Comments on: On the Road With a Few Reviews

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:01:45 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Thanks Michelle. It does make me feel better that someone else doesn't recall the assassination attempt. Reagan's yes, Thatcher's, no. And yeah you might like Astonish Me since your daughter is into dance. It does unfold a bit intriguingly.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 26 May 2016 17:21:08 +0000

These all sound great! Of course, I am leaning towards Astonish Me given its setting, although I have never danced in my life so go figure.

If it makes you feel any better, I have no recollection of the assassination attempt either. The ignorance of kids is sometimes a good thing.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Thu, 12 May 2016 12:40:46 +0000

In reply to Sarah Laurence. Hi Sarah, I can't believe you had a Stella too! I don't think Astonish Me would be too much for a 15 year old though I wonder a bit if it would interest her? hmm. It's sort of an adult story set around nostalgia for once was their dance lives. Towards the end the Boy, her son, is a teen who gets involved with ballet, though it's not really a teen story about dance. It's mainly about who was this kids' father. which perhaps may or may not be of interest to a teen reader.

By: Sarah Laurence

Sarah Laurence — Wed, 11 May 2016 16:48:44 +0000

Thanks for reviewing on the go! Stella is adorable. That’s the name of my last dog. I’m always on the lookout for good audio books for the car so thanks for the recommendation of that reader. My 15-year-old niece is really into ballet. Would Astonish Me be too much for her?

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:22:55 +0000

In reply to The Reader's Tales. Thanks R.T. She's quite a handy book assistant. :-) The novel High Dive opened my eyes to the times of the IRA.

By: The Reader's Tales

The Reader's Tales — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:58:47 +0000

Ohh so sweet! Hello Stella ;-))) You are lucky to have such a gorgeous book assistant ; -) I adore Labradors

I haven’t read any of those books but the High Dive sounds interesting. Thank you for sharing ; -)

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:06:16 +0000

In reply to Darlene @Lostinliterature108. Thanks Darlene, that's very kind of you. Hope you like Astonish Me. How have you been?

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:04:26 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Yeah Naomi -- you better stay clear of Astonish Me then. The Girls of Corona might be the ticket instead.

By: Darlene @Lostinliterature108

Darlene @Lostinliterature108 — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:02:03 +0000

I’ve had Astonish Me on my list for awhile. I look forward to reading it. And Ive never heard of the Corona Del Mar book. Adding it to the never ending pile.
Thanks for the great reviews! I always enjoy your posts.:)

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 10 May 2016 00:50:57 +0000

For some reason I’m hesitant to pick up novels about ballet dancers. I never like the atmosphere of blood sweat and tears, competitiveness, and eating disorders. Is this book like that, or is it different?
The Girls of Corona del Mar sounds great! Adding it to the list…