tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post3798948655272706371..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: The Fifth Servant, by Kenneth WishniaNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-64371215439988388732011-02-18T12:31:30.000-05:002011-02-18T12:31:30.000-05:00Thanks for the kind words about THE FIFTH SERVANT....Thanks for the kind words about THE FIFTH SERVANT. I appreciate your insights.<br /><br />If anybody's got a book group out there that would like to read and discuss it, I'd be happy to talk to them in person (in the NY tri-state area) or by speakerphone (longer distances).<br /><br />Ken W.Kenneth Wishniahttp://www.kennethwishnia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-13625509628162019352011-02-17T12:19:31.512-05:002011-02-17T12:19:31.512-05:00I also enjoyed this book very much. I have the ad...I also enjoyed this book very much. I have the advantage of understanding Hebrew and some Yiddish and German as well as having the sarcastic sense of humor the protagonist has (and my wife hates). <br /><br />Here is my review: http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=990Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-89998624110828276192011-02-15T15:04:49.517-05:002011-02-15T15:04:49.517-05:00What I love about this one is that I can read a go...What I love about this one is that I can read a good mystery/thriller AND learn something about a time period and place that I am pretty ignorant about. Great review.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-32500440683367709012011-02-14T21:37:41.460-05:002011-02-14T21:37:41.460-05:00Julie @ Knitting and Sundries - That was the tough...<b>Julie @ Knitting and Sundries</b> - That was the toughest part for me; once I got into the rhythm of it, I did enjoy it. It took me about 100 pages or so and then I was comfortable with it.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-86291515257725654282011-02-14T20:02:36.446-05:002011-02-14T20:02:36.446-05:00This sounds like an absorbing read, even if, like ...This sounds like an absorbing read, even if, like you, I prefer the dialogue to be accurate according to the time it is set in. Thanks for the review.Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/01670155947411449802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-14831049520065322492011-02-14T16:56:37.902-05:002011-02-14T16:56:37.902-05:00Jenny Girl - It's tough sometimes, isn't i...<b>Jenny Girl</b> - It's tough sometimes, isn't it? These tours are always wonderful with fantastic books, and then how do we find the time? Somehow, right! :)<br /><br /><b>Aths</b> - It was the only part that I felt was a bit of a struggle, but other than that, it was very nicely done and I enjoyed reading it.<br /><br /><b>samantha.1020</b> - Let me know what you think once you read it!<br /><br /><b>Stacy at A Novel Source</b> - Peanut butter and chocolate sounds like a great idea! Happy Valentine's Day! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22558557002894038442011-02-14T11:23:43.603-05:002011-02-14T11:23:43.603-05:00what a fantastic review! i too love jewish fiction...what a fantastic review! i too love jewish fiction and mystery historical fiction so the combination of the two are just like peanut butter and chocolate to me! I will definitely be reading this one!Stacy at The Novel Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438410877723922583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-67238867792554599012011-02-13T21:19:03.784-05:002011-02-13T21:19:03.784-05:00This sounds like an interesting read. And I like ...This sounds like an interesting read. And I like that the author included why he made changes...I'll have to add this to my wishlist. Great review!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-78228193080224751442011-02-13T17:59:26.038-05:002011-02-13T17:59:26.038-05:00This book sounds amazing! I do like history to sti...This book sounds amazing! I do like history to stick to its time period in all aspects, but everything else about this book sounds compelling!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-91906012204562125332011-02-13T12:21:06.559-05:002011-02-13T12:21:06.559-05:00Would have loved to join the tour but I just could...Would have loved to join the tour but I just couldn't squeeze it it. Now I see what a great read I missed out on :( Thanks for the wondeful review and I'm adding to the tbr.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-631653259195706672011-02-11T21:44:20.931-05:002011-02-11T21:44:20.931-05:00DCMetroreader - This is definitely one to try!
