tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post3240480212716475049..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: My Brilliant Friend - Elena FerranteKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-6673716349676444262018-08-19T16:25:43.709-05:002018-08-19T16:25:43.709-05:00I read this one just this year and I did like but ...I read this one just this year and I did like but it was not quite what I expected. I was surprised at how mean so many of the characters were. I guess it was part of their survival skills but just not what I expected. I will give the second book a try eventually!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-50988112014546502582018-08-16T20:10:26.787-05:002018-08-16T20:10:26.787-05:00I think it moves slowly enough that you could figu...I think it moves slowly enough that you could figure out what happened in the first one. It's a really long story.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89591940720351929922018-08-16T17:09:22.505-05:002018-08-16T17:09:22.505-05:00My book club read this one, too. I have meant to g...My book club read this one, too. I have meant to get back to the series and own the second book but haven't gotten to it yet. I supposed I'd better get to it soon before I forget everything from the first one!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-10834957572688621852018-08-11T08:05:33.878-05:002018-08-11T08:05:33.878-05:00Yes, I thought that author identity thing was quit...Yes, I thought that author identity thing was quite odd. And I understand about not being able to get interested. Several of the book group members had the same issue.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-30846969279720899872018-08-10T23:07:54.835-05:002018-08-10T23:07:54.835-05:00I tried listening to this one, but just couldn'...I tried listening to this one, but just couldn't get interested. Very odd about the mystery of the author's identity!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-5679813193824134342018-08-08T20:42:38.528-05:002018-08-08T20:42:38.528-05:00Risk free - yes, you might try it and see what you...Risk free - yes, you might try it and see what you think.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-67379584141692661842018-08-08T20:42:19.745-05:002018-08-08T20:42:19.745-05:00I was surprised that I ended up interested. And I...I was surprised that I ended up interested. And I agree about the covers.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77660995026895714242018-08-08T16:16:08.022-05:002018-08-08T16:16:08.022-05:00I'm intrigued that no one knows who the author...I'm intrigued that no one knows who the author is. I'm not sure if I'm good intrigued or bad intrigued but I'm definitely intrigued! I've been on the fence about this one but I think I'll give it a try. I know my library has a copy so it's risk free!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7366420041069819112018-08-08T16:14:10.689-05:002018-08-08T16:14:10.689-05:00I am just not sure about these books. I don't ...I am just not sure about these books. I don't like any of the covers and the mystery behind the author is kind of a bore. LOL. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89066306756817112892018-08-07T15:12:42.031-05:002018-08-07T15:12:42.031-05:00Try and see what you think, Margot. You might lik...Try and see what you think, Margot. You might like it and you might not. Your library will have it I'm sure.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-35740387008721579372018-08-07T10:40:15.633-05:002018-08-07T10:40:15.633-05:00I think I'm going to try this book based on yo...I think I'm going to try this book based on your reaction. I like that first paragraph, so that's a good start. It's probably time for me to also step out of my comfort zone.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-85355211534458466932018-08-07T05:32:02.148-05:002018-08-07T05:32:02.148-05:00Well, maybe not forced. Ha! However, I do think ...Well, maybe not forced. Ha! However, I do think it's a good thing to step outside of our comfort zone now and then to try a book. One never knows.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77963785184218732302018-08-07T05:31:18.639-05:002018-08-07T05:31:18.639-05:00Yes, I was certainly surprised that it kept my int...Yes, I was certainly surprised that it kept my interest as much as it did. That might possibly be because I was listening to it - who knows?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-55354818690948347932018-08-06T22:51:07.980-05:002018-08-06T22:51:07.980-05:00I was surprised that you read it. This is why I sh...I was surprised that you read it. This is why I should be in a book club. To be forced to try books I avoid (but not too often). I am glad you found that you liked it. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81347062120558082552018-08-06T19:35:11.290-05:002018-08-06T19:35:11.290-05:00I've heard of this book but haven't read i...I've heard of this book but haven't read it. Although, it can be a nice surprise when you enjoy something you think is not really for you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-39986297391218094072018-08-06T14:11:10.734-05:002018-08-06T14:11:10.734-05:00Yes, I very much think it would be personal thing....Yes, I very much think it would be personal thing. Judging by the response from the book group, some liked it and some definitely did not.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-40085859286143686242018-08-06T14:10:37.745-05:002018-08-06T14:10:37.745-05:00It was a little addictive to me, but I was still s...It was a little addictive to me, but I was still surprised at how I 'needed' to finish it.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-26823722356145123172018-08-06T14:10:11.606-05:002018-08-06T14:10:11.606-05:00I actually did continue with it and listened to al...I actually did continue with it and listened to all 4 of them. Review of #2 won't be up until September. It's pretty much an Italian soap opera - in my view anyway.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-2135598504839542582018-08-06T14:09:31.657-05:002018-08-06T14:09:31.657-05:00You might like it, Kathy. Not sure. You might like it, Kathy. Not sure. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-43290659289995051292018-08-06T14:09:18.021-05:002018-08-06T14:09:18.021-05:00It is weird about the author. That was big topic ...It is weird about the author. That was big topic of discussion with the book group. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-43681792497625074042018-08-06T14:08:51.925-05:002018-08-06T14:08:51.925-05:00I think this is one of those books that you'd ...I think this is one of those books that you'd have to try and see if you like...like Mikey, right?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-91379430948127116812018-08-06T14:08:23.678-05:002018-08-06T14:08:23.678-05:00I think I might have first heard them on your blog...I think I might have first heard them on your blog, JoAnn. I do remember you reading them all. I agree that Huber's narration was very good. And I'm actually through with all 4 of them. Review of #2 and bit about #3 and #4 will be posted in September.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81973709868863748542018-08-06T13:27:47.850-05:002018-08-06T13:27:47.850-05:00I've heard good things about this one, but I&#...I've heard good things about this one, but I'm still on the fence about it. I don't know if it's my kind of thing or not. I guess there's only one way to find out!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75935940678710107402018-08-06T13:22:15.717-05:002018-08-06T13:22:15.717-05:00I love it when you get surprised by a book - I'...I love it when you get surprised by a book - I've just read one which I was really unsure that I'd enjoy but I did. You must have enjoyed this if you are now on to the next book already! Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-74558239321117332622018-08-06T09:48:38.619-05:002018-08-06T09:48:38.619-05:00Ha! Like you and some of your other commenters, I&...Ha! Like you and some of your other commenters, I've also felt this quartet is probably not for me, but now you've got me wondering! I'll wait to hear what you think of book 2 and whether you're still inspired to continue... FictionFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212537466233602766noreply@blogger.com