tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4805170777056748869..comments2024-03-29T04:57:22.367-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: Haunting Bombay by Shilpa AgarwalLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57554542311598461462009-10-23T23:38:49.042-07:002009-10-23T23:38:49.042-07:00Rebecca - Thank you!<b>Rebecca</b> - Thank you!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76519433938082823152009-10-21T18:13:40.284-07:002009-10-21T18:13:40.284-07:00I really want to read this book! Great review!I really want to read this book! Great review!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87428970615948567782009-10-14T18:29:55.245-07:002009-10-14T18:29:55.245-07:00Serena - Yes! It was such a good book. I can'...<b>Serena</b> - Yes! It was such a good book. I can't stop talking about it either.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28735951090854517762009-10-14T18:25:20.968-07:002009-10-14T18:25:20.968-07:00I keep recommending this novel. I really loved it...I keep recommending this novel. I really loved it. It is hauntingly beautiful.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68824374619442318002009-10-12T18:34:01.412-07:002009-10-12T18:34:01.412-07:00Iliana - Thanks! Yes, there definitely was magica...<b>Iliana</b> - Thanks! Yes, there definitely was magical realism in Haunting Bombay. I loved the ghost story in this one!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65020530223945151892009-10-12T17:48:08.634-07:002009-10-12T17:48:08.634-07:00Great review, Wendy! I love books set in India and...Great review, Wendy! I love books set in India and I like that this one seems to have a bit of magical realism too!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45310985591349020542009-10-09T16:45:35.704-07:002009-10-09T16:45:35.704-07:00April - I really like the cover too. I especially...<b>April</b> - I really like the cover too. I especially like the colors. I've read so many great books this year, looking back so far.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36821833537945076142009-10-09T15:20:12.041-07:002009-10-09T15:20:12.041-07:00Great review! This sounds really good. There is ...Great review! This sounds really good. There is something about the cover that captivates me too. It's so simple, yet has a certain quality about it.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83063063498937290832009-10-09T10:02:56.287-07:002009-10-09T10:02:56.287-07:00Dar - Thank you, Dar. There wasn't a thing ab...<b>Dar</b> - Thank you, Dar. There wasn't a thing about this book I didn't like (other than maybe the fact that it ended). I was thinking the same thing, that I would want to read this one again someday.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45867625830072962822009-10-09T09:54:45.893-07:002009-10-09T09:54:45.893-07:00Beautiful review Wendy. You have such a way with ...Beautiful review Wendy. You have such a way with words that portrays the book in the best light. I too loved this novel. It's one I could see myself reading again someday.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39973276962341290402009-10-09T08:35:48.711-07:002009-10-09T08:35:48.711-07:00Kathleen - I hope you will enjoy it, Kathleen, if ...<b>Kathleen</b> - I hope you will enjoy it, Kathleen, if you read it!<br /><br /><b>Belle</b> - I really thought it was. The monsoons really helped set the mood.<br /><br /><b>Jen</b> - It really is an interesting story. I'm so glad I read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23595455242719047602009-10-09T04:20:59.179-07:002009-10-09T04:20:59.179-07:00Oh good analogy! Ghosts are a lot like secrets. So...Oh good analogy! Ghosts <i>are</i> a lot like secrets. Sounds like an intersting story. Glad you enjoyed it!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91437665229399416002009-10-08T20:51:29.699-07:002009-10-08T20:51:29.699-07:00This sounds like such a beautiful, haunting read. ...This sounds like such a beautiful, haunting read. There's something about encountering monsoons in a book - it's very evocative.Bellehttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26115521916594315802009-10-08T19:46:10.179-07:002009-10-08T19:46:10.179-07:00Your review definitely makes me want to add this o...Your review definitely makes me want to add this one to my TBR list...which I just did!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58619824329598797892009-10-08T17:07:11.970-07:002009-10-08T17:07:11.970-07:00Jenclair - I do hope you'll give this one a tr...<b>Jenclair</b> - I do hope you'll give this one a try!<br /><br /><b>Trish</b> - You're so sweet to say that, Trish. Thank you. And thanks for letting me a part of this tour! <br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - Thank you. I hope you will enjoy it. I'm so behind with my Google Reader that I've read so few reviews yet of this one.