tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.comments2009-05-02T15:28:42.287-05:00Big Book, Big EvilChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-45096440531895198692009-05-02T06:19:00.000-05:002009-05-02T06:19:00.000-05:00Great concept.
Lila almost has a 'Lolita' feel.
I'...Great concept.<br />Lila almost has a 'Lolita' feel.<br />I'll definitely look for it next time I stop by the book store.<br />:))))))<br /><br />http://nichalovesyou.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-42571214151993781442008-12-01T00:23:00.000-06:002008-12-01T00:23:00.000-06:00I'd never heard of this book or this movie. Both ...I'd never heard of this book or this movie. Both sound very intriguing. Thanks for the review, and congratulations on finishing a Lit Flicks Challenge selection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-62182626020780917402008-11-29T12:05:00.000-06:002008-11-29T12:05:00.000-06:00De gustibus non est disputandum.De gustibus non est disputandum.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-79222997459270557962008-11-29T11:43:00.000-06:002008-11-29T11:43:00.000-06:00I have found Mr. Baker's reviews lucid and enitici...I have found Mr. Baker's reviews lucid and eniticing. So much so, that I was compelled to read the laconic novella "Silk." Unfortunately, I did not find the book as hypnotic or beguiling as our esteemed reviewer. As charming as the book may be, with its terse, fable-like story of unrequited love, its delicate descriptions and muted erotic moments, I'm afraid I am one those barbarians of whom Mr. Baker speaks, who prefers a bit of swordplay, even a bit of blood, and decidedly more action. Our hapless hero, Herve Joncour, is just too delicate for my tastes, too proper. With all of that traveling, one would think he would have fallen into a spot of trouble; alas, he arrives at his distant destinations unscathed and arrives home with only a hint of quiet melancholy for the woman he left behind. I like my heroes with a bit of coarseness to join their elegance, the wit combined with the rogue. "Silk" is just a bit too light and airy, and is filled with so much silence as to leave it nearly inert. And the final letter, in which a certain woman (not to give away the surpirse) tells Joncour to "stroke your organ," nearly caused a burst of laughter were it not couched in such ernestness. Perhaps this is a translation problem. In any case, this response is by no means a jab at our trusted reviewer, but rather just my own barbaric yelp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-58573633555922805042008-11-05T11:18:00.000-06:002008-11-05T11:18:00.000-06:00Chris, thanks for the excellent, insightful review...Chris, thanks for the excellent, insightful review of both this book and movie. I'd never heard of either, but now I'm intrigued and have added both to my TBR/TBW list. Oh, and congrats on finishing a book and a movie for the Lit Flicks Challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-26798495264568720252008-11-01T17:33:00.000-05:002008-11-01T17:33:00.000-05:00LOL! I just realized that Jim Van Pelt is one of t...LOL! I just realized that Jim Van Pelt is one of the authors featured in the anthology. <BR/><BR/>You are the one and only, right? <BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by, Jim!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-88036488032885903542008-11-01T17:28:00.000-05:002008-11-01T17:28:00.000-05:00I haven't read them yet. I still need to order a c...I haven't read them yet. I still need to order a copy! Looks interesting.<BR/><BR/>So ... did any of these stories redefine your understanding of novella?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-81845204953812334822008-11-01T16:44:00.000-05:002008-11-01T16:44:00.000-05:00Redifine our understanding of the novella?That's p...Redifine our understanding of the novella?<BR/><BR/>That's pretty ambitious.<BR/><BR/>I liked the stories, though.Jim Van Pelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810757929814693222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-86578232942905752812008-10-11T09:37:00.000-05:002008-10-11T09:37:00.000-05:00I'm glad that I got your mind turning! Happy hunti...I'm glad that I got your mind turning! Happy hunting!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-52714457216888622802008-10-11T05:40:00.000-05:002008-10-11T05:40:00.000-05:00Wow! I never really though about a Novella vs Nov...Wow! I never really though about a Novella vs Novel. Now mind is turning and I can see a challenge for myself in the future.<BR/>Thanks.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-38047838500453494552008-10-11T05:38:00.000-05:002008-10-11T05:38:00.000-05:00Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.The titles...Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.