tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post7122661776499029554..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Where Are You? / Teaser Tuesday (April 28)Beth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-53624243292008794202009-04-29T09:14:00.000-04:002009-04-29T09:14:00.000-04:00I never read this or saw the movie but it looks wo...I never read this or saw the movie but it looks wonderful in your post!<br /><br />Here's mine: <A>http://storytimewithtonya.blogspot.com/2009/04/where-are-you-and-teaser-42909.html</A>Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947618516813817972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-4443589284639000522009-04-29T06:29:00.000-04:002009-04-29T06:29:00.000-04:00Kaye: the language and writing are amazing.
Ladyt...Kaye: the language and writing are amazing.<br /><br />Ladytink: I'll let you know if it is depressing overall.<br /><br />Dorte: Yes, you're probably right -- an English teacher should probably give Ondaatje a go.<br /><br />Scobberlotcher/Karen: This is it and I don't think he's going to become a favorite.<br /><br />Wendi: It's worth picking up. I'll post a full review this weekend.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-20675895776596839912009-04-29T00:30:00.000-04:002009-04-29T00:30:00.000-04:00This is one of those books I've always wanted to p...This is one of those books I've always wanted to pick up. Thanks for the great teaser!!<br /><br />Here's my <A HREF="http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com/2009/04/teaser-tuesday-tory-widow-by-christine.html" REL="nofollow">Teaser</A>! ~ WendiWendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354458791978964560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-19149803590896933972009-04-28T21:58:00.000-04:002009-04-28T21:58:00.000-04:00one of my all time favorite books and novelists. H...one of my all time favorite books and novelists. Have you also read Anil's Ghost? Just wonderful.Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-90564386537468448812009-04-28T16:16:00.000-04:002009-04-28T16:16:00.000-04:00Oh, one of these books I know I should read. I hav...Oh, one of these books I know I should read. I have watched the film, but that doesn´t count. Michael Ondaatje is a writer I know I ought to read as an English teacher.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-55483250483935811962009-04-28T11:17:00.000-04:002009-04-28T11:17:00.000-04:00I haven't read The English Patient before! Sounds ...I haven't read The English Patient before! Sounds like it could be a moving yet depressing read though...<br /><br /><A HREF="http://ladytinksblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/teaser-tuesday.html" REL="nofollow">Here's mine!</A>♥Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-76677968451060175792009-04-28T10:33:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:33:00.000-04:00sounds like a lovely read
I am heresounds like a lovely read<br /><br /><A HREF="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2009/04/teaser-tuesday-fablehaven.html" REL="nofollow">I am here</A>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50453443546095570952009-04-28T10:25:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:25:00.000-04:00Alice and Gentle Reader: I think I'm going to love...Alice and Gentle Reader: I think I'm going to love it.<br /><br />BookBabie: if you haven't read it, you're in for a treat.<br /><br />Nely: put it on that ever-growing list!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-34393673556294407742009-04-28T10:23:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:23:00.000-04:00I've always wanted to read The English Patient. (...I've always wanted to read The English Patient. (sighs)Nelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571077334972520535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-58925852854213028702009-04-28T10:21:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:21:00.000-04:00Very writerly,now I'm trying to remember if I read...Very writerly,now I'm trying to remember if I read the book as well as saw the movie, hmmm?bookbabiehttp://bookbabie.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-21465583025879530082009-04-28T10:13:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:13:00.000-04:00I just loved The English Patient! Great teaser :)...I just loved The English Patient! Great teaser :) I actually liked the movie, but I agree with the "slow" part!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-23048966572216522602009-04-28T10:07:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:07:00.000-04:00The English Patient is a beautiful book. I've enjo...<I>The English Patient</I> is a beautiful book. I've enjoyed it so much. Thanks for the teaser!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-37003216985222139592009-04-28T10:01:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:01:00.000-04:00Julie: the writing is amazing.
Margot: I'm not ex...Julie: the writing is amazing.<br /><br />Margot: I'm not exactly sure yet if it is a love story.<br /><br />Book Bird: The movie won all sorts of awards, so somebody loved it!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-38587529990289025372009-04-28T09:33:00.000-04:002009-04-28T09:33:00.000-04:00I actually liked the movie. Haven't tried the book...I actually liked the movie. Haven't tried the book! Here's my tease from a book that has more action and dialogue.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-68763823451136799162009-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:002009-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:00Based on your teaser, it sounds like an old-fashio...Based on your teaser, it sounds like an old-fashioned, romantic story. I haven't seen the movie or read the book so I'm not sure. But good writing is good writing. I look forward to your review.Margothttp://joyfullyretired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-76387404383843597972009-04-28T08:31:00.000-04:002009-04-28T08:31:00.000-04:00I'm reading this right now too, and I have to agre...I'm reading this right now too, and I have to agree that the beauty of the writing is my draw right now.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-51564542887817368302009-04-28T08:25:00.000-04:002009-04-28T08:25:00.000-04:00Stacy: await my review later in the week. I'll tel...Stacy: await my review later in the week. I'll tell you what I really think.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-60993203676200022882009-04-28T08:23:00.000-04:002009-04-28T08:23:00.000-04:00Jackie / Farm Lane: I was beginning to think that ...Jackie / Farm Lane: I was beginning to think that my husband and I were the only people on earth who thought the movie was slow and boring. The book (so far) is all about the writing for me. It took me until page 40 or so to get fully into it, I was skeptical but now so happy I'm reading it.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-91296108785432244082009-04-28T08:22:00.000-04:002009-04-28T08:22:00.000-04:00"one of the slowest, most tedious films I've ever ..."one of the slowest, most tedious films I've ever bothered to watch all the way through." :)<br />I agree with farmalane books and you, Beth. I'm glad that the book is better (it would have to be).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3386839273383105592009-04-28T08:03:00.000-04:002009-04-28T08:03:00.000-04:00Beth - I'm pleased to hear that you didn't like th...Beth - I'm pleased to hear that you didn't like the movie, but love the book. I thought The English Patient was one of the slowest, most tedious films I've ever bothered to watch all the way through! I was really worried about having to read the book (It won the Booker, so it is on my must read list) but I'm looking forward to reading your review now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-70074100577814257282009-04-28T06:56:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:56:00.000-04:00Melody & Shannon: I think I might have liked t...Melody & Shannon: I think I might have liked the movie better if I had first read the book. But the book is not to be missed. (I've read not quite a third of the book.)Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-92087691313720226432009-04-28T06:48:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:48:00.000-04:00I have never seen or read the English Patient. In...I have never seen or read the English Patient. Interesting...Confuzzled Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738492612572914119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-14622720679930999022009-04-28T06:47:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:47:00.000-04:00I still haven't read or watch this! I look forward...I still haven't read or watch this! I look forward to reading your review on it soon.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-21080800133016630242009-04-28T06:46:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:46:00.000-04:00Marie: I am only on page 50 or so, but I'm already...Marie: I am only on page 50 or so, but I'm already blown away by the writing.<br /><br />Sandy: I actually hated the movie. But the book is another thing altogether.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-30710811939739712192009-04-28T06:42:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:42:00.000-04:00This was a phenomenal movie. I would love to read...This was a phenomenal movie. I would love to read the novel. I will put it on my list!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com