Comments on: American War

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:53:51 +0000

In reply to The Reader's Tales. Hi RT, yeah I don't think this book is for you perhaps, but it is a bit provocative. I'll stop by your site soon to chat more, it's been awhile. Hope you are well.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:52:00 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine, ha yeah I’m with you about the U.S. dumpster chief — everyday gets worse with him. It’s brutal with him in office. I’m lucky to be over the border but I’m not far enough! The book does seem pretty real or possible. Bleak too. Cheers.

By: The Reader's Tales

The Reader's Tales — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:11:17 +0000

Hello Susan! Looks like we had a similar long weekend (actually we stayed longer). I could have written this post and said the same things. 🙂
The book sound interesting, I am sure many people will like it… That said, it’s not something I’m willing to read in the near future. Thanks for such a great post as always. 🙂

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 01:58:51 +0000

I think I’m going to have to wait on American War! It simply sounds too close to the truth, especially considering what our dumpster fire-in-chief did this week. It’s starting to feel dystopian here.

Your weekend trip sounds (and looks) gorgeous!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:45:07 +0000

In reply to Ti.

Hi Ti, Glad you had a peaceful Memorial Day weekend and you got some downtime. It’s hard to believe your daughter is now in high school, Wow. Both of your kids are doing so well — it’s nice to hear about them. They are active and involved in interesting things. You will probably like American War // the possibilities and realities of it make it interesting and unsettling. #108 though is a long way to go, LOL. I’m often like that on library wait lists; I know how it goes. Enjoy your week.

By: Ti

Ti — Wed, 31 May 2017 22:28:21 +0000

I have American War on hold but I am #108 in line for it at one library and in a slightly worse position at another. I love dystopian stories. They are often bleak but they cheer me up because the real world is typically not like them but with the current administration in place, these types of books are popular again due to the similarities going on right now.

Your weekend was busy but it sounds like you had a good time too. Love those photos of the mountains you included. We had a good weekend too. I rested. In fact, I did as little as possible you would have been proud.

This week the girl ends middle school and moves on to high school. I can’t even believe this is happening. She starts sports camp right away so there is no break for her really.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 30 May 2017 20:08:05 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Hi Laurel, yeah I can see where dystopian novels can seem a bit too dark & real for the future; I don't know what's going to happen with this administration. It seems like it's imploding about every day. The Handmaid's Tale TV series is so grim it blows me out of the water! Enjoy your week.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 30 May 2017 20:04:08 +0000

In reply to JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing. Thanks JoAnn, the bike trip was wonderful this year! I don't think I read too many dystopian novels; my favorite so far is Station Eleven. But now I need a break from dystopian after this bleak one!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 30 May 2017 20:02:12 +0000

In reply to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz. Hi Deb, yeah these are dicey times we are living in -- where the U.S. population is very divided. Hope things stay peaceful. Enjoy your days at BookExpo!

By: Laurel-Rain Snow

Laurel-Rain Snow — Sun, 28 May 2017 15:53:43 +0000

Enjoy your weekend! I tend to avoid dystopian novels, as they seem too possible and real, especially now with our Scary POTUS. The Handmaid's Tale is enough for me these days. I can't stop watching it, either. Thanks for sharing, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES