tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post1975073015466315780..comments2024-03-29T00:30:43.715-07:00Comments on BookBath: Her Fearful Symmetry - Audrey NiffeneggerKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-17590972521068636922009-11-24T00:58:53.530-08:002009-11-24T00:58:53.530-08:00Hi Connie - I was sorry too! I really wanted to li...Hi Connie - I was sorry too! I really wanted to like it but I just couldn't!<br /><br />Hi Jackie - I must admit that I'm a little worried about the premise of her next book too. As interesting and different as it sounds it just isn't grabbing me at the moment.<br /><br />Hi onesimus - I hope you like them.<br /><br />Hi Dot - I hope you enjoy TTTW when you get to it!<br /><br />Hi Nadia - I would give it a go and see what you think - there have been so many different reactions to this one.<br /><br />Hi Serena - are you interested in reading either of them??Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-30873825745959463812009-11-23T09:16:51.099-08:002009-11-23T09:16:51.099-08:00I have not read this or the Time Travelers wife.I have not read this or the Time Travelers wife.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-19010926479814353752009-11-23T06:14:06.959-08:002009-11-23T06:14:06.959-08:00I didn't like The Time Traveler's Wife, so...I didn't like The Time Traveler's Wife, so I'm not really sure if I want to read this one. Although I did hear Niffenegger on NPR and she made this new book sound so good that I might just pick it up. I liked your honest post about this book. Thanks!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-62596521531258285982009-11-23T01:15:45.456-08:002009-11-23T01:15:45.456-08:00Embarrassingly I have only just got a copy of The ...Embarrassingly I have only just got a copy of The Time Traveller's Wife which I am hoping to read next but I have heard so many good things about this book too!Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214328862998740090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-66154931339620440682009-11-22T20:04:37.261-08:002009-11-22T20:04:37.261-08:00I just bought both of Niffenegger's books for ...I just bought both of Niffenegger's books for my mum's birthday present so I hope she's not disappointed with them. <br />It seems like they've had a mixed reception from other readers.<br /><br />I've read neither yet, but will be receiving a hard cover copy of TTTW for Christmas. (I was going to buy it for myself but my wife insisted on getting it for me).<br /><br />I have been intrigued by the concepts of these books, but I'll have to wait to see whether the author's execution meets the expectations inspired by those concepts.Onesimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413061573637313957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-77410628188291219802009-11-22T04:45:22.797-08:002009-11-22T04:45:22.797-08:00Thanks for highlighting my review. I agree with yo...Thanks for highlighting my review. I agree with yours. I loved the first chapter and was looking forward to another fantastic book, but then it all went downhill. <br /><br />Let's just hope her next book on the furry girl is better (I'm a bit worried about the premise to be honest!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-4380231162981159122009-11-21T20:46:00.548-08:002009-11-21T20:46:00.548-08:00I studied a lot of magical realism as an undergrad...I studied a lot of magical realism as an undergrad so I think I got really good at dealing with this kind of stilted strangeness, because I loved this book. But then, I was expecting it from Niffenegger. I found Henry and Clare pretty weird, and sometimes off-putting, at times, too. <br /><br />I'm sorry it disappointed you, though!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-20392740848722204702009-11-21T13:12:49.980-08:002009-11-21T13:12:49.980-08:00Hi Steph - I think The Time Traveler's Wife is...Hi Steph - I think The Time Traveler's Wife is one of those books that people either love or hate. I am clearly in the love camp! I'm not sure if you would enjoy this one or not - I am always hesitant to say "don't read a book" but I'm thinking this one would probably have a similar effect on you as TTTW.<br /><br />Hi Softdrink - that is sooo true!! I couldn't put my finger on it before so thank you! All of the character's came across as un-human!<br /><br />Hi Claire - I think you have probably made the right decision with this one!<br /><br />Hi savidgereads - I so wish I had had the time to visit Highgate when we were in London - I know that would have helped me connect with the book more. Maybe next time!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-48625669585922404502009-11-21T11:14:02.965-08:002009-11-21T11:14:02.965-08:00Oh no am sorry this wasnt wonderful for you. I hav...Oh no am sorry this wasnt wonderful for you. I have to say I had a few moments with it but on the whole I loved it. I also volunteer at Highgate and think Niffenegger got the cemetery spot on with all its atmosphere. <br /><br />I thought the ending was... erm... well interesting. I thought the character of Robert was wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-37519804834770795652009-11-21T10:26:21.987-08:002009-11-21T10:26:21.987-08:00This was a most helpful post. I thought the The Ti...This was a most helpful post. I thought the The Time Traveler's Wife felt partly forced, which, while I enjoyed, didn't really impress that much. So probably right on initial idea to pass on this one.clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-34615311480501661092009-11-21T07:23:06.587-08:002009-11-21T07:23:06.587-08:00I totally agree about Robert...he just kept making...I totally agree about Robert...he just kept making bad decisions throughout the book. Actually, they all did. I was okay with the weird twist, but I wasn't okay with how everyone got to that point...and what they did afterwards. It just seems like the whole book was dependent on a series of decisions that no one in their right mind would ever had made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-81514264918067588352009-11-21T06:44:34.127-08:002009-11-21T06:44:34.127-08:00I didn't particularly care for The Time Travel...I didn't particularly care for The Time Traveler's Wife (the characters did nothing for me, I'm afraid), but generally speaking it seems that people who were huge fans of that one have been less in love with this book, largely because of the characters! I wonder if my ambivalence to her first book means I would be more likely to enjoy her second, or if I would be bothered by the same things that bugged me in the first?<br /><br />Regardless, it's always fun to buy books when away, especially when they're set in the city you're visiting! I found a copy of Northanger Abbey while visiting England a few years back and that was such good fun to read!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477615688291798393noreply@blogger.com