tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post620789744722523783..comments2024-03-28T13:37:42.580-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel ShriverLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73174449441440810692013-12-03T11:31:46.836-08:002013-12-03T11:31:46.836-08:00Samantha - I think that was my issue too. It'...Samantha - I think that was my issue too. It's definitely not an easy read and while I'm not sure I listened to it at the best time for me, I am glad I did just the same. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89562560098846060102013-11-29T13:12:35.423-08:002013-11-29T13:12:35.423-08:00This is one of those books that I've wanted to...This is one of those books that I've wanted to read but been scared to read. I think that I need to make sure that I'm in the right mood for because it can't be an easy read. Although after hearing your thoughts on it I'm kinda thinking I should just go ahead and take the plunge :)samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38196897108117764072013-11-26T17:16:44.199-08:002013-11-26T17:16:44.199-08:00Charlie - Just about everyone I know who has read ...Charlie - Just about everyone I know who has read this one loved it, so I couldn't help but know a little about it. I think you would like it. It's a difficult subject matter, but very well told. I hope you do read it as I would love to know what you think.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44407652650310442192013-11-26T17:14:33.732-08:002013-11-26T17:14:33.732-08:00Stacy - I put it off for what seemed like forever....Stacy - I put it off for what seemed like forever. I am glad I finally got around to it. You will too when the time is right. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74176978236018234962013-11-25T19:25:44.112-08:002013-11-25T19:25:44.112-08:00I've wanted to read this one since it was publ...I've wanted to read this one since it was published but I have forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59144884502650637942013-11-25T10:51:07.611-08:002013-11-25T10:51:07.611-08:00I've not actually read much about this book th...I've not actually read much about this book though from what I had read I thought the topic was different - what you've written here is something I wouldn't mind reading. So I've nothing about the plot to say but I do like how you included your thoughts, it gives a real idea of what to expect.Charlie (The Worm Hole)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00675899182238415718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39797334377530041582013-11-21T09:37:35.613-08:002013-11-21T09:37:35.613-08:00Lisa - That is a good analogy. :-) I definitely ...Lisa - That is a good analogy. :-) I definitely am more of a peeler. I admit I'm afraid to try something else by her. I worry I will except the same caliber and will be disappointed.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88581355285643768092013-11-21T09:36:26.952-08:002013-11-21T09:36:26.952-08:00Ti - Thank you for discussion link! I will check ...Ti - Thank you for discussion link! I will check it out when I have more time. This book definitely was like a bunch in the gut. I'm still thinking about it, and it's been quite a while since I listened to it. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59931294994707648862013-11-21T09:34:48.284-08:002013-11-21T09:34:48.284-08:00Carrie - Coleen Marlo was amazing. I hadn't h...Carrie - Coleen Marlo was amazing. I hadn't heard of her before (but that isn't saying much given how new to audio books I am). I would highly recommend this audio version.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83283916056392934992013-11-21T09:34:00.746-08:002013-11-21T09:34:00.746-08:00Anna - It is extremely thought provoking. Even th...Anna - It is extremely thought provoking. Even though I think it was a bit harder, I am glad I chose to read it now, after becoming a parent than before. Not that those without children can't get the full experience of the book, only that the experience is slightly different.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32662369109943525632013-11-21T09:32:05.662-08:002013-11-21T09:32:05.662-08:00Jenclair - I know what you mean. I am not sure I ...Jenclair - I know what you mean. I am not sure I read either book at necessarily the "right" time for me, but given how much I still liked both, I suppose it could be argued that I did. These are both books that are best taken in when you are ready for them.<br /><br />Yes, it was disappointing things didn't work out with the reading group. It seems to happen a lot with me and group/buddy reads.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65099082471179375202013-11-21T09:29:00.626-08:002013-11-21T09:29:00.626-08:00Kathy - I am not sure they could have done anythin...Kathy - I am not sure they could have done anything either. It's easy to look back and think what might have been done differently, but when you are in that situation, it's much harder to navigate. I don't think Eva or Franklin could have seen coming what Kevin did.<br /><br />Your idea for your book club sounds like a great idea, Kathy.