tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post1837139036268302795..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: The Tiger’s Wife by Tea ObrehtSarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-83952048116987111632011-05-23T21:52:57.795-04:002011-05-23T21:52:57.795-04:00oh yes... "my name is Sarah Laurence, and I’m...oh yes... "my name is Sarah Laurence, and I’m a book junkie. It’s been 2 weeks since my last purchase. My bookshelves are groaning, and my Kindle is moaning."cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191343885172954990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57386143057238132992011-05-11T11:34:09.585-04:002011-05-11T11:34:09.585-04:00I'm late in commenting, but that sounds like a...I'm late in commenting, but that sounds like a must read.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980711066816198415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-8811624442016960492011-05-10T18:10:18.912-04:002011-05-10T18:10:18.912-04:00I love books that use folklore! That's the so...I love books that use folklore! That's the sort of thing I'd actually like to do in something that I write. Now, I must read that book!<br /><br />Still having a hard time coming onboard with the kindle/nook thing. Would seem like such a disconnected experience compared to reading an actual book, but then again I've heard from so many others who thought the same thing as me and then fell in love with their e-readers! Maybe one of these days. Although, just last night I was thinking a nook color might be nice for magazines. I usually end up throwing out magazines after awhile and it feels like such a waste.Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-47204135390357692602011-05-09T08:03:44.914-04:002011-05-09T08:03:44.914-04:00I like the quotes, their play with words and imagi...I like the quotes, their play with words and imagionation. Just yesterday I finished reading a book that was adventurous and full of historical connections but I felt like sort of dragged by all those explanations of historical facts from the beginning of the book to the end. Either the style of the language or the story focused plainly at the facts might have been to blame. No poetry, either obvious or hidden...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-84755420996813281472011-05-06T14:00:35.555-04:002011-05-06T14:00:35.555-04:00I've always been interested in the Balkans (no...I've always been interested in the Balkans (not sure why) so I'll have to check this out. Glad you're enjoying your Kindle. It's a great device for book junkies like us. Mine is groaning, too.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-5920329555399347062011-05-06T07:09:22.640-04:002011-05-06T07:09:22.640-04:00Hi
Thanks for introducing a good novel to us, Sar...Hi<br /><br />Thanks for introducing a good novel to us, Sarah. I want to read it!! It looks like the fables mixed with local folklore, which must be an important feature of the Balkan culture, finds ample and appropriate place in her novel. I love to read folklore and myths. <br /><br />Oh I don't have a Kindle or an ebook. I'm far behind you.☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-83616705438952166172011-05-05T19:48:16.113-04:002011-05-05T19:48:16.113-04:00Ok - you have convinced me to read this (especiall...Ok - you have convinced me to read this (especially with your comparison to Geraldine Brooks!)<br /><br />I am wading into ebooks too - they were so convenient when I was traveling earlier this year and anytime I can lighten my load on the subway commute, I do. But I have so many paper books I imagine I will be living in both worlds for a long time!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-80432811165503678492011-05-05T17:35:43.110-04:002011-05-05T17:35:43.110-04:00Mama Shujaa, it’s the literary bug for book worms!...Mama Shujaa, it’s the literary bug for book worms! <br /><br />Alyssa, her writing was unique. The more you use your Kindle, the more acclimated you will become but that doesn’t diminish the value of a real book. I got mine for Christmas too. I’m on my 6th ebook now. I’ve read as many real books in that time too.<br /><br />Bonnie, the supernatural element is quite mild. It actually reminded me of dreams. There were fables, ghost stories and superstitions, which have alternative explanations. Most of the narrative feels quite realistic. I don’t think books will ever disappear, but the ebook market share is growing quickly. These days most publishers do both paper and ebooks so they aren’t suffering. The harder hit would be independent bookstores so be sure to shop there for real books.<br /><br />Pamela, I’m looking forward to reading your review.