tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post1565411688311483541..comments2024-03-27T17:50:20.086-04:00Comments on A Bookish Way of Life: Heart of Lies: A Novel by M. L. MalcolmNadiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-49701390969674747882010-07-17T16:12:44.217-04:002010-07-17T16:12:44.217-04:00I wanted to like this book more than I did. I'...I wanted to like this book more than I did. I'm crazy about foreign places, romance, marriage/family etc. But, I was so disheartened by the character (literally) of the man that I couldn't move past him to enjoying the rest of the story.<br /><br />The sweet author left me kind and insightful comments. I always feel badly when I don't love a work someone has obviously put their heart into, and I appreciate her grace so much.<br /><br />But, I can see your disappointment.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-48156892328601486272010-07-14T20:46:34.808-04:002010-07-14T20:46:34.808-04:00Nadia, thanks for the headsup. I had my eye on thi...Nadia, thanks for the headsup. I had my eye on this one. The elements of this novel---historical fiction, Hungary, Shanghai---make up what seems to be a winner. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one. I'm still interested in checking it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-35854740996238936112010-07-13T04:06:25.043-04:002010-07-13T04:06:25.043-04:00A so-so book then? Its hard to write a review whe...A so-so book then? Its hard to write a review when you're uninspired isn't it. Never mind - plenty more in the pile I expect!Tom Chttp://www.acommonreader.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-31247950067741264732010-07-12T23:30:56.829-04:002010-07-12T23:30:56.829-04:00What a bummer! So sorry to hear about your disapp...What a bummer! So sorry to hear about your disappointment. I'm certainly willing to give it a go, however, if you're parting with it (kimberly.anneloomis@gmail.com). I often feel similarly when I read other reviews of a book I read and they differed vastly in opinion. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-70662968126986089472010-07-12T19:15:31.854-04:002010-07-12T19:15:31.854-04:00Connie - I know what you mean! I thought it would ...Connie - I know what you mean! I thought it would be an intriguing book based on the cover, too! I know that its bad to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes I still do :) Oh well.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-83625306355378145412010-07-11T22:36:34.935-04:002010-07-11T22:36:34.935-04:00Ah, I'm so sorry this book was a disappointmen...Ah, I'm so sorry this book was a disappointment. I know you shouldn't just books this way, but I couldn't help thinking the cover looked so promising!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-12573750065567526502010-07-11T22:03:37.982-04:002010-07-11T22:03:37.982-04:00Brenda - Really? What was the other book? That'...Brenda - Really? What was the other book? That's pretty interesting, eh? <br /><br />Amanda - I know! I hate when that happens, too! Of course you might enjoy the book, so it could have been just me not feeling it.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-81732630408215712972010-07-11T18:11:18.847-04:002010-07-11T18:11:18.847-04:00Oh how disappointing, I hate that. It looked like ...Oh how disappointing, I hate that. It looked like a good read too. Hm. I do like the Hungarian aspect as my great grandpa immigrated from Hungary.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-19131657138197660142010-07-10T23:01:18.542-04:002010-07-10T23:01:18.542-04:00Hungarians are very popular in books all of sudden...Hungarians are very popular in books all of sudden. This is the second book I saw this week with a Hungarian hero.Mrs. Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017425815067633696noreply@blogger.com