tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2553744077470542624..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: Saffron Dreams by Shaila M. AbdullahLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19986546503809439472014-09-27T10:21:30.544-07:002014-09-27T10:21:30.544-07:00This definitely sounds like a worthwhile read thou...This definitely sounds like a worthwhile read though not one I think is for me. I'm avoiding emotionally tough books for awhile! I do know someone who would really enjoy this one though.<br />It's hard to believe September 11 happened 13 years ago. I can still close my eyes and relive that morning and the days that followed. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20525217170398193302014-09-26T13:52:41.036-07:002014-09-26T13:52:41.036-07:00Aarti - My husband is so sweet. :-) I've been...Aarti - My husband is so sweet. :-) I've been wanting to read The Reluctant Fundamentalist. I find it still difficult to read about 9/11. It's so fresh in my mind still. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-767423976392612452014-09-26T13:50:50.486-07:002014-09-26T13:50:50.486-07:00Becca - I felt so bad for Arissa. I remember hear...Becca - I felt so bad for Arissa. I remember hearing news stories about people being assaulted and harassed because of their faith or perceived ethnicity. People react without thinking or seeing beyond their anger. The judge and hate without thought. It's maddening.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75550497397513519462014-09-26T11:15:38.420-07:002014-09-26T11:15:38.420-07:00I am SO THRILLED you read and reviewed a book for ...I am SO THRILLED you read and reviewed a book for this event, Wendy! And thanks to your husband for making a sacrifice so it could happen :-) I'm glad you read a book that will stay with you. I read a couple of post 9/11 books this year - The Submission and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Both brought the events very much to life for me again.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81919769101014406002014-09-26T07:06:18.301-07:002014-09-26T07:06:18.301-07:00I really loved Saffron Dreams. I agree it was suc...I really loved Saffron Dreams. I agree it was such an emotionally-charged novel and it really made me look at the events surrounding 9/11 from the perspective of someone who had nothing to do with it, but was blamed anyway. I remember after 9/11 a bunch of Lebanese at my college were so harassed and bullied for "causing" 9/11 that they quit the school. One of them that was harassed, her father had actually died in the Twin Towers that day. Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89460604845678676342014-09-24T16:46:20.847-07:002014-09-24T16:46:20.847-07:00Trish - I hope you do find time to read it, Trish....Trish - I hope you do find time to read it, Trish. I had forgotten it was about the aftermath of 9/11 also. It really does feel like it wasn't that long ago. :-(Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12495752763902715602014-09-24T11:16:10.328-07:002014-09-24T11:16:10.328-07:00You have me wanting to pull this one off the shelf...You have me wanting to pull this one off the shelf after all of these years! I've either forgotten or never realized that it takes place during the aftermath of 9/11--some days I'm still shocked that this happened so many years ago. Doesn't it feel like just yesterday in some respects?Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28214486807623332092014-09-24T07:00:03.013-07:002014-09-24T07:00:03.013-07:00Mystica - Yes, I liked it and Arissa. She was suc...Mystica - Yes, I liked it and Arissa. She was such a great character.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62484641013861407192014-09-24T01:53:28.339-07:002014-09-24T01:53:28.339-07:00This sounds like a really good story and the main ...This sounds like a really good story and the main character sounds very strong as well.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14597957370789482462014-09-23T11:15:56.512-07:002014-09-23T11:15:56.512-07:00Irene - I liked it. I hope you will too when you ...Irene - I liked it. I hope you will too when you get to it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69972633380013069532014-09-23T11:15:27.414-07:002014-09-23T11:15:27.414-07:00Naida - It is. It was hard to read with dry eyes....Naida - It is. It was hard to read with dry eyes. I really felt for Arissa and everything she had to go through. It was so much! My heart ached for her.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13773296981720683202014-09-23T11:14:37.174-07:002014-09-23T11:14:37.174-07:00Rita - I had initially only thought I could review...Rita - I had initially only thought I could review a couple children's books--that's all I planned anyway. It worked out I was able to read more for it (through sacrifice and a patient husband). :-) I'm glad I did. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-70066827731491775552014-09-23T11:13:15.875-07:002014-09-23T11:13:15.875-07:00Tracy - I like strong female leads as well. This ...Tracy - I like strong female leads as well. This was a very moving book.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34070037023637243132014-09-23T11:12:22.883-07:002014-09-23T11:12:22.883-07:00Kathy - It is worth reading. I hope more people w...Kathy - It is worth reading. I hope more people will give it a try!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50364309488283696912014-09-23T11:12:02.576-07:002014-09-23T11:12:02.576-07:00Jenclair - I liked the different perspective on 9/...Jenclair - I liked the different perspective on 9/11 as well. I admit I haven't read too many books about 9/11, although I have read a few. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46879437502505189322014-09-23T11:11:06.970-07:002014-09-23T11:11:06.970-07:00Melody - Thanks, Melody! It was a difficult read a...Melody - Thanks, Melody! It was a difficult read at times. It's such a sad situation she's in. I can't even imagine.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-468054431459665592014-09-22T20:14:00.483-07:002014-09-22T20:14:00.483-07:00This sounds great! I think I have this book on my ...This sounds great! I think I have this book on my shelf; I need to get around to reading it soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26036223609059379842014-09-22T17:54:24.486-07:002014-09-22T17:54:24.486-07:00oh wow, Saffron Dreams does sound like an emotiona...oh wow, Saffron Dreams does sound like an emotional one. Arissa's character sounds like she went through so much, especially with the prejudice she faced. Great review.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-70760287240021635602014-09-22T14:49:51.935-07:002014-09-22T14:49:51.935-07:00Sounds like a very worthwhile read with an importa...Sounds like a very worthwhile read with an important message and good characterization. I wish I had time for the Diversity Challenge, and applaud you for taking part in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9684421245104253522014-09-22T07:08:17.533-07:002014-09-22T07:08:17.533-07:00A topical read that I should imagine will prove ve...A topical read that I should imagine will prove very moving. I really enjoy novels with strong female leads.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86013597251291737552014-09-22T06:21:45.069-07:002014-09-22T06:21:45.069-07:00It sounds like this is well worth reading even wit...It sounds like this is well worth reading even with the pacing issue.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89876606295635011872014-09-22T06:13:08.223-07:002014-09-22T06:13:08.223-07:00I read this several years ago and really liked it....I read this several years ago and really liked it. A story of loss, grief, and the ability of the human spirit to recover. I liked the different perspective of 9/11, the characters, and the writing style. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77115552353514594632014-09-22T04:37:02.609-07:002014-09-22T04:37:02.609-07:00That's a lovely review, Wendy! I'm sure it...That's a lovely review, Wendy! I'm sure it's not an easy read reading about Arissa's journey but I think she's a brave woman to have go through and endured those difficult moments instead of giving up. <br />Thanks for sharing this book with us, Wendy. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com