tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post8766970797693635900..comments2024-03-27T17:50:20.086-04:00Comments on A Bookish Way of Life: The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters Read-a-longNadiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-23131404322631645782012-12-10T15:01:14.020-05:002012-12-10T15:01:14.020-05:00claire, the ending was abrupt, wasn't it? But ...claire, the ending was abrupt, wasn't it? But I think it fit in nicely with how the story progressed. It gave me the chills, too ;) I have two more Waters on my shelves, too - and I can't wait to read them! Thanks for stopping by and I hope many others want to read Waters' works now, too ;)Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-84606229117449920992012-10-04T14:10:47.588-04:002012-10-04T14:10:47.588-04:00HI Nadia, I finished it and was surprised (in a go...HI Nadia, I finished it and was surprised (in a good way) at how abrupt the ending was, and how we find out who The Little Stranger was. The ending gave me the chills! I'm so happy to have read this and happy there are two more Waters on my shelves, can't wait! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, hopefully many others are enticed to read it.clairehttp://kissacloud.lanternalley.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-55926986688087827912012-09-25T14:24:33.641-04:002012-09-25T14:24:33.641-04:00Tom, thanks! I've heard wonderful things about...Tom, thanks! I've heard wonderful things about Waters and so I'm excited to read more of her work. I don't know why I waited so long to read her work, but nonetheless, it was worth the wait - because, now I have a new favorite author. I think I have a copy of Fingersmith, so that will definitely be moved onto my TBR pile. Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-27483226705294762832012-09-25T10:47:58.758-04:002012-09-25T10:47:58.758-04:00She's a fantastic writer and I've enjoyed ...She's a fantastic writer and I've enjoyed everything she's written. Fingersmith is my favourite. The Little Stranger is a bit of departure from her normal style I think but it was worth persevering with. Your review will encourage more people to discover Walters for themselves and find out what a good and inventive writer she is. <br /><br /><br />PS I think the doctor did it!Tom Cunliffehttp://www.acommonreader.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-33351962135269139662012-09-24T09:37:54.028-04:002012-09-24T09:37:54.028-04:00bermudaonion, I know what you mean. If I had not ...bermudaonion, I know what you mean. If I had not been in the right mood for this book, I would have chucked it out a long time ago, because it does go on and on and on for quite a bit. Then again, the writing really is top notch, so who knows?<br /><br />Lisa, definitely pick it up and finish it for RIP - you won't be disappointed! Its soooo good!<br /><br />Bellezza, it is the perfect book to get anyone in the Halloween/autumnal mood - which is probably another reason I loved it so much ;) And you are so right - it was definitely "Creepy in a delicious sort of way" - I loved that! Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-59653341751522182422012-09-23T12:50:08.823-04:002012-09-23T12:50:08.823-04:00It is indeed a fantastic book. I read it several y...It is indeed a fantastic book. I read it several years ago, and suggested it to my book club which is what we'll be reading in October. It always gets me in the Halloween/autumnal mood. Creepy in a delicious sort of way.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-19657369191297387832012-09-22T17:05:26.533-04:002012-09-22T17:05:26.533-04:00I'm so bummed that I had to put this one down ...I'm so bummed that I had to put this one down to read my book for book club. I will pick it up again before the end of RIP!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-20645803463541140732012-09-21T14:30:54.104-04:002012-09-21T14:30:54.104-04:00I have to be in the right mood for a book that'...I have to be in the right mood for a book that's slow like that.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-7409653491183292212012-09-21T13:53:58.829-04:002012-09-21T13:53:58.829-04:00Beth, that's great you are enjoying TLS - it i...Beth, that's great you are enjoying TLS - it is such a good read (I loved all the details and slow paced-ness of the story)! can't wait to find out what you think of the ending! Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-47731329672611588302012-09-21T09:18:19.159-04:002012-09-21T09:18:19.159-04:00I'm currently reading this one.. about 300 pag...I'm currently reading this one.. about 300 pages in and I'm really liking it. The pacing is so slow but I'm thinking it'll pay off. The setting is set up so well it's like I'm there. I love being immersed in the landscape while reading.<br /><br />Can't wait to read the full review after I actually finish so I can share! Glad you liked it :) Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-53097819244049499112012-09-21T08:09:08.112-04:002012-09-21T08:09:08.112-04:00claire, so glad you are enjoying this book! It was...claire, so glad you are enjoying this book! It was just such a great read. I loved the slowness of it, too! The writing was just so good!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-62782501059599980332012-09-21T00:29:00.406-04:002012-09-21T00:29:00.406-04:00I am sooo loving the book! Reading it now, halfway...I am sooo loving the book! Reading it now, halfway through. The slowness and waxing and waning of it is my favourite thing. I completely agree, the writing is lovely and the story fascinating and the characters unforgettable. I just know this is going to be one of my favourites this year, and am not even finished. :Dclairehttp://kissacloud.lanternalley.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-58386850194158128392012-09-20T15:53:39.692-04:002012-09-20T15:53:39.692-04:00Ti, I loved it! Didn't expect to, but just did...Ti, I loved it! Didn't expect to, but just did. Such a great book and perfect for fall :)Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-33150107557064072892012-09-20T15:10:00.954-04:002012-09-20T15:10:00.954-04:00It WAS enjoyable wasn't it? I seem to recall r...It WAS enjoyable wasn't it? I seem to recall reading it about the same time of the year as you, too. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com