<BR/><BR/>The titles you have chosen seem very interesting. I think I may look into them to expand my horizon.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to your reviews.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-39124002591817008652008-10-07T22:29:00.000-05:002008-10-07T22:29:00.000-05:00Jessica, I think we were part of the same novella ...Jessica, I think we were part of the same novella challenge! I'm looking forward to B@T's as well.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-88933629200636678672008-10-07T15:01:00.000-05:002008-10-07T15:01:00.000-05:00Chris, thanks for joining the Lit Flicks Challenge...Chris, thanks for joining the Lit Flicks Challenge! I love the theme for your blog. I completed a Novella Challenge earlier in the year and loved it. Anyway, I think you'll enjoy both the book and the movie of Breakfast at Tiffany's. I look forward to your reviews.<BR/><BR/>(Also, since you seem interested in seeing all five movies, you can join my brother's companion challenge for movie lovers here: http://bitchinfilmreviews.com/?page_id=93)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-28121611322265628422008-10-06T15:32:00.000-05:002008-10-06T15:32:00.000-05:00Thanks for dropping by and leaving comments, Bill!...Thanks for dropping by and leaving comments, Bill!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-56632892601408267252008-10-06T11:22:00.000-05:002008-10-06T11:22:00.000-05:00You writing rivals your guitar playing! Thanks for...You writing rivals your guitar playing! Thanks for making me think about the difference between a novel and a novella.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687669269758629210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-12098141887960478022008-10-01T10:30:00.000-05:002008-10-01T10:30:00.000-05:00I didn't enjoy The Pleasure of My Company as much ...I didn't enjoy The Pleasure of My Company as much as Shopgirl. I hope he continues to write, though! <BR/><BR/>I've heard so many great things about Silk...I finally mooched it, so I'll probably read it soon. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad this was a good experience for you! It was a good experience for me as well. I would often discount smaller books as not being worth my time, but they are SO worth it!trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-54720688783716046572008-10-01T09:28:00.000-05:002008-10-01T09:28:00.000-05:00Thanks, Trish! I'll take that award.Thanks, Trish! I'll take that award.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-62907336169697682182008-09-30T01:07:00.000-05:002008-09-30T01:07:00.000-05:00Congratulations on finishing! You ROCK! And I thin...Congratulations on finishing! You ROCK! And I think you get the award for reading six books I've never heard of. :-)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-11804518717098090812008-09-29T12:57:00.000-05:002008-09-29T12:57:00.000-05:00Interesting! I don't think I would ever have heard...Interesting! I don't think I would ever have heard about this book if it wasn't for you. And I don't know that I'll seek it out, but if I stumble upon it, I just might pick it up. :-)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-92041890145549496572008-09-23T11:33:00.000-05:002008-09-23T11:33:00.000-05:00I have a lot of respect for authors who can tell a...I have a lot of respect for authors who can tell a good story (especially spanning a lifetime!) in so few pages. THAT is talent. Sounds like a great book!trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-37143879053325716972008-09-19T18:37:00.000-05:002008-09-19T18:37:00.000-05:00Thanks, Trish!Thanks, Trish!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790622184745439282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-57167275955251673812008-09-19T15:41:00.000-05:002008-09-19T15:41:00.000-05:00Great ending to an excellent review! Have I told y...Great ending to an excellent review! Have I told you you should keep this up after the challenge is over? ;-)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-12326112485066234972008-09-18T18:02:00.000-05:002008-09-18T18:02:00.000-05:00I'm totally intrigued! I'll let my fingers do the ...I'm totally intrigued! I'll let my fingers do the walkin' to bookmooch. :-)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-86147721790387333702008-09-17T14:54:00.000-05:002008-09-17T14:54:00.000-05:00Great review! You should keep this up after the ch...Great review! You should keep this up after the challenge is over. :-)<BR/><BR/>I think I'll skip this one, though.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418489434289009682.post-14203224147292522342008-09-16T15:19:00.000-05:002008-09-16T15:19:00.000-05:00Welcome to the challenge! I can't wait to read you...Welcome to the challenge! I can't wait to read your thoughts on the novellas you read!trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.com