Am...<b>DCMetroreader</b> - This is definitely one to try!<br /><br /><b>Amused</b> - I really enjoyed the historical side of it; I think that was my favorite part!<br /><br /><b>Heather @ TLC</b> - It was initially tough for me to get into the rhythm and flow of it all, but I'm very happy that I kept going; it was well worth it. I'm so excited to have been a part of the tour - many thanks! :)<br /><br /><b>Shooting Stars Mag</b> - Very welcome! If you read it, do let me know what you think!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-67936210861387607352011-02-11T21:37:17.841-05:002011-02-11T21:37:17.841-05:00This sounds a bit interesting. Thanks for sharing....This sounds a bit interesting. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-48825927433075878872011-02-11T14:09:35.584-05:002011-02-11T14:09:35.584-05:00A few other reviewers mentioned that the beginning...A few other reviewers mentioned that the beginning was a bit hard to get into but they all agreed with you that once you are in the story it is a real page turner. <br /><br />I know what you mean about wanting the dialogue to match the era - I feel the same way - so I'm glad to know that it didn't end up being an issue for you.<br /><br />Thanks so much for being on this tour. The book sounds truly fantastic and it's one that I definitely plan to read for myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-63353674283363221732011-02-11T12:34:52.546-05:002011-02-11T12:34:52.546-05:00Wow this sounds like a gripping read and I do love...Wow this sounds like a gripping read and I do love historical fiction. I'm going to check it out!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-91093360626668549632011-02-11T12:07:46.609-05:002011-02-11T12:07:46.609-05:00I don't read a lot of historical fiction, but ...I don't read a lot of historical fiction, but this one sounds like a keeper.DCMetroreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-42601615995636883692011-02-10T17:36:43.998-05:002011-02-10T17:36:43.998-05:00Mugdha - Yes, this is good historical fiction. I h...<b>Mugdha</b> - Yes, this is good historical fiction. I hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><b>Yvete</b> - Isn't it awful about Ariana Franklin? I was stunned to hear this news, absolutely stunned.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-57529501909343950222011-02-10T16:43:32.753-05:002011-02-10T16:43:32.753-05:00This sounds especially good. I haven't read an...This sounds especially good. I haven't read any historical mysteries in a while. I'm definitley adding this to my list. Now that Ariana Franklin is gone, I'm searching around for a new author or two whose historicals I might appreciate as much as I did hers. Hard shoes to fill.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-15060749844715310352011-02-10T15:37:02.773-05:002011-02-10T15:37:02.773-05:00This looks like a good read. Definitely will be ad...This looks like a good read. Definitely will be adding to my list. I love historical fiction, and I always take up the contemporary speech as sort of a reading challenge.Mugdhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126027586444558410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-17294935382541199652011-02-10T15:06:22.260-05:002011-02-10T15:06:22.260-05:00marthalama - That was the one part that (at least ...<b>marthalama</b> - That was the one part that (at least for me) was really tough to get used to. When I first read the Author's Note, I didn't anticipate it being a challenge for me, but it was. Once I got used to it, it was well worth it. *If* I could change anything about it, it would be that. But that's the only thing and that would only be for me. :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-39004252008656910622011-02-10T14:09:53.272-05:002011-02-10T14:09:53.272-05:00I love Jewish Historical Fiction and find the hist...I love Jewish Historical Fiction and find the history fascinating. I'm adding to my reading list. I appreciate the heads up about the contemporary speech. I might have found it off putting enough not to continue. It's good to know it's worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-75324167694916699982011-02-10T13:37:16.487-05:002011-02-10T13:37:16.487-05:00Zibilee - Hi, Heather! And you were so right that ...<b>Zibilee</b> - Hi, Heather! And you were so right that it was going to be a great read! Notwithstanding those initial bumps in the road, it was a wonderful story, and I soon got into the flow of it. And yes, Wishnia's scholarly insights were breathtaking and made me want to rush immediately to study a bit more on this!<br /><br /><b>Nymeth</b> - I know, it's such a sad state of affairs - after all, isn't history supposed to teach us to not repeat the past? And although it seems time and time again, history has more than enough events that reflect that we continue to persecute each other for our religious differences. Apparently, civilizations don't learn very well. I hope for a much better future!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-48020042837968701882011-02-10T13:32:49.297-05:002011-02-10T13:32:49.297-05:00mummazappa - So glad you'll be checking it out...<b>mummazappa</b> - So glad you'll be checking it out! Let me know what you think once you've read it!<br /><br /><b>(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea</b> - I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><b>bermudaonion</b> - You're absolutely right, Kathy. Religious differences and theological debates never seem to just meet at a halfway point and compromise. I wonder, to, if we'll ever get past these differences and just accept differences. I can only hope and dream!<br /><br /><b>Sandy Nawrot</b> - Yes, those mystery thrillers with history are normally what I'm drawn to at times! And this one was definitely rich with detail!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-24632458972441936282011-02-10T13:24:32.618-05:002011-02-10T13:24:32.618-05:00What Kathy said! I don't want to be pessimisti...What Kathy said! I don't want to be pessimistic, but it's certainly taking us a long while to learn. Anyway, I really like the sound of the book.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-498212144633073502011-02-10T13:22:47.996-05:002011-02-10T13:22:47.996-05:00I am glad that after your initial struggle with th...I am glad that after your initial struggle with this book that it picked up for you. I thought Wishnia did an incredible job making the time period and the issues come alive for me, but I do also think that the murder was not the central thread in this story. As I have mentioned before, I think his scholarship was amazing, and I learned so many new and interesting things from the book. I love it when historical fiction edifies like that. Wonderful review, Natalie!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-66979365792280601882011-02-10T12:54:33.383-05:002011-02-10T12:54:33.383-05:00I love it when mystery thrillers also teach you so...I love it when mystery thrillers also teach you something, and take place in an interesting setting. This is what it takes to make the book memorable. Great review!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com