tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post2829137616937551614..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompsonnomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-22407856913550718732012-01-01T09:51:30.105-05:002012-01-01T09:51:30.105-05:00I sometimes find it misleading when a work of fict...I sometimes find it misleading when a work of fiction is presented as a novel when it's really a collection of linked stories. If the publishers were upfront about this, readers might not find themselves a little jarred. I love linked stories but only if I'm prepared. Otherwise I feel like I've missed something.<br /><br />I'm going to give this a try -- beautiful writing and a story based in Iowa is a terrific combination. <br /><br />Happy New Year! May it be a year filled with happy adventures and wonderful books.Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-54969069683347995182012-01-01T01:09:52.544-05:002012-01-01T01:09:52.544-05:00This made my top 5 for 2011. Yes, definitely a col...This made my top 5 for 2011. Yes, definitely a collection of connected stories, but i loved the writing. Happy New Year!Gaylehttp://everydayiwritethebook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-66132156480807151782011-12-30T11:29:40.684-05:002011-12-30T11:29:40.684-05:00This is one of the books on the top of my TBR pile...This is one of the books on the top of my TBR pile, and I am excited about reading it. It will be interesting to see what I think in relation to your reactions to this one, and I will have to perhaps chat with you about my feelings when I am done!<br /><br />Happy New Year!!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com