tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post5975923979636620632..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Spotlight Series Review: Hard Rain Falling by Don CarpenterLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76275157025795318692010-05-23T09:47:15.248-07:002010-05-23T09:47:15.248-07:00Kathleen - American Rust was so good. I am often ...<b>Kathleen</b> - American Rust was so good. I am often drawn to sad books. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe something to explore someday.<br /><br /><b>Zibilee</b> - I think you might still like this one. It's different from American Rust in many ways, including writing style was. The two just kind of reminded me of each other though because of the similar themes. The characters definitely are multi-layered and conflicted, which I think adds to the books charm.<br /><br /><b>Iliana</b> - I really like the idea of the spotlight series and am glad I was able to participate this time around. I'm not sure I'll be able to next time, but we'll see. <br /><br />As far as I know, this was my first NYRB book. I do hope to read more published by them. It sounds like they have quite a diverse collection.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55495952486171595852010-05-17T14:29:55.907-07:002010-05-17T14:29:55.907-07:00Oh I like the sound of this one. I've read jus...Oh I like the sound of this one. I've read just a few NYRB books but wouldn't you know it, some of those have ended up on my favorite reads of the year lists! <br /><br />I don't know how I'd missed the spotlight on series but what a great idea.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6013462491151089412010-05-17T10:41:56.713-07:002010-05-17T10:41:56.713-07:00I wasn't that crazy about American Rust, but t...I wasn't that crazy about American Rust, but this one sounds as though it might be more to my liking. I like that the characters are conflicted and multifaceted and am going to be adding this one to my list. Thanks for the spectacular review!!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76520261866734809812010-05-17T10:40:13.427-07:002010-05-17T10:40:13.427-07:00This one sounds appealing to me. I liked American...This one sounds appealing to me. I liked American Rust even though it did make me sad. And I like that this one is set in Portland, OR since I am familiar with that part of the country. Great recommendation, thanks!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79510685019370016322010-05-16T14:58:00.135-07:002010-05-16T14:58:00.135-07:00Ana - There were several other NYBR books that cau...<b>Ana</b> - There were several other NYBR books that caught my eye but I avoided choosing them because I figured they'd make everyone else's list. I'm sorry your pick wasn't better. It sounded so good from the description.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49214376701227465312010-05-16T14:47:32.831-07:002010-05-16T14:47:32.831-07:00Aarti - I know what you mean. I wondered if perha...<b>Aarti</b> - I know what you mean. I wondered if perhaps I wasn't completely in the right place to be reading this one when I did. Or at least that third part of the book. The internal monologues didn't quite gel with the feel of the rest of the novel. At least in my mind. Still this was a worthwhile read. Very interesting.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - Oh, I know! LOL I think I'd drive anyone crazy with the thoughts in my head. I don't think Jack's internal monologues were all that whiny--just long winded. Most of the book was monologue free, which made it stand out for me in part three. And I think the author got across his point well without needing to get so much into Jack's head. It was like he pulled out his pedestal for that section of the book so he could make sure the reader didn't miss anything.<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - I'm like you. I do like reading books that are dark and dreary from time to time, but mixing in lighter or happier fare is necessary too. I'm feeling like something light is in order after reading this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41886324892606386762010-05-16T14:47:32.832-07:002010-05-16T14:47:32.832-07:00I'm glad you found this worthwhile, Wendy, eve...I'm glad you found this worthwhile, Wendy, even if it didn't become a new favourite. I wish I'd had better luck with my selection. But I'm definitely interesting in reading more NYBR Classics in the future.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54104931916418790032010-05-16T14:39:26.327-07:002010-05-16T14:39:26.327-07:00Anna - Jack's always seems to find trouble and...<b>Anna</b> - Jack's always seems to find trouble and has little regard for the law. His ending up in prison wasn't so surprising as it seemed like the direction he was headed early on. Billy's path was a bit unexpected. It's definitely an interesting novel.<br /><br /><b>Chris</b> - I hadn't heard of it before finding in the publisher's catalog either. And while I didn't love this book, I am glad I read it. It definitely is a worthwhile read.<br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - American Rust is such a good book. I hope you do enjoy it when you read it, Alice.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58549160210824484642010-05-16T13:39:54.509-07:002010-05-16T13:39:54.509-07:00I don't mind dark, dreary books, but do need s...I don't mind dark, dreary books, but do need some lighter fare between them. This sounds interesting.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67315901104869213272010-05-16T09:41:46.492-07:002010-05-16T09:41:46.492-07:00I do often find that internal dialogue can be whin...I do often find that internal dialogue can be whiny. I'm sure if someone had access to mine, they would find it whiny too! It can wear you out to have so much of it in a book. I don't blame you for giving this one a try though. I love Pelecanos.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83035673987399242252010-05-16T07:15:05.812-07:002010-05-16T07:15:05.812-07:00One of my choices for the series also had a lot of...One of my choices for the series also had a lot of internal monologue and it was EXHAUSTING. I don't know if I was smart enough for that story! I am glad you chose one that you were able to compare to other books you've already read- I love when that happens.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4853933988422583672010-05-16T06:47:12.671-07:002010-05-16T06:47:12.671-07:00Hi Wendy, I have yet to read AMERICAN RUST but it&...Hi Wendy, I have yet to read AMERICAN RUST but it's definitely in the plan to do so soon. This one sounds like something I'd read too so I'm going to put it into my wish list. As always, I love your reviews!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59449469061745637962010-05-16T06:12:20.134-07:002010-05-16T06:12:20.134-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've never heard ...I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've never heard of this one before.<br /><br />Thanks for participating!Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50559044536741447522010-05-16T04:43:30.520-07:002010-05-16T04:43:30.520-07:00I'm wondering how they end up in San Quentin. ...I'm wondering how they end up in San Quentin. I'll have to keep this one in mind. Thanks for the review.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.com