tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post8160753893625640905..comments2023-10-26T04:53:55.401-05:00Comments on Literary Musings: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey EugenidesBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-54166574678247354232011-10-19T15:26:54.356-05:002011-10-19T15:26:54.356-05:00Melissa, I am SO HAPPY that you liked it! I though...Melissa, I am SO HAPPY that you liked it! I thought it was wonderful, as you can tell by my review :) Can't wait to hear your thoughts.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-79614314766770305602011-10-19T15:21:46.440-05:002011-10-19T15:21:46.440-05:00"I don't want a retelling of the marriage..."I don't want a retelling of the marriage plot. I want a reinvention of it, something equally as satisfying, but post-modern, which is exactly what Eugenides delivered." <br /><br />Yes, that's exactly it! I'm done with it, I felt the same and I will put thoughts up soon. I completely agree with you about the ending, it was perfect. I was not happy for a moment when I thought it was going in a different direction, but he nailed it!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-69461926728910054872011-10-14T10:36:17.700-05:002011-10-14T10:36:17.700-05:00I'm a few discs away from finishing Middlesex ...I'm a few discs away from finishing Middlesex on audio right now, and I already cannot wait to pick up The Marriage Plot! I know Eugenides will be one of my new favorite authors. So glad you loved this one!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-12566873368477143142011-10-12T21:45:21.225-05:002011-10-12T21:45:21.225-05:00I have to try to find one of his books. They both ...I have to try to find one of his books. They both sound so good.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-50586013039682241392011-10-12T18:52:06.217-05:002011-10-12T18:52:06.217-05:00I am so excited to read this. I heard Eugenides t...I am so excited to read this. I heard Eugenides talking about the book on Fresh Air yesterday and it sounds so up my alley, I'm just sure I'm going to like it (which is probably setting me up for disappointment, but oh well).LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-58060427594890155682011-10-12T10:12:35.972-05:002011-10-12T10:12:35.972-05:00I am so glad this one lived up to your expectation...I am so glad this one lived up to your expectations. I can't wait to read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-51431392556018716212011-10-12T07:17:23.563-05:002011-10-12T07:17:23.563-05:00I agree about the ending - that last page made me ...I agree about the ending - that last page made me want to hug the book too :-) It is just a shame about the 200 pages that came before that - I found them so slow and wish they'd been condensed.Jackie (Farm Lane Books)http://www.farmlanebooks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-5465023976356436172011-10-11T23:40:47.493-05:002011-10-11T23:40:47.493-05:00Brilliant review, I seriously can't wait to re...Brilliant review, I seriously can't wait to read this now. I have enjoyed both of Eugenides books that I have read, although I have to admit that Middlesex dragged a bit in the middle for.Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-3280407690468248162011-10-11T21:49:19.685-05:002011-10-11T21:49:19.685-05:00I am really looking forward to reading this. I lov...I am really looking forward to reading this. I loved Middlesex, but wasn't wild about The Virgin Suicides. I really like Eugenides' writing style, though, and I think he's a great storyteller. Thanks for the insightful review!Heather @ Between the Covershttp://btweenthecovers.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-80741741932972068122011-10-11T21:16:41.844-05:002011-10-11T21:16:41.844-05:00Loved your post about marriage Plot. I just downlo...Loved your post about marriage Plot. I just downloaded it to my Kindle today. LOVED Middlesex.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-31105881982642793992011-10-11T18:05:45.327-05:002011-10-11T18:05:45.327-05:00Beth, Seriously you just made my day! I'm so h...Beth, Seriously you just made my day! I'm so happy to hear my enthusiasm for this book was translated through my review. I can't wait to hear what your thoughts are when you read it. Thank you :)Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-57147803346898775542011-10-11T18:02:45.044-05:002011-10-11T18:02:45.044-05:00This is probably my most favorite review ever. You...This is probably my most favorite review ever. Your enthusiasm is overflowing. You included lyrics to a Talking Heads song. And now I feel I need to read everything he's ever written. I am certainly scouting a copy this weekend. Seriously, I can't wait to share my thoughts. Thanks, Brenna!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-82554406442827468092011-10-11T15:16:57.901-05:002011-10-11T15:16:57.901-05:00Nymeth, Of course! Your review was brilliant.
