Comments on: A Constellation and Last September

By: Helen Murdoch

Helen Murdoch — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:14:38 +0000

I’ve just read this book and agree with your review. It has such tough moments and it is a bit confusing how it goes back and forth in time, especially since I listened to it so didn’t have a visual reference. But, I am glad I read it!

By: Katie @ Doing Dewey

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 03:32:04 +0000

Constellation is one of my favorite books ever. I loved the mix of hope and sorrow. I could definitely see it making for some good book club discussion!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 17:49:40 +0000

In reply to Judy Krueger. Thanks Judy for leaving me the link to your review. I need to come up with some discussion questions about the novel for my book club. That shouldn't be too hard perhaps -- but I just dont want to forget it before the evening!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 17:46:39 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Yeah Michelle I had to investigate this novel since it received such hype in 2013. It wasn't my favorite read but I'm glad I got to it.

By: Judy Krueger

Judy Krueger — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:27:17 +0000

Constellation was one of my top favorite books read in 2013. The writing was astoundingly good. He left me invested in every character. Here is a link to my review: http://keepthewisdom.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-constellation-of-vital-phenomena.html

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:20:38 +0000

I have Marra’s novel around here somewhere. It remains one I am anxious to read, so I am glad it is worth the read.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:32:56 +0000

In reply to BermudaOnion(Kathy). I know what you mean Kathy. It's pretty heavy, but I just wanted to step inside their shoes and feel what people are going through in war zones because they are on my mind at times. I wish we could stop the war in Syria for instance. Somehow, some way it needs to be done.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:27:02 +0000

In reply to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz. I agree Deb. Thanks. I can't pass up a dog story, even though I think it's more about humans. We will see.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:25:49 +0000

In reply to Shannon @ River City Reading.

Thanks Shannon. Yeah I can’t wait to read Fifteen Dogs — it’s piqued my curiosity. I might read Marra’s Techno book next year. He’s definitely a writer to watch!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:23:20 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Oh I would love to visit Prague. Have you been there? It seems a fascinating place. I'd be interested to see what you think of either book. The Last Sept goes by pretty quickly.