tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6469095703771602789..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John MandelLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5812301794283561302009-06-22T17:42:45.286-07:002009-06-22T17:42:45.286-07:00Thank you for emailing me your comments, Wendy! I&...Thank you for emailing me your comments, Wendy! I'll get back to you soon. <br /><br />(Sorry, I posted before using the wrong profile.)avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20458452412732175052009-06-22T17:16:20.072-07:002009-06-22T17:16:20.072-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.shereadsandreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930270192499086317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50254457492882149572009-06-21T10:16:02.276-07:002009-06-21T10:16:02.276-07:00Julia - Thank you. I am so glad you enjoy visitin...<b>Julia</b> - Thank you. I am so glad you enjoy visiting. :-) I hope you like the book if you try it.<br /><br /><b>Donna (Wisteria)</b> - Thank you! <br /><br />We short people must stick together. :-) Mists of Avalon is such a great book. It's definitely one of my all-time favorites.<br /><br /><b>Avis</b> - I haven't e-mailed you yet! I'm so terrible. I'll go do that right now. <br /><br />The author's view of Montreal wasn't so different than a couple of my friends who had visited years ago, and so perhaps it was easier for me to accept in the book as a result. It's good to know things aren't quite so rigid all over the city.<br /><br />Regardless, as a work of fiction sometimes authors take liberties with reality to fit their story. It's not something I put much thought into when I'm reading a book, especially one I am really enjoying. If it works for the story or I am none the wiser, it completely escapes my notice. If I'm interested enough, I will do my own research, like I did with this one. I can understand though why it might bother others, especially if the town is painted in any way negative. I actually didn't think of Montreal in a terrible light after reading the book--I was intrigued. But I also know that I am not every reader and some may well be put off by it, which is sad.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81903031500328500762009-06-18T12:09:57.157-07:002009-06-18T12:09:57.157-07:00I'm very curious at to what part stretched sus...I'm very curious at to what part stretched suspension of disbelief. Can you email me and let me know? Your comment is not ringing any bells...<br /><br />I enjoyed this book, but as I mentioned in my review I didn't recognize Montreal! It felt very much like it was portrayed in a way that suited the plot of the book rather than being true to the actual city. But then I speak French!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51989926737275143472009-06-18T03:21:59.680-07:002009-06-18T03:21:59.680-07:00Great review and one book I will definitely have t...Great review and one book I will definitely have to put a check mark to. I don't think I would have ever read this without your insight. Glad to hear it was such a winner for you.<br /><br />I just realized we have many things in common. One I am almost as tall as you and two, I love Mists of Avalon...a book that I could read again and again. :)<br /><br />Wisteriawisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28498326704749402592009-06-18T01:35:18.686-07:002009-06-18T01:35:18.686-07:00What a interesting and great review, Wendy! Always...What a interesting and great review, Wendy! Always look forward to reading all your reviews!<br /><br />Now I gotta go check this book out :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45220134571763071532009-06-17T22:00:42.336-07:002009-06-17T22:00:42.336-07:00Donna - I hope I didn't give too much away. F...<b>Donna</b> - I hope I didn't give too much away. Finding the balance can be difficult. <br /><br /><b>Violet</b> - There were a lot of nuances to this book, wasn't there? I am glad you enjoyed it too!<br /><br /><b>Rachel</b> - It was my pleasure. A good book like this deserves the praise.<br /><br /><b>Wendy</b> - I didn't do the book as much justice as you did, Wendy. I am glad you liked it so much too.<br /><br /><b>Iliana</b> - Just remember to bring your coat. It's awfully cold there in the winter.<br /><br /><b>Teddy</b> - I am glad it lived up to the expectations everyone was setting for it. :-)<br /><br /><b>Kim</b> - Yes, you're right. It is an interesting character study. I hadn't really thought of it that way, but that's exactly what it is, isn't it? With a little mystery mixed in. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23678866284817312312009-06-17T21:54:28.870-07:002009-06-17T21:54:28.870-07:00Kathy - Has your wish list reached the floor yet? ...<b>Kathy</b> - Has your wish list reached the floor yet? LOL Mine has. I hope you will like it!<br /><br /><b>Koolaidmom</b> - It really was in interesting nuance to the story and I think helped bring those two characters together.<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - Oh, thank you, Staci! That is so sweet of you to say. I'm ready to visit Montreal too!<br /><br /><b>Carrie (Patience)</b> - The novel does stand out for me. I am glad I read it.<br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - I'm glad I could help. ;-) I'd really be interested in your take on this one, Florinda. So, I do hope you will read it.<br /><br /><b>Beth</b> - If you can, definitely do read this one!<br /><br /><b>Dar</b> - Thanks so much, Dar. You wrote a great review yourself. :-)<br /><br /><b>Diane</b> - I hope you will enjoy it if you do read it, Diane.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76429532148657620062009-06-17T21:45:43.842-07:002009-06-17T21:45:43.842-07:00Carrie (B&M) - Thank you. I felt the same way...<b>Carrie (B&M)</b> - Thank you. I felt the same way! So many people seemed to like this one--I am glad I ended up enjoying it just as much. <br /><br /><b>Emily</b> - Thank you so much for stopping by. I don't imagine I will forget your book any time soon. It really made an impression on me.