tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post2097153951270774313..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: [TSS] Musings: The True DeceiverAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-61857804967329250622011-09-18T20:02:04.523-05:002011-09-18T20:02:04.523-05:00I'll follow your suggestion and save this for ...I'll follow your suggestion and save this for a snowed-in winter afternoon. These NYRB books seem to "fit" me well.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-91414403344884398582011-09-06T08:16:18.382-05:002011-09-06T08:16:18.382-05:00Like Chris, I loved The Summer book and this high ...Like Chris, I loved The Summer book and this high up my list of wishlisted books. Glad you enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-18763696976185167312011-09-05T14:19:55.823-05:002011-09-05T14:19:55.823-05:00The Summer Book is the only Janssen I've read ...The Summer Book is the only Janssen I've read but this sounds very intriguing.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-24823593966032140912011-09-04T16:13:57.166-05:002011-09-04T16:13:57.166-05:00This is the second review of a Jansson title I'...This is the second review of a Jansson title I've read today. I loved The Summer Book, and plan to check this out! Thanks for the review!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-82935023136488697282011-09-01T14:34:03.821-05:002011-09-01T14:34:03.821-05:00This sounds like just the sort of suspenseful stor...This sounds like just the sort of suspenseful story that I will enjoy. I live in the sunny part of California so I can't wait for the snow but can read it on a dark and stormy night with wind and rain! ha!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-48861699694444894692011-08-30T20:16:24.882-05:002011-08-30T20:16:24.882-05:00I loved The Summer Book, but I hesitate to pick up...I loved The Summer Book, but I hesitate to pick up this one as it sounds so different from The Summer Book. I'll have to mull on it - thanks for the review!Christyhttp://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-33700043075733270562011-08-29T19:10:38.742-05:002011-08-29T19:10:38.742-05:00Darn you, Aarti, quit reviewing books in a way tha...Darn you, Aarti, quit reviewing books in a way that compels me to read them! :)Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-38926063431897892992011-08-29T15:43:35.911-05:002011-08-29T15:43:35.911-05:00Oooh, this sounds good! I'm so adding to my T...Oooh, this sounds good! I'm so adding to my TBR for the winter!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-21659306848748727512011-08-29T04:31:15.113-05:002011-08-29T04:31:15.113-05:00This sounds good. I have never even heard of the a...This sounds good. I have never even heard of the author before.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-1912510919765623232011-08-28T17:22:30.815-05:002011-08-28T17:22:30.815-05:00Chris - I am the opposite! Want to read The Summe...Chris - I am the opposite! Want to read The Summer Book soon.<br /><br />Mrs. B. - Yes, I definitely think this would be a great book club read! There is a lot of symbolism and a lot of scenes that could be viewed in different ways - great discussion could come.<br /><br />Jenny - Well, if you are prejudiced, I can't hope to shake those strong convictions ;-)<br /><br />Zibilee - Yes, I think she is, too. I think it's one of those books you can read now and mull, and then in a few years, read again and have a different experience. I look forward to keeping it on my shelf!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-46188750378123026652011-08-28T11:49:41.234-05:002011-08-28T11:49:41.234-05:00I think Nymeth is really fond of Tove Janssen, but...I think Nymeth is really fond of Tove Janssen, but I have never really explored his work before. I am a little torn with this review, because on the one hand, I don't think I would fully understand everything that goes on in the book. On the other hand, the plot synopsis and the way that you describe it sound fascinating to me. I guess it might just be the type of book you have to jump in and let the chips fall as they may. It does sound like it would be a good book for a long winter's night though. I really think you did a great job with this review, both in your perceptions, and in your honesty.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-9575247912925201232011-08-28T09:00:03.034-05:002011-08-28T09:00:03.034-05:00I have some sort of reasonless prejudice against S...I have some sort of reasonless prejudice against Scandinavian authors, which I cannot trace back to any particular source, but which is the reason I still haven't read Tove Janssen in spite of many, many positive reviews.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-8246998974042129252011-08-28T03:58:38.126-05:002011-08-28T03:58:38.126-05:00I am really enjoying reading the Moomin family boo...I am really enjoying reading the Moomin family books to my son. They were also written by Jansson so I recently bought the True Deceiver. I didn't want to read to much of your review but do you think it will make a good book club read? Will it generate a lot of discussion?Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-73555882890481389002011-08-27T21:05:53.612-05:002011-08-27T21:05:53.612-05:00I loved The Summer Book so I really want to get my...I loved The Summer Book so I really want to get my hands on this one. I'm glad you liked it.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.com