tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post6743065596761087294..comments2024-03-28T06:22:25.064+02:00Comments on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell: Review: Jane Austen Made Me Do It - AnthologyBlodeueddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-1452862767620030912011-11-08T23:04:36.231+02:002011-11-08T23:04:36.231+02:00Cherry
I fear that is what they wereCherry<br />I fear that is what they wereBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-84243534309122984502011-11-08T12:01:04.920+02:002011-11-08T12:01:04.920+02:00Stories in this antho sounds too short for me :)Stories in this antho sounds too short for me :)Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-41749694523775547022011-11-07T23:32:22.051+02:002011-11-07T23:32:22.051+02:00Audra
I am so glad I was not the only one getting ...Audra<br />I am so glad I was not the only one getting that story. It felt like I was missing something and i wondered if it was me, but yes, not the only one ;)<br /><br />Inside jokes, nope, I tend to miss thoseBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-62114372764233309342011-11-07T23:28:33.132+02:002011-11-07T23:28:33.132+02:00We agreed on many of the stories -- I found Laurie...We agreed on many of the stories -- I found Laurie Viera Rigler's to totally baffling and I too was bored by Adriana Trigiani's offering. "Faux Jane" had a ton of dialogue and it really depended on one getting all their inside jokes -- it reminded me of a snappy, banter-y romance -- which works for some (like me) but not all!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-68807984830184110902011-11-07T23:27:31.365+02:002011-11-07T23:27:31.365+02:00Carole
o_O *hides and whispers that I have only re...Carole<br />o_O *hides and whispers that I have only read 2 of her books*<br />I have heard Willig's books are good, so I still want to read those<br /><br /><br />Steph<br />Nope, she was quite, oh you know I am not gonna say...<br /><br />Simcha<br />It sure was.<br /><br /><br />Anna<br />Thin Man? Lol, see I do not even get that.<br /><br /><br />Missie<br />Yes, so lovely :D And some of them were just greatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-63548581362285473132011-11-07T23:27:15.535+02:002011-11-07T23:27:15.535+02:00Carrie
Aha, well then do not skip it :D yes so man...Carrie<br />Aha, well then do not skip it :D yes so many short stories to enjoy, and since there are so many then you are sure to like some<br /><br /><br />Jenny G<br />Hihi, well you know me ;)<br /><br /><br />Staci<br />I have read quite a lot this yea, strange, dunno how it happened, it just did.<br /><br /><br />WOnder B<br />I did wonder that with one or two that I just did not get at all...and they were boring tooBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-14344780633465269422011-11-07T17:54:18.953+02:002011-11-07T17:54:18.953+02:00WOW! A JA anthology?! How splendid. This one defin...WOW! A JA anthology?! How splendid. This one definitely seems worth checking out.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-19509700442175039742011-11-07T17:34:30.729+02:002011-11-07T17:34:30.729+02:00Faux Jane was confusing to me to, but that's b...Faux Jane was confusing to me to, but that's because I didn't get the references to The Thin Man. Glad you enjoyed it for the most part, though. Seems like we liked a lot of the same stories. :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-64270210630510353912011-11-07T10:19:04.177+02:002011-11-07T10:19:04.177+02:00This sounds like a fun anthology for Jane Austen f...This sounds like a fun anthology for Jane Austen fans.Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730042073954228379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-85937471242245750262011-11-07T07:25:01.756+02:002011-11-07T07:25:01.756+02:00Many of these sound inviting but the one that most...Many of these sound inviting but the one that most intrigues me is Ghostwriter - JA not as we would imagine, hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-74948343947550922742011-11-07T05:58:24.796+02:002011-11-07T05:58:24.796+02:00I really want to read this, but I won't allow ...I really want to read this, but I won't allow myself to read any books like these until I finish every Jane Austen book and even her short stories. I just have a couple left, so I will hold onto my vow. I'm sorry you didn't like Lauren Willig's one that much, but have you read any of her books. They are pretty nefty.Carole Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613257306239357553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-55622623919746991632011-11-07T02:19:08.661+02:002011-11-07T02:19:08.661+02:00Gah! I don't like it when the stories are too ...Gah! I don't like it when the stories are too short and everything is just confusing. I wonder if they were trying to fit too many any instead of looking for really great ones.WonderBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402631427338318319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-22052430397726570652011-11-07T01:48:15.098+02:002011-11-07T01:48:15.098+02:00I will be reading this one soon....my first time r...I will be reading this one soon....my first time really diving into short stories this year.