tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post8005712045756852523..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: People of the Book, by Geraldine BrooksNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-86215615909313066222010-08-31T13:39:52.664-04:002010-08-31T13:39:52.664-04:00@ Book Lover Book Reviews -- I loved Year of Wonde...@ Book Lover Book Reviews -- I loved Year of Wonders, too! Linus' Blanket just read and reviewed it as well, and it is an all around well-received book! I really enjoy her style of writing, and the creativity/imagination that goes along with it! I think you'll really enjoy People of the Book as well -- let me know what you think if you pick up the book!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-31836991273133730482010-08-10T21:18:09.989-04:002010-08-10T21:18:09.989-04:00Great review - I really must read this one. I love...Great review - I really must read this one. I love books about books and I really enjoyed her Year of Wonders when I read it many years ago (entrancing).Booklover Book Reviewshttp://www.bookloverbookreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-6407675230678383812010-08-03T12:25:46.788-04:002010-08-03T12:25:46.788-04:00It is outstanding and you are welcome.It is outstanding and you are welcome.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-77597015690894487952010-08-03T12:14:24.510-04:002010-08-03T12:14:24.510-04:00@ Elizabeth -- Thanks for stopping by and thanks f...@ Elizabeth -- Thanks for stopping by and thanks for such kind words!!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-35589570651006623352010-08-03T06:25:26.214-04:002010-08-03T06:25:26.214-04:00Also...your page is fabulous.Also...your page is fabulous.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-82346394965129860472010-08-03T06:24:04.660-04:002010-08-03T06:24:04.660-04:00I read this book as well...you made it even better...I read this book as well...you made it even better with your research...thanks.<br /><br />BTW, LOVE YOUR counter....I got the Widget and put it on mine.<br /><br />THANKS.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-8758595618949286742010-07-30T01:33:44.755-04:002010-07-30T01:33:44.755-04:00Becky @ Page Turners -- Thanks for stopping by! W...Becky @ Page Turners -- Thanks for stopping by! Well, not every book works for everyone, unfortunately! Year of Wonders is a tough read to get into, as it's written as you would expect people to write and speak in that timeframe. She definitely has a unique style to her formats!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-26869910611334964382010-07-29T20:24:00.707-04:002010-07-29T20:24:00.707-04:00I read this awhile ago because some of my friends ...I read this awhile ago because some of my friends and my sister had raved about it, but I have to be honest and say I just couldn't get into it. I'm not sure why, but I've never been able to get unto any of Brooks other books either so the answer might lie there?Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-12899817129306200052010-07-28T21:12:47.719-04:002010-07-28T21:12:47.719-04:00Julie -- the culture of the book and the people as...Julie -- the culture of the book and the people associated with it were what made the book come alive for me! I loved every second of it, and felt deeply for the characters and the tragedy that they were experiencing whilst still preserving and saving the Haggadah. It was a beautiful story for me -- and when I read what Year of Wonders was about, I was on board! I'm with you, now I need to read March!<br /><br />The Book Whisperer -- You are absolutely right, the intertwining threads and layers that encompassed this really was brilliant, wasn't it? I adore Geraldine Brooks' works!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-31325535150374556872010-07-28T18:23:19.495-04:002010-07-28T18:23:19.495-04:00I read this a few years ago and loved it - I loved...I read this a few years ago and loved it - I loved how there were so many layers and threads to this book. Glad you enjoyed it too.The Book Whispererhttp://boofsbookshelf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-7493277667528172992010-07-28T12:55:35.316-04:002010-07-28T12:55:35.316-04:00Your comments/appreciation of the book are very mu...Your comments/appreciation of the book are very much in synch with mine. I was surprised that some people were put off by the "Jewish-ness" of it. I found these characters fascinating - as I did all the characters in the book. My book club did not read this book but we did read "Year of Wonders" by Brooks. That was my introduction to her. When I saw that she was the author of "People of the Book" I knew it would be good. Now I have to read "March".Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-82085773566607186152010-07-26T16:02:02.270-04:002010-07-26T16:02:02.270-04:00Ooh, Ruth -- you must read! And I would love to h...Ooh, Ruth -- you must read! And I would love to hear your thoughts on it, too!