tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post8100050506628288500..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: The Life We Bury by Allen EskensLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37131029745842496472017-05-29T17:16:19.948-07:002017-05-29T17:16:19.948-07:00Naida - It is worth reading, I think! Naida - It is worth reading, I think! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75499768899503261262017-05-28T03:55:05.892-07:002017-05-28T03:55:05.892-07:00Even with the qualms you mentioned The Life We Bur...Even with the qualms you mentioned The Life We Bury sounds like a god read. Great review!The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56418407191613883012017-05-26T14:48:11.559-07:002017-05-26T14:48:11.559-07:00Erica - Thank you. I really enjoyed this one, even...Erica - Thank you. I really enjoyed this one, even despite my small quibbles with it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25253713629618647252017-05-26T14:47:42.776-07:002017-05-26T14:47:42.776-07:00Melody - I am glad I finally got the chance to rea...Melody - I am glad I finally got the chance to read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24713769716210930592017-05-26T14:46:47.427-07:002017-05-26T14:46:47.427-07:00Carole - It's terribly sad, what happened in C...Carole - It's terribly sad, what happened in Carl's past. He was very brave though--at least I think so. I hope you do get a chance to read this book!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33639171778336132602017-05-26T14:45:04.110-07:002017-05-26T14:45:04.110-07:00Catherine - You'll have to let me know what yo...Catherine - You'll have to let me know what you think of The Deep Dark Descending. I like the title. :-) The Life We Bury will be coming your way in the Going Postal Mail group--so don't pick up a copy if you haven't already! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38866564921437682022017-05-26T14:41:18.721-07:002017-05-26T14:41:18.721-07:00Rita - It's good to "see" you again....Rita - It's good to "see" you again. :-) I'm afraid I haven't been able to spend much time online as of late. It sounds like we share similar views on this one. I wouldn't mind trying something else by Eskens. I do like his writing style. <br /><br />I bet your relatives had quite a few stories to share--if they had been more willing to talk. I imagine it is a combination of both, their not wanting to talk about those times. Too painful for both sides. <br /><br />Take care, Rita!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30636400175103231452017-05-26T14:35:43.146-07:002017-05-26T14:35:43.146-07:00Katherine - Yes, I agree! I think Joe is a very in...Katherine - Yes, I agree! I think Joe is a very interesting character. He was in a rough spot and yet still wanted to make the most out of his life. I think you might like this one, Katherine if you do decide to give it a try.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69536716939419429002017-05-26T14:32:00.764-07:002017-05-26T14:32:00.764-07:00Lark - Caring about the characters is a definite p...Lark - Caring about the characters is a definite plus! I really came to care for the characters in this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68484471237332966802017-05-26T14:21:37.649-07:002017-05-26T14:21:37.649-07:00Book Sage - Thank you for directing me to your rev...Book Sage - Thank you for directing me to your review! I tend to form emotional connections with characters too--and there were some very worthy characters in this one. I am glad you liked this one too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24295582288296102392017-05-26T14:14:54.268-07:002017-05-26T14:14:54.268-07:00Jenclair - I like it when that happens to. It enri...Jenclair - I like it when that happens to. It enriches my reading experience. I hope you like this if you give it a try.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10500344007156976932017-05-26T14:13:53.301-07:002017-05-26T14:13:53.301-07:00Pat - I am glad you liked it too! I hadn't hea...Pat - I am glad you liked it too! I hadn't heard of this author before, and am glad I got the chance to give his work a try. I definitely want to read more by him.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42444202040918989012017-05-26T14:13:17.425-07:002017-05-26T14:13:17.425-07:00Kay - I hope you like it if you do read it, Kay. I...Kay - I hope you like it if you do read it, Kay. I think you might like this one. <br /><br />It seems a common trait for veterans, not to want to talk about their war experiences with lay people. I imagine it's not something we could easily relate to, as much as we wish we could help our loved ones cope with those memories.