Comments on: Raved-About Reads Challenge http://printedpage.us/2008/11/04/raved-about-reads-challenge/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dawn http://printedpage.us/2008/11/04/raved-about-reads-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Dawn Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:37:24 +0000 http://printedpage.wordpress.com/?p=1039#comment-429 I've read *Matrimony* and *The Lace Reader*. I want to read *Guernsey ...* I didn't get *The Shack*, thinking it might be too preachy. I just read your review, above, and believe I made the right choice (for me). ********** <strong>These 3 posts go to show that some of the books I picked for my challenge were good choices just because people are talking about them. I see I'm going to need to carve out some time to get to them along with my other reading but I'm hoping they'll be worth the effort. 'The Shack' ~ well if someone wants God front and center then this is book for them. Or if someone is going through a really rough time then this might be the book for them. It just was not the book for me.</strong> I’ve read *Matrimony* and *The Lace Reader*. I want to read *Guernsey …*

I didn’t get *The Shack*, thinking it might be too preachy. I just read your review, above, and believe I made the right choice (for me).
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These 3 posts go to show that some of the books I picked for my challenge were good choices just because people are talking about them. I see I’m going to need to carve out some time to get to them along with my other reading but I’m hoping they’ll be worth the effort.

‘The Shack’ ~ well if someone wants God front and center then this is book for them. Or if someone is going through a really rough time then this might be the book for them. It just was not the book for me.

]]> By: Heidi http://printedpage.us/2008/11/04/raved-about-reads-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Heidi Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:16:52 +0000 http://printedpage.wordpress.com/?p=1039#comment-428 I've read 3 of the 7 on your list (The Shack, The Lace Reader, and The Guernsey Literary...). They are REALLY different books. The Shack is so controversial but it can promote fantastic discussion about theology. Even if you don't like it, it gets people talking about very deep issues/beliefs. It can be quite hokey and downright annoying, but in my experience, the conversations it sparked were excellent. I hated the Lace Reader (It's on my books that should've been better list). I was really disappointed- the main character drove me insane. BUT, I'm the only person who seems to think this. I was genuinely surprised to like The Guernsey Literary.... It had been so hyped but I did find it to be a little gem. It's not Tolstoy, but hey, it's an enjoyable read with compelling characters and it will be an excellent film. Can't wait to hear how you do on this challenge. I've got Edgar Sawtelle on my list, too. We'll see. ********** <strong>Well 'The Shack' came and went the first day. I dislike panning a book but this one just was not for me. Like you I read books that everyone else is raving about and seem to be only person to dislike it. I tend to run contrary to popular opinion. We'll see how 'The Lace Reader' fares. I'm taking it on vacation but I several other books lined up so if it doesn't go well I won't be without something to read.</strong> I’ve read 3 of the 7 on your list (The Shack, The Lace Reader, and The Guernsey Literary…). They are REALLY different books. The Shack is so controversial but it can promote fantastic discussion about theology. Even if you don’t like it, it gets people talking about very deep issues/beliefs. It can be quite hokey and downright annoying, but in my experience, the conversations it sparked were excellent. I hated the Lace Reader (It’s on my books that should’ve been better list). I was really disappointed- the main character drove me insane. BUT, I’m the only person who seems to think this. I was genuinely surprised to like The Guernsey Literary…. It had been so hyped but I did find it to be a little gem. It’s not Tolstoy, but hey, it’s an enjoyable read with compelling characters and it will be an excellent film. Can’t wait to hear how you do on this challenge. I’ve got Edgar Sawtelle on my list, too. We’ll see.
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Well ‘The Shack’ came and went the first day. I dislike panning a book but this one just was not for me. Like you I read books that everyone else is raving about and seem to be only person to dislike it. I tend to run contrary to popular opinion. We’ll see how ‘The Lace Reader’ fares. I’m taking it on vacation but I several other books lined up so if it doesn’t go well I won’t be without something to read.

]]> By: bermudaonion http://printedpage.us/2008/11/04/raved-about-reads-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-427 bermudaonion Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:30:06 +0000 http://printedpage.wordpress.com/?p=1039#comment-427 What a fun challenge! The only one of the books I've read is Guernsey and I loved it. Good luck. ********** <strong>See I knew there a good reason 'Guernsey' made my challenge list. You and I seem to read a lot of the same books. I like this challenge because it's perpetual so I don't feel rushed to get books read.</strong> What a fun challenge! The only one of the books I’ve read is Guernsey and I loved it. Good luck.
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See I knew there a good reason ‘Guernsey’ made my challenge list. You and I seem to read a lot of the same books. I like this challenge because it’s perpetual so I don’t feel rushed to get books read.

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