tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post2860379022378411750..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: The House of Mirth, Edith WhartonNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-85825436708607007312010-11-07T02:48:28.223-05:002010-11-07T02:48:28.223-05:00I got this as a free ebook as I wanted to try anot...I got this as a free ebook as I wanted to try another Wharton after The Age of Innocence. I enjoy society stories, so it looks like I made a good choice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-1456983456707867102010-11-02T12:36:26.086-04:002010-11-02T12:36:26.086-04:00Lorren at The Story Girl -- This was my favorite b...<b><i>Lorren at The Story Girl</i></b> -- This was my favorite book by Edith Wharton that I've read and I absolutely loved it -- that's one of the things I like so much about those "older" novels, since they tend to almost feel timeless in the social issues that they deal with. I'm so glad you stopped by and liked the site!! Please do visit again!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-90775953773925136672010-10-30T17:57:28.153-04:002010-10-30T17:57:28.153-04:00I saw your comment on the blog hop and was looking...I saw your comment on the blog hop and was looking through your site when I saw that you had reviewed this book recently. I absolutely loved it, despite the sad ending. I really like the way you tied it in to modern society - it is true that the lessons from Lily's story are applicable today. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and visit to my blog. :) I look forward to reading more of your reviews!<br /><br />Lorren @ The Story GirlLLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-66949151115474518642010-09-06T00:06:00.443-04:002010-09-06T00:06:00.443-04:00@ BookQuoter -- I'm so glad you loved this boo...@ BookQuoter -- I'm so glad you loved this book! That is exactly how I felt with it, and I felt my heart breaking at the end for Lily. I haven't read anything by Thomas Hardy, but I might have to check it out! Thanks for recommending it!!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-31145283905041953292010-09-02T23:46:31.654-04:002010-09-02T23:46:31.654-04:00I really loved this book. I admire Lily Bart so mu...I really loved this book. I admire Lily Bart so much and I feel for all that she went through in the end. <br /><br /> I just finished reading Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, which is as beautiful and I think you will also like. The girls are similar in their disposition although the books are totally different.BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-34254054515653020102010-08-30T11:35:34.409-04:002010-08-30T11:35:34.409-04:00@ Avid Reader -- I think you'll love it! Plea...@ Avid Reader -- I think you'll love it! Please let me know what you think once you've finished it -- I think it's definitely on my favorites list now!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-2700093426533879912010-08-30T10:43:17.942-04:002010-08-30T10:43:17.942-04:00I've been wanting to read this one. I just bou...I've been wanting to read this one. I just bought a copy at Powells in Portland and it's been calling my name.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-79609489501299052762010-08-30T10:20:27.923-04:002010-08-30T10:20:27.923-04:00@ Amanda -- I absolutely recommend The House of Mi...@ Amanda -- I absolutely recommend The House of Mirth! It is so very, very easy to read, and is so wonderfully relevant in today's day and age -- not to mention, I was so caught up in the story, and my heart broke for Lily Bart! I haven't seen Bleak House with Gillian Anderson -- but I'm now going to hop onto Netflix to request! Who would have thought Gillian Anderson would be amazing on The X-Files, and then switch gears to go all corsets and polite and restrained chatter! I think she's fabulous!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-75853592963233148092010-08-28T17:38:34.409-04:002010-08-28T17:38:34.409-04:00Ok. I have to read this now. I'm not reading y...Ok. I have to read this now. I'm not reading your whole review until after I read the book. BTW..did you see Gillian Anderson in Bleak House? I love love that movie and MUST read the book.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-42718891254480921792010-08-22T13:39:31.611-04:002010-08-22T13:39:31.611-04:00@ The Book Whisperer -- Thanks so much! This is m...@ The Book Whisperer -- Thanks so much! This is my first Wharton book and it won't be my last! I think I might tackle The Age of Innocence for the next one!