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72133111066423099092017-05-26T14:11:07.920-07:002017-05-26T14:11:07.920-07:00Eustacia - I thought so! Even though I wasn't ...Eustacia - I thought so! Even though I wasn't completely sold on the ending, I really liked it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58177750732961880232017-05-26T06:03:46.765-07:002017-05-26T06:03:46.765-07:00This sounds great! I'll definitely have to add...This sounds great! I'll definitely have to add this to my TBR. Wonderful review!Erica Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668175232146054472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19000505783031618532017-05-25T23:18:09.444-07:002017-05-25T23:18:09.444-07:00I've read several good reviews about this book...I've read several good reviews about this book and it has really piqued my interest. Will have to add it to my wishlist. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30306713388431726072017-05-25T19:08:42.344-07:002017-05-25T19:08:42.344-07:00I haven't heard of this book before but it sou...I haven't heard of this book before but it sounds really quite good. I am really curious about what really happened in Carl's past. I am glad that you enjoyed it.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14362837402773482662017-05-25T17:48:44.661-07:002017-05-25T17:48:44.661-07:00I was at a library event today and picked up an ad...I was at a library event today and picked up an advanced copy of the author's new novel, The Deep Dark Descending which will be released on October 3rd. I'm hoping to read The Life We Bury before then.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttp://www.bookclublibrarian.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20793203190168368482017-05-25T15:03:54.131-07:002017-05-25T15:03:54.131-07:00I read this book last year, but have yet to pick u...I read this book last year, but have yet to pick up another book by the author. I really enjoyed this story for the most part, but also felt the ending was not that satisfactory. The character development between the two brothers made up for some of the shortfalls. I might yet read another by Mr. Eskens. <br /><br />By the way, my dad, uncle, and father-in-law (who passed before we married) all served in WW2, but none shared very many memories... except all had a part in the freedom from the concentration camps and told (very) briefly of that horror. I don't remember if maybe it was too painful to get the men to share more in-depth stories, or maybe it was too painful for the listeners to receive them... <br /><br />Have a good week, and thanks for a wonderful review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61945435897598939752017-05-25T15:01:21.102-07:002017-05-25T15:01:21.102-07:00This sounds interesting and a lot deeper than I wo...This sounds interesting and a lot deeper than I would have thought just from my initial impression. I think Joe sounds like an especially interesting character - especially with his struggle between wanting to leave home and not wanting to leave his brother. I will have to look for this one.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63707187671175708582017-05-25T12:22:06.285-07:002017-05-25T12:22:06.285-07:00I love it when authors can create such memorable a...I love it when authors can create such memorable and authentic characters! I want to care about the characters, or why read the book? Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78569794402765358672017-05-25T10:42:14.675-07:002017-05-25T10:42:14.675-07:00I might have liked it just a bit more than you do....I might have liked it just a bit more than you do. I reviewed it on August 5 of last year - booksage.blogspot.com - and gave it a 3.625/4. This is my only 3.625 in the 6+ years I've been blogging. I just couldn't decide between a 3.5 and a 3.75. But I also recommend it.The Book Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967030844980297039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27172973706145973142017-05-25T07:29:47.160-07:002017-05-25T07:29:47.160-07:00I love when the characters and their journeys beco...I love when the characters and their journeys become as interesting as the plot. Will have to give to check this one out.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76838840505773878682017-05-25T05:58:05.041-07:002017-05-25T05:58:05.041-07:00I enjoyed this novel too. I enjoyed your review. ...I enjoyed this novel too. I enjoyed your review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46967407642037270072017-05-25T04:39:57.709-07:002017-05-25T04:39:57.709-07:00I've had a copy of this book for long while an...I've had a copy of this book for long while and still haven't read it. Hope to do so this summer. I know that this author has maybe 2 or 3 more books since this one was published. My Dad was a veteran of WWII and he rarely ever talked about his experience there. Or maybe just in very general ways. I know it shaped his life though in many ways.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com