tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post5334785501897088712..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Review: PenhallowAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-12106906086720380032010-04-05T16:43:53.471-05:002010-04-05T16:43:53.471-05:00How disappointing, considering how much you LOVE H...How disappointing, considering how much you LOVE Heyer!<br /><br />My brother once bought a few dozen National Geographic Magazines from a garage sale, all were from the 1950s. The ads were quite entertaining...Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-39701524686788783582010-03-29T13:41:28.720-05:002010-03-29T13:41:28.720-05:00Thanks! for the review, might pass on this one.Thanks! for the review, might pass on this one.Tribute Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959016294721462184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-2765054395121942582010-03-23T22:30:48.373-05:002010-03-23T22:30:48.373-05:00Somehow I never liked Heyer's mysteries. They ...Somehow I never liked Heyer's mysteries. They are not as good as her regency romances.<br /><br />I didn't know that she had not lived a very happy life. Quite surprising, I just never associated that with her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-47658650410816629702010-03-20T10:43:51.632-05:002010-03-20T10:43:51.632-05:00Awesome review. I like Katy's information abo...Awesome review. I like Katy's information about the publishing contract. A book written in a spirit of resentment! I need to read Heyer's biography. But maybe only after I've read all her books...Trapuntohttp://villanegativa.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-44209456530507079402010-03-17T20:54:02.095-05:002010-03-17T20:54:02.095-05:00I have read one of Heyer's other mysteries and...I have read one of Heyer's other mysteries and found the characters to be a bit removed from the reader. I will read more eventually, but I think I am going to read more of her romances and her straight historical fiction titles.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-25065342170636826412010-03-17T20:31:09.849-05:002010-03-17T20:31:09.849-05:00Now, why does this actually intrigue me? I had di...Now, why does this actually intrigue me? I had difficulties with peppy Heyer. Sarcastic Heyer sounds intriguing though. Thanks for the review! <br /><br />(And I agree with your thoughts on ratings.)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-33563173441584480692010-03-16T14:09:03.843-05:002010-03-16T14:09:03.843-05:00Carol- Cotillion is one of my favorites!
fleurfis...Carol- Cotillion is one of my favorites!<br /><br />fleurfisher- You're right, she DOES do positive well. She did this well, too, but I just couldn't handle so much unhappiness.<br /><br />Nymeth- It saddens me, too, but Heyer knows she's my home girl ;-)<br /><br />Zibilee- Wow, new favicon! Very nice :-) I definitely think when you try Heyer, you should try a different one first.<br /><br />April- I love old editions, too. I think an old du Maurier would be so great to have!<br /><br />Andreea- Yes, her mysteries are fun but not, to me, as lovable as her romances :-)<br /><br />brizmus- Yes, I don't know how you review stories like that, either! I tend to just babble...<br /><br />Teresa- Good idea- though maybe try it another time!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-68780196809798191352010-03-16T13:45:26.496-05:002010-03-16T13:45:26.496-05:00Hmm, I think I'll skip this Heyer ;)Hmm, I think I'll skip this Heyer ;)Teresahttp://www.read-all-over.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-2466134034500653932010-03-16T11:23:24.241-05:002010-03-16T11:23:24.241-05:00It's weird, I just finished a book about which...It's weird, I just finished a book about which I had the exact opposite reaction. I enjoyed the story line, but there was nothing else about it that I liked. And I didn't really know how to rate it or what to say about it, because I LIKED it for the story, but I had trouble with the characters and the style, etc. . .<br />Anyhow, I've never read Heyer, but I'm intrigued after your review, and I might check out one of her other works.brizmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163313230550265190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-60361442689197832152010-03-16T08:51:36.366-05:002010-03-16T08:51:36.366-05:00I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one. I wil...I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one. I will yet have to read G.H. and I think I will start with her mystery novels.Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-60838660414309141852010-03-15T18:52:53.136-05:002010-03-15T18:52:53.136-05:00I love older, vintage editions of books. One of my...I love older, vintage editions of books. One of my best friends is currently collecting First Editions of Daphne du Maurier's works which I find to be totally AWESOME!<br /><br />It sucks you didn't love this one as much as Heyer's other works. Ah, well.