tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post9034247509074260242..comments2023-04-09T08:05:02.314-07:00Comments on Book Closet: Falling ManHappy Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-89030063577442337882008-02-21T09:16:00.000-08:002008-02-21T09:16:00.000-08:00I just finished reading a book which beautifully t...I just finished reading a book which beautifully tied together all the elements of the story for a surprising and satisfying conclusion. This was such a richly described and beautifully woven story. The connection of the family members is wonderfully drawn in <A HREF="http://www.catherinejohnsonnovels.com/" REL="nofollow"> Shades of Darkness - Shades of Grace</A>.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593843944462991515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-36839943071719234172007-12-11T06:26:00.000-08:002007-12-11T06:26:00.000-08:00@lauren ~ I haven't read "Windows on the World". T...@lauren ~ I haven't read "Windows on the World". Too bad it didn't meet your expectations. No more 9/11 books for me.Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-23305266556072184652007-11-20T19:43:00.000-08:002007-11-20T19:43:00.000-08:00That's a shame. I've had this book on my wishlist ...That's a shame. I've had this book on my wishlist since I first saw it in the store. Have you by any chance read "Windows on the World" by Frederic Beigbeder? It's another 9/11 book that fell a little short. Strangely enough, it has 2 parallel story lines as well.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528213683129033923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-46297126487328473322007-11-04T00:09:00.000-07:002007-11-04T00:09:00.000-07:00@Melissa ~ Disappointing that this novel didn't st...@Melissa ~ Disappointing that this novel didn't stand out.. Thanks for stopping by!Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-2187001708025555612007-11-03T11:52:00.000-07:002007-11-03T11:52:00.000-07:00thanks for reviewing this book... now i don't have...thanks for reviewing this book... now i don't have to actually read it! it must have been terribly depressing.hellomelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109229454400994627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-44650409420999200892007-11-02T08:12:00.000-07:002007-11-02T08:12:00.000-07:00@Wendy ~ Yes, its disappointing when a book thats ...@Wendy ~ Yes, its disappointing when a book thats much hyped about doesn't quite meet your expectations. Quite honestly, I don't think its worth reading just for the conclusion. <BR/>@Sanjay ~ Thanks for the link! You always have a wealth of resources to share with on any subject :) Like you said, there is a plethora of books on the market about 9/11 and unfortunately, 'Falling Man' doesn't shed light on anything new.<BR/>@Lotus ~ I don't like novels that are disjointed.. I guess I need the rhythmic flow to keep me enticed. It was quite a frustrating experience and I think I've had my share of 9/11 novels for now.Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-26190952211971542992007-10-29T13:49:00.000-07:002007-10-29T13:49:00.000-07:00hi, Chitts!I got goosebumps (the nice kind) when I...hi, Chitts!<BR/><BR/>I got goosebumps (the nice kind) when I read the first two paragraphs of your review...I wanted to rush to Amazon and place an order for the book...but then I came to your concluding lines...such a pity the plot pulls the book down and that the characters lack substance. Guess I won't be bothering with this book after all.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for you sharing your thoughts on this book with us.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-81921389563099211002007-10-29T06:35:00.000-07:002007-10-29T06:35:00.000-07:00Enjoyed reading your book review. I heard a review...Enjoyed reading your book review. I heard a review of it on NPR. Apparently the disconnect between the characters is used as a deliberate ploy. The reviewer loved the language too. <BR/><BR/>link <A HREF="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10876245" REL="nofollow">here, </A> it is less than 2 mins long.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting how everyone sees this differently. Before reading your review, I had decided that I did not want to read anymore books related to 9/11, what you said only strengthens that thought.karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-15773659650879836722007-10-28T10:01:00.000-07:002007-10-28T10:01:00.000-07:00That's too bad really. I read an article about up...That's too bad really. I read an article about upcoming books related to 9/11 quite a while ago and this was one I was considering adding to my wish list. Is it worth reading just for the great ending?Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com