tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post7044083802780644076..comments2024-03-15T03:54:16.131+00:00Comments on Pen and Paper: THE GOOD LIAR.Felicity Grace Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-90705402769303802182017-02-21T23:26:12.639+00:002017-02-21T23:26:12.639+00:00There does seem to be a lot of "elderly folks...There does seem to be a lot of "elderly folks behaving badly" as you called it. I have had my eye on this one, but haven't yet read it.<br /><br />Like you, I came to the realization long ago that I didn't necessarily have to like the characters (although there are books where it does matter to me--it depends on the type of book it is). <br /><br />Sounds like this one made for a good book club read.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Tracy!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-19915734184766567682017-02-20T19:55:41.790+00:002017-02-20T19:55:41.790+00:00Hmmm not sure this one would be for me, I think I ...Hmmm not sure this one would be for me, I think I would read it if I came across it but certainly won't be seeking it out.<br /><br />Lainy http://www.alwaysreading.netSo many books, so little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564778178609301461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-29575126317884635432017-02-20T17:27:13.150+00:002017-02-20T17:27:13.150+00:00Oh dear... and the synopsis sounded promising. Isn...Oh dear... and the synopsis sounded promising. Isn't it funny though that several can a the same book at the same time and yet their opinions vary greatly? Great share just the same!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067420839553243250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-37269955050796744062017-02-18T17:43:51.844+00:002017-02-18T17:43:51.844+00:00This doesn't sound like the book for me- but I...This doesn't sound like the book for me- but I enjoyed hearing your opinion and the thoughts from your group too. Book clubs are always fascinating because opinions on the same book can vary so much. Thanks for sharing!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-77252401105150720182017-02-17T23:21:10.136+00:002017-02-17T23:21:10.136+00:00Hi Tracy,
This one did actually sound quite inter...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />This one did actually sound quite interesting, but I trust your judgment enough not to ignore your comments, so won't be adding it to my list.<br /><br />You were quite right when you observed that this book may well divide opinion though, as many of my Goodreads friends did actually enjoy the book enough for several 4 star ratings. On the other hand, the overall average book rating is quite low.<br /><br />I know that I should probably read the book and make up my own mind, however "too many books, too little time" is beating a tattoo in my mind.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts and better luck with whatever is on the agenda next :)<br /><br />YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-19423898026192828662017-02-17T09:52:52.309+00:002017-02-17T09:52:52.309+00:00complicated... Well I need to like the chaaracters...complicated... Well I need to like the chaaracters myselfMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-73854255832480447472017-02-17T04:35:12.008+00:002017-02-17T04:35:12.008+00:00Tracy,
From what you said in your
honest review, I...Tracy,<br />From what you said in your<br />honest review, I will definitely<br />not add this book to my list. And<br />I agree that a reader should be<br />able to relate in some way to<br />the characters (and the story).<br />Raven<br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-42869071260270935482017-02-16T18:35:30.567+00:002017-02-16T18:35:30.567+00:00I think I'll give this one a miss - I have eno...I think I'll give this one a miss - I have enough books to read, without adding one that doesn't particularly appeal.frayed at the edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600298433343203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-65735070527511074662017-02-16T10:40:24.732+00:002017-02-16T10:40:24.732+00:00It seems impossible to get much absolutely confus...It seems impossible to get much absolutely confusing book. A certain level of enigma would take away any level of appreciation for characters, plot, writing, etc.<br /><br />One needs to get something out of the portrayal of a character to have an effective story. I agree that they do not have to be likable. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-63946683968892503072017-02-15T22:59:45.652+00:002017-02-15T22:59:45.652+00:00Tracy, thank you for your honest review. It doesn&...Tracy, thank you for your honest review. It doesn't sound like my cup of tea, either. <br /><br />On a different note, my blogroll is slow to update, for some reason. I wish Blogger would fix this issue. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-83951448547085616752017-02-15T22:28:03.338+00:002017-02-15T22:28:03.338+00:00I agree. There doesn't have to be like with a ...I agree. There doesn't have to be like with a character but some sort of human connection. Sounds like a good reading group you have there. I don't think this book would be for me either. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-60680365849523842332017-02-15T19:54:40.817+00:002017-02-15T19:54:40.817+00:00Based on your review, I think I'll give this o...Based on your review, I think I'll give this one a miss, too. At least everything came together in the very end. If that happens, then I can feel like my time reading the book was not a total waste. <br /><br />That's quite a memorable moment you shared!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-74674079015239704272017-02-15T17:18:36.828+00:002017-02-15T17:18:36.828+00:00Oh no, sorry to hear it wasn't a good read - i...Oh no, sorry to hear it wasn't a good read - it did sound quite interesting from the blurb, but I have to agree, like you, if I don't feel anything for the characters or the story it can be hard to stay glued to it and enjoy it. One I think I'll give a miss! - TashaNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335219443113802041noreply@blogger.com