tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post6842299078280635457..comments2023-10-26T04:53:55.401-05:00Comments on Literary Musings: them by Joyce Carol OatesBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-57423420306922121532011-12-09T11:01:12.010-06:002011-12-09T11:01:12.010-06:00lola, Loved it!
Andi, The longer work definitely...lola, Loved it! <br /><br />Andi, The longer work definitely paid off. <br /><br />contemplatrix, Good plan :)<br /><br />Melody, Exactly! Well put. <br /><br />Melissa, Ugh I don't think I could ever review Middlemarch. If I did, it would be super long!<br /><br />Laura, I've heard really great things about Blonde.<br /><br />fattyreader, No you can totally read them out of order! I know each book examines a different family in a different place and time of America. As far as I know, none of the stories are linked by plot or characters.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-44375728219164249872011-12-09T10:56:13.504-06:002011-12-09T10:56:13.504-06:00Heather, I just bought the first one, The Garden o...Heather, I just bought the first one, The Garden of Earthly Delights, and I am so excited! <br /><br />Becky, I haven't read We Were the Mulvaney's but I've got my eye on it! <br /><br />Joanne, Thank you! I'd say it's worth the purchase.<br /><br />Red, Thanks! :)<br /><br />Beth, Don't be embarrassed I only read her for the first time this year. <br /><br />Ben, Yeah she's pretty awesome. What is one of your JCO favorites?Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-38200373166490059302011-12-09T09:10:56.195-06:002011-12-09T09:10:56.195-06:00Sounds like a great book. So it's not a proble...Sounds like a great book. So it's not a problem to read this series out of order? If so, your review has me itching to start with this one!thefattyreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409377978793104722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-34369983532448484152011-12-07T15:05:33.505-06:002011-12-07T15:05:33.505-06:00This sounds AMAZING! I mean, I already like Oates ...This sounds AMAZING! I mean, I already like Oates anyway, but this sounds so fab! In a whole downer-ish way, but still. Also, I agree with Becky above, We Were the Mulvaneys is excellent, but Blonde is still my favourite of her books :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-52471927202761174162011-12-07T14:36:28.321-06:002011-12-07T14:36:28.321-06:00Funny, the only Oates I've read so far is Blac...Funny, the only Oates I've read so far is Black Water. I'll check this one out. Also, I love that you said it's like trying to review Middlemarch. I did review Middlemarch last month and it was so hard!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-64255245251866437882011-12-07T13:12:05.173-06:002011-12-07T13:12:05.173-06:00I like Oates as well. The books I've read hav...I like Oates as well. The books I've read have tended to be a little dark in some ways, but it's an intriguing sort of dark--the kind that makes you think and thrill.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-37519131541245790952011-12-07T12:57:20.262-06:002011-12-07T12:57:20.262-06:00marvelous review. JCO is an intention I haven'...marvelous review. JCO is an intention I haven't indulged in. I must change this. I think I will start with this a few short ones as well and makes sure this one is on my list.<br /><br />~LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-15772725737405576682011-12-07T12:30:08.990-06:002011-12-07T12:30:08.990-06:00I love Oates, but I've read her shorter works ...I love Oates, but I've read her shorter works and certainly would like to dive into something longer and more involving. This one sounds fantastic, and I adored the passages you shared. Thanks, Brenna!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-15045270097167149882011-12-07T11:53:26.735-06:002011-12-07T11:53:26.735-06:00I love JCO and I have had this one on my shelf for...I love JCO and I have had this one on my shelf for years, so I am glad you thought it was great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-32690773695288745212011-12-07T10:11:11.421-06:002011-12-07T10:11:11.421-06:00I looooooooove JCO. Probably my favorite female wr...I looooooooove JCO. Probably my favorite female writer. I haven't read tTHEM, but I am very happy that you found the beauty in what she does.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483490020980574428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-39467265986657092572011-12-07T08:44:19.604-06:002011-12-07T08:44:19.604-06:00I'm embarrassed to say that I've never rea...I'm embarrassed to say that I've never read JCO. It's quite shameful considering I've had so many opportunities to pick her books up as they seem to be everywhere you go. This is a great review. If she's much like Atwood, I know I'll really enjoy her work. Thanks, Brenna!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-48181677803132024882011-12-07T08:19:40.586-06:002011-12-07T08:19:40.586-06:00This sounds wonderful (and I especially like your ...This sounds wonderful (and I especially like your line "her prose is both eloquent and confident"). I have so much JCO on my tbr list I really need to start digging in. Great review!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-60439052389489624872011-12-07T06:35:55.217-06:002011-12-07T06:35:55.217-06:00Excellent review, Brenna! JCO is an amazingly tale...Excellent review, Brenna! JCO is an amazingly talented writer. This has been on my wish list for quite some time - think I may just have to purchase it before the TBR dare begins Jan 1.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-38240686650653639162011-12-06T20:54:22.860-06:002011-12-06T20:54:22.860-06:00I loove JCO. I think she is a beautiful writer. Ha...I loove JCO. I think she is a beautiful writer. Have you read We Were the Mulvaney's? I would definitely recommend that. I have read a few others too which were just as touching, but I have never heard of this one. Will definitely be looking out for it now!Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-86658743568053926382011-12-06T19:38:16.791-06:002011-12-06T19:38:16.791-06:00I am going to read the whole quartet next year and...I am going to read the whole quartet next year and I'm so excited about it. Your review makes me want to start them (the books) right now. Great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com