tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6292642343018866237..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: Peace Like a River by Leif EngerLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60095903163618789012015-08-11T21:22:02.242-07:002015-08-11T21:22:02.242-07:00This is one of my top 20 books I have ever read. W...This is one of my top 20 books I have ever read. What a story, I loved the son who had to flee for his life. The family, protecting the sister, the setting of the wild area, I loved it all.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86056945529218073062015-08-02T18:27:02.303-07:002015-08-02T18:27:02.303-07:00Carrie - I know a lot of people loved this book. I...Carrie - I know a lot of people loved this book. I liked most of it. :-) Much better than Owen Meany, which I didn't care for at all.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34982514307366924422015-08-02T18:25:56.271-07:002015-08-02T18:25:56.271-07:00Katherine - I'd be interested to know your tak...Katherine - I'd be interested to know your take on it. I would have enjoyed this one a lot more if not for the twist near the ending. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18631499905719546992015-08-02T16:25:58.027-07:002015-08-02T16:25:58.027-07:00I absolutely loved this one when I read it years a...I absolutely loved this one when I read it years ago, and keep telling myself I should reread it one of these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26267228828626897642015-07-31T16:25:21.323-07:002015-07-31T16:25:21.323-07:00Just reading the blurb my first thought was "...Just reading the blurb my first thought was "nope, not for me" but after reading your review I'm reconsidering. The characters sound like they're really worth getting to know. A slow pace doesn't grab me right now but I will put this on my list for later.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7496590552778303412015-07-31T16:16:28.927-07:002015-07-31T16:16:28.927-07:00Naida - It really is a moving story. There was a l...Naida - It really is a moving story. There was a lot I liked about the book, even if not everything.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58830602155493218752015-07-31T16:15:03.623-07:002015-07-31T16:15:03.623-07:00Mystica - I did. I think Enger is a talented write...Mystica - I did. I think Enger is a talented writer in that respect. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15978802069769590662015-07-31T16:14:27.084-07:002015-07-31T16:14:27.084-07:00Melinda - I feel the same way. Sometimes a slower...Melinda - I feel the same way. Sometimes a slower read is just what I need. It helps me slow down and appreciate the little details more.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20279040006381401002015-07-31T08:05:52.716-07:002015-07-31T08:05:52.716-07:00That's too bad about the slow pace and the end...That's too bad about the slow pace and the ending. The story itself though sounds like a moving one. The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39467644434526219782015-07-30T19:06:35.515-07:002015-07-30T19:06:35.515-07:00The slow pace may be a bit off putting but glad yo...The slow pace may be a bit off putting but glad you persisted as your review shows you appreciated the writing. Thanks for the review.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80374003137757054202015-07-30T10:37:28.487-07:002015-07-30T10:37:28.487-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is a slower read-...I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is a slower read--which is something I sometimes enjoy (obviously, since I sent out the book!)westmetromommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633405262361035502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46888180650980652322015-07-30T09:54:56.546-07:002015-07-30T09:54:56.546-07:00Jenclair - I did like the writing. Poetic is a goo...Jenclair - I did like the writing. Poetic is a good way to describe it. :-) And I might have ended up loving this one except for the direction the author took towards the end. It really bugged me. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20305267111940412212015-07-30T09:53:24.793-07:002015-07-30T09:53:24.793-07:00Kathy - I had heard of it too, but hadn't real...Kathy - I had heard of it too, but hadn't really considered reading it. I go through phases where slow pacing doesn't bother me and then other times it does. I think it depends a lot on my mood.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33134423562220673522015-07-30T09:51:34.850-07:002015-07-30T09:51:34.850-07:00Melody - You might still like this, Melody. I know...Melody - You might still like this, Melody. I know many people did. I really liked the middle part of the book. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16883208441832038032015-07-30T06:08:54.061-07:002015-07-30T06:08:54.061-07:00I read this years ago and loved his writing and th...I read this years ago and loved his writing and that flowing, poetic style is what I remember. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67480341973687588812015-07-30T05:33:20.735-07:002015-07-30T05:33:20.735-07:00I've heard the title of this book a lot but re...I've heard the title of this book a lot but really didn't know much about it. The slow pace doesn't appeal to me right now so I'll probably skip it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72792692532398015852015-07-30T02:21:36.941-07:002015-07-30T02:21:36.941-07:00Hmm... I thought the premise sounds good but bumme...Hmm... I thought the premise sounds good but bummer on the slow pacing and the ending. I think I'd have to give this a miss. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com