tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post8557919845485507679..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Musings: Cry, the Beloved Country [TSS]Aartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-68637899925476031722011-01-24T11:53:43.216-06:002011-01-24T11:53:43.216-06:00I never read this book and didn't really know ...I never read this book and didn't really know what it's about, but your review makes me want to pick it up!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171455620986800695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-39084314525517062862011-01-22T14:18:38.701-06:002011-01-22T14:18:38.701-06:00I've had this on my wishlist far too long; I ...I've had this on my wishlist far too long; I love that you say it is "achingly good". It would also satisfy my wish to read more out of the US.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-85205836300719836362011-01-20T20:03:48.226-06:002011-01-20T20:03:48.226-06:00I read this book years ago with my classics club a...I read this book years ago with my classics club and loved it. Great review!Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-88102555040040348072011-01-18T20:31:39.451-06:002011-01-18T20:31:39.451-06:00Wow, sounds like a great book!Wow, sounds like a great book!Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09240085627916462704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-34088330466083829722011-01-17T17:05:43.512-06:002011-01-17T17:05:43.512-06:00Eva - You should DEFINITELY read this one! I know...Eva - You should DEFINITELY read this one! I know you like to read deeply by an author, but maybe reading deeply into an abstract subject matter would also be a cool idea. This book could match for all sorts of subjects- race, patriotism, colonialism, economic disparity, religion, friendship, family...<br /><br />Steph- I think I was exactly the same as you. I really picked it up without much excitement, but got heavily invested very quickly. I hope it would be the same for you!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-64454355782885095642011-01-17T11:04:02.131-06:002011-01-17T11:04:02.131-06:00Fantastic review, Aarti. I've often seen this ...Fantastic review, Aarti. I've often seen this book at our local used bookstore and been intrigued as it seems like an important classic, but I never really knew much about it. I'm so happy to hear that writing is so strong - that's such an important aspect to me when I'm reading!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477615688291798393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-30718997173580762532011-01-17T07:06:08.715-06:002011-01-17T07:06:08.715-06:00Oh yay! I've been wondering whether I should r...Oh yay! I've been wondering whether I should read this one or not. :DEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-16549442128523179382011-01-16T18:30:51.660-06:002011-01-16T18:30:51.660-06:00Andi- I never know what motivates me to pick up a ...Andi- I never know what motivates me to pick up a "challenge" book like a classic, but I am inevitably really happy when I do :-)<br /><br />Zibilee- Oh, I hope you read and enjoy it, too! I know exactly what you mean about wanting a book to make you cry. Sometimes, they are just the greatest. This is definitely one of those books :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-29821202908455880082011-01-16T18:13:51.754-06:002011-01-16T18:13:51.754-06:00Oh Aarti, this book sounds wonderful, and the quot...Oh Aarti, this book sounds wonderful, and the quotes that you chose gave me gooseflesh while I was reading them. I think that I would really appreciate this book, and you have totally convinced me to give it a try. I love a book that really brings the emotion, and I have been looking for something that will make me cry for a long time ( is that a weird thing to say?) I am off to order a copy of this one right away. Your review was excellent, informative, and very persuasive. Great job and glad you enjoyed it so much. I hope I do too!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-65210666214649693542011-01-16T17:29:25.725-06:002011-01-16T17:29:25.725-06:00I love really emotional books, so I'll have to...I love really emotional books, so I'll have to keep this one on my to-read list for the year. I've always wanted to read it, but like so many other classics it's fallen to the wayside for one reason or another. Great review!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-44616060120495430192011-01-16T16:54:58.515-06:002011-01-16T16:54:58.515-06:00Zee- I've heard his other books are really gre...Zee- I've heard his other books are really great, too, so I hope to come across them as well. I enjoy his writing style, even if he has no regard for punctuation.<br /><br />Aths- Yes, it's beautiful! I hope you're able to read it soon.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-65332849164787135672011-01-16T16:39:14.442-06:002011-01-16T16:39:14.442-06:00This one is on my wishlist! I'm so glad that i...This one is on my wishlist! I'm so glad that it is as moving as I expected it to be. I can't wait to bump it up!