Comments on Sarah Laurence Blog: Spoiled by Caitlin Macy

Alyson, thanks. You have such a sharp eye – my mo...

2009-05-13T18:18:30.342-04:00

Alyson, thanks. You have such a sharp eye – my mother was reading Spoiled. I gave it to her as a gift, and she really enjoyed the writing. She had a similar reaction to mine.

Just noticed that your mom is holding the book you...

2009-05-13T18:14:56.790-04:00

Just noticed that your mom is holding the book you reviewed here in your latest post. How funny! Did she enjoy it?

Oh my gosh! I'm totally in love with your first s...

2009-05-13T18:13:01.283-04:00

Oh my gosh! I'm totally in love with your first shot!! Beautiful composition, Sarah.

Interesting connection. The London parks remind me...

2009-05-13T07:04:36.413-04:00

Interesting connection. The London parks remind me a bit of Central Park, especially Hampstead Heath.

Another book for the wish list. Thanks, Sarah! And...

2009-05-13T06:09:24.670-04:00

Another book for the wish list. Thanks, Sarah! And that first photo is amazing. For a moment, I thought it was England!

Sarahlynn, I’m so happy that your story had a happ...

2009-05-12T18:44:52.872-04:00

Sarahlynn, I’m so happy that your story had a happy ending. Thanks for sharing it!

It was painful, at the time. And now my daughter ...

2009-05-12T17:55:09.932-04:00

It was painful, at the time. And now my daughter is happy, healthy, clever, and five. :)

Cynthia, that would make a fine spot for a picnic....

2009-05-11T18:37:56.236-04:00

Cynthia, that would make a fine spot for a picnic.

Dave, I’d love to hear what you make of them. Macy is very New York.

Donna, I think you’d enjoy quality of the writing.

I'm going to add this one to my summer reading lis...

2009-05-11T15:00:26.581-04:00

I'm going to add this one to my summer reading list. It sounds very interesting!

That was a great run-down on a writer I know nothi...

2009-05-11T05:05:13.318-04:00

That was a great run-down on a writer I know nothing about (knew nothing about!) You have given mea great desire to read the stories for myself.

Thank for the review of "Spoiled", I will certainl...

2009-05-10T19:21:52.792-04:00

Thank for the review of "Spoiled", I will certainly check it out, Sarah. I love the photos of New York, the church...the park...the horse, too. Beautiful scenes. I want to have a picnic by the water...it's softly framed and a restful green. Happy Mother's Day. <3

Tessa, I’ve enjoyed your book recommendations too....

2009-05-09T19:42:57.456-04:00

Tessa, I’ve enjoyed your book recommendations too.

I thoroughly enjoy both Wolfe (wasn't the film ver...

2009-05-09T14:23:40.945-04:00

I thoroughly enjoy both Wolfe (wasn't the film version of Bonfire an absolute travesty?!) and Curtis Sittenfeld so I was excited to read your excellent review of Caitlin Macy's work. Thanks Sarah, once again, for breathing new life into my 'must read' list!

FF, I’d love to hear your reaction and theirs, tha...

2009-05-09T11:49:48.799-04:00

FF, I’d love to hear your reaction and theirs, thanks!

Pamela, the irony made for good company.

Anita, thank you and welcome to my blog! When I was a little kid growing up in the city, I dreamed of living in the country. I wanted a dog. I loved living in NYC as a teenager- so much to do and freedom to get around on my own. Now I enjoy visiting.

I love your photos! Your life sounds like what I d...

2009-05-08T17:40:55.984-04:00

I love your photos! Your life sounds like what I dreamed of as a kid in CO...the whole Manhattan thing seemed so cool, still does, I guess!

I have read about this book, but frankly I wondere...

2009-05-07T23:05:58.647-04:00

I have read about this book, but frankly I wondered if these were the type of people, although fictional, that I would want to spend time with. As an interior decorator in a high-end arena, I've seen all kinds!!

Sarah, I'm intrigued by this book thanks to your e...

2009-05-07T19:20:11.758-04:00

Sarah, I'm intrigued by this book thanks to your excellent review. Like Stacy, the last short story collection I read was Lahiri.

I just picked up Brooks' People of the Book - I shared the link to your post on that with my book group; many of the members are excited about discussing it. I'll send you a summary of their reactions to your review next month.

David, that would be a Cheever-Wolfe cross with a ...

2009-05-07T14:54:35.606-04:00

David, that would be a Cheever-Wolfe cross with a female accent. I’d be interested in your take on Macy.

ME, Spoiled certainly made me feel better about my life by comparison.

Kaye, thanks, I’ll come visit your book review.

Pattinase, welcome to my blog and thank you!

Alyssa, as long as it comes with pampering.

Sarahlynn, thanks. That must have been a hard decision to make.

Elizabeth, you’d love to loathe them. Interesting, ACIL also mentioned House of Mirth. I read another Edith Warton novel, Summer, but now I’m thinking I should read that one. Sorry, not up to haikus right now.

Vicki, I’ll be curious to hear what you think of Spoiled.

I would love to read this and will definitely put ...

2009-05-07T12:54:22.520-04:00

I would love to read this and will definitely put it on my list. Thank you for the review, xv.

Gosh, this really sounds a book I could enjoy --ev...

2009-05-07T07:57:19.068-04:00

Gosh, this really sounds a book I could enjoy --even though I may loathe the world of the characters.
Such a wonderful thoughtful review.
The idea sort of remind me of the "House of Mirth" one of the saddest books I've ever read.
Your photos f New York in Spring are elegant and lovely.
ps. any interest in writing a haiku?

What a beautifully written (and illustrated) revie...

2009-05-06T22:28:06.899-04:00

What a beautifully written (and illustrated) review.

And now I've very curious to know how “The Secret Vote” turned out, as a woman who once faced that same choice . . .

What a beautiful review! Loved your idea for gift...

2009-05-06T20:48:10.601-04:00

What a beautiful review! Loved your idea for gifting mothers with excellent, but 'creepy' stories. :)

You did such a lovely job in presenting this.

2009-05-06T19:53:01.874-04:00

You did such a lovely job in presenting this.

great review, sounds like it might be an interesti...

2009-05-06T18:06:54.225-04:00

great review, sounds like it might be an interesting book to read. If you have time, stop by to read my book review thanks :P

Another great review. I like the idea of stories a...

2009-05-06T17:15:06.345-04:00

Another great review. I like the idea of stories about richly drawn, if less-than-perfect, women. It seems as though this book will make me feel better about my own choices in life!