tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post1695036843947193600..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: The Forgotten Garden by Kate MortonKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-31808385733854223882016-04-01T09:19:07.552-05:002016-04-01T09:19:07.552-05:00The audio was very well done, Lisa.The audio was very well done, Lisa.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90894306431428952532016-03-31T23:19:36.806-05:002016-03-31T23:19:36.806-05:00We read this one for my book club a few years ago ...We read this one for my book club a few years ago and I really enjoyed it. I think I would have enjoyed the audio even more!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-74026966375719340082016-03-30T16:48:47.602-05:002016-03-30T16:48:47.602-05:00She does have a lot of fans. I certainly liked th...She does have a lot of fans. I certainly liked this one.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-91969597558499320272016-03-30T14:06:46.846-05:002016-03-30T14:06:46.846-05:00I have read Kate Morton's Secret Keeper which ...I have read Kate Morton's Secret Keeper which I loved! It was epic in many respects. I need to pick up more of her books - she certainly has many fans.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-43042882926943115312016-03-28T06:41:14.379-05:002016-03-28T06:41:14.379-05:00We did have a nice Easter and thanks. I started l...We did have a nice Easter and thanks. I started listening to THE SECRET KEEPER, but put it aside for now. Just wasn't keeping my interest. I'll probably go back to it at some point. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-31417672717385877262016-03-27T17:22:11.491-05:002016-03-27T17:22:11.491-05:00I really want to read this book! I guess I better ...I really want to read this book! I guess I better be ready for a long read though! I've only read one of her books, The House at Riverton, which I loved but just haven't gotten around to them. I actually have a couple on my shelf. Oh boy. Anyway, hope you are having a wonderful Easter!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-25788880823619945162016-03-26T20:12:40.701-05:002016-03-26T20:12:40.701-05:00I don't think I'd worry about if I were yo...I don't think I'd worry about if I were you, Les - going back I mean. Sometimes books just don't speak to us. I moved on afterwards to listening to THE SECRET KEEPER, which several mentioned that they loved. And I've put it aside for now. Just not feeling it. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-31868917164419963842016-03-26T15:41:06.600-05:002016-03-26T15:41:06.600-05:00I blogged about this almost 7 years to the day! Un...I blogged about this almost 7 years to the day! Unfortunately, it's one I gave up on. From my post:<br /><br />...after reading over 160 pages, I realized this just wasn't calling out to me, and I wasn't eager to spend another week or so reading the remaining 387 pages.<br /><br />The story is told from three points of view and jumps back and forth in setting and time between 1907, 1913, 1930, 1976, and 2005. And, to add to my confusion, there's also a story within a story. I'm not one who needs a linear timeline, nor do multiple narrative voices frustrate me, but for whatever reason, this book became more of a challenge to finish than I would normally like, so I decided to call it quits.<br /><br />Like you, I included a couple of passages about reading. Maybe I need to go back and give this one a try on audio. I know she's quite a popular author.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-25496147573655784952016-03-26T08:16:39.027-05:002016-03-26T08:16:39.027-05:00Yes, this one was fine, but I've stopped the s...Yes, this one was fine, but I've stopped the second one I was listening to. I'm going to switch to print and see if I can finish it. Maybe not a good idea to do two of the back to back.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63665124560906143522016-03-26T07:44:57.090-05:002016-03-26T07:44:57.090-05:00I've read several Kate Morton books but never ...I've read several Kate Morton books but never tried an audio. Glad you enjoyed this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-50000219088348299052016-03-25T14:55:00.391-05:002016-03-25T14:55:00.391-05:00I'm listening to THE SECRET KEEPER right now. ...I'm listening to THE SECRET KEEPER right now. I'm liking it well enough, but not as much as THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN - at least so far.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-12634001347914471532016-03-25T14:54:24.323-05:002016-03-25T14:54:24.323-05:00Yes, this author's books are not short at all....Yes, this author's books are not short at all. However, sometimes I like the story to go on and on. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81842891508458937372016-03-25T14:53:54.996-05:002016-03-25T14:53:54.996-05:00This would be a good one to start with, Laurie. A...This would be a good one to start with, Laurie. A very interesting story indeed.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81882674872057571042016-03-25T09:07:32.684-05:002016-03-25T09:07:32.684-05:00I loved the audio of The Forgotten Garden, too, bu...I loved the audio of The Forgotten Garden, too, but haven't listened to any of her other books. The House at Riverton is on my kindle... hopefully coming up soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-47294688296330547952016-03-25T08:28:43.395-05:002016-03-25T08:28:43.395-05:00I loved this book--it was one read with one of my ...I loved this book--it was one read with one of my book clubs. I keep meaning to pick up another book by this author. I have her latest novel in one of my piles, but the size is daunting.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-13582592103102812022016-03-25T08:04:52.680-05:002016-03-25T08:04:52.680-05:00I haven't read any books by Kate Morton yet, a...I haven't read any books by Kate Morton yet, and don't think I've ever actually read The Secret Garden, either, but I've been meaning to do both things! I'm listening to a Liane Moriarty audiobook now (The Three Wishes) but didn't notice who the narrator is.Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-47467429010119466292016-03-25T06:18:10.402-05:002016-03-25T06:18:10.402-05:00Wendy, I'm listening to THE SECRET KEEPER righ...Wendy, I'm listening to THE SECRET KEEPER right now and it is very different from THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN. I'm enjoying it, but it doesn't have the Gothic atmosphere or fairy tale aspects.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-2135517153832448782016-03-25T06:17:06.881-05:002016-03-25T06:17:06.881-05:00I loved the fairy tale and Gothic aspects. Not su...I loved the fairy tale and Gothic aspects. Not sure if others of her books are like this, but can't wait to see.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7292612198491745462016-03-25T06:16:24.652-05:002016-03-25T06:16:24.652-05:00Beautiful indeed, Katherine. Just loved how it fl...Beautiful indeed, Katherine. Just loved how it flowed and all the fairy tale aspects.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-80624108967368643132016-03-25T06:15:51.569-05:002016-03-25T06:15:51.569-05:00I agree - the story was really absorbing and beaut...I agree - the story was really absorbing and beautiful.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-43077681111232073142016-03-24T23:25:12.794-05:002016-03-24T23:25:12.794-05:00You make this sound so good, Kay. I tried reading ...You make this sound so good, Kay. I tried reading a Kate Morton book last year I think it was and couldn't get through it. I ended up giving the book to my mom in hopes she'd have better luck. I'm trying to remember the title . . . The Secret Keeper. Maybe I'll try again one of these days (especially if you think the audio version is worth it).Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-46123644306334767852016-03-24T18:36:23.175-05:002016-03-24T18:36:23.175-05:00I have a few of Morton's books but I haven'...I have a few of Morton's books but I haven't read any yet! I love Gothic and this sounds wonderful! And yes I have it.Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51167060667433522712016-03-24T18:08:31.427-05:002016-03-24T18:08:31.427-05:00I think you'd like it, Vicki. It's a litt...I think you'd like it, Vicki. It's a little longer, but the story is so good.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48213987712045221492016-03-24T18:08:11.222-05:002016-03-24T18:08:11.222-05:00I hope you enjoy it if you decide to read it soon,...I hope you enjoy it if you decide to read it soon, Marisa. I really liked it.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-41614898093365643952016-03-24T16:13:34.978-05:002016-03-24T16:13:34.978-05:00This is the only one I've read by Kate Morton ...This is the only one I've read by Kate Morton though I'm hoping to get to more very soon. I absolutely loved this one! It was just such a beautiful book.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.com