tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post3153061533235592196..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: There but for the by Ali Smithnomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-63234469596499735522012-03-27T11:45:39.731-04:002012-03-27T11:45:39.731-04:00Then I think you'd love it, Ryan! It's a q...Then I think you'd love it, Ryan! It's a quirky book, and there are some particularly quirky characters!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-32255207234760449182012-03-27T11:45:12.258-04:002012-03-27T11:45:12.258-04:00Then it sounds like you're smart to steer clea...Then it sounds like you're smart to steer clear of this one, Sam! It's certainly not for everyone. Hope you find some great reads on the longlist!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-16026232382785324782012-03-27T11:44:37.961-04:002012-03-27T11:44:37.961-04:00It is unusual and interesting! I'm curious to ...It is unusual and interesting! I'm curious to see read more of her work and see how much is her and how much is this novel itself.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-41075399759827879012012-03-27T11:44:08.477-04:002012-03-27T11:44:08.477-04:00I'll be curious to hear your thoughts, Zibilee...I'll be curious to hear your thoughts, Zibilee. While it was somewhat experimental, there are also some fascinating characters.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-65264094805097145682012-03-24T22:15:39.989-04:002012-03-24T22:15:39.989-04:00This book sounds right up my alley. I love quirky,...This book sounds right up my alley. I love quirky, unusual books. I'll be keeping my eye out for this one!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-76595807950245604692012-03-23T17:29:58.817-04:002012-03-23T17:29:58.817-04:00This is the reason I'm not reading this book d...This is the reason I'm not reading this book despite reading almost all of the other long-listed books - I'm just not interested in meta-fiction and being experimental. I want a good story!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-16855184327160046362012-03-22T22:14:22.108-04:002012-03-22T22:14:22.108-04:00Well now this book certainly sounds unusual! I hav...Well now this book certainly sounds unusual! I have read one of Smith's novels and I've always meant to read more. Perhaps I shall try this one ...Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-16869827522547045032012-03-22T11:12:57.284-04:002012-03-22T11:12:57.284-04:00Now I am conflicted. I do want to read this one, b...Now I am conflicted. I do want to read this one, but I am not all that much of a fan of the meta novel, and experimental writing. It seems like a really neat concept, but I am unsure how I would react to it. In the end, I think I will go ahead and take a chance on it. Thanks for the great review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-8135874091381194812012-03-21T17:09:46.461-04:002012-03-21T17:09:46.461-04:00I am firmly in agreement on Ali Smith's genius...I am firmly in agreement on Ali Smith's genius. I'm eager to read her other titles too!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-40201667754878516822012-03-21T17:09:01.594-04:002012-03-21T17:09:01.594-04:00JoV--I use Google every day too, but I think Smith...JoV--I use Google every day too, but I think Smith was alluding to the greater questions of humanity and meaning of life. I haven't found those in Google yet, but I have in novels:-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-31400912802539318332012-03-21T16:48:27.654-04:002012-03-21T16:48:27.654-04:00I completely loved this book, and I'm happy to...I completely loved this book, and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it as well. It does require that the reader stop demanding plot development, but it is so worth it if one is willing to do that. Ali Smith is a genius, methinks. :)Her Royal Orangenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795602716774953519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-53522243808305861222012-03-21T16:45:40.805-04:002012-03-21T16:45:40.805-04:00In the UK we have something called the squatters r...In the UK we have something called the squatters right. Don't ask me but it is a right. See wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squatting<br />I suppose someone who wrote that passage on google is not using the right keyword. I rely on google everyday and I got what I need, very quickly. :-) Thanks for the review.JoVhttp://www.bibliojunkie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-23969729054618487572012-03-21T16:23:41.918-04:002012-03-21T16:23:41.918-04:00Absolutely! I'm fascinated by the future of th...Absolutely! I'm fascinated by the future of the novel too, even as I confess sometimes I prefer mine to be more 'traditional.'nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-64083810949382451682012-03-21T16:23:08.959-04:002012-03-21T16:23:08.959-04:00Ti, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this...Ti, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-62475959397205594762012-03-21T16:22:41.909-04:002012-03-21T16:22:41.909-04:00I haven't, but I'm intrigued by her as a w...I haven't, but I'm intrigued by her as a writer.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-40550295655983145752012-03-21T16:15:42.405-04:002012-03-21T16:15:42.405-04:00Wow I am intrigued. I am always interesting in wha...Wow I am intrigued. I am always interesting in what the future of the novel will hold and this sounds like a possibility, if that makes sense.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-66448059555270973282012-03-21T12:29:19.710-04:002012-03-21T12:29:19.710-04:00I won a copy of this book and I am dying to read i...I won a copy of this book and I am dying to read it!Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-46030859676664720582012-03-21T12:26:57.872-04:002012-03-21T12:26:57.872-04:00Interesting subject but something I'd be less ...Interesting subject but something I'd be less likely to pick up. I'm only vaguely aware of Smith's work. Have you read any others?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.com