tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post5678074920080546288..comments2024-03-28T04:52:29.084-07:00Comments on BookBath: A Fraction Of The Whole - Steve ToltzKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-21600736775948926252010-02-17T19:23:50.232-08:002010-02-17T19:23:50.232-08:00I read this one at the end of 2008 (I think!) and ...I read this one at the end of 2008 (I think!) and what I do remember of it (my long term memory is shockingly bad) is that it made me laugh out loud - always a rare thing. I also liked that the settings were places I knew but I also remember thinking it was far too long! It's hard to know who to recommend it to - other than Australians - I think ;-)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747440460896344541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-37398319104406565122010-02-14T22:46:16.886-08:002010-02-14T22:46:16.886-08:00Hi anothercookiecrumbles - it sounds as though we ...Hi anothercookiecrumbles - it sounds as though we have had similar thoughts about this one. For me I was able to forgive the boringness towards the end because of the brilliance of the beginning but I understand completely what you mean.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-62957572578326640312010-02-14T06:43:12.765-08:002010-02-14T06:43:12.765-08:00I think I took about two months to work my way thr...I think I took about two months to work my way through this. I did love the twist in the middle, and while I was getting slightly frustrated as the book was drawing to a close, I think I'm glad I read it. <br /><br />Loved the start of the book though - it made me want to keep going on and on. Somewhere in the middle, something broke though, and the spark was lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-72410291273583190112010-02-13T17:02:30.245-08:002010-02-13T17:02:30.245-08:00Hi Aimee - I hope you enjoy it!!
Hi Jackie - I kn...Hi Aimee - I hope you enjoy it!!<br /><br />Hi Jackie - I know what you mean about the length. If it helps I didn't notice the length until right at the end when I thought it was time for it to end. Up until then I was flying through it - the writing was so engaging.<br /><br />Hi booksnob - I think it would be the perfect book to read when you have some time to just sit back and enjoy it.<br /><br />Hi Teresa - it sounds like we had very similar views about this one. The humour was great I thought.<br /><br />Hi Diane - I hope you do enjoy it!<br /><br />Hi Jo - I say give it a go and see how you go. If you are anything like me the start will just suck you in and you will want to keep going!<br /><br />Hi Simon - I really hope you find it and enjoy it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-8417907376983032942010-02-12T13:48:55.334-08:002010-02-12T13:48:55.334-08:00This is one I have ummmed and ahhhhed about quite ...This is one I have ummmed and ahhhhed about quite a lot over. I now am going to look out for it at the library tomorrow!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-70193506327072906912010-02-12T12:33:48.694-08:002010-02-12T12:33:48.694-08:00I've got this from the library at the moment. ...I've got this from the library at the moment. I'm not sure if I'll read it though, the size intimidates me, especially in hardback. It does sound good though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904771329502876178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-22028054954608862032010-02-12T12:06:28.545-08:002010-02-12T12:06:28.545-08:00I think I would enjoy this book; great review - th...I think I would enjoy this book; great review - thanks(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-70575373957966020532010-02-12T05:49:27.922-08:002010-02-12T05:49:27.922-08:00This was my favorite of the 2008 Booker nominees, ...This was my favorite of the 2008 Booker nominees, mostly for the humor and the great storytelling. I agree, though, that it could have done with some trimming, but overall, I had great fun reading this.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896331683344872038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-45912365555261423422010-02-12T01:44:18.090-08:002010-02-12T01:44:18.090-08:00Interesting review! I keep seeing this in charity ...Interesting review! I keep seeing this in charity shops but the length puts me off. It's one I'll look out for in the library when I fancy a longer read, I think!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-27202536482050770132010-02-12T00:36:04.607-08:002010-02-12T00:36:04.607-08:00I have this one on the shelf, but it never really ...I have this one on the shelf, but it never really appealed to me either. Its length is putting me off too. Your review has made it appeal a little bit more, but I think it will be a few months before I get round to it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433153409320048017.post-58855292730589922782010-02-11T20:04:35.345-08:002010-02-11T20:04:35.345-08:00people keep telling me to read this book...I think...people keep telling me to read this book...I think your review is the straw that's breaking this camel's back :0<br /><br />*skips off to the library*<br /><br />x<br />AimeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com