<br /><br /><b>Alyce</b> - I know how that goes! We never fun out of books to read, do we? That's a good though! :-) I hope you do enjoy this one when you get to it.<br /><br /><b>Lenore</b> - Thank you! I do hope you like it if you read it.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - I was pleased to see the author comment stop in too. :-) I read Serena's post, although I haven't had a chance to comment on it yet. It's always interesting to see where the author works, isn't it? And how they work. Thanks, Sandy! <br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - Thank you. This book does seem to be getting a lot of praise, doesn't it? It really is worth reading.<br /><br /><b>Jenclair</b> - I really liked that set-up too, and think the author brought it together so well. In some ways, we were getting to know Lilia more through the eyes of the other characters just as much as we were through the flashback like scenes.<br /><br />I love it when the setting stands out and feels like a characters. I seem to be more aware of it in recent months than I used to be. I've never been to Montreal personally, but now I'm curious.<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - I hope you enjoy it if you read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78922534618423832342009-06-17T19:20:08.842-07:002009-06-17T19:20:08.842-07:00Sounds like a very interesting character study! I...Sounds like a very interesting character study! I love the concept.Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84946414273266263052009-06-17T13:38:43.508-07:002009-06-17T13:38:43.508-07:00With all of the glowing reviews, I sure want to re...With all of the glowing reviews, I sure want to read this one!Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21813388495139003592009-06-17T12:33:02.452-07:002009-06-17T12:33:02.452-07:00Another great review! You know I'll be adding ...Another great review! You know I'll be adding this to my radar. It sounds wonderful and wouldn't mind doing a bit of armchair travel to Montreal!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66933852171283569732009-06-17T12:07:25.109-07:002009-06-17T12:07:25.109-07:00What a terrific review of an amazing book ... I re...What a terrific review of an amazing book ... I really loved this one as well.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6451672238561845382009-06-17T04:24:27.392-07:002009-06-17T04:24:27.392-07:00Thanks for your fabulous review!Thanks for your fabulous review!rachel at Unbridledhttp://unbridledbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20404850740919309222009-06-17T02:37:13.017-07:002009-06-17T02:37:13.017-07:00I loved this book too and like you I had difficult...I loved this book too and like you I had difficulty following the threads. But otherwise I believe it was a very good book. Glad you enjoyed it too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87026207976240902232009-06-16T19:36:14.339-07:002009-06-16T19:36:14.339-07:00Well shaped review with just enough details to sel...Well shaped review with just enough details to sell the book. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts as usual. <br />Wisteriawisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59127276133705661222009-06-16T18:32:50.223-07:002009-06-16T18:32:50.223-07:00What a great review. I've been seeing this one...What a great review. I've been seeing this one all over the blogosphere. Must get this one .(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79370910713364129522009-06-16T17:32:50.221-07:002009-06-16T17:32:50.221-07:00Wonderful review Wendy! You said it all so much b...Wonderful review Wendy! You said it all so much better than I could.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61928147740422749082009-06-16T16:46:40.458-07:002009-06-16T16:46:40.458-07:00Great review. You've given me even more reason...Great review. You've given me even more reason to make sure I don't miss this one.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53391442402122066672009-06-16T14:07:03.535-07:002009-06-16T14:07:03.535-07:00OK, this one's officially on the wishlist now....OK, this one's officially on the wishlist now. Every review I've seen of it lately has intrigued me, but of course yours has settled the question. Thanks, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19429338203050669502009-06-16T13:38:44.820-07:002009-06-16T13:38:44.820-07:00It does sound like an interesting book. After visi...It does sound like an interesting book. After visiting Montreal, it would also be fun revisiting it in the novel.Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71814918067774715682009-06-16T09:56:11.658-07:002009-06-16T09:56:11.658-07:00Your review was one of the best I've read late...Your review was one of the best I've read lately...loved it totally Wendy and it makes me want to visit Montreal and read this book while I'm there!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71765936275726418312009-06-16T09:26:59.096-07:002009-06-16T09:26:59.096-07:00This sounds like an interesting book. The idea of...This sounds like an interesting book. The idea of being an English speaker in a non-English place would definitely serve to show a sense of isolation, esp English speaking, as we do have a sense of "English as the global language."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66579093964370455512009-06-16T07:24:26.321-07:002009-06-16T07:24:26.321-07:00I keep reading positive reviews of this book. I&#...I keep reading positive reviews of this book. I'm going to add it to my ever-growing wishlist.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83489962276364494282009-06-16T07:08:41.978-07:002009-06-16T07:08:41.978-07:00This sounds like just what I'm looking for so ...This sounds like just what I'm looking for so I'm adding it to my list. Thanks for the great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com