tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post8422160665039930416..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: The Grief of Others by Leah Hager Cohennomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-49556744453435960702012-04-10T10:42:38.610-04:002012-04-10T10:42:38.610-04:00I'll look forward to your thoughts!I'll look forward to your thoughts!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-29081150535591702962012-03-31T20:17:57.960-04:002012-03-31T20:17:57.960-04:00I have this one on my wishlist so hopefully I can ...I have this one on my wishlist so hopefully I can pick a copy up before my trip in May!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-78860237542917760252012-03-29T15:10:33.110-04:002012-03-29T15:10:33.110-04:00There are certainly some excellent reads on this y...There are certainly some excellent reads on this year's list, and I cannot wait to read the rest!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-70123754480397259182012-03-29T15:10:02.466-04:002012-03-29T15:10:02.466-04:00I know what you mean! I get that way sometimes eve...I know what you mean! I get that way sometimes even with books others rate 'only' four stars. So many books, so little time!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-20163740390504989752012-03-29T15:09:20.087-04:002012-03-29T15:09:20.087-04:00I think some people might have loved it, but there...I think some people might have loved it, but there just wasn't quite enough for me.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-192607139011745872012-03-28T22:41:12.235-04:002012-03-28T22:41:12.235-04:00The plot sounds so good so this is really disappoi...The plot sounds so good so this is really disappointing. Here's to all the others shortlisted!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-42531201367368089062012-03-28T21:51:55.374-04:002012-03-28T21:51:55.374-04:00I was looking forward to your review of this becau...I was looking forward to your review of this because I thought this book looked really good. I'm disappointed that you didn't love it. I'm still curious about the family, though, and how that subject is handled. But I'm also not in a hurry now what with the millions of books I have on my must read now list, lol.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-9705553919245877482012-03-28T19:45:15.302-04:002012-03-28T19:45:15.302-04:00Sounds like this one had a lot of potential. Too ...Sounds like this one had a lot of potential. Too bad the story fell flat.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-49602014669288126832012-03-28T16:03:33.498-04:002012-03-28T16:03:33.498-04:00It's definitely a book I enjoyed less as I wen...It's definitely a book I enjoyed less as I went on. I concur about Jess. She surprised me initially, but then it just began to feel cheap.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-28052692026939562022012-03-28T15:50:02.987-04:002012-03-28T15:50:02.987-04:00I felt like Jess was both gimmicky and useless as ...I felt like Jess was both gimmicky and useless as a character. And then the ending - oh the ending! - it made me a little grumpy. <br />Overhyped indeed.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-45999936870822571502012-03-28T15:26:24.555-04:002012-03-28T15:26:24.555-04:00Sam--I've learned never to be certain somethin...Sam--I've learned never to be certain something won't be shortlisted after Rosie Alison two years ago. Of the ten I've read so far, I wouldn't place this one on the shortlist, but that doesn't mean much;-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-32686921930313573772012-03-28T15:24:58.234-04:002012-03-28T15:24:58.234-04:00I love a deep exploration of theme from many angle...I love a deep exploration of theme from many angles, but I just didn't buy it as anything more than an exercise in doing it here.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-52181397623537496382012-03-28T15:24:24.002-04:002012-03-28T15:24:24.002-04:00Me too. Especially when it's clear she *is* a ...Me too. Especially when it's clear she *is* a good writer.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-78328054067032831972012-03-28T15:24:06.238-04:002012-03-28T15:24:06.238-04:00Thanks, Zibilee! I was surprised to see it as a NY...Thanks, Zibilee! I was surprised to see it as a NYTimes Notable Book last year and that it made the Orange longlist. I think I'd call it more women's fiction, but she is a strong writer.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-81858471539140039982012-03-28T15:23:17.895-04:002012-03-28T15:23:17.895-04:00I would concur, Diane. She has a lot of the pieces...I would concur, Diane. She has a lot of the pieces, and I'll be curious to see what she does next.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-17514905887273000922012-03-28T15:17:35.878-04:002012-03-28T15:17:35.878-04:00Unfortunately this one wasn't available in my ...Unfortunately this one wasn't available in my library system but it doesn't sound as though it will get short-listed anyway. It does sound gimmicky.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-71713363095683258002012-03-28T12:14:19.765-04:002012-03-28T12:14:19.765-04:00Another great review -- I too rolled my eyes about...Another great review -- I too rolled my eyes about the baby-pregnant daughter bit and passed on this one -- and after this review, I'm glad -- I think it would have bothered me.Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-55757870768987200572012-03-28T11:10:00.423-04:002012-03-28T11:10:00.423-04:00I hate when the writing seems forced.I hate when the writing seems forced.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-85274060338982094942012-03-28T10:21:23.745-04:002012-03-28T10:21:23.745-04:00I find your take on this one interesting, and have...I find your take on this one interesting, and have to admit that when I read the summary, I thought it sounded a little gimmicky myself. The loss of a baby followed by a daughter coming home pregnant? Well, the issues really write themselves with that kind of storyline. I might be interested in reading this one to compare our reactions, but I am not chomping at the bit to grab it yet, so I will have to see. Fantastic and very astute review today.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-60571188248603286492012-03-28T06:50:32.610-04:002012-03-28T06:50:32.610-04:00I read this one while it was ok, I didn't feel...I read this one while it was ok, I didn't feel like it was award worthy...JMO.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com