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-82644017461651828772011-01-16T14:54:05.067-06:002011-01-16T14:54:05.067-06:00I read a thesis on another of Paton's books la...I read a thesis on another of Paton's books last year and it made me want to read something by him. I really must get to it! Thanks for reminding me of him.Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11504105694800511170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-27348118958982397592011-01-16T13:29:54.717-06:002011-01-16T13:29:54.717-06:00Blodeuedd- It's not a big book at all! Very s...Blodeuedd- It's not a big book at all! Very slim volume.<br /><br />Bookhound- Yes, I think I would want to reread it again in some years, too.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-85715983568932042652011-01-16T12:32:01.120-06:002011-01-16T12:32:01.120-06:00It's years since I read this but I remember lo...It's years since I read this but I remember loving it at the time. Thanks for reminding me what a great book it is, definitely one to re-read.Bookhoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101346534682901240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-18950357568855999202011-01-16T11:29:14.893-06:002011-01-16T11:29:14.893-06:00I am sooooo bad with classics, or big books. bad b...I am sooooo bad with classics, or big books. bad bad meBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-63542570902029781942011-01-16T09:04:32.819-06:002011-01-16T09:04:32.819-06:00Jenn- It really is! I hope it sets the tone for m...Jenn- It really is! I hope it sets the tone for my reading year.<br /><br />Marg- I hate when stuff like that happens! But then I'm always happy to find what I didn't realize I lost ;-)<br /><br />Charley- Yes, Paton wrote that as well. I hear it's also very good, so hopefully I can find it!<br /><br />Jenny- I completely agree! I also think punctuation is useful and should be used. That said, it didn't take me TOO long to catch on to the style used here. I can't say *why* he used that particular style, but I got it.<br /><br />Amanda- Whoa, new avatar! As I said to you before, I'm so glad we had the same reaction to this one. It was fantastic :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-49878590527302189342011-01-16T07:29:46.452-06:002011-01-16T07:29:46.452-06:00I'm so glad you loved this book! I also loved ...I'm so glad you loved this book! I also loved that there were no villains/victims. This was such a good book!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-79094313175267805452011-01-16T07:16:49.060-06:002011-01-16T07:16:49.060-06:00I want to read this, but, but, but why can't p...I want to read this, but, but, but why can't people just use quotation marks? Quotation marks are there for us to use, and all they do is make life more comprehensible and reasonably organized.<br /><br />In spite of that, you do make this book sound awfully good, and I did like The Grapes of Wrath, so perhaps I can overlook this punctuation flaw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-69470681111656875452011-01-16T06:36:36.230-06:002011-01-16T06:36:36.230-06:00What a lovely post! I have not read Paton, but I a...What a lovely post! I have not read Paton, but I am a fan of Steinbeck. Did Paton write Too Late the Phalarope?Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-53943456683483786542011-01-16T04:19:07.175-06:002011-01-16T04:19:07.175-06:00I have it somewhere. Will pick it up soon...
As I...I have it somewhere. Will pick it up soon...<br /><br />As I had mentioned last week, I have started a weekly feature on Sunday, Sharing Poetry With You, where I would be sharing any poem that has made an impact on me. It could be a classic one or a contemporary one, and anything in between. Do check out what poem I share today by clicking on <a href="http://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.com/2011/01/sunday-salon-sharing-poetry-with-you.html" rel="nofollow">Sunday Salon: Sharing Poetry With You</a>. You are invited to convey your thoughts on the poem posted. In one word or many words..your choice!gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-4639020746853433242011-01-16T03:12:17.871-06:002011-01-16T03:12:17.871-06:00I started this book years ago after it was picked ...I started this book years ago after it was picked for the Oprah Classics Bookclub. I was reading it while preparing to move house, and put it down one day and only found it again months and months later. One of these days I will start it again!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-13267781372288246232011-01-16T01:02:18.721-06:002011-01-16T01:02:18.721-06:00I really liked this book when I read it, it is suc...I really liked this book when I read it, it is such a moving novel. Great review!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596892702798575269noreply@blogger.com