tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post2855877002249675267..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth GilbertSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-49364842485087750622014-04-06T03:32:38.780+01:002014-04-06T03:32:38.780+01:00I am not a fan of Eat Pray Love but the combinatio...I am not a fan of Eat Pray Love but the combination of the subject matter of this book; women and science in the 19th century, and some strong positive reviews by reviewers I trust lead me to purchase a copy. After EPL I did not think I would ever have an interest in an Elizabeth Gilbert novel but as I said strong reviews convinced me, I still have to get around to reading it though. One reviewer said that fans of EPL will buy this novel and probably hate it, while the kind of readers who like intelligent fiction will probably give it a wide berth which is a pity because it is really a good historical fiction read. That is the kind of remark that convinced me to give it a go. As always Sam I read your review with great interest as I find you are a consistently good guide to what is worth reading.<br /> I like the way you have connected it to Remarkable Creatures, another novel I read because of the subject matter which I found fascinating.<br />Look forward to your thoughts on Burial Rites, a friend just lent that one to me, another novel that has been the subject of considerable discussion on Aussie arts media.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31573632589479875692014-04-03T16:54:38.975+01:002014-04-03T16:54:38.975+01:00This is one of those books I'm really interest...This is one of those books I'm really interested to read. It sounds unique, and I do love that! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030220312289684578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-50764943142673466802014-04-03T15:37:47.625+01:002014-04-03T15:37:47.625+01:00The Signature Of All Things is the book of choice ...The Signature Of All Things is the book of choice for my book club this month... I'm not going to lie, I'm a little nervous/dubious about this one. It sounds like a great read, I just don't know if it's for me... I guess time will tell. <br />:-)<br /><a href="http://www.lifesopenpages.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Bits & Bobs</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-54574736669895998382014-04-02T20:23:22.351+01:002014-04-02T20:23:22.351+01:00I like your review. I have been a bit wary to read...I like your review. I have been a bit wary to read this book (Eat Pray Love, yeah...), but since the subject matter is very different from that of Gilbert's first books, I'm happy to give it a go. It does sound pretty good I must admit. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-3322378482972376932014-04-02T19:37:35.361+01:002014-04-02T19:37:35.361+01:00I wrote it off too, until it made it on to the lon...I wrote it off too, until it made it on to the long-list and I decided I might as well give it a chance. I'm glad I did.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-42838066769862229812014-04-02T19:36:34.734+01:002014-04-02T19:36:34.734+01:00I'm not sure it's a book to rave over, but...I'm not sure it's a book to rave over, but it is a very good book.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40145192280591607442014-04-02T19:35:57.349+01:002014-04-02T19:35:57.349+01:00The longlist is so good this year! I'm taking ...The longlist is so good this year! I'm taking a short break from the books, but I'll be reading Burial Rites next.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-11640918088206571942014-04-02T19:35:23.573+01:002014-04-02T19:35:23.573+01:00I've never read Eat Pray Love, so I'm not ...I've never read Eat Pray Love, so I'm not sure how it would compare. But this wasn't cheesy at all.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-88023313744441472952014-04-02T19:34:23.098+01:002014-04-02T19:34:23.098+01:00I've never read Eat Pray Love and managed to a...I've never read Eat Pray Love and managed to avoid all the discussions about it, so I went into this one fresh.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-70053064988699223842014-04-02T15:14:35.330+01:002014-04-02T15:14:35.330+01:00I (perhaps wrongly) wrote this book off before eve...I (perhaps wrongly) wrote this book off before even looking into it. Not really the best habit to get into as I should probably give things a chance, particularly as this does seem to be worth a go. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362128444319074118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-30337206669072403752014-04-02T14:01:44.324+01:002014-04-02T14:01:44.324+01:00I've heard people rave over this book, but you...I've heard people rave over this book, but your review is the most detailed. Thank you. Heidi’sbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647096496574605262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-48491484861197479812014-04-02T03:44:17.542+01:002014-04-02T03:44:17.542+01:00I didn't think I would enjoy Gilbert's boo...I didn't think I would enjoy Gilbert's books, but this one seems to cover such a vast array of topics and themes, I think I just may need to try it. I love reading all these Bailey's long-list reviews, by the way -- they're really helping me narrow down which ones I want to read, as I'm certain I won't get to as many as you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-66512675140056261882014-04-02T03:02:05.994+01:002014-04-02T03:02:05.994+01:00I can only echo Athira's comment. I started Ea...I can only echo Athira's comment. I started Eat, Pray, Love and only made it a few pages so I have been completely uninterested in this one. But your review makes it sound much more enticing!3goodratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352969901692029558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31893019103743735702014-04-02T00:50:04.167+01:002014-04-02T00:50:04.167+01:00I cannot say I'm very eager to read this one t...I cannot say I'm very eager to read this one though in my case, it is mostly influenced by the author's first book. I did not really imagine that this one could appeal to me, but I think it's looking better now in my head than before I read your review.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.com