tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post3425861812004487964..comments2023-09-10T16:48:15.803+01:00Comments on Paperback Reader: The Clothes They Stood Up InPaperback Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-20604708010053487822009-08-03T17:19:33.463+01:002009-08-03T17:19:33.463+01:00Swati, I feel the same. It could have been a real...Swati, I feel the same. It could have been a really enjoyable read if it wasn't the fact that near enough anything would pale in comparison to TUR. I didn't bother with the other stories before returning it to the library but there could be a hidden gem...Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-72259495440649194632009-08-03T17:02:15.154+01:002009-08-03T17:02:15.154+01:00Claire, I just finished reading his and you were r...Claire, I just finished reading his and you were right - it isn't anywhere close to The Uncommon Reader. Maybe if I hadn't read TUR first, I might have enjoyed this more. I'm wondering whether to read the other three stories in the collection now? I have sooo many books that I'm eager to read, I wonder if I should just return the book to the library.Green Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812805199173514409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-83227135141382344522009-06-23T12:59:46.987+01:002009-06-23T12:59:46.987+01:00Hi Sarah, glad to hear it! Will add it to the imme...Hi Sarah, glad to hear it! Will add it to the immediate TBR pile. Thanks.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-17846616811760274572009-06-23T12:53:16.884+01:002009-06-23T12:53:16.884+01:00I enjoyed The History Boys as much as The uncommon...I enjoyed The History Boys as much as The uncommon reader, so would certainly recommend it!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804604643946519169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-80572977204346598912009-06-22T20:32:55.811+01:002009-06-22T20:32:55.811+01:00Claire, I hope you enjoy it when you do manage to ...Claire, I hope you enjoy it when you do manage to borrow a copy and read it. Yay for city libraries!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-77589379563621846562009-06-22T19:06:44.149+01:002009-06-22T19:06:44.149+01:00I was dying to read The Uncommon Reader when it fi...I was dying to read The Uncommon Reader when it first came out, but that was around the time we moved to cottage country, and the library there never did get a copy, so I got to settle in with The CLothes they Stood Up In, which I enjoyed, but, like you, held no magic for me. I'm still looking to read The Uncommon Reader, and hopefully when I get registered with our library here (as we moved back to the city again) then I'll finally be able to.clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-17205345911229858032009-06-22T10:33:08.013+01:002009-06-22T10:33:08.013+01:00Hi Sarah, I think that because The Uncommon Reader...Hi Sarah, I think that because The Uncommon Reader was so thoroughly charming, everything is going to pale in comparison. I plan to read The History Boys at some point though; I enjoyed the film.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-6335006266487358972009-06-21T23:41:39.338+01:002009-06-21T23:41:39.338+01:00I read this and three other Bennett stories in the...I read this and three other Bennett stories in the collection Four stories. Like yourself, I thought it was witty and well written but sadly wasn't enchanted as I was with The uncommon reader.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804604643946519169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-23516489882857763102009-06-21T20:22:13.665+01:002009-06-21T20:22:13.665+01:00Convenient, Verity! I love when they show as "...Convenient, Verity! I love when they show as "in transit".Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-37586193190913814602009-06-21T19:42:21.642+01:002009-06-21T19:42:21.642+01:00Weird - I can't remember why but I ordered tha...Weird - I can't remember why but I ordered that book from my library...I'm still waiting for it but it's now showing up as in transit!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-16896989947742393492009-06-21T17:21:35.330+01:002009-06-21T17:21:35.330+01:00You're very welcome, Diane!
JoAnn, I struggle...You're very welcome, Diane!<br /><br />JoAnn, I struggled with the books I was reading this week time-wise, excluding Fahrenheit 451 so didn't have anything else to review! I managed to read it quickly over two sitting in bed on Thursday night and on Friday morning. I look forward to reading your thoughts, even if we do agree for the most part.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-21888080990228063582009-06-21T16:26:41.472+01:002009-06-21T16:26:41.472+01:00That was quick - you even beat me to a review!! I ...That was quick - you even beat me to a review!! I pretty much agree with your assessment...and hope to get one of my own posted later this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-13883776884579680712009-06-21T15:09:33.677+01:002009-06-21T15:09:33.677+01:00This sounds like a really fun book. Thanks for sha...This sounds like a really fun book. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /> BTW: Thanks for joining in on my giveaway.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com