tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post8046366684748351500..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: The Translation of the Bones by Francesca Kaynomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-60209531859599230492012-04-11T12:00:05.355-04:002012-04-11T12:00:05.355-04:00Diane--I would love to discuss this one with you! ...Diane--I would love to discuss this one with you! It's one ripe for discussion.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-37351079070718480762012-04-11T11:59:39.279-04:002012-04-11T11:59:39.279-04:00JoV--I've only managed 11 of the 20 longlisted...JoV--I've only managed 11 of the 20 longlisted so far, but I'll be focusing on the shortlist soon, then trying to finish those last few Orange titles.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-8638574621707215402012-04-11T11:59:10.534-04:002012-04-11T11:59:10.534-04:00Jenny--it did have potential, and in some ways it ...Jenny--it did have potential, and in some ways it lived up to it, but perhaps the opening scene led me to believe it would do so differently so I was unsatisfied. Regardless, it's one worth reading.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-23178445662632109082012-04-11T11:58:13.516-04:002012-04-11T11:58:13.516-04:00I suppose it is a little creepy! I expected it to ...I suppose it is a little creepy! I expected it to be historical from the title and cover and was surprised to find a contemporary story!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-53262418113257997662012-04-11T11:57:40.787-04:002012-04-11T11:57:40.787-04:00Sam--I liked Father Diamond's faith journey to...Sam--I liked Father Diamond's faith journey too. I thought it was nice to compare him with the other characters. I felt for Mary Margaret's mother too--she and MM were the most intriguing parts of this novel for me.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-62422471476958332162012-04-11T11:57:00.057-04:002012-04-11T11:57:00.057-04:00Lola--as a Catholic, I'd love to hear your tho...Lola--as a Catholic, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one! It's a fascinating novel, but I think I'm enjoying discussing it more than I enjoyed reading it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-60856909340631669012012-04-11T11:56:26.411-04:002012-04-11T11:56:26.411-04:00Zibilee--I find the intricacies of Catholicism fas...Zibilee--I find the intricacies of Catholicism fascinating too, but I admit my fascination also comes with bafflement in current day. I'm curious, too, if the issue with the characters was unique to me--they seemed quite similar (and quite different from me), but I wonder if someone more in tune (or even sympathetic) to contemporary Catholic women would feel the same way.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-38054914002535516512012-04-11T06:35:07.042-04:002012-04-11T06:35:07.042-04:00I recall reading Matts review on this one and went...I recall reading Matts review on this one and went out and purchased the Kindle version --haven't tackled it yet. We can compare notes later -- thanks for sharing Carrie.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-52105558737859025582012-04-11T05:09:04.063-04:002012-04-11T05:09:04.063-04:00I admire your perseverance to finish the Orange Pr...I admire your perseverance to finish the Orange Prize longlists! I haven't been counting but have you finished all of them yet? <br /><br />This book overall didn't excite any readers who review it. Thanks for the review.JoVhttp://www.bibliojunkie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-40800374214359040812012-04-10T21:25:36.187-04:002012-04-10T21:25:36.187-04:00Sounds like this book really had a lot of potentia...Sounds like this book really had a lot of potential. That opening scene is interesting.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-86730910727899028692012-04-10T20:32:14.221-04:002012-04-10T20:32:14.221-04:00I think that is one of the creepiest covers on a b...I think that is one of the creepiest covers on a book I have ever seen!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-8156364355701519782012-04-10T13:21:33.062-04:002012-04-10T13:21:33.062-04:00I agree, something about this book meant that I ju...I agree, something about this book meant that I just liked it rather than loved it. I thought Father Diamond finding his faith again was well done though, and really felt for Mary Margaret's mother.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-77484488241358026102012-04-10T12:36:32.568-04:002012-04-10T12:36:32.568-04:00I am a recent Catholic convert so the subject matt...I am a recent Catholic convert so the subject matter definitely interests me. I am sorry to hear that the book didn't quite live up to its potential though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-10918552972061175572012-04-10T11:51:24.858-04:002012-04-10T11:51:24.858-04:00From the way you've described this book, and y...From the way you've described this book, and your reaction to it, I would have to say that I am very intrigued by it. My father grew up Catholic and at one point was considering becoming a priest, and the intricacies of this religion have always held a little mystique for me. Though I would love to read this one, I am also concerned about the lack of clarity in the characters, but think that the allure of the subject outweighs my misgivings. Excellent and amazing review today! I need to see if I can find this one!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com