tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2631900796149674839..comments2024-03-29T04:57:22.367-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: State of Wonder by Ann PatchettLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52491346268039424142014-04-02T18:54:16.742-07:002014-04-02T18:54:16.742-07:00I don't think I'd last in the Amazon eithe...I don't think I'd last in the Amazon either! :) Great review, Wendy. I've read her book Bel Canto which I had some mixed feelings about so I'd be curious to hear what you thought of that one if you decide to give it a go. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36434157267017704762014-04-01T10:08:06.394-07:002014-04-01T10:08:06.394-07:00Susan - I have never read anything by Kingsolver (...Susan - I have never read anything by Kingsolver (although I tried to read The Poisonwood Bible several times to no avail) so can't say I know how they compare to Patchett's.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39281680386430705002014-03-31T21:31:04.003-07:002014-03-31T21:31:04.003-07:00This sounds interesting, and I do like the unusual...This sounds interesting, and I do like the unusual setting. I will give her a try, as I haven't read anything by her yet. Is it me, or are her books with the science setting a little like Barbara Kingsolver's books? I have enjoyed some of Kingsolver's books, really liking two of them. Science (usually the main character is some kind of scientist or naturalist) figures in many of her novels also, and is an aspect I really enjoy finding in novels.<br /><br />I liked Raidergirl's suggestion of Intuition, too, above in the comments, so I'm going to look for that one as well! :-) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7935820155830285562014-03-31T13:09:46.368-07:002014-03-31T13:09:46.368-07:00Sandra - There is a sense of relief in completing ...Sandra - There is a sense of relief in completing one of my long standing TBR books and moving it over to the "read" shelf. :-) Thanks for the link to your review.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7100230997589074532014-03-31T12:01:21.442-07:002014-03-31T12:01:21.442-07:00Yeah I liked State of Wonder and want to read her ...Yeah I liked State of Wonder and want to read her book Bel Canto someday. It's good you got that book read & off your shelf! Here are my thoughts on it at http://www.thecuecard.com/node/691thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42302979735553598242014-03-31T10:03:30.708-07:002014-03-31T10:03:30.708-07:00Naida - It's not a setting I read about a lot....Naida - It's not a setting I read about a lot. I really enjoyed it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37129190972267767902014-03-31T10:03:11.939-07:002014-03-31T10:03:11.939-07:00Melody - It was! Melody - It was! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32519769818473702912014-03-31T10:02:59.381-07:002014-03-31T10:02:59.381-07:00Lisa - Yes! It would be a great book club pick. ...Lisa - Yes! It would be a great book club pick. I am glad I was able to read it along side Carrie.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3586074671957047232014-03-31T10:02:07.592-07:002014-03-31T10:02:07.592-07:00Stacy - I hope you do get a chance to read it and ...Stacy - I hope you do get a chance to read it and like it as much as I did.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72572609019881537932014-03-30T09:07:46.888-07:002014-03-30T09:07:46.888-07:00State of Wonder sounds like a must read then. Uniq...State of Wonder sounds like a must read then. Unique setting!The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50828847471876100572014-03-30T03:23:14.908-07:002014-03-30T03:23:14.908-07:00Sounds like a great read! I'm glad you enjoyed...Sounds like a great read! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Wendy! Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10043717849404169372014-03-29T19:31:57.574-07:002014-03-29T19:31:57.574-07:00So many things to think about in this book, aren&#...So many things to think about in this book, aren't there?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91661327461828967862014-03-28T20:53:52.988-07:002014-03-28T20:53:52.988-07:00It's been on my shelf forever too and I'm ...It's been on my shelf forever too and I'm so far behind I missed the read along. Glad that you liked it - that bodes well for me!stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73663011849912780382014-03-28T17:07:18.489-07:002014-03-28T17:07:18.489-07:00It was Michelle (3M) who recommended Intuition. Ha...It was Michelle (3M) who recommended Intuition. Have you had any contact with her at all? I wonder about her, and how she is.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30081909609917647472014-03-28T13:36:11.149-07:002014-03-28T13:36:11.149-07:00April - Sometimes those types of books turn out to...April - Sometimes those types of books turn out to be the best, don't they? I look forward to reading Bel Canto.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61186981721148478562014-03-28T13:35:32.539-07:002014-03-28T13:35:32.539-07:00Carrie - Me too! Thank you for the little push to...Carrie - Me too! Thank you for the little push to finally read one of Patchett's books! I would have waited to post my review on Monday too, but I have a tour spot that day. I'll definitely be dropping in for the discussion though. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78697636970450194352014-03-28T13:34:42.773-07:002014-03-28T13:34:42.773-07:00Katherine - She's one of those authors I'v...Katherine - She's one of those authors I've had on my must read list forever.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35362392985049728352014-03-28T13:34:23.010-07:002014-03-28T13:34:23.010-07:00Kelly - At least to give her a try. :-)Kelly - At least to give her a try. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5111779506821505682014-03-28T13:34:09.395-07:002014-03-28T13:34:09.395-07:00Tracy - Patchett takes on the subject more subtly ...Tracy - Patchett takes on the subject more subtly than not, but the concern is definitely there.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5217976222598528892014-03-28T13:33:03.606-07:002014-03-28T13:33:03.606-07:00Jenclair - I hope to read Bel Canto someday soon. ...Jenclair - I hope to read Bel Canto someday soon. I've always been intrigued by the premise in that one!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83682948186842914922014-03-28T13:32:33.071-07:002014-03-28T13:32:33.071-07:00Elizabeth - And yet a part of me would love to see...Elizabeth - And yet a part of me would love to see the rain forest in person, you know? <br /><br />Swenson got on my nerves quite a bit, actually. She was very annoying. LOL <br /><br />Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll for Goodman's book.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26901173700190510142014-03-28T13:31:16.386-07:002014-03-28T13:31:16.386-07:00Kathy - I didn't feel that way--except for may...Kathy - I didn't feel that way--except for maybe Anders. He didn't quite meet the image I had created of him in my head before--well, you know. Spoilers and all that. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29534406939771089342014-03-28T13:30:01.290-07:002014-03-28T13:30:01.290-07:00Melissa - It seems to have had that affect on many...Melissa - It seems to have had that affect on many of us. I definitely want to read Bel Canto. I actually thought that would be my first Ann Patchett book, but Carrie's reading it now spurred me to read State of Wonder instead. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74887281865206326472014-03-28T13:28:39.626-07:002014-03-28T13:28:39.626-07:00Diane - I think this would make a great one for di...Diane - I think this would make a great one for discussion!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24091254074449410802014-03-28T13:28:19.092-07:002014-03-28T13:28:19.092-07:00Marg - I was too! I like it when books take me by...Marg - I was too! I like it when books take me by surprise like that.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com