tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post8917207701262997618..comments2024-03-17T13:13:58.214-07:00Comments on Blue-Hearted Bookworm: Weekly Geeks #12: Ask Me About My BooksBybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-9904662303472011992008-07-24T01:20:00.000-07:002008-07-24T01:20:00.000-07:00I'm interested in the technique and art of sto...I'm interested in the technique and art of storytelling itself so anything along that line would interest me. My questions are for any or all of the fiction titles in your list:<BR/><BR/>How was Point-of-View handled? Was there a single POV character or did it alternate among two or more. Was it always clear whose eyes and mind were filtering?<BR/><BR/>How was language used to set tone and mood?<BR/><BR/>Was the prose dense or spare? Were sentences generally simple or complex?<BR/><BR/>How was metaphor used? Were associations fresh or did they tend toward cliche? Did they add to your understanding of the theme?<BR/><BR/>What was the central or organizing theme?<BR/><BR/>How does the title relate to the story? Was it fitting?<BR/><BR/>Re Tete a Tete: does this book discuss how their relationship affected each other's philosophy and writing?<BR/><BR/>>>>><BR/>BTW I'm hosting a book giveaway this week. Four copies of Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard. Four chances to enter until Saturday 3PM PST. (mailing addresses outside N. America aren't viable)Joy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976987581528470589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-35811388484411812062008-07-22T23:05:00.000-07:002008-07-22T23:05:00.000-07:00This sort of goes with Melissa's question - did yo...This sort of goes with Melissa's question - did you find the narrator annoying in Despereaux? Overall I found it a charming book but I'm not a fan of that type of intrusive, know-it-all type narrator (though I didn't find it as bad as the Lemony Snicket books where he defines words every 2 pages).tinylittlelibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889130720769404460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-68958660163691895712008-07-22T16:47:00.000-07:002008-07-22T16:47:00.000-07:00Just dropping in to let you know I've answered you...Just dropping in to let you know I've answered your question.<BR/>Happy Weekly Geeks :)Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928083444845381275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-5573444447161233662008-07-22T09:23:00.000-07:002008-07-22T09:23:00.000-07:00Fifth business: How did you find it compares to ot...Fifth business: <BR/><BR/>How did you find it compares to other Davies fiction?<BR/><BR/>Will you be finishing the Trilogy?<BR/><BR/>Do you see Dunstan Ramsey as a reliable, or unreliable narrator? To whom do you think he's really writing? (It is purportedly to the Headmaster -- but is it really?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-65825211163650158262008-07-22T08:44:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:44:00.000-07:00did that come out right?http://www.cnn.com/video/#...did that come out right?<BR/><BR/>http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/07/22/mcginty.fish.pedicure.wusaTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-25310840337343635432008-07-22T08:43:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:43:00.000-07:00Couldn't help but think of you when I saw this:htt...Couldn't help but think of you when I saw this:<BR/><BR/>http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/07/22/mcginty.fish.pedicure.wusa<BR/><BR/>PS. my review of American Wife is up.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-14518494370787639622008-07-22T08:09:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:09:00.000-07:00Both The Tale of Despereaux and The Executioner's ...Both The Tale of Despereaux and The Executioner's Song are on my TBR list! I'm excited to see your reviews. By the way, congratulations on winning Free Food for Millionaires. My naked lust for the book from Dewey was embarrassingly apparent too. I'll look forward to your thoughts on it too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-14873213421181744952008-07-21T19:25:00.000-07:002008-07-21T19:25:00.000-07:00The Tale Of Despereaux is one of favorite children...The Tale Of Despereaux is one of favorite children's books, but I have a hard time describing it to people. Can you describe/summarize it in 3 sentences? Have you read any other Newbery books? If so, which ones did you like best? Have you read or seen because of Winn Dixie? If so, how do you compare the two books?Cheryl Vanattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826862563579967763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-54846066220094759382008-07-21T14:57:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:57:00.000-07:00I've read that you're in love with Robertson Davie...I've read that you're in love with Robertson Davies. I've never read him. What is it about his writing that you love? And why should I give him a try?Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-15794205200927838332008-07-21T12:37:00.000-07:002008-07-21T12:37:00.000-07:00Did Despereaux work for you? Did you find it compe...Did Despereaux work for you? Did you find it compelling, or just annoying? (I didn't like it the first time I read it, but loved it when I listened to the audio version...)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00217383813263874657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-14251434427035241062008-07-21T10:47:00.000-07:002008-07-21T10:47:00.000-07:00To turn your question on my book back to you, is T...To turn your question on my book back to you, is Tete a Tete a serious scholarly work? Or just gossip?<BR/><BR/>Tale of Desperaux has a lot of hype amongst the children's librarian. Will it live up to the hype, or will I just be disappointed?Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-69484440560739119972008-07-21T06:08:00.000-07:002008-07-21T06:08:00.000-07:00Fifth Business!! My favorite!! So, do you think Mr...Fifth Business!! My favorite!! So, do you think Mrs. Dempster was a saint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-6411850145621090902008-07-21T03:35:00.000-07:002008-07-21T03:35:00.000-07:00On the Tale of Despereux: For the past few years t...On the Tale of Despereux: For the past few years this book has been everywhere and recently made into a film. Does the textual reading live up to its reputation? Have you seen the movie and if so how does it compare? Where do you think the book fits with the history of children's literature?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-55938928181981441052008-07-20T20:05:00.000-07:002008-07-20T20:05:00.000-07:00Congrats!! ;)Congrats!! ;)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-61399318217709630112008-07-20T19:40:00.000-07:002008-07-20T19:40:00.000-07:00Tete a Tete has been in my wishlist for the longes...Tete a Tete has been in my wishlist for the longest time! Is it worth the wait? For whom do you feel more sympathy, Sartre or de Beauvoir? Are there letters in the book, or is it all narrative?Deweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395712971920800717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-14120663482587006252008-07-20T13:07:00.000-07:002008-07-20T13:07:00.000-07:00Tete a Tete is on my wish list. Well, well? How ...Tete a Tete is on my wish list. Well, well? How is it? And, The Bone People? Gotta get my mitts on that one. Should I be jealous of the cousin who moved to New Zealand? Should I visit her? I know, stupid questions but it's all I could come up with. I'm a little afraid of Sartre, but I've read de Beauvoir and was surprised that she was considered a feminist. The Second Sex was a little weak, in my opinion.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-85390056349422211072008-07-20T12:58:00.000-07:002008-07-20T12:58:00.000-07:00I've not read any of the books on your list so I h...I've not read any of the books on your list so I have 2 short questions for you for each book.<BR/><BR/>What one thing (cover/review/recommendation/random choice etc.) made you read this book?<BR/><BR/>(Stealing this from your post) do some word association - for each book tell us the first 6 words that come to mind.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for letting me know Im not the only one that goes wolf-like when browsing book-lists! :)Joanne ♦ The Book Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369534827454703222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-57474092847990040652008-07-20T09:33:00.000-07:002008-07-20T09:33:00.000-07:00I'm just lazy! I don't know any of these books an...I'm just lazy! I don't know any of these books and if I chase down what they are about, I just know I will have to update my tbr list and then go check bookmooch and I'll never get my errands run! SO, the lazy question for any and all books is this: What made you choose this book now? OK, I'm off to the grocer. Congrats on winning Free Food for Millionaires! (oh and don't forget to answer the questions in that post for your review.) how did this comment get so long!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-43976218529871980662008-07-20T09:32:00.000-07:002008-07-20T09:32:00.000-07:00I absolutely loved Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCa...I absolutely loved Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. It is such a good story and perfect read aloud. With the movie coming out soon, do you think it will transfer to the big screen while keeping the quality of the story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-36695755077026074332008-07-20T09:24:00.000-07:002008-07-20T09:24:00.000-07:00I've only read one book by Updike - THE CENTAUR. I...I've only read one book by Updike - THE CENTAUR. It bored me to tears and I had to force myself to finish it, although I can see its merits even if they didn't affect me. What effect did SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS have on you, if any? Would you recommend it?Bibliolatristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952275703674340536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-68015968760988212602008-07-20T08:59:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:59:00.000-07:00I understand The Bone People has an 'interesting' ...I understand The Bone People has an 'interesting' writing style/format... What did you think of it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-58741762739394437192008-07-19T19:56:00.000-07:002008-07-19T19:56:00.000-07:00I'm intriguied by Tete a Tete, despite not knowing...I'm intriguied by Tete a Tete, despite not knowing much about either Satre or de Beauvoir. Is this book a good introduction?Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928083444845381275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604938.post-58958013783889299662008-07-19T19:20:00.000-07:002008-07-19T19:20:00.000-07:00I have never read Mailer but have mixed feelings a...I have never read Mailer but have mixed feelings about him since somehow I imagine him as being very macho - dispell that misconception for me, if you will.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059619056144553609noreply@blogger.com