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-20882634950605617342011-05-05T15:49:15.645-04:002011-05-05T15:49:15.645-04:00I am working on a review of this book at this very...I am working on a review of this book at this very moment! I adored every page.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-28096647358752883052011-05-05T07:32:10.572-04:002011-05-05T07:32:10.572-04:00I've read some great reviews about this book -...I've read some great reviews about this book - and reading yours seals it. I usually avoid books with supernatural elements (just never could get into them) but this sounds too good to miss.<br /><br />Few things excite me more than books. We must continue to support struggling book publishers. I've been holding out on purchasing a Kindle but it will probably be the only way to go soon.<br /><br />Thanks Sarah.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-2941025419314193692011-05-04T22:33:27.473-04:002011-05-04T22:33:27.473-04:00Excellent review--I particularly liked how you com...Excellent review--I particularly liked how you compared this author to others. Sounds like a very unique book.<br /><br />I've had my Kindle since Christmas and have only read one complete book on it. There's just something about holding a book in your hand...Alyssa Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563271888054706202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-68386577529399534112011-05-04T18:15:39.999-04:002011-05-04T18:15:39.999-04:00Thanks for the lovely review Sarah. The Tiger'...Thanks for the lovely review Sarah. The Tiger's Wife sounds like one for the shelves. I like the portion you quoted very much. I must say your habit is infecting. My book buying is getting worse since I met you. I am sure for others as well.<br /><br />All the best to your daughter!Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-82484631601265503192011-05-04T16:58:02.358-04:002011-05-04T16:58:02.358-04:00Beth and Tracy, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this new aut...Beth and Tracy, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this new author.<br /><br />Amanda, I’m a fan of mystical realism too. By high school next year my daughter will have to make some tough choices. On top of acting and sports, she also plays 2 instruments, writes and draws. It’s easier to do it all when you’re young and the time expectations are lower. This is the time to explore, and for me to drive. It’s nice to have a rare home day to catch up on blogs today.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-7928817408400073972011-05-04T16:49:39.831-04:002011-05-04T16:49:39.831-04:00ah, wonderful review, sarah. i had read the nyt re...ah, wonderful review, sarah. i had read the nyt review of this book and was equally enthralled by the author's young age yet seasoned voice. any book in the genre of mystical realism, as this seems to touch upon, is a must-read for me. <br /><br />so your girl has the lead in 2 plays now and finds time to play lacrosse? with a budding actress on your hands, it will be interesting to see how she gravitates between the arts and sports in the years ahead. <br /><br />p.s. love your 'confession' at the end :DAmanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-66719847385251453252011-05-04T15:43:16.669-04:002011-05-04T15:43:16.669-04:00Hello Sarah
Enjoyed the review! I am working on w...Hello Sarah<br /><br />Enjoyed the review! I am working on which books I will be reading for the Summer and this book will be on the list.<br /><br />I have not given in to an e-reader-maybe down the road.<br /><br />Best<br />Tracy :)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-66280681115769581082011-05-04T15:42:25.930-04:002011-05-04T15:42:25.930-04:00The writing excerpts were wonderful. Thanks for in...The writing excerpts were wonderful. Thanks for introducing Tea Obreht. I love finding new authors!Beth Yarnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456953708066018896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57676898365617137612011-05-04T15:23:46.854-04:002011-05-04T15:23:46.854-04:00ACIL, I wish I had an exciting story to share, but...ACIL, I wish I had an exciting story to share, but my parents just took my brother and me to an island resort in Yugoslavia one summer in the 1970s for fun. I remember the smell of blooming trees, swimming every day and reading Wonder Woman comics. I had a golden lasso, really a chain from a hardware store, which I was learning to throw. The most dangerous moment was almost walking into a poisonous spider’s web on a hike. It was a peaceful holiday, and war was unimaginable.