tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post4092377426577718086..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: Accordion Crimes by E. Annie Proulxnomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-67391672000900705512012-08-26T15:12:52.996-04:002012-08-26T15:12:52.996-04:00Anna, I hope you do love it as much. I deeply regr...Anna, I hope you do love it as much. I deeply regret reading this one right after another book I thought was a novel that was actually short stories, and I fear this progression hampered my enjoyment of it even more. nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-41126738983663175522012-08-22T19:18:50.426-04:002012-08-22T19:18:50.426-04:00I read this one years and years ago, and I remembe...I read this one years and years ago, and I remember loving it. I pulled it out and set it aside recently, wanting to re-read it. I remember it being interconnected short stories, but I don't remember all the details of the characters and the accordion. I wonder if I'll love it the second time around, especially since it's obviously not a book that's stayed clear in my mind over the years.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-7635186378845056192012-08-21T13:57:12.788-04:002012-08-21T13:57:12.788-04:00Kristen, it was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, ...Kristen, it was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, so at least some people consider it a novel, but really the accordion is the only 'character' to move between the stories. I hope you like it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-22168521128973286302012-08-20T23:33:08.186-04:002012-08-20T23:33:08.186-04:00I have this one but haven't read it. I'm ...I have this one but haven't read it. I'm not sure I realized it wasn't a novel either so I'll try to remember that when I do get a chance to pick it up!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-15081994344388326582012-08-20T13:20:07.461-04:002012-08-20T13:20:07.461-04:00Thanks for the recommendation of The Shipping News...Thanks for the recommendation of The Shipping News. I've heard wonderful things about it, and as I adored the writing, I think a novel is the next Proulx for me to explore. nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-65829833051636384372012-08-20T13:13:36.938-04:002012-08-20T13:13:36.938-04:00The Shipping News was very sad, but I have a feeli...The Shipping News was very sad, but I have a feeling that you would appreciate that one. I do want to read this book, because lately I have been interested in stories that seem to have an overarching theme throughout interlinking stories. I might have to add this one to my wish list, and as usual, incredible review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-27951558443598534832012-08-20T12:07:38.661-04:002012-08-20T12:07:38.661-04:00Yes, I think there were lots of similarities betwe...Yes, I think there were lots of similarities between Great House and this one. The writing in both was gorgeous, but Great House came together a bit more for me in the end.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-22049731115084301852012-08-20T12:04:39.330-04:002012-08-20T12:04:39.330-04:00Thanks, Vasilly. I wish I hadn't read back-to-...Thanks, Vasilly. I wish I hadn't read back-to-back books I thought were novels that were really short stories. Oh well.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-21270318326688686552012-08-19T22:04:10.787-04:002012-08-19T22:04:10.787-04:00Did you ever read Great House by Nicole Krauss? I ...Did you ever read Great House by Nicole Krauss? I feel that it was somewhat similar considering each "story" focused on a new acquirer of this ancient desk. However, I couldn't connect with it and ended up putting it down before finishing. Although I intend to complete it, because I am such a fan of Krauss's work, I can definitely say that I'm not so much thrilled by the thought. <br />I love love love accordions and the beautiful sounds it allows a user to make, so I was interested when I read the title, but it just doesn't sound like something I'll jump at the chance to pick up. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-44908900088388783182012-08-18T11:21:37.881-04:002012-08-18T11:21:37.881-04:00You know, I've felt the same about Proulx'...You know, I've felt the same about Proulx's writing before too. I read her short story, Brokeback Mountain, which was beautiful and devastating but lacked something for me. I hope your next read is much better.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.com