tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post5383845286058962490..comments2024-03-18T23:21:19.197-07:00Comments on Ciao Domenica: The "It" BookSunday Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-41639524839901509152014-01-18T20:27:54.129-08:002014-01-18T20:27:54.129-08:00I was fortunate to be able to see that exhibition ...I was fortunate to be able to see that exhibition when it was in Atlanta. I saw The Goldfinch painting but didn't pay it a lot of attention since I was there to see Girl with the Pearl Earring. There were also some Rembrandts there, too, and I was captivated by those! I can't wait to read this book and see the Goldfinch again on the cover. i'll pay more attention this time!debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-84317097862629849282014-01-16T04:40:27.160-08:002014-01-16T04:40:27.160-08:00I've been hesitant about committing to this bo...I've been hesitant about committing to this book's 800 pages--difficult to consider when so many other books are vying for my attention. But since I do try to take your advice on literary matters, I may just give it a go!Hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163376146526795302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-72948347021806325592014-01-11T18:17:25.596-08:002014-01-11T18:17:25.596-08:00Thank you for this interesting post, and with the ...Thank you for this interesting post, and with the Frick Collection, er, connection. Having read Donna Tartt's The Secret History three times, I'm excited to read The Goldfinch. How beautiful is that cover? The Horticulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571752431132243707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-26603232295371730362014-01-09T07:09:01.847-08:002014-01-09T07:09:01.847-08:00I have it on my ipad, but have not started it yet....I have it on my ipad, but have not started it yet. You've inspired me to start.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234552449023097251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-53111244858846669962014-01-08T09:47:56.458-08:002014-01-08T09:47:56.458-08:00Saw Vermeer at our High Museum, result being, let&...Saw Vermeer at our High Museum, result being, let's have more Vermeer, which is well nigh impossible; the "Pearl Earring" was just a teaser. Just realized, after seeing your post of "The Goldfinch" by Carel Fabritius, that it was the "souvenir" postcard I came away with from the High Vermeer exhibit. Now I wish I could go back and look at it again. My love of birds ranks right up there with my love of books. Perhaps I will read DT someday. For now, just not enough time to cover everything I want to read and have a life outside the book as well.JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-53688008917847809992014-01-08T09:09:01.760-08:002014-01-08T09:09:01.760-08:00It's working its way to the stop of my stack. ...It's working its way to the stop of my stack. Cannot wait to read it.<br />Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-2407534569827406052014-01-07T20:19:48.199-08:002014-01-07T20:19:48.199-08:00I saw the show. My favorite was Rembrandt's pa...I saw the show. My favorite was Rembrandt's painting, "Simeon's Song of Praise" (here is a link: http://www.frick.org/exhibitions/mauritshuis/145). In fact, every painting in the show was a gem. While I was there, I ran into a friend who told me she had read "The Goldfinch." I think it takes a lot of chutzpah for a young novelist to expect people to read an 800-page novel; did Tolstoy or Goethe write one of that length. I may try it, however, just to prove to myself that I was correct about the chutzpah. I will keep you posted.Goethe Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390542069637659154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-90889990529576947312014-01-07T17:57:53.085-08:002014-01-07T17:57:53.085-08:00I love that you wrote this post while at the halfw...I love that you wrote this post while at the halfway point in the book. Your excitement about it is infectious. Have you read any of Tartt's earlier works? I haven't and a few other reviews I've read of The Goldfinch have suggested that it's best enjoyed if you have, which has been the only thing holding me back from picking this one up.Miss Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433318219707424076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-83672403924830463702014-01-07T17:35:59.097-08:002014-01-07T17:35:59.097-08:00I SAW IT!The show was here in SAN FRANCISCO a few ...I SAW IT!The show was here in SAN FRANCISCO a few months back………….I remember the painting well as I was enchanted or horrified by his bracelet around his little foot!Sounds like a beautiful read….thanks for sharing!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-83991037743400809952014-01-07T17:20:28.039-08:002014-01-07T17:20:28.039-08:00I'm about halfway through The Goldfinch and lo...I'm about halfway through The Goldfinch and love it. Right now, my life is a bit "upside-down" due to a serious illness recently diagnosed in my mother and I didn't think I'd be able to concentrate enough to continue reading it, but I have. It's that compelling. I did see the painting when the Dutch Master show was at the De Young Museum in San Francisco, but that was before I knew about the book. I was however, quite taken by the painting, and I remember it vividly, where it was hung, etc. KSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251064646063353242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-29561838021237978212014-01-07T16:07:45.006-08:002014-01-07T16:07:45.006-08:00I put myself on the library hold list