tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post491860183475864005..comments2024-03-18T23:21:19.197-07:00Comments on Ciao Domenica: Waiting for a Pink Cactus To BloomSunday Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-28373139292832029032012-05-28T12:15:43.968-07:002012-05-28T12:15:43.968-07:00David, I did the very same thing. I remember lovi...David, I did the very same thing. I remember loving the "Alexandria Quartet" when I was in my twenties. I went back many years later and was disappointed. I don't think I will have the same experience with Colette. I've started the book and am really enjoying it.Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-64587583645395604992012-05-27T19:00:10.424-07:002012-05-27T19:00:10.424-07:00Sunday, you've made me very curious to take a ...Sunday, you've made me very curious to take a look at Colette, whom I've never read. i hope your re-reading experience is better than one I just went through. Several months ago, I re-readLawrence Durrell's "Alexandria Quartet." When I first read them, in college, I thought they were the epitome of cool and insight and atmosphere about the post Camus, existential world. And as well, the ultimate example of world weary European sophistication, and atmospheric insight into the true nature of human relationships. Alas, the was not my experience this time. Durrell's style, which I had originally been so enamored of, I found now to be pedantic, overwritten, and purple. The characters which were once so mysterious and alluring, I now found almost trite and unbearably self-conscious. It is so interesting how time affects our experience of literature, and perceptions of the world.A Husk of Meaninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498885051459372507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-28340816411667621442012-05-27T17:11:51.860-07:002012-05-27T17:11:51.860-07:00Sunday, you really have a contagious enthusiasm. E...Sunday, you really have a contagious enthusiasm. Each time I read one of your posts I add another book to my list, yet it is quickly becoming a case of too many books, too little time. Even if I don't get them read I love the snippets you share with us, your readers, and always look forward to your insight.Janet Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003371852854622079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-28748315751584963062012-05-26T10:27:32.487-07:002012-05-26T10:27:32.487-07:00I can not add more to what others have said about ...I can not add more to what others have said about your gracious writing and reviews, Sunday, as I agree with each and every one. Instead, I will tell you what pleasant memories you evoked of a pleasant afternoon I spent with our younger daughter when she was a graduate student at Fuller in Pasadena. On a visit there, she and I went to see the Huntington. We weren't disappointed. I held a particularly fragrant bloom up, told her to close her eyes and smell it. I told her that whenever she caught that scent she would remember our day. She does. We were so lucky that day as there was also an exhibit of original artwork of children's illustrators. Can you imagine? I was in gardening/childhood heaven. <br /><br />Now, I really should read this book.lifeonthecutoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657395265006688388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-82349309981986882242012-05-25T16:51:59.695-07:002012-05-25T16:51:59.695-07:00Sunday, Add my name to your pack of adoring fans....Sunday, Add my name to your pack of adoring fans. I am not for sure I will ever get through my to read list thanks to your wonderful writing. I have often returned to books that spoke to me at one time or another. I always find them altered my my age. Sometimes it is a good thing, sometimes....no so. I read "Atlas Shrugged" for the first time in my 20s. I reread it in my 30s and 40s. I've decided to skip it this decade. Hope you have a good weekend. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-54932643615149999962012-05-25T06:22:58.215-07:002012-05-25T06:22:58.215-07:00I agree with Elizabeth - you are my go-to book cri...I agree with Elizabeth - you are my go-to book critic, and Diesel should definitely put you on their payroll. Your writing entices me to read whatever it is you love. Will be getting "Break of Day" immediately. I have re-read "Tender is the Night" and "The Age of Innocence" beginning in my 20's and do have a different take on both as I'm getting older. It's been about 5 years I believe, since I read "Tender is the Night" and I'm longing to read it again now also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-16916558982258578982012-05-25T00:42:27.610-07:002012-05-25T00:42:27.610-07:00Hi. Have ordered this book on account of your revi...Hi. Have ordered this book on account of your review - looking forward to readint it! Thought of you this week as I visited Charleston and Sissinghurst in glorious sun! For once....Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012554462607668676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-34690194483316417142012-05-24T23:26:23.147-07:002012-05-24T23:26:23.147-07:00What a timely post. I'm currently on read numb...What a timely post. I'm currently on read number 3 of Jane Eyre. First read as a 19 year old & adored, re read in late twenties & I couldn't quite find the previous magic, now a decade later I think I may be somewhere inbetween. <br />This Colette story sounds lovely, I've read Gigi & Vagabond in previous summers.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-6796289312535111272012-05-24T17:56:59.162-07:002012-05-24T17:56:59.162-07:00Elizabeth, thanks for your kind words. I used to ...Elizabeth, thanks for your kind words. I used to write freelance book reviews for many different publications, but not for a long time! I hope you check out this book, I think you would love it!Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-47127422630288491212012-05-24T17:43:19.399-07:002012-05-24T17:43:19.399-07:00Hello Sunday,
Are you sure that you are not a pro...Hello Sunday,<br /><br />Are you sure that you are not a professional book critic? I have not read this piece of work by Colette, from your review it seems to be a book I would enjoy, I have it on my list!<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful weekend, thank you for coming to visit.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.com