tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post6391946249924700354..comments2023-10-11T23:49:42.905+11:00Comments on this delicious solitude: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrelljesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17834794859513738057noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-66562703646947694962008-05-04T17:49:00.000+10:002008-05-04T17:49:00.000+10:00Sarah, Dorothy, Fay & Redheadramble: I hope you ge...Sarah, Dorothy, Fay & Redheadramble: I hope you get the chance to read this soon. It is so much fun!<BR/><BR/>Bookchronicle & Melanie: Glad you agree!jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834794859513738057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-15264013390534642232008-05-02T23:06:00.000+10:002008-05-02T23:06:00.000+10:00Excellent review, I have been eyeing this book for...Excellent review, I have been eyeing this book for a while but was intimidated by the size, it may need to go on the to be read list..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-4907123512629644232008-04-27T08:02:00.000+10:002008-04-27T08:02:00.000+10:00The time is right for reading something altogether...The time is right for reading something altogether entertaining, and this sounds just right. It has been sitting on my shelf for ages.Fay Shecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429054658179952511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-13234170106457228662008-04-25T06:22:00.000+10:002008-04-25T06:22:00.000+10:00I felt the same way about this book. I loved the c...I felt the same way about this book. I loved the characters but also simply the 19th century structure of the story. It was enthralling.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-45482897099837606492008-04-23T08:18:00.000+10:002008-04-23T08:18:00.000+10:00I'm glad to find someone else who was enthralled b...I'm glad to find someone else who was enthralled by this book! You should definitely check out "The Ladies of Grace Adieu," it's a wonderful collection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-15968183448785098162008-04-21T21:23:00.000+10:002008-04-21T21:23:00.000+10:00We have a copy of this one on our shelves; I'll ha...We have a copy of this one on our shelves; I'll have to pull it down sometime. Perhaps this summer -- it would be a good summer book, I think. I do like long absorbing novels!Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-42202464904548950692008-04-21T21:21:00.000+10:002008-04-21T21:21:00.000+10:00Like Stephanie, I bought this but have found the l...Like Stephanie, I bought this but have found the length daunting. I must read it soon, maybe when I go on holidays and have time to savour it.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I might cheat and read The Ladies of Grace Adieu first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-88746419788255457922008-04-21T07:43:00.000+10:002008-04-21T07:43:00.000+10:00Stephanie, I thought this book would be a big comm...Stephanie, I thought this book would be a big commitment too but it was so good that I read it really quickly. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when you get around to it.<BR/><BR/>Stephen, The Ladies of Grace Adieu sounds great although I agree, another full novel would be fantastic.jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834794859513738057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-25100547381756507122008-04-21T01:36:00.000+10:002008-04-21T01:36:00.000+10:00I agree completely. It sounds like You'd enjoy "Th...I agree completely. It sounds like You'd enjoy "The Ladies of Grace Adieu", her follow up book of short stories (and one of them features Mr Strange). Highly recommended, although what I'd <I>really</I> like is another full length novel from her.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310138902431551124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36420311.post-86656982822288062502008-04-21T00:10:00.000+10:002008-04-21T00:10:00.000+10:00Great review! I've had this book for ages and just...Great review! I've had this book for ages and just haven't had time for a chunkster recently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com