<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - I am so glad I read it. I hope you will like it if you read it.<br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> - Thank you, Carrie. I do hope you are able to read this one. I'd love to know what you think.<br /><br /><b>Jill (Softdrink)</b> - I can see why you might want to take a break from ghost stories for a little bit, Jill. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82577641291726728022009-10-08T16:48:16.470-07:002009-10-08T16:48:16.470-07:00Melody - Thank you, Melody! There were many wonde...<b>Melody</b> - Thank you, Melody! There were many wonderful elements in this novel.<br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - I hope you do get a chance, Alice! It was so good.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - Haha! It's okay. You mention cold fronts and I think everyone's sick, so we're both in the same place. LOL<br /><br />Had I not already read this book, the guest post would definitely have made me want to.<br /><br /><b>Kelly</b> - It seems like a fitting book for the time of year it is. :-)<br /><br /><b>Nicole</b> - I think the cover is great too. It's definitely a novel with many layers.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39257446890055756082009-10-08T16:14:02.720-07:002009-10-08T16:14:02.720-07:00There are lots of ghost stories out right now...I ...There are lots of ghost stories out right now...I just finished Her Fearful Symmetry and The Little Stranger, so I might have to take a break from the ghosties. But this one does sound interesting, especially for its setting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8347303501066680542009-10-08T14:38:26.477-07:002009-10-08T14:38:26.477-07:00What a wonderful review! This is definitely going ...What a wonderful review! This is definitely going on my TBR list.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47796446499328052132009-10-08T12:47:59.300-07:002009-10-08T12:47:59.300-07:00I have just started seeing this book around the bl...I have just started seeing this book around the block and it sounds totally awesome. This is one that I will be looking out for in the future!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60809027777233468282009-10-08T12:27:57.020-07:002009-10-08T12:27:57.020-07:00I've been following the reviews on this tour, ...I've been following the reviews on this tour, but yours is the one that's put this book on my wishlist. Thanks, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72572317879566063892009-10-08T09:16:39.991-07:002009-10-08T09:16:39.991-07:00Wendy, you always have great insights into books t...Wendy, you always have great insights into books that I don't think I would have caught on my own. For example, "The heat before the monsoons and then the coming of the harsh rain mirrored the events taking place in the novel: a seemingly peaceful existence suddenly uprooted by the storms." I don't think I would have noticed that, but what a great observation! <br /><br />Thanks for being on this tour, Wendy! Your reviews are always so thorough that I really understand the essence of a book when I've read your reviews. :)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79651516427534115662009-10-08T05:28:16.615-07:002009-10-08T05:28:16.615-07:00Thanks, Wendy! You aroused my curiosity by hostin...Thanks, Wendy! You aroused my curiosity by hosting the author, then followed with a great review that makes sure the book goes on my TBR list!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21440869021088662702009-10-08T04:59:42.608-07:002009-10-08T04:59:42.608-07:00This sounds like a complex and interesting read. ...This sounds like a complex and interesting read. Great review. This one is definitely on my radar. I love the cover too.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19396775813556421352009-10-08T03:05:30.869-07:002009-10-08T03:05:30.869-07:00Great review! This book looks pretty good. I will ...Great review! This book looks pretty good. I will have to check it out one of these days. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22564414617938475922009-10-08T02:36:02.258-07:002009-10-08T02:36:02.258-07:00OK, I am losing my mind, I thought you had already...OK, I am losing my mind, I thought you had already reviewed this! That is what happens to me on tours. I forget where I read reviews. Anyway, the guest post was awesome and so is your review. It is a great book to read this time of year (and for RIP). I like good ghost stories, and how cool is it that you learn about India? But the author's insight the other day even adds more appeal to the book.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com