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47646640668661345512013-11-21T09:25:47.928-08:002013-11-21T09:25:47.928-08:00Tracy - I kept putting off reading this one too. ...Tracy - I kept putting off reading this one too. I have had a print copy for years, but decided the only way I could fit it in now was via audio. I may eventually go back and read the print version.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3014244463241566482013-11-21T09:24:51.197-08:002013-11-21T09:24:51.197-08:00Diane - Yes, exactly. It was so well done. I rea...Diane - Yes, exactly. It was so well done. I really like books like this, but I am not sure I could take a steady diet of them.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54922748858737440432013-11-21T09:23:35.439-08:002013-11-21T09:23:35.439-08:00Jackie - This is not a book I will soon forget. L...Jackie - This is not a book I will soon forget. Like you, I hope I never end up in her situation either.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26086912259374419342013-11-21T09:22:16.953-08:002013-11-21T09:22:16.953-08:00Sandy - I saw the movie soon after reading the boo...Sandy - I saw the movie soon after reading the book. The acting was great on all accounts, but I didn't care for the movie itself. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68987958880854159582013-11-20T17:35:36.424-08:002013-11-20T17:35:36.424-08:00I always say reading this book is like talking off...I always say reading this book is like talking off a bandage. Some people yank it off quickly, some (like me) have to peel it off slowly. I had the same reaction as Ti, like I got punched in the gut. There were reveals toward the end that I did not see coming either, which just took my breath away. I've read two of Shriver's books since this one and I keep waiting for the same reaction. This really is an amazing book.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67458595103681884102013-11-20T10:21:13.367-08:002013-11-20T10:21:13.367-08:00I felt like I had gotten punched in the gut when I...I felt like I had gotten punched in the gut when I finished this one. I STILL have people commenting on the review and it posted in May 2012. My mind was all over the place and I still think about the book a lot. If you are up to it, stop by to read some of the comments. They were so thought provoking. <br /><br />http://bookchatter.net/2012/05/10/review-discussion-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-we-really-do/Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71996211231503789802013-11-20T09:38:08.938-08:002013-11-20T09:38:08.938-08:00I read this one in print, but I can imagine it wou...I read this one in print, but I can imagine it would be very powerful with a good narrator. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61311241085669666032013-11-20T08:45:36.073-08:002013-11-20T08:45:36.073-08:00This really is a book that makes you think. It to...This really is a book that makes you think. It took me about 100 pages to get involved in the story, but from there, it was just...wow.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23349790982957967792013-11-20T06:34:03.780-08:002013-11-20T06:34:03.780-08:00A great review, Wendy. I've avoided this one ...A great review, Wendy. I've avoided this one and Defending Jacob because I really didn't want the inner turmoil, but now I may change my mind. I do think it would have been a great group read and discussion, so it is to bad it didn't work out that way for your group. (I was a part of a reading group once, all teachers, and the same thing occurred for every book.) jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76683394330672598772013-11-20T06:20:35.528-08:002013-11-20T06:20:35.528-08:00I listened to this one and was upset with Eva and ...I listened to this one and was upset with Eva and Franklin in turn but I'm not sure they could have done anything. This book begs to be discussed so I'm going to suggest my book club read it for January and then come to my house to watch the movie, which I haven't seen yet.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27118076576816632232013-11-20T05:49:17.331-08:002013-11-20T05:49:17.331-08:00A book I've had on my TBR pile for longer than...A book I've had on my TBR pile for longer than I care to think. For some reason I keep picking it up only to put it back down again but Inspired by your review I think I'll give it a go - no excuses.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39048225181438728232013-11-20T03:42:33.147-08:002013-11-20T03:42:33.147-08:00Wendy, I thought the audio was awesome as well. Wh...Wendy, I thought the audio was awesome as well. What a story - disturbing, yet wonderful.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30531715599938161152013-11-20T03:07:52.611-08:002013-11-20T03:07:52.611-08:00This is one of my favourite books so it is great t...This is one of my favourite books so it is great to see that you found it so thought provoking. I read it years ago, but still remember almost everything about it. I now just have to hope that I don't ever find myself in Eva's situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.com