<br /><br />@ Heather at Book Addiction -- Ooh, let me know what you think once you read it!! I'd loan you my copy, but it's a much used and older copy that I have, and a bit wrecked!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-2065361988134270922010-08-22T11:28:19.840-04:002010-08-22T11:28:19.840-04:00You know I don't read many classics, but you h...You know I don't read many classics, but you have totally convinced me to read this one! I'm going to see if Bookmooch has it right now. :)Heather @ Book Addictionhttp://heatherlo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-29222623590897139052010-08-22T06:33:31.183-04:002010-08-22T06:33:31.183-04:00Wow, what a brilliant review! Ethan Frome is in my...Wow, what a brilliant review! Ethan Frome is in my top 10 of all time and despite having nearly all Whartons books at home, I still haven't read any others. It's high time I did.<br /><br />I loved this review - thanks so much. Can't wait to dive in sometime soon.The Book Whispererhttp://boofsbookshelf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-90290146275472465382010-08-21T21:08:32.286-04:002010-08-21T21:08:32.286-04:00@ bermudaonion-- I've heard Ethan Fromme was t...@ bermudaonion-- I've heard Ethan Fromme was tougher, but I can assure you that The House of Mirth was wonderful -- and I always get intimidated by classics, but this is a good one!<br /><br />@ Mrs. B -- I cannot wait to read The Age of Innocence!!<br /><br />@ Whitney -- I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the airport thinking of all of this; much better than how I normally spend my time while on business travel: running from one gate to another, grabbing something to eat before my cell phone rings and I have to answer it...! Yikes! I had a little more relaxed time with an hour and a half layover! And I can't wait to read your review!<br /><br />@ ravenousreader -- Yes, it definitely held the test of time for me, I really enjoyed it!<br /><br />@ litlove -- I know, that ending was absolutely heart-wrenching, and I felt so awful for all the loss! But, it certainly won't keep me from reading all of Wharton's other novels, right? :) It really surprised me how easy this was to read, and how much I loved her work -- and I have either Summer, The Buccaneers, or The Age of Innocence to start next -- perhaps The Age of Innocence!<br /><br />@ anothercookiecrumbles -- I would love to hear your thoughts, do pick up The House of Mirth!!<br /><br />@ Brenna -- Ooh, let me know what you think of Ethan Fromme; I've heard that it's a little different than her other work, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts. The House of Mirth was a wonderful start for me with Wharton's work!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-77524297487114829712010-08-21T20:23:39.066-04:002010-08-21T20:23:39.066-04:00I've yet to read anything of Whatron's, bu...I've yet to read anything of Whatron's, but I did just buy Ethan Frome today. Thanks for you're lovely review. This sounds like a fantastic novel.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-33852770756376268782010-08-21T18:42:31.892-04:002010-08-21T18:42:31.892-04:00I've not read a single book by Wharton, althou...I've not read a single book by Wharton, although I have this one as well as The Age Of Innocence sitting on my bookshelf. I really should read one of them soon - this book sounds interesting, and yeah, it is amazing how timeless some things are, and how relevant they are in every society through the ages.anothercookiecrumbleshttp://www.anothercookiecrumbles.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-30929503925463845822010-08-21T09:04:28.729-04:002010-08-21T09:04:28.729-04:00What a great review! I love Edith Wharton, absolut...What a great review! I love Edith Wharton, absolutely love her, although this one tore my bleeding heart from its ribcage, it has such a terrible ending. I haven't read a book of hers I've disliked yet, and can also recommend The Age of Innocence and The Custom of the Country.litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952927245186474480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-27230101915777955562010-08-20T22:55:39.467-04:002010-08-20T22:55:39.467-04:00I read this book years ago in college and remember...I read this book years ago in college and remember being very affected by it.<br /><br />I'm glad it's held the test of time for another generation of women readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-70635619421226726642010-08-20T22:14:27.061-04:002010-08-20T22:14:27.061-04:00That's a lot to think about while in an airpor...That's a lot to think about while in an airport. This was a great review. I'm looking forward to finish reading it myself.