tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4843364717768895696..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: The Nobodies Album by Carolyn ParkhurstLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87269938011752400832010-08-15T11:01:44.648-07:002010-08-15T11:01:44.648-07:00I know that quite a few people really enjoyed this...I know that quite a few people really enjoyed this one. I haven't read any of her other books, although I'm pretty sure I have Dogs of Babel around here somewhere. <br /><br />Thank you all for your wonderful comments!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4356882054749128842010-07-18T15:00:42.305-07:002010-07-18T15:00:42.305-07:00Hmm---just not sure what to make of this author. ...Hmm---just not sure what to make of this author. I really didn't like her "The Dogs of Babel" and this one seems to be getting mixed reviews. She seems to be one that has some redeeming points but are they enough to make me want to read her stuff? Not sure.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18730780490408706622010-07-15T18:54:25.079-07:002010-07-15T18:54:25.079-07:00I've been wondering about this one because it ...I've been wondering about this one because it seems like such a weird premise.J.T. Oldfieldhttp://bibliofreakblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27670766383233607222010-07-14T19:05:50.006-07:002010-07-14T19:05:50.006-07:00I'm still on the fence with this one. I'v...I'm still on the fence with this one. I've seen mixed reviews. I don't know - I may eventually end up reading it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37481661269438907852010-07-14T16:57:23.034-07:002010-07-14T16:57:23.034-07:00Thanks for the review, Wendy! I like the sound of ...Thanks for the review, Wendy! I like the sound of the opening paragraph. You're right. The author does have a way with words. I have read some of the books you recommended and I was never disappointed.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8464763270481141332010-07-13T20:49:47.313-07:002010-07-13T20:49:47.313-07:00I'm glad to see your review. I've been so ...I'm glad to see your review. I've been so curious about this book. But I'm even more undecided now, haha!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098146236864874168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91632807932134597992010-07-13T19:08:24.063-07:002010-07-13T19:08:24.063-07:00I'm about 3/4 of the way through this one, and...I'm about 3/4 of the way through this one, and I'm almost dreading the review. It is such a unique, clever book. Something that is unlike just about anything I've ever read. I think I will probably end up liking a little more than you. I love the excerpts. They are such a reflection on Octavia, and her state of mind!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32005414879731973712010-07-13T18:28:57.558-07:002010-07-13T18:28:57.558-07:00I read her book "The Dogs of Babel" ages...I read her book "The Dogs of Babel" ages ago and just loved it. I think I'll end up reading this ... I love the opening paragraph.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30655881697816413792010-07-13T17:32:13.180-07:002010-07-13T17:32:13.180-07:00I've been hearing some mixed reviews of this o...I've been hearing some mixed reviews of this one but it does sound interesting. I don't know that I'd rush out and get it but I may have to think about it for when I want to try something a bit different.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85996187366342060922010-07-13T13:41:45.060-07:002010-07-13T13:41:45.060-07:00This sounds kind of like meta-fiction which isn...This sounds kind of like meta-fiction which isn't my favorite. I'll put this on my maybe list.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55794363686199340342010-07-13T13:03:43.267-07:002010-07-13T13:03:43.267-07:00Too bad you didn't enjoy this one more. It so...Too bad you didn't enjoy this one more. It sounded like a good concept/premise that just wasn't fully realized by the author.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66568539630372229382010-07-13T07:53:20.174-07:002010-07-13T07:53:20.174-07:00I have heard varying things about this book, but o...I have heard varying things about this book, but one of the things that draws me in is the stories within the story. I am sorry to hear it wasn't an unqualified success with you though, and will be reading with your thoughts in mind. Thanks for the honest review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18539660670495507352010-07-13T07:44:19.662-07:002010-07-13T07:44:19.662-07:00I like the premise of the story too..I think it...I like the premise of the story too..I think it's interesting how she keeps rewriting her endings.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2446864104265881442010-07-13T06:37:46.917-07:002010-07-13T06:37:46.917-07:00Like you, I found the excerpts a distraction. Mor...Like you, I found the excerpts a distraction. More so at first than toward the end. Parkhurst writes beautifully, and there were several beautiful and thoughtful passages that I wish I jotted down as well. Although I enjoyed the book more than you did, I agree with your assessment completely.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37648325127077569212010-07-13T06:33:27.312-07:002010-07-13T06:33:27.312-07:00I'm sorry this wasn't a winner for you, We...I'm sorry this wasn't a winner for you, Wendy. I really liked Carolyn Parkhurst's first two novels and have been looking forward to reading this one (still am).Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12507067210452805512010-07-13T05:37:01.454-07:002010-07-13T05:37:01.454-07:00Interesting premise - and I truly enjoy a book tha...Interesting premise - and I truly enjoy a book that focuses on word craft. I think I might give this one a try.<br /><br />Thanks for the terrific, honest review.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.com