tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post2810705344974264243..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: When She Woke by Hillary JordanSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-34068235261657798932012-09-22T16:44:07.828+01:002012-09-22T16:44:07.828+01:00I actually loved this book. I do agree that the le...I actually loved this book. I do agree that the lesbian scene was a little far-fetched, but other than that I thought it was great. I wish I lived somewhere more secular and where abortion wasn't such an issue, but as an American this book actually hit pretty close to home, especially in the current political climate.3goodratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352969901692029558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-27293428804285716962012-09-20T20:25:43.257+01:002012-09-20T20:25:43.257+01:001. I want to read this..mostly because I very much...1. I want to read this..mostly because I very much enjoyed Mudbound<br />2. I may have to move to the UK ;) The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-60176023429307697402012-09-20T17:58:36.771+01:002012-09-20T17:58:36.771+01:00Interesting and certainly thought-provoking. Even ...Interesting and certainly thought-provoking. Even in Ghana, abortion is not much of an issue, though it is a criminal offence. When it ispurely for the health of the mother, then it is permissible. But the choice is more of a private and individual matter. A fine review, Sam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-79512216737226511022012-09-20T16:28:40.856+01:002012-09-20T16:28:40.856+01:00I read Mudbound, and enjoyed it, but it wasn't...I read Mudbound, and enjoyed it, but it wasn't a huge favorite. I've not heard of this one, and I think I might enjoy it. Great thoughts!Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-75750149819053939542012-09-20T14:43:31.387+01:002012-09-20T14:43:31.387+01:00My book club felt the same way about the second ha...My book club felt the same way about the second half. I think it's interesting that the British don't make abortion a political issue, I had no idea. The book did make for a great book club discussion, though like you, I think it could have been executed better.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-58170601627571951432012-09-19T21:58:35.776+01:002012-09-19T21:58:35.776+01:00I really appreciated your perspective as a British...I really appreciated your perspective as a British blogger here. I need to make time for this read, as I keep hearing things about it, but I confess I didn't really know what it was about. This book seems particularly prescient to read during our current election cycle. While I absolutely see where it didn't work for you, I'm even more excited to read it now!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-1146044481224394062012-09-19T18:08:57.586+01:002012-09-19T18:08:57.586+01:00I felt the same way about the Lesbian scene not fi...I felt the same way about the Lesbian scene not fitting in with Hannah's character. I could see it fitting in more even if there had been a time lapse and the second half of the story was years later and we could see reasons why she had either changed or realized certain things about herself - it just seemed too abrupt. The abortion issue is certainly a heated topic over here in the US. Learning more about the other chromes would have given more depth, that's sure.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-18961010050609990842012-09-19T01:58:55.917+01:002012-09-19T01:58:55.917+01:00I wonder if it would have been a better read if it...I wonder if it would have been a better read if it had explored more about the culture and color punishments. Maybe instead of trying to flee in the second half, she gets to know the other Chromes and what they have been through. <br />It's so difficult to make a decision on a book when it's so uneven. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-66968175479737649382012-09-17T20:11:55.514+01:002012-09-17T20:11:55.514+01:00There are similarities with Handmaid's Tale, a...There are similarities with Handmaid's Tale, although I much prefer it to this book. I haven't read Shades of Frey, but want to. I think it's hard for those of us in more secular societies to understand why abortion is such a big issue in America.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-10164816128990263422012-09-17T20:10:21.648+01:002012-09-17T20:10:21.648+01:00It's very interesting to think about, and I...It's very interesting to think about, and I'm glad I read it for that reason alone. But with so many great books out there and so little time, the second half means it's one I wouldn't strongly recommend to others.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59235993575112671892012-09-17T20:09:26.075+01:002012-09-17T20:09:26.075+01:00It's a bit like the Handmaid's Tale, but t...It's a bit like the Handmaid's Tale, but the Handmaid's Tale is far better (it's one of my all time fave books). The first half really makes you think.