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Recommend In Haste & Repent At Leisure? | Linus's Blanket — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:05:50 +0000

[...] Some times more than that. With some books it takes me a long time to figure out what I thought. The Ten Year Nap, by Meg Wolitzer is a prime example. I think the problem there is that I wanted to like the book so much and [...]

By: bookworm

bookworm — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:38:39 +0000

great review, thanks for linking to mine.
I enjoyed this one myself. I do agree, toward the end it got better.

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:17:08 +0000

I’d seen this book a few times and wondered if it would appeal to me. As a mom who left a career to stay home with my kids, the subject matter definitely appeals but it was a toss-up whether it would work for me. You gave me just the information I needed to make that decision. Thanks!

By: Sue Jackson

Sue Jackson — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:08:48 +0000

I have been hearing a lot about this book for awhile now, and my book group almost chose it last year. I really enjoyed your review and your honesty. Though the subject matter and set-up sound interesting, I think I would also be irritated by a full set of characters who are all dissatisfied with their lives! Thanks for the great review –

Sue

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:38:25 +0000

I don't know if you are at the right place in your life to appreciate this book. Although many people who are at that place didn't like it either. We read this for my book club and had very differing opinions on it. It was one of our best discussions in seven years. Julie P.’s last blog post..Review: Last Night in Montreal

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:53:40 +0000

I haven’t given up on Meg yet. I plan on reading The Position, which I believe she wrote right before The Ten Year Nap. I’m not sure of the order. It could be to that this book is a total Rorschach test and I am just too happy to relate right about now.

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:47:12 +0000

Sorry this one didn’t work out as planned. Doesn’t sound like a complete dud but it probably just depends.

By: Belle

Belle — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:32:21 +0000

I think I will pick up a copy of The Wife. That sounds like a fabulous read. I’m not sure about this one.

I haven’t been disappointed lately with a favorite author. I’m not sure why that is – I’ve been reading a lot of backlist titles lately and I guess each one has been consistent in delivering what I expect in terms of plot and characters. Should you bold your questions at the end? I saw them, so it’s working for me whether you bold or not!

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By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:57:29 +0000

Fabulous review here...you managed to put into words exactly how I felt about his novel! Michele’s last blog post..A Worthy Collection for Your Permanent Library