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-11167783379343213322011-11-07T01:09:42.343+02:002011-11-07T01:09:42.343+02:00Not my usual thing, but Austen short stories I wou...Not my usual thing, but Austen short stories I would try! Loved your review of Trigiani's letter. I needed the laugh :)Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-56105869815088103772011-11-07T00:24:25.686+02:002011-11-07T00:24:25.686+02:00i didn't know this was short stories! for some...i didn't know this was short stories! for some reason i love short stories when i'm in the right mood. i was going to skip this, but now i want to read it!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-10465717452435828812011-11-06T23:15:41.418+02:002011-11-06T23:15:41.418+02:00Chris
I guess there must have been :)
FV
I know,...Chris<br />I guess there must have been :)<br /><br /><br />FV<br />I know, so many stories in total.<br /><br /><br />Nise<br />Then you really must read it :D<br /><br /><br />Kimba<br />Same with me, some I want more of, some no thanks<br /><br /><br />Yvonne<br />Hihi, I know that feelingBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-35341853053442010792011-11-06T22:48:09.040+02:002011-11-06T22:48:09.040+02:00Mary
I am glad :D
Mel
Do not feel guilty! I have...Mary<br />I am glad :D<br /><br /><br />Mel<br />Do not feel guilty! I have only read 2 of her books<br /><br /><br />Naida<br />I have not read her works, but it was fun to try something by her :)<br /><br /><br />Ana<br />Yes too short :/ But some worked, thankfully!<br /><br />Diana<br />How nice! And yes it was sure the book for meBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-53971738597271169372011-11-06T20:25:41.413+02:002011-11-06T20:25:41.413+02:00This sounds intriguing. Another book to add to my...This sounds intriguing. Another book to add to my ever-growing list of books I want :)Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-68197656158327398822011-11-06T20:24:14.505+02:002011-11-06T20:24:14.505+02:00i reviewed this as well and really enjoyed it. A f...i reviewed this as well and really enjoyed it. A few i'd like to see as full length books..others not so much.<br />have a great weekend :)<br />http://www.kimbathecaffeinatedbookreviewer.blogspot.com/Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-39186468471126860422011-11-06T19:47:58.598+02:002011-11-06T19:47:58.598+02:00I see a few of my favorite authors. I will put th...I see a few of my favorite authors. I will put this book on my TBR list. Thanks.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-23816433510817997532011-11-06T18:15:25.163+02:002011-11-06T18:15:25.163+02:00Wow lots to take in there. Thanks for the review. ...Wow lots to take in there. Thanks for the review. :)Sophia (FV)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14464453152431010339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-8607190667252364352011-11-06T16:59:53.419+02:002011-11-06T16:59:53.419+02:00So, sounds like there were more you liked than did...So, sounds like there were more you liked than didn't like?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-22465221568081856182011-11-06T16:47:53.155+02:002011-11-06T16:47:53.155+02:00I came across this book the other day and thought ...I came across this book the other day and thought of you!Book of Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259592113584639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-31106058667532203202011-11-06T16:45:53.300+02:002011-11-06T16:45:53.300+02:00A lot of SHORT stories which are TOO short...glad ...A lot of SHORT stories which are TOO short...glad you enjoyed some of them at least!Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-64056015080536068702011-11-06T16:41:55.228+02:002011-11-06T16:41:55.228+02:00I've had my eye on this one. I like Austen ret...I've had my eye on this one. I like Austen retellings and short stories too.<br />I am a fan of Laurie Viera Rigler's, glad to see her in this collection too.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.com