tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post4605469943949173648..comments2024-03-15T03:54:16.131+00:00Comments on Pen and Paper: THE GIRL IN THE PAINTED CARAVAN: MEMORIES OF A ROMANY CHILDHOOD.Felicity Grace Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-37205111453649801922012-12-24T17:00:29.313+00:002012-12-24T17:00:29.313+00:00Hmm...certainly a book I wouldn't have picked ...Hmm...certainly a book I wouldn't have picked up when browsing but interesting nonetheless. Too bad on the lack of conversation but overall still sounds enjoyable. Thanks for the share!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067420839553243250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-5730751827005279472012-12-23T04:14:58.654+00:002012-12-23T04:14:58.654+00:00Sounds like an interesting book! Like you, I'd...Sounds like an interesting book! Like you, I'd be more interested in her life than her career. Not a big memoir fan, but the Romany culture is intriguing.Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-77535997153117964982012-12-23T02:14:31.669+00:002012-12-23T02:14:31.669+00:00Hi Tracy,
It sounds as though you enjoyed this on...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />It sounds as though you enjoyed this one. <br /><br />I have seen several copies of it sold in the shop where I volunteer and one of my colleagues has read and enjoyed it.<br /><br />Several fellow bloggers have also given it good reviews, although I am not into reading memoirs, so this probably isn't one that I shall be picking up.<br /><br />YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-68374140083750776342012-12-22T06:45:39.634+00:002012-12-22T06:45:39.634+00:00This does sound like an captivating look at Romany...This does sound like an captivating look at Romany life, which I know so little about. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-83449397562289043422012-12-21T21:25:25.153+00:002012-12-21T21:25:25.153+00:00Not sure I would ever have picked this up, but you...Not sure I would ever have picked this up, but your review makes it sound quite interesting.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-7042897452185588302012-12-21T21:08:48.218+00:002012-12-21T21:08:48.218+00:00This sounds like a good one. I've been watchin...This sounds like a good one. I've been watching 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' which features the Romanies and thier way of life, but mostly the trashy version. So this one sounds refreshing.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-77603651067935429082012-12-21T19:48:10.536+00:002012-12-21T19:48:10.536+00:00Looks interesting. I think I'd be with you. Mo...Looks interesting. I think I'd be with you. More interested in the way of life than her chosen career. Great review.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-31929309467755877182012-12-21T18:42:24.876+00:002012-12-21T18:42:24.876+00:00Looks fascinating! I'm intrigued by the descri...Looks fascinating! I'm intrigued by the description of the book and curious what happens to her.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-18089176748790408712012-12-21T15:40:39.136+00:002012-12-21T15:40:39.136+00:00This does sound interesting. I'm intrigued by ...This does sound interesting. I'm intrigued by the Romany culture.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-70262821534846265572012-12-21T14:32:38.972+00:002012-12-21T14:32:38.972+00:00Not a typical read for me but it does sound intere...Not a typical read for me but it does sound interesting. I may have to check it out!Kimberly @ Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649785182080499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-32671322057000898272012-12-21T12:50:47.485+00:002012-12-21T12:50:47.485+00:00it is certainly and interesting lifestyle. It doe...it is certainly and interesting lifestyle. It doesn't seem to fit well with modern society or at least when they move to the big urban areas.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-35056298881113745112012-12-21T12:21:09.012+00:002012-12-21T12:21:09.012+00:00Ooo I'm glad you,ve reviewed this, I have it o...Ooo I'm glad you,ve reviewed this, I have it on my kindle and read it not long ago , I enjoyed it , we have a caravan , so that was one of the reasons I got it , interesting to see your view on it , thanksJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035829318163714169noreply@blogger.com