Comments on: An American Marriage, Mr. Penumbra, and a Classic

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:02:50 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Yeah Naomi: I think you might like Sourdough -- it gets a bit crazy but the premise of the Bread making I enjoyed. American Marriage would be good for your book club group on women & marriages. Lots of food for thought there.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:50:11 +0000

I’ve read both the Penumbra and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I liked Penumbra well enough, but now I’m thinking I’ll like Sourdough even more. I loved A Tree Grows on Brooklyn, but I read it maybe in my early thirties?
I’m glad to hear you liked American Marriage – I’m thinking of reading it sometime. I have to confess that covers with trees on them always appeal to me. 🙂

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:21:17 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Hi Michelle: Glad to hear you still enjoyed Brooklyn, reading it years later and that it holds up twice. It is a charming story and I felt like I almost became one of the Nolans I was with them so long & because of its intimate storytelling. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:14:15 +0000

In reply to JaneGS. Yeah Jane: it's quite a book about the family's life & Francie. It takes in a lot over a couple decades. I think I would've even enjoyed it more if I had read it as a youngster. Interesting you read it recently too.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:12:04 +0000

In reply to Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness). Hi Kim, so annoying when the reviews don't come easily I agree. Hope you like An American Marriage.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:12:29 +0000

The only one I have not read is Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. The other two are so wonderful. I had read Brooklyn a long time ago and then about five years ago as part of a book club. It did not lose its appeal in any way!

By: JaneGS

JaneGS — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:13:41 +0000

I read Tree in Brooklyn for the first time a few years ago–like you, somehow it eluded me in my youth, and I know I would have loved it then. I still thought it was terrific, and recognize the powerful hold it has on many people who did read it while their brains were still forming.

By: Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:01:14 +0000

I’ve been having a tough time writing reviews too… puttering along on several but not getting very far. It’s annoying! An American Marriage is high on my TBR list right now, hoping to get to it soon!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:59:17 +0000

In reply to Ti Reed.

Hi Ti, yeah I am finding less times to read so I need to get on that. Usually I read one at a time, & listen to one too. I head to Redlands next week so I’ll be curious about the weather — seems like still a bit of sprinkles going on in the desert. Wonder if it will continue … Hope all is well in your area.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:51:45 +0000

In reply to Laila. Hi Laila, I'll be curious what you think of An American Marriage. It's a pretty quick read. Good to know I'm not the only one that gets bogged down writing reviews!