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929468785993424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-40546024875270741082010-08-20T20:20:35.710-04:002010-08-20T20:20:35.710-04:00I found this enjoyable too but of the two I've...I found this enjoyable too but of the two I've read I prefer the Age of Innocence which was just gorgeous and unforgettable. I just read a review for Ethan Frome somewhere that mentioned it is very beautiful. I think I'm going to read that one next.Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-56105054847046358802010-08-20T19:11:02.628-04:002010-08-20T19:11:02.628-04:00I've never read any of Wharton's work - I&...I've never read any of Wharton's work - I'm intimidated by it. I remember when my sister had to read Ethan Frome and all the whining she did and I've been scared ever since. I'm glad to see you enjoyed this!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-3215846857264769772010-08-20T18:15:52.635-04:002010-08-20T18:15:52.635-04:00@ Caitlin -- I agree, the writing of Wharton is el...@ Caitlin -- I agree, the writing of Wharton is elegant. Her subject matter is thrilling and engaging, and I'm excited to read the next one!<br /><br />@ Jenny -- This is my first Edith Wharton novel, and I'm really kicking myself for not having read this before. ry this one, it's a great read, and I'd love to get your thoughts!<br /><br />@ Connie @ SogniESorrisi -- Ha! Plucking your eyes out while reading Ethan Fromme! :) I had the same feeling on several books from high school, but I wonder if I should try some of those again now? Try reading this one -- you might like this one!<br /><br />@ Sheila (Bookjourney) -- Let me know what you think!<br /><br />@ Picky Girl -- I hired a great blog designer to redo my site in the next couple of months, so I've been playing around with all of the templates on Blogger! Very fun to try a new "outfit" on every now and again on here! And thanks! Check and see if you've read it before, I'd love to get your thoughts! The trip was good, but very quick, just an easy in and out to Dallas for a meeting. The best thing about it, though? Airplanes and plenty of time to read! :)<br /><br />@ Bookventures -- Thanks! I've been playing around with the Blogger templates since the site will get a blog-over in a couple of months! It's kind of like my living room, I like to change it around every now and again, the couch over here, maybe over there...I'm just restless! :)<br /><br />@ Kerry -- This is definitely not one to be intimidated by. I thought so at first, and I always have some form of apprehension when opening up a classic, but I can tell you that it's a very easy read, and really pretty sad. Let me know what you think!<br /><br />@ Kitty Howard -- Thank YOU for coming by to my site! I love your blog, and have just started following you this week as well! And I would pack up a bag (and the husband and the dog and cat, too!) and move to either Greece or Italy any day!! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-36261002248317109352010-08-20T17:36:52.130-04:002010-08-20T17:36:52.130-04:00Thanks for stopping by. How fortunate you were to...Thanks for stopping by. How fortunate you were to live in Greece for awhile...I know the area where you lived, nice! Hope you get to return. And, I also love your blog. I'm a new follower!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-26654197209268761462010-08-20T15:51:49.999-04:002010-08-20T15:51:49.999-04:00I've always wanted to read Wharton and have be...I've always wanted to read Wharton and have been a bit intimidated - maybe I'll start here. Thanks for the review!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595812677247405225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-56807362346275215782010-08-20T14:57:26.422-04:002010-08-20T14:57:26.422-04:00Hey Natalie, for a moment there i thought i clicke...Hey Natalie, for a moment there i thought i clicked on the wrong blog. I like the changes that you've made. Very nice. As for the House of Mirth. I haven't read this one yet so i guess i'll have to make room for it on my to-read pile. Thanks for sharing : )Bookventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533767618250098740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-23626014862390863732010-08-20T11:49:12.114-04:002010-08-20T11:49:12.114-04:00I love your new look!
This was a really great rev...I love your new look!<br /><br />This was a really great review and now I'm trying to remember if I've read this or not. Hmm. Sounds vaguely familiar. I'll have to look at the library. Which reminds me... how was your trip?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com