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-31408582369512995922010-07-22T12:15:47.204-04:002010-07-22T12:15:47.204-04:00My friend recommended this book to me long ago, an...My friend recommended this book to me long ago, and I never read it. Now with yours, I am intrigued again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-80922829029328781132010-07-21T20:46:29.571-04:002010-07-21T20:46:29.571-04:00Sorry for the delays in response -- I am finally i...Sorry for the delays in response -- I am finally in Key West! Yay!<br /><br />Chat Noir -- I'm surprised to hear that some in your book group didn't fall in love with it! There is just something in the way that Geraldine Brooks writes that just made me fall in love with the characters, the story, it was beautiful!<br /><br />Nadia -- You will absolutely enjoy this story! I'd love to hear your thoughts as well!!<br /><br />Farm Lane Books -- Do read it, and also let me know what you think! It's wonderful to see what everyone thinks!<br /><br />SogniESorrisi -- Ooh, Blood Royal, I've heard about that one, I might try to pick that one up!<br /><br />Iliana -- I did read Year of Wonders! And I absolutely enjoy that one as well -- it took me just a bit to get used to how she wrote that one, keeping it authentic to how everyone more thank likely addressed each other at that time, but once I got used to it, I couldn't put it down!<br /><br />Andi -- Definitely pick this one up, I'm sure it will not disappoint!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-33696275683102033712010-07-20T19:14:56.387-04:002010-07-20T19:14:56.387-04:00Thank you for the reminder about this book I reall...Thank you for the reminder about this book I really want to read. I love that blend of history and fiction, so this sounds perfect.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-41744068035592404292010-07-20T15:22:22.046-04:002010-07-20T15:22:22.046-04:00I agree, I love it when a historical novel can not...I agree, I love it when a historical novel can not only entertain but educate or at least make you want to read more.<br /><br />Great review of this book. I have it but just haven't gotten around to it. Shame, I know!<br /><br />Have you read anything else by Brooks? I highly recommend Year of Wonders.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-39325624493823934162010-07-20T12:54:35.180-04:002010-07-20T12:54:35.180-04:00Sounds really interesting! I think historical fict...Sounds really interesting! I think historical fiction, when done well, can be so compelling. I just recently finished "Blood Royal" and I it was great--a story I wasn't even aware of.Connie @ SogniESorrisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518813441351667294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-68542786868256962752010-07-20T10:28:54.666-04:002010-07-20T10:28:54.666-04:00I still haven't read anything written by Geral...I still haven't read anything written by Geraldine Brooks. I have this one on my shelf and really should try to read it soon. You've made it sound wonderful - I'll try to read it next month :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-89586194108204743752010-07-20T10:04:52.535-04:002010-07-20T10:04:52.535-04:00I have this one sitting on my shelf - I bought it ...I have this one sitting on my shelf - I bought it on a whim, because I liked the cover and thought it sounded rather interesting. And from your post, I can definitely see that I am going to be in a for a treat when I finally read this book. I love it when a book meshes fact and fiction and you can't tell where one begins and the other ends - that is just amazing to be able to integrate both together so seamlessly. I loved your review of this book and can see how much it truly captivated your interest. I love when that happens! I've read a few books that have led me to read other books in order for me to gain a better understanding or to learn more historical information, etc. Its always such a great reading adventure when that happens. Great post!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-73874896000188320722010-07-20T00:54:18.430-04:002010-07-20T00:54:18.430-04:00Just read your post... I loved this book when I re...Just read your post... I loved this book when I read it last year, and then suggested it to my book group. It was a book I had absolutely no trouble re-reading, and I was so surprised when some of the group were not as entranced as I was.<br /><br />I agree with you, Geraldine Brooks wrote beautifully and I too wanted immediately to know more about this book of which she wrote. I loved the care with which the book had been protected, and the story of the exotic artist who might have created the fabulous illustrations...<br /><br />I talked about this book so much that I bored my friends to death, but most that I conviced to read it said they couldn't put it down. Strangely the ones at Book Group who didn't like it were hung up on the jewish-ness. I doubt they'd get the one I just finished at all!!<br /><br />I am very possessive of some books and I would like to think they will be handed through a few generations. Sadly nothing of mine has the allure of the Haggadah.Chat Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962361595354987431noreply@blogger.com