tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post9095789299700300362..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Review: Rescue by Anita ShreveBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-35744455560980859832011-03-22T21:14:05.759-04:002011-03-22T21:14:05.759-04:00Great review. I have seen this book on shelves in...Great review. I have seen this book on shelves in bookstores a lot and it has definitely piqued my interest. I really enjoyed the points that you have made about the novel. You have definitely inspired me to pick it up.Jenniferhttp://www.justicejennifer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-90192365188930051432011-03-17T12:49:12.891-04:002011-03-17T12:49:12.891-04:00When I was an undergrad I absolutely devoured Anit...When I was an undergrad I absolutely devoured Anita Shreve's books. I read everything I could get my hands on. I haven't picked up any of her books in quite a while, so maybe it's time.picky girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143098785493457762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-80773772694723170902011-03-16T18:20:24.181-04:002011-03-16T18:20:24.181-04:00Great review! I enjoyed this one as well. I agree ...Great review! I enjoyed this one as well. I agree it had a quiet nature, but I think that's what I liked about it.Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171455620986800695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-66921290561548005542011-03-16T14:05:57.476-04:002011-03-16T14:05:57.476-04:00I keep meaning to read something by this author bu...I keep meaning to read something by this author but still haven't. Sounds like this would be a good one to pick up on audio though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-28363989661114213802011-03-15T20:36:26.080-04:002011-03-15T20:36:26.080-04:00This sounds pretty heavy but like a good audio lis...This sounds pretty heavy but like a good audio listen.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-84484192494631559882011-03-15T15:44:22.826-04:002011-03-15T15:44:22.826-04:00I felt the same way about this one. It was good bu...I felt the same way about this one. It was good but not one of my favorites. Perhaps I shouldn't be comparing it to some of her earlier books which I absolutely loved.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-976663014090309042011-03-15T15:07:59.145-04:002011-03-15T15:07:59.145-04:00I haven't enjoyed the last few of Shreve's...I haven't enjoyed the last few of Shreve's books so I hadn't picked this one up yet. Maybe I will or better yet get the audio from the library.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-46055477696393558012011-03-15T09:29:40.605-04:002011-03-15T09:29:40.605-04:00I've heard really good things about this book ...I've heard really good things about this book -- and I love that it may not be the best book ever written but that it was well worth you time :)Rebecca Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173544013811828275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-10671191044975321172011-03-14T22:10:28.400-04:002011-03-14T22:10:28.400-04:00I like the theme that she has going on in this boo...I like the theme that she has going on in this book. It definitely would make a great book club pick. I'll have to keep it in mind. Great review!BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-31206211853983139532011-03-14T20:18:22.958-04:002011-03-14T20:18:22.958-04:00I have enjoyed Shreve's books that I have list...I have enjoyed Shreve's books that I have listened to but not the 2 that I've read. Strange.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-48199905428121124572011-03-14T17:56:47.064-04:002011-03-14T17:56:47.064-04:00We had such different opinions of the narrator! I ...We had such different opinions of the narrator! I found him such a distraction at first that I wasn't sure if I could listen to it on audio. But after awhile the story sucked me in and I was able to get past it. You are in the majority because I saw on the cover he has won awards for his narration! I always enjoy your reviewsJust Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162004981577487159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-66176792778091138812011-03-14T17:00:16.477-04:002011-03-14T17:00:16.477-04:00This sounds like another winner from Shreve!This sounds like another winner from Shreve!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-79441147073445657452011-03-14T13:47:00.092-04:002011-03-14T13:47:00.092-04:00I've consistently liked Shreve for many years,...I've consistently liked Shreve for many years, though I've always worried that she might lean over a bit more and become another Picoult.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-80576307504716189482011-03-14T13:43:24.352-04:002011-03-14T13:43:24.352-04:00I love Anita Shreve's books and can't wait...I love Anita Shreve's books and can't wait to read this one.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-31979963085535783422011-03-14T13:07:33.755-04:002011-03-14T13:07:33.755-04:00I listened to Testimony on audio a couple of years...I listened to Testimony on audio a couple of years ago, and it blew me out of the water. I actually think I was shaking a little for a couple of hours after I finished it. I know her books can be hit or miss, but this one seems worthy of a look.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-38271746826716524132011-03-14T12:17:45.101-04:002011-03-14T12:17:45.101-04:00I adored Anita Shreeve's THE PILOTS WIFE, and ...I adored Anita Shreeve's THE PILOTS WIFE, and thought the subject matter of RESCUE isn't something that I'm drawn to, I might give it a try.<br /><br />Terrific review, as always.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-20233948207268060122011-03-14T11:50:46.598-04:002011-03-14T11:50:46.598-04:00I must be one of the few people on the planet who ...I must be one of the few people on the planet who has not read an Anita Shreve novel. I don't know how I managed to miss them but I'm going to have to remedy this very soon.Martha@Hey, I want to read thathttp://heyiwanttoreadthat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-38019501416261699442011-03-14T11:36:33.583-04:002011-03-14T11:36:33.583-04:00I have only read one Shreve book, and while i didn...I have only read one Shreve book, and while i didn't totally love it, it was interesting and somewhat nuanced, so I might have to give this one a try. Thanks for the very perceptive review on this book. The EMT angle fascinates me.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-21556449989365985222011-03-14T09:29:39.951-04:002011-03-14T09:29:39.951-04:00I read one of Anita Shreve's books years ago a...I read one of Anita Shreve's books years ago and decided she was an acquired taste that I didn't have the patience to acquire. In the years since I've changed a lot; perhaps it's time to try her again.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-586652467929759212011-03-14T09:01:34.556-04:002011-03-14T09:01:34.556-04:00Thank you for commenting on the narration! I love...Thank you for commenting on the narration! I love audio books, but a bad narration can make a book unpleasant to listen to. I think a great narrator can take an average book and make it shine. I'll have to add this to my list!Kate @Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220575670960466054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-59291585772160255632011-03-14T08:28:05.963-04:002011-03-14T08:28:05.963-04:00Thanks for the review. I have this on hold at the ...Thanks for the review. I have this on hold at the library and am glad to hear you enjoyed the audio.<br /><br />I LOVE Shreve's first 5/6 novels... after that they never meet my expectations so I will be prepared for a good read, not a favorite.mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-17686737980995164662011-03-14T07:23:21.350-04:002011-03-14T07:23:21.350-04:00@Uniflame: The book isn't *full* of medical te...@Uniflame: The book isn't *full* of medical terms, but there are a number of scenes that have Peter at work during an emergency medical rescue. The book opens with a rescue, so you'd know in the first 25 pages or so if you'd have trouble with the terms.<br /><br />@Diane I know what you mean, but this is still good book.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-10278929229105574182011-03-14T07:19:59.975-04:002011-03-14T07:19:59.975-04:00I think I'll add it to my audio wish list.I think I'll add it to my audio wish list.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-44991938266393401512011-03-14T06:35:35.934-04:002011-03-14T06:35:35.934-04:00I'm glad the audio was good. Thanks for sharin...I'm glad the audio was good. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I did read this one and it was not a favorite Shreve read, but I still enjoy this author.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3466388696803719922011-03-14T06:25:10.556-04:002011-03-14T06:25:10.556-04:00This might be interesting and I have been looking ...This might be interesting and I have been looking to "read" another audio book :) However I wonder if it is full of medical terms? Since English isn't my first language, this might be hard for me to follow.Uniflamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181945318301274101noreply@blogger.com