Comments on: The Mothers and La La Land

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:26:59 +0000

In reply to Erin. Thanks Erin, I'm still glad I read The Mothers, but her betrayal of her friend was really low and hard to swallow. I'm like whaaa? Ha. Though I'll probably read her next book.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:05:45 +0000

I agree with your assessment about the characters for The Mothers. I know which betrayal you mean – that seriously bugged me and put the final axe in the main for me. That said, I loved the book because of the other reasons I listed in my review. I didn’t know all that backstory about the book being up for nomination or anything about the author though – your review was definitely more informative on a fact-related basis =)

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:16:26 +0000

In reply to Naomi.

Yeah Naomi — I’d be interested to hear what you think of The Mothers. I liked it but didn’t love it. I think it’s better to go in more cautiously. I’m sure she’ll likely have a long career though. As for La La Land, yeah I wonder if with the success of Hamilton and this one — there will be more musicals in Hollywood. I would think so. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:23:34 +0000

La-La Land sounds like a fun movie – I wonder if Hollywood’s thinking about getting back into musicals?
Your thoughts on The Mothers are interesting – most reviews I’ve seen have been so positive. However, I’m glad to have a more cautious opinion to keep in mind when I read it. Now I’m curious to know what my own reaction will be.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:23:18 +0000

In reply to Susan Lawson. Wow that's wonderful!!! I loved the opening sequence of the movie. How much fun it seemed. I'd like to see the scene again so I can pick Megan out. Thanks for letting me know. I definitely enjoyed the movie. That's terrific about the dancers & Megan in it. How fun, that first scene is great.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:18:25 +0000

In reply to JaneGS. Thanks Jane. Yeah it's worth seeing, a bit new & different. I think you'd like it. Happy New Year.

By: Susan Lawson

Susan Lawson — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 20:38:13 +0000

Haven’t read The Mother’s yet but it sounds interesting. 26 is so young to have completed a first novel. The author must be a dreamer like the characters depicted in La La Land. I liked the movie. Such a refreshing change from blood and guts and aliens etc. Beautiful cinematography and a poignant twist at the end. I’m also a bit biased because I know most of the dancers in the opening sequence and Megan is in the last scene (yellow dress and steering wheel). Enjoy the snow Susan.

By: JaneGS

JaneGS — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 20:05:34 +0000

I’ve heard La-La Land is great–my son loved it and definitely recommended it to me. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Happy reading in 2017!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:57:33 +0000

In reply to Erin @ Paperbackstash. Thanks Erin for stopping by! Yes I just recently became aware of The Mothers from other bloggers and sites claiming it was a major debut, and indeed it was well done from an author so young.

By: Erin @ Paperbackstash

Erin @ Paperbackstash — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:45:31 +0000

I’ve heard Canada is beautiful. Skiing must be fun!

Great book review too – my head must have been buried in the sand over this one, I hadn’t heard of it.