Comments on: The First Three Books of 2019 and Vice

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:46:03 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Thanks Naomi. I think you would find this one interesting as well. I think she was trying to do something different with it / not just a survival tale but a look into consciousness which was worth it.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:04:23 +0000

I liked Walker’s previous book, which was also kind of apocalyptic in a quiet way. I really liked the idea of it, so am very tempted by this new one just to see what she has come up with this time. Too bad it was shredded in the NYT, but they have their own tastes just like everyone else.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:56:18 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine — let me know if you like the RBG – Basis of Sex movie. It looks good. The Vice movie will pretty much enrage you — so good idea to wait. As for The Dreamers — Oh it took a beating in the NYT! The dialogue likened to dead tennis balls, ouch!! How unkind.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:53:00 +0000

In reply to JaneGS. Hi Jane: yeah you better hold off on Vice -- it was hard to revisit all those Bush/Cheney days again. The Dreamers is a quick read and the Baldwin book is pretty much too. You'd probably like them.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:27:46 +0000

Wow, I had no idea The Dreamers was savaged by the NYT! I didn’t love it and I did think the ending was weak, but that’s brutal. I’ve read worse.

I’ll have to hold off on Vice until we’re in a better place- if that happens. It will just make me too rage-y. I’m going to go see On the Basis of Sex this week so hoping it will be good.

By: JaneGS

JaneGS — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:49:18 +0000

The James Baldwin book does sound really good—I haven’t read anything by him yet.

I’m intrigued by The Dreamers—does seem like a daunting premise but I can see how it could hook the reader.

I think Vice would depress me too much—kudos to you for have the fortitude to watch it.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:37:01 +0000

In reply to JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing. Thanks JoAnn, so far so good. Yeah I think you'll like the Baldwin book; it's short but compelling. I'm curious to see the movie now. The Dreamers was an easy way to start the year ... it did get into my head. Enjoy your weekend.

By: JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing

JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 01:38:00 +0000

Your photo is stunning!! What a beautiful start to the day! I’ve only seen positive blogger comments on The Dreamers, so was surprised to see that NYTimes review. Not sure I’ll read it (not usually drawn to that type of book), but am more likely to try If Beale Street Could Talk. Your year is off to a great start!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:17:04 +0000

In reply to Anne@Headfullofbooks. Hi Anne: thanks for your comments. It seems many times critics and bloggers can be far a part in their thoughts on books! I'm okay with it. I think you'll like the Baldwin book. It's short and potent. Happy 2019.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:14:47 +0000

In reply to Beth F. Hi Beth, thanks for stopping by! Yeah I'm off to a good start so far, knock on wood. I'd be interested to hear what you think of Vice.