for The Gold...I put myself on the library hold list for The Goldfinch, and I just checked and the next returned copy is mine! There are more than 200 people in line behind me. I am a little concerned about how I'll read 800 pages in the measly three weeks that our library allows. Still, if it's such a page-turner, I'll manage it.Patience_Crabstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860012969550268614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-20859102941622529742014-01-07T15:58:47.628-08:002014-01-07T15:58:47.628-08:00Thank you Sunday...I can always count on you for g...Thank you Sunday...I can always count on you for great book recommendations! I posted this onto my Facebook page..we all love a good read! I am reading "Open Secrets" by Alice Munro...a bookclub read. I have bookmarked Carlos Ruiz Zafon's latest book as well, "The Prisoner of Heaven". Loved the first two in the series. <br /><br />I hope you are enjoying Downton Abbey. I have the Season 4 DVD from England and saved it to watch along with American friends. I still have to start it..but fear I will not be able to stop at just one. <br /><br />Wishing you a very wonderful year Sunday...so glad we get to share another... <br /><br />Jeanne xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-70783774658366481092014-01-07T14:42:48.629-08:002014-01-07T14:42:48.629-08:00Sunday, I am dying to read "The Goldfinch&qu...Sunday, I am dying to read "The Goldfinch". It was listed as one of the top books of 2013. I think it is a great idea to split a rather long book into two meetings. My group read "A Team of Rivals" several years ago; I don't think they would ever agree to undertake another lengthy book. Loved reading your synopsis. I may need to wait till summer, but I will definitely pick it up. I am reading "Howard's End" again. It is our classic this year. I have to be on top of my game with the classics as they are so often challenged. Thanks again for the book rec. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-61654604155905443822014-01-07T10:12:13.391-08:002014-01-07T10:12:13.391-08:00This book was one of my Christmas gifts to myself,...This book was one of my Christmas gifts to myself,have not started to read it yet,think your review topped<br />the Daily Telegraph one.Judith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-34834633407803431912014-01-07T09:09:25.762-08:002014-01-07T09:09:25.762-08:00What a fine review! This novel is extraordinary as...What a fine review! This novel is extraordinary as you point out. And just wait until you read the second half! <br /><br />I've been reading your blog for a few months now and I'm enjoying it enormously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-5985452342417213052014-01-07T09:02:22.406-08:002014-01-07T09:02:22.406-08:00In our continuing coincidences, I just began readi...In our continuing coincidences, I just began reading the Goldfinch last night. You review comes at the perfect time, giving me just the background and incentive to enjoy all 800 pages. Thank you Sunday.Janet Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003371852854622079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-76393195113827379422014-01-07T08:06:42.785-08:002014-01-07T08:06:42.785-08:00This book was one suggested for my book club but u...This book was one suggested for my book club but unfortunately did not win the most votes (it did get mine). I then put it on my Christmas wish list and while I must have received every other book I listed this was not one of them. My book club meets this weekend and I will again suggest this book and regardless if it is the one selected I will be purchasing it.<br /><br />I also wanted to mention that I very much enjoyed some of your older posts on the authors Nancy Mitford and Angela Thirkell. I am going to purchase a couple titles from each of these authors.<br /><br />Your blog is complete loveliness and one of my favorites.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512504177659003307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-90900961139172550482014-01-07T08:00:26.570-08:002014-01-07T08:00:26.570-08:00This book was one suggested for our book club but ...This book was one suggested for our book club but didn't win the most votes (it did get mine). I then decided to put it on my Christmas wish list and I think I received every other book on the list but this one. Our book club meets on Sunday and I am going to suggest this one again and regardless if it's selected I will be purchasing this one.<br /><br />I've enjoyed some of your older book posts and was intrigued by Nancy Mitford and Angela Thirkell. I am purchasing a couple titles from each author from your recommendations.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512504177659003307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-88732628038675737462014-01-07T05:36:12.938-08:002014-01-07T05:36:12.938-08:00If only that exhibition were coming to London, but...If only that exhibition were coming to London, but it's not. I can't think of anywhere more perfect to see it, though, than the Frick. maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-29091542970975518722014-01-06T18:46:13.975-08:002014-01-06T18:46:13.975-08:00Besides being such a good read (your review), I th...Besides being such a good read (your review), I think readers are also fascinated by Donna Tartt and the fact that she spends years writing her books. She took the literary world by storm with her first novel and that probably generated a storm for this novel. I'll have to get a copy. Thanks for the info.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.com