Sam...Nymeth, Of course! Your review was brilliant.<br /><br />Sam, Yes glad I could point you to more Eugenides!<br /><br />bookmonkey, I'd say you can read either in any order you like. If this one speaks to you more than Middlesex, I'd say start with this one.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-88915923673303497992011-10-11T15:15:05.288-05:002011-10-11T15:15:05.288-05:00Brilliant review, Brenna :) I've been tempted ...Brilliant review, Brenna :) I've been tempted by this one but your review has really made me want to read it now! I'm almost ashamed to say I haven't even read Middlesex yet, despite how much I really want to!! I will definitely have to sort that out now :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-21155937576375032732011-10-11T14:45:10.972-05:002011-10-11T14:45:10.972-05:00I didn't actually know what this book was abou...I didn't actually know what this book was about until now, although I knew I wanted to read it as I love Eugenides. Thanks for the informative review.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-87309364266606912382011-10-11T13:32:22.225-05:002011-10-11T13:32:22.225-05:00Loved your post, Brenna (and thanks for the link!)...Loved your post, Brenna (and thanks for the link!). I think I do know just the quote you mean.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-48860734730605997652011-10-11T13:32:01.010-05:002011-10-11T13:32:01.010-05:00Nadia, It's much different from Middlesex but ...Nadia, It's much different from Middlesex but there are also many similarities in theme and style.<br /><br />Willa, Yeah Eugenides is the best. <br /><br />Bethany, Wheee! Ok let me know which one you read first!<br /><br />Audra, I haven't read the Virgin Suicides, it's not a subject I like to read about. But I do hope you like this one. <br /><br />bookish bella, I know 9 years is a long time to wait!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-92139190747729259142011-10-11T12:28:17.250-05:002011-10-11T12:28:17.250-05:00I've been looking forward to a new book from E...I've been looking forward to a new book from Eugenides for years. I'm glad to hear it's a good one! Can't wait to get my hands on it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-203478400829377232011-10-11T12:09:51.842-05:002011-10-11T12:09:51.842-05:00I read and liked The Virgin Suicides and never got...I read and liked The Virgin Suicides and never got around to Middlesex, which didn't interest me and to be honest, I was sort of 'eh' on this one -- until your review. Your description and enthusiasm has me doing a total 180 -- I'm going to seek this book out, stat!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-76882693505024605302011-10-11T12:09:04.605-05:002011-10-11T12:09:04.605-05:00Whee! I have Middlesex on my shelf, and now I have...Whee! I have Middlesex on my shelf, and now I have this one to read too! Thanks for the review!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467655046379247950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-31263747059970803912011-10-11T12:04:46.351-05:002011-10-11T12:04:46.351-05:00Thanks for reviewing this one, I can't wait to...Thanks for reviewing this one, I can't wait to read it. This is an author that I really enjoy reading and the story sounds great :-) btw. new follower, both here and on Twitter.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901628974325954428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-88335280522563603712011-10-11T11:53:41.430-05:002011-10-11T11:53:41.430-05:00I'll admit that I didn't really care much ...I'll admit that I didn't really care much for Middlesex (don't know if I read it at the wrong time or what, but I just didn't jive with it), however, your review of Eugenides latest has me writing down the title so I can buy it ASAP. This one sounds like a truly great read - can't wait!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-55441308021020416422011-10-11T11:39:50.989-05:002011-10-11T11:39:50.989-05:00Red, I know I felt very lucky! I'm happy you a...Red, I know I felt very lucky! I'm happy you are excited about this one, it's definitely worth it.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-8024458764167058032011-10-11T11:27:59.617-05:002011-10-11T11:27:59.617-05:00Your earlier post got me excited for the book and ...Your earlier post got me excited for the book and now with your review I really want to check it out. Lucky you, getting that ARC!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.com