T09:23:11.105-04:002009-05-23T09:23:11.105-04:00The only graphic novel I have tried is Watchmen an...The only graphic novel I have tried is Watchmen and I simply could not get into it. However, action/adventure superhero stories are not generally my cup of tea, so perhaps I should try this book before I discount the genre.<br /><br />I wanted to let you know that I gave you the "friendly blogger" award today.<br /><br />Hope you and your family have a great Memorial Day weekend celebration.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49532481615680938122009-05-23T06:55:06.029-04:002009-05-23T06:55:06.029-04:00Vasilly,
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It'...Vasilly,<br />I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's a special little book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84484191603100884892009-05-22T21:43:28.855-04:002009-05-22T21:43:28.855-04:00Because of you, I just placed this on hold from my...Because of you, I just placed this on hold from my library. Great review.Vasillyhttp://classicvasilly.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45040639429919581252009-05-22T20:32:12.473-04:002009-05-22T20:32:12.473-04:00Hi Claire,
I've never heard of either of those boo...Hi Claire,<br />I've never heard of either of those books, but I just requested Kampung Boy through inter-library loan. It looks pretty interesting...thanks for the recommendation!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87047391506173202732009-05-22T19:38:19.459-04:002009-05-22T19:38:19.459-04:00I'll be keeping an eye out for this. Have you read...I'll be keeping an eye out for this. Have you read Kampung Boy and Town Boy by Lat? They're so far my favourite graphic novels. You might like them. They're not fantasy at all. :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.com