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-66411201402408516242012-09-17T20:08:41.515+01:002012-09-17T20:08:41.515+01:00You should, hopefully you'll enjoy it :)You should, hopefully you'll enjoy it :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-71493514822720796182012-09-17T20:08:20.184+01:002012-09-17T20:08:20.184+01:00I don't have problems with lesbian scenes in g...I don't have problems with lesbian scenes in general, but I do when it seems wildly out of character.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-67063784363187824372012-09-17T20:06:51.010+01:002012-09-17T20:06:51.010+01:00That's why you should trust your instincts!That's why you should trust your instincts!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-24736839970046016932012-09-17T20:06:25.881+01:002012-09-17T20:06:25.881+01:00The Handmaid's Tale (very strict Christian dys...The Handmaid's Tale (very strict Christian dystopian society) and Shades of Grey (by Jasper Fforde - people's worth marked by colour) immediately come to mind. The premise sounds good, but it is a pity that it fails a bit in its execution. Just like Britain, the Dutch are not really hung up about abortion. I mean, yes, there are those who object, but every woman has the right to abort her unborn foetus. Chinoiserieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676489630557961558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-80211981143808995672012-09-17T20:05:58.868+01:002012-09-17T20:05:58.868+01:00I think it is more secular, but also more private ...I think it is more secular, but also more private on the whole. We went to the Southern states on our honeymoon and faith is much more public there. I agree about feeling more positive about books that 'fit' our cultural lenses.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-88856116993078989302012-09-17T20:04:23.134+01:002012-09-17T20:04:23.134+01:00Very true. Still, it was a good idea.Very true. Still, it was a good idea.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-17565787802414558322012-09-17T20:04:03.852+01:002012-09-17T20:04:03.852+01:00I do want to read the original, Aarti. It's o...I do want to read the original, Aarti. It's on my classics club list :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-43468814896326687752012-09-17T20:03:09.963+01:002012-09-17T20:03:09.963+01:00I have Mudbound sitting on my shelf, it seems like...I have Mudbound sitting on my shelf, it seems like a very different book to this one! I do find Britain more secular and I think the % of actively religious people is much lower. Even amongst religious people, faith is a private thing, not something you would discuss/debate.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31799122013804682212012-09-17T20:00:21.946+01:002012-09-17T20:00:21.946+01:00I had a feeling the second part wasn't based o...I had a feeling the second part wasn't based on the Scarlett Letter, it was too bizarre! Still want to read Hawthorne's book at some point.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-77250737762107405982012-09-17T16:57:47.710+01:002012-09-17T16:57:47.710+01:00Every review I've seen has said the same; the ...Every review I've seen has said the same; the first half is amazing and the second just kills it. That really is too bad because it sounds like such an interesting premise with so many places to go. While there's no way I can possibly fit it at this point in time, I still might consider it in the future. Bummer that it wasn't as great as it could have been. :(Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-81914470388717967812012-09-17T15:19:19.359+01:002012-09-17T15:19:19.359+01:00Oooh... I'm still quite intrigued by this one,...Oooh... I'm still quite intrigued by this one, because it sounds a lot like The Handmaid's Tale (in a way...) only not as good, but I like the whole genre and everything. Maybe I'll just read the first half and stop there haha!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-42796233674129255672012-09-17T14:27:32.100+01:002012-09-17T14:27:32.100+01:00I still think that I might want to read this one.I still think that I might want to read this one.Meg @ A Bookish Affairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634397276714805455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-60544280250944918042012-09-17T11:17:42.757+01:002012-09-17T11:17:42.757+01:00I really do agree with all you said. The second h...I really do agree with all you said. The second half jumps the shark way too much and I'm glad someone else had problems with the lesbian scene. And I think it's so sad that we Americans still make abortion a political issue and a huge divisional one at that. Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474997114568231162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-76841496620527282102012-09-17T03:32:42.681+01:002012-09-17T03:32:42.681+01:00I've picked this book up a couple of times at ...I've picked this book up a couple of times at the library but instinct has told me I wouldn't like it so I put it back. Reading your review I think it was the right decision!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.com