<br /><br />Tina, Beth, Patti and septembermom, I’m so happy to hear so much enthusiasm for this book - enjoy!<br /><br />Troutbirder, thanks for the recommendation, and I’d love to hear your informed opinion on this book.<br /><br />Bee, undertold should be word if it isn’t. The protagonist is a young woman in her 20’s and there are several teen and child characters so this novel would appeal to mature teens like your oldest daughter. I would have loved it at her age. It was, however, written in a literary style for an adult audience. <br /><br />W2W, I’ve been thinking of writing a novel for teens that would draw on Native American folklore. Tea Obreht and Louise Erdrich are inspiring me. I think you’d love the Tiger’s Wife.<br /><br />Barrie, the other half of the present would be time to read your new Kindle in peace. Thanks for hosting another book review club! It’s nice to feel wanted.<br /><br />Ellen, you’ll love this novel then. If you can resist the temptation of buying hardcover books on top of ebooks, you’ll pay back the cost of your reader. Ebooks of adult fiction are half the cost of new release hardcovers. There isn’t as much of a saving for YA and MG. I’m reading a digital galley on my Kindle now so that’s another advantage. Mostly, I love it for travel and reading on the go, even if I prefer a real book at home. It was a great gift!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-53612590581767124282011-05-04T14:09:42.218-04:002011-05-04T14:09:42.218-04:00Oh lord, another book for the wobbly TBR pile. As ...Oh lord, another book for the wobbly TBR pile. As you probably can figure out, Sarah, I do love books that combine reality with a touch of the fantastic. <br /><br />And thanks for the comments on the Kindle experience. I'm still not on board, although I've got travel coming up and am deeply tempted. The checking account, of course, is Not Amused.Ellen Booraemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751047743172852013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-44449709977153845242011-05-04T13:56:18.650-04:002011-05-04T13:56:18.650-04:00I loved the excerpts you posted--so poetic. I *mig...I loved the excerpts you posted--so poetic. I *might* be getting a kindle for Mother's Day. :) Thanks for joining in and for fixing the code! What would I do without you?!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-25892040333328457422011-05-04T13:28:16.021-04:002011-05-04T13:28:16.021-04:00I like the lyrical quality of the piece of writing...I like the lyrical quality of the piece of writing that you shared. I'll definitely check this young author out. Thanks!septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-24470904536771023952011-05-04T10:46:32.828-04:002011-05-04T10:46:32.828-04:00Folklore is such an integral part of history and t...Folklore is such an integral part of history and telling a good story. I'm not sure why so many American authors ignore it. We have some pretty rich stuff of our own, if you know where to look. <br /><br />I'm definitely going to look this one up and try to find a spot for it on one of the bulging bookcases in our new place. You're not the only book junkie.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-66502820382088783242011-05-04T10:18:46.798-04:002011-05-04T10:18:46.798-04:00I've been writing about war novels, too, but t...I've been writing about war novels, too, but the Balkans conflict has definitely been an undertold (am I making that word up?) story. Would you say this is a YA book for older readers?<br /><br />I made a vow to not buy any new books, and I haven't managed to keep it at all. Still a Kindle hold-out, though. But then I don't even have a laptop!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-26994809924294190332011-05-04T09:00:44.127-04:002011-05-04T09:00:44.127-04:00This will definitely go on my to be read list. The...This will definitely go on my to be read list. There is something about the sad history of Yugoslavia that touches me. Probably inspired by one of the best books I ever read (I don't say that lightly) It was "The Bridge on the Drina" by Ivo Andri'ctroutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-30964893134996184172011-05-04T08:50:23.989-04:002011-05-04T08:50:23.989-04:00This is already on my list. Sounds brilliant.This is already on my list. Sounds brilliant.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-22225926524724704162011-05-04T08:35:14.838-04:002011-05-04T08:35:14.838-04:00She reminds you of Michael Ondaatje?
I was going ...She reminds you of Michael Ondaatje?<br /><br />I was going to buy this book anyway but now I am SO there!!!<br /><br />Thanks for this review (and for your recent comment.)Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.com