tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post7721277669361037175..comments2024-03-28T07:09:07.646-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: In which my afternoon book group ponders Everything I Never Told You...Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-4782219655611659532016-03-02T21:42:54.655-06:002016-03-02T21:42:54.655-06:00It was quite sad. I felt for each and every membe...It was quite sad. I felt for each and every member of the family and then also felt angry at all of them too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89940115230062038112016-03-02T21:42:24.077-06:002016-03-02T21:42:24.077-06:00There was a lot to talk about for sure.There was a lot to talk about for sure.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63748081870772193232016-03-02T21:42:00.832-06:002016-03-02T21:42:00.832-06:00Book clubs are a lot of fun for me. I've cert...Book clubs are a lot of fun for me. I've certainly enjoyed the two I've been part of for so long.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-82698806956329936082016-03-02T21:41:23.245-06:002016-03-02T21:41:23.245-06:00It was a wonderful discussion.It was a wonderful discussion.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-78709206742786276262016-03-02T20:14:22.027-06:002016-03-02T20:14:22.027-06:00I read this book a year ago and thought it was goo...I read this book a year ago and thought it was good (3/5 rating), but it was so sad. The dysfunction of that family was heartbreaking.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-44398276014221914162016-02-28T09:28:29.051-06:002016-02-28T09:28:29.051-06:00I read this for a book club, too, and it generated...I read this for a book club, too, and it generated a great discussion for my group as well. Several of the members absolutely hated it, they thought it was too bleak and depressing, but I liked it a lot. I thought the writing was beautiful, and while it was sad, the characters were incredibly realistic and interesting to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-85759825943069924042016-02-27T10:04:48.675-06:002016-02-27T10:04:48.675-06:00Loved reading about your moderator experience. I h...Loved reading about your moderator experience. I have never been a part of an IRL book club though I certainly hope to try it one day. This one keeps getting on and off my TBR. Your review however makes me want to check it out.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-32824317283200072602016-02-24T11:33:35.950-06:002016-02-24T11:33:35.950-06:00I have not gotten around to reading this one yet, ...I have not gotten around to reading this one yet, but from what I have heard, this book does make for a great discussion. It sounds like that is exactly what you had! <br /><br />Good luck with your next book discussion! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-50533855252907895912016-02-24T10:33:10.427-06:002016-02-24T10:33:10.427-06:00I think I liked it better after hearing all the di...I think I liked it better after hearing all the discussion. If that makes sense? LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-53255865879030842802016-02-24T08:16:56.839-06:002016-02-24T08:16:56.839-06:00Sounds like you had a very rich discussion about t...Sounds like you had a very rich discussion about this book. I thought this book was okay, but not nearly as great as all the hype made it sound. Glad you enjoyed it and that you were able to have a successful book club discussion about it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83547702167861037712016-02-23T13:00:29.748-06:002016-02-23T13:00:29.748-06:00Jeanne, actually, I was afraid that there wouldn&#...Jeanne, actually, I was afraid that there wouldn't be enough to discuss. I knew how it had brought things to mind in my life, but I wasn't sure about others. However, those ladies talked and talked and talked. So, it turned out well. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89754894272242049132016-02-23T12:59:28.495-06:002016-02-23T12:59:28.495-06:00Yes, JoAnn, it was your recommendation that made m...Yes, JoAnn, it was your recommendation that made me feel like I 'ought' to persevere and finish this book. And so I did. I bet your group would like this or at least have a good discussion. There was a lot to talk about.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-61143924959163992192016-02-23T08:08:57.168-06:002016-02-23T08:08:57.168-06:00I thought this book had a simplistic moral, but I ...I thought this book had a simplistic moral, but I can see that it could generate some interesting discussion, especially if you know people of Asian descent growing up in midwestern American families.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975028272143207826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75320915020389987572016-02-23T07:48:48.870-06:002016-02-23T07:48:48.870-06:00This was one of my favorites a couple of years ago...This was one of my favorites a couple of years ago! I've suggested it to my book club a couple of times, but they haven't picked up on it - yet. Glad your group had such a good discussion. Maybe I'll pitch it one more time. Can't wait to see what Ng writes about next.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-79380231984283875142016-02-23T05:32:30.618-06:002016-02-23T05:32:30.618-06:00You and me both, Cleo. It was not the right time ...You and me both, Cleo. It was not the right time for me at an earlier point, but I did better this time around. I'm glad I read it.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77570664509593793312016-02-23T05:31:49.341-06:002016-02-23T05:31:49.341-06:00I can understand why, Catherine.I can understand why, Catherine.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34718447522562991102016-02-23T05:31:33.690-06:002016-02-23T05:31:33.690-06:00Yes, I bet you would like this one, Iliana. Yes, I bet you would like this one, Iliana. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-66297940562369877072016-02-23T00:22:50.757-06:002016-02-23T00:22:50.757-06:00So glad that the book group went well. It certainl...So glad that the book group went well. It certainly sounds as if you had plenty to discuss with this book. I have this on the TBR and it's sat there partly because the reviews have been so mixed I was unsure if it was really one for me or not plus I think it's one of those books that I need to be in the right kind of mood.Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-69861540806574175452016-02-22T20:54:20.578-06:002016-02-22T20:54:20.578-06:00I loved this book. It was one of my favorites of ...I loved this book. It was one of my favorites of 2015.Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231445288674997488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-20369228666991663492016-02-22T20:44:21.396-06:002016-02-22T20:44:21.396-06:00That's great that you had a good time going ba...That's great that you had a good time going back to your old group. I don't like moderating but we rotate that role in our book group and it works out. Plus, it is nice that no one member feels like they have to do all the "work". Anyway, really like the sound of this book and I think it's definitely something I would enjoy. Another for the radar!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-36768924675420568222016-02-22T19:02:32.310-06:002016-02-22T19:02:32.310-06:00Good luck. I'm hoping it will work for me. W...Good luck. I'm hoping it will work for me. We'll see. I haven't started it yet. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28488448218711584372016-02-22T19:02:09.718-06:002016-02-22T19:02:09.718-06:00I liked the audio a lot. It definitely held my in...I liked the audio a lot. It definitely held my interest.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-47275981025291302272016-02-22T19:01:43.104-06:002016-02-22T19:01:43.104-06:00The two groups that I'm in are filled with rea...The two groups that I'm in are filled with readers. Serious readers, really. I love my mystery group. They are all so fun to talk with - kind of like book bloggers - LOL! You might try this book. It's an interesting story - not a happy one, but interesting.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-67311525883407395582016-02-22T17:02:22.512-06:002016-02-22T17:02:22.512-06:00I have Citizens of London on my TBR. Maybe your me...I have Citizens of London on my TBR. Maybe your meeting will inspire me to get around to it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-9860058962386781222016-02-22T14:05:45.273-06:002016-02-22T14:05:45.273-06:00I enjoyed the audio of this one and agree that the...I enjoyed the audio of this one and agree that there is plenty to discuss. Glad your group enjoyed it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com