tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post2792106849026490624..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joycenomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-59294632097368587902012-10-08T19:23:29.634-04:002012-10-08T19:23:29.634-04:00dismissive of this novel as 'charming' or ...<i>dismissive of this novel as 'charming' or 'quaint', and while it is both of those things, Joyce's writing elevates this novel.</i><br /><br />This is the type of book I often like, so I am looking forward to reading this now. I havent' read many reviews, but I know they are mostly positive. Hopefully, I'll join the bandwagon!raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-17158703980411914982012-09-25T20:45:52.621-04:002012-09-25T20:45:52.621-04:00I always feel nervous about books described as qua...I always feel nervous about books described as quaint or charming because they can be super cute or in some cases I have found them to be really disappointing and just not my style, lol.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-33093221912803163272012-09-23T11:47:14.536-04:002012-09-23T11:47:14.536-04:00You know, I'm glad to have read a not entirely...You know, I'm glad to have read a not entirely glowing review of this book. I'm excited to read it, but also want to approach it with reasonable expectations. Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)http://sophisticateddorkiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-51067526695544010612012-09-18T13:29:42.975-04:002012-09-18T13:29:42.975-04:00I didn't really connect with Harold either but...I didn't really connect with Harold either but I think for me it was just a case of wrong book, wrong time for me. Loved your review, as always!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-49350186584437442212012-09-18T12:02:19.501-04:002012-09-18T12:02:19.501-04:00The media circus part was my least favorite, but n...The media circus part was my least favorite, but necessary because that is what would happen if such a thing happened in real life! Overall, I found it to be a very quiet, introspective kind of book. I enjoyed it. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-3005918409966421342012-09-18T11:23:01.208-04:002012-09-18T11:23:01.208-04:00Jill, I had the opposite reaction I think. I adore...Jill, I had the opposite reaction I think. I adored Wild, so this one felt tame and disappointing to me. Perhaps one can't love both?nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-58497790148874839322012-09-18T11:22:25.283-04:002012-09-18T11:22:25.283-04:00Diane, I think Harold really drives (or walks!) th...Diane, I think Harold really drives (or walks!) this story. I'm glad it worked for you.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-66684442758168688052012-09-18T11:22:00.190-04:002012-09-18T11:22:00.190-04:00Aths, that's a really interesting comment you ...Aths, that's a really interesting comment you made, and I agree with you. One title that immediately popped into my mind regarding writing and a main character is Gillespie and I. It's certainly not gentle, but the writing is such a fascinating link to the main character.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-14571265886749161802012-09-18T11:20:51.679-04:002012-09-18T11:20:51.679-04:00Jenners--yes on the hiking shoes! In some ways it ...Jenners--yes on the hiking shoes! In some ways it was reminiscent of both The Unnamed and Wild, and I wonder if having read both of those the walking seemed less novel to me. I'll be curious how you fare. I also think this novel could be good on audio!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-55833491158901633052012-09-18T11:19:51.163-04:002012-09-18T11:19:51.163-04:00Natalie--I think I'm in the minority on this o...Natalie--I think I'm in the minority on this one! At times I did like Harold, but at times I didn't quite believe he could be real. This novel definitely hinges on him, so if you loved him, I can see why you also loved the novel more than I did!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-21529494758526013612012-09-18T11:18:07.029-04:002012-09-18T11:18:07.029-04:00Trish, I think The Lighthouse, also a 'walking...Trish, I think The Lighthouse, also a 'walking novel' was seen by most to be the superior literary novel, so I wasn't surprised to see only one of them on the longlist. I hope The Lighthouse can find a U.S. audience now!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-62013484461053033772012-09-18T11:17:21.268-04:002012-09-18T11:17:21.268-04:00Zibilee, I'll certainly be curious to hear you...Zibilee, I'll certainly be curious to hear your thoughts once you read it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-11966616557391533252012-09-18T11:06:51.373-04:002012-09-18T11:06:51.373-04:00I think you made the right choice:-)I think you made the right choice:-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-29988921715721471022012-09-18T10:51:54.280-04:002012-09-18T10:51:54.280-04:00I'm with you. I think if I had read it before ...I'm with you. I think if I had read it before the hype, I might have enjoyed it more, but I kept thinking, "is this it?" It was fine, but it didn't wow me.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-24078730168795334202012-09-17T22:24:49.496-04:002012-09-17T22:24:49.496-04:00I liked this one much more than I thought I would,...I liked this one much more than I thought I would, but then I'd just come off of a bad experience with Wild. I didn't care for the part where he picked up all of the followers, but once he ditched them I was happy again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-84818012985795089352012-09-17T21:23:22.054-04:002012-09-17T21:23:22.054-04:00I feel in love with the sad sap and his wife early...I feel in love with the sad sap and his wife early on:)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-47214299882726698312012-09-17T18:32:28.506-04:002012-09-17T18:32:28.506-04:00I loved how well Joyce's writing matched the t...I loved how well Joyce's writing matched the tale she was saying. The simplicity and joy that was being associated with Harold's walk was well reflected in the simplicity and joy of her passages. I don't often come across books like that - where the writing feels well-matched with the main character. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-40914503959588085412012-09-17T18:04:13.050-04:002012-09-17T18:04:13.050-04:00I just started listening to this after seeing so m...I just started listening to this after seeing so many gushy reviews. I was kind of expecting charming and cute and I'm getting that so far so perhaps it will work for me. I just want him to buy some hiking shoes!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-3840022034684539942012-09-17T16:13:25.617-04:002012-09-17T16:13:25.617-04:00Oh, dear! I was one of the many who loved this boo...Oh, dear! I was one of the many who loved this book, and to be honest, I sloppily gushed about how much I did! :) I loved Harold and did connect with him, but it was almost instantly, so maybe that's why it resonated so much with me? Either way, on to the next one! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-34793619146896189152012-09-17T14:09:42.302-04:002012-09-17T14:09:42.302-04:00Like the others, yours is the first I've seen ...Like the others, yours is the first I've seen that wasn't absolutely glowing. I was actually surprised based on the buzz I was seeing that this didn't make the short list. Connection with main characters is huge for me. Will have to wait for paperback!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-37701565200132772432012-09-17T13:11:28.539-04:002012-09-17T13:11:28.539-04:00Your is the first review that I have seen that doe...Your is the first review that I have seen that doesn't rave about this book, and I am really appreciative about that! I have it, and haven't read it, and I had thought it might not work for me. I like quaint, but only to a certain degree. I will have to see what I think, but I am glad for your honesty!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-9627769406653876522012-09-17T12:07:24.252-04:002012-09-17T12:07:24.252-04:00Okay, I'm thrilled to see your review and Jen&...Okay, I'm thrilled to see your review and Jen's comment -- I passed on this because it seemed too quirky/cutesey for my tastes, but after all the raves I wondered if I was delusional for not being intrigued. You two gave me a reason to pass! :)Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-78317076274177963982012-09-17T10:50:23.786-04:002012-09-17T10:50:23.786-04:00I was beginning to think I was the lone cynic out ...I was beginning to think I was the lone cynic out there because I just didn't love this book. At all. As you said, I never fully connected to Harold, and after a while, the journey was dull, and the other characters annoying. <br /><br />Though parts were enjoyable, I'm not its most vocal fan.picky girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143098785493457762noreply@blogger.com