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-40689776146510104802010-03-15T15:59:16.296-05:002010-03-15T15:59:16.296-05:00Sounds like a tense read...and not in a good way! ...Sounds like a tense read...and not in a good way! I do admire you for getting through it though. You seem to have a deep regard for Heyer and her work, and have even stuck it out through the uncomfortable books. I am not sure I would read this one, but you do make it sound very intriguing in it's darkness! Awesome review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-91622306167865798402010-03-15T15:55:23.170-05:002010-03-15T15:55:23.170-05:00Predictably, I am now starting to regret not havin...Predictably, I am now starting to regret not having joined the Heyer tour. I WILL get to her before too long, though, and I'll make sure not to start with Penhallow (unless I happen to be in the mood for a really caustic book, lol). Sorry you were let down - it always saddens me when a book by a favourite author doesn't live up to my expectations.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-61514066478501331012010-03-15T14:49:34.298-05:002010-03-15T14:49:34.298-05:00This does sound horribly negative, which is a sham...This does sound horribly negative, which is a shame when Heyer does positive so well. I'll have to read it one day, to see if she gets Cornwall right, so at least I am forewarned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-27425735351050095612010-03-15T14:48:30.139-05:002010-03-15T14:48:30.139-05:00I'm reading Cotillion for the tour, my first H...I'm reading Cotillion for the tour, my first Heyer book, and really enjoying it. I'm looking forward to trying her mysteries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-84156048455803606472010-03-15T14:37:05.793-05:002010-03-15T14:37:05.793-05:00Chris- Yes, very cool!
Jenny- They're not all...Chris- Yes, very cool!<br /><br />Jenny- They're not all bleak! I haven't read them all, but for one, Footsteps in the Dark is FUN :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-25716663627999094922010-03-15T14:30:31.820-05:002010-03-15T14:30:31.820-05:00I'm wondering if I'll still enjoy the Heye...I'm wondering if I'll still enjoy the Heyer mysteries, if they are all bleak. The Regency romances are so fun and escapist.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5611821449363133952010-03-15T14:17:17.964-05:002010-03-15T14:17:17.964-05:00Hello,nice post thanks for sharing?. I just joined...Hello,nice post thanks for sharing?. I just joined and I am going to catch up by reading for a while. I hope I can join in soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-89698456111794254492010-03-15T14:05:40.091-05:002010-03-15T14:05:40.091-05:00Aw, that's too bad. I love that your book has ...Aw, that's too bad. I love that your book has all the war references on it. So cool.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-31291003565571701182010-03-15T13:13:28.744-05:002010-03-15T13:13:28.744-05:00Jenners- Absolutely. It was sad!
Eva- That's...Jenners- Absolutely. It was sad!<br /><br />Eva- That's ok. She's still one of my favorites and it was interesting.<br /><br />Karen- Oh, that's so fun! I never was into them, either, but now I like to find fun, older editions. Heyer, especially, as I don't particularly like the new editions.<br /><br />Vivienne- Yes, I thought you'd like the twins. How amazing about those books!!<br /><br />Blodeuedd- Glad you understand :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-55284952526883619462010-03-15T12:50:33.025-05:002010-03-15T12:50:33.025-05:00That makes perfect sense :) I'd love to have s...That makes perfect sense :) I'd love to have something like that tooBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-72217307246825215832010-03-15T12:22:39.555-05:002010-03-15T12:22:39.555-05:00I have just been given a set of books dating back ...I have just been given a set of books dating back to the 1930's, all in hard back which used to belong to my husband's grandparents. They are so beautiful and have all the Bronte books and Jane Austen ones. They are now my most prized books as well as a copy of Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley,which is extremely rare. <br /><br />I am sorry you didn't enjoy this one, though I am intrigued to read it with the twins situation in.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-30612007409959914772010-03-15T10:27:26.642-05:002010-03-15T10:27:26.642-05:00Love your story about the 1940s edition of the boo...Love your story about the 1940s edition of the book -- with war bonds, etc., how cool. I have a 1910 edition of Daddy Long Legs that I bought at a library sale, my favorite vintage book find. I was never really interested in old editions but now I'm always on the lookout.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-25049525441055943272010-03-15T09:56:41.028-05:002010-03-15T09:56:41.028-05:00Aww-that's too bad you didn't enjoy it mor...Aww-that's too bad you didn't enjoy it more.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-65156605824977058382010-03-15T09:38:35.642-05:002010-03-15T09:38:35.642-05:00Nothing quite as disappointing as getting ready to...Nothing quite as disappointing as getting ready to read an author you love and being disappointed. : (Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.com