tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post3974273111378209814..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: American HeiressRummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-19647760562634775422012-05-09T10:27:11.605-05:002012-05-09T10:27:11.605-05:00I read this book last year and thought exactly the...I read this book last year and thought exactly the same thing as you, Rummanah! I'm reading a book called 'Netherwood' by Jane Sanderson now hoping to curb my Downton withdrawal!Safoorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652236463931536475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-56901562109718538922012-05-01T09:24:27.589-05:002012-05-01T09:24:27.589-05:00Hah. I always wanted to read that book, and I agre...Hah. I always wanted to read that book, and I agree it does look very appetizing ;)<br />But 500 pages without any real story doesn't sound like worth the effort :(Prangonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258521497474342641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-51270525211659183682012-04-29T20:47:42.637-05:002012-04-29T20:47:42.637-05:00Not enjoying Henry James, probably because it was ...Not enjoying Henry James, probably because it was forced on me, I doubt this book would interest me. Especially after reading your review. FIVE HUNDRED pages and you'd already figured out the plot in the first 50. Why did you keep reading? Great review! I loved your meal analogy, I knew just what you were saying!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-65076113551407229942012-04-28T12:13:48.143-05:002012-04-28T12:13:48.143-05:00Uh-oh! I'm sorry this didn't quite meet yo...Uh-oh! I'm sorry this didn't quite meet your expectations. <br />Downton Abbey seems to be a common obsession these days. :)<br />500 pages seems like a lot when the story is predictable and especially when it lacks warmth and chemistry between the main couple. Ivo sounds like such a disappointment, I doubt I'd be persistent enough to even finish this in your place. <br />Great review as always!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-16208563343400937472012-04-28T00:44:46.960-05:002012-04-28T00:44:46.960-05:00I haven't watched Downtown Abbey but I've ...I haven't watched Downtown Abbey but I've learned that I don't particularly like books revolving around rich and snobby characters. Thanks for the review, Rummanah :)A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-4915373887593430602012-04-27T21:01:28.795-05:002012-04-27T21:01:28.795-05:00@Alison: Give it a shot. Some people actually real...@Alison: Give it a shot. Some people actually really liked this one but I'm definitely not the reader for it.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-63699837039702598292012-04-27T18:19:54.848-05:002012-04-27T18:19:54.848-05:00Hm... well, I don't think this one is for me e...Hm... well, I don't think this one is for me especially since it just didn't rock for you. However, you really have me wanting to start watching Downton Abby!!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-59315450699442020902012-04-27T17:48:02.511-05:002012-04-27T17:48:02.511-05:00Oh no! I just checked this out from the library to...Oh no! I just checked this out from the library to deal with my Downton Abbey withdrawal. Now I don't know.<br /><br />What do you think? Should I skip it? That's what I'm thinking.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-44167206470793488922012-04-27T12:55:51.214-05:002012-04-27T12:55:51.214-05:00What a great review, Rummanah. I know how hard it ...What a great review, Rummanah. I know how hard it is to write a not so flattering review. I liked your analogy. It looks so promising but to wade through 500 pages to find your initial assumptions were correct is a bit discouraging to say the least. Thanks for the honest analysis.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-37776750542963888772012-04-27T12:35:41.845-05:002012-04-27T12:35:41.845-05:00Bum deal. I have this book sitting on my TBR pile....Bum deal. I have this book sitting on my TBR pile. I love the cover. It's been years since I've read Wharton, so perhaps this one will ease me back in, but yeah, I'm with you on stories that are too lengthy when they don't need to be.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-886915555557879812012-04-27T09:52:07.886-05:002012-04-27T09:52:07.886-05:00Hate it when this happens! It's such a let dow...Hate it when this happens! It's such a let down when the book seems to promise such great things and then you start reading and there's nothing to spark your interest. I hope the next book you pick up is full of flavor Rummanah!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-87114473584210879872012-04-27T09:29:09.503-05:002012-04-27T09:29:09.503-05:00I haven't found anything to curb my Downton Ab...I haven't found anything to curb my Downton Abby withdrawals...I'm re-watching the episodes, but it doesn't help much...Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.com