tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post2909980243828659218..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Painter of Silence by Georgina HardingSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-47656882303494682052012-06-16T00:33:52.021+01:002012-06-16T00:33:52.021+01:00I'm with you on this book. It is all so bland ...I'm with you on this book. It is all so bland and nothing much really happens. It seems like the Protagonist is always drawing. In my review I said "He drew, and drew and drew which is uniquely refreshing but can be weary after awhile." I can't wait for the book to be finished!JoVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198686058988769659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-71597080332145061652012-05-29T19:39:41.519+01:002012-05-29T19:39:41.519+01:00Yes exactly, what is the point in setting your boo...Yes exactly, what is the point in setting your book in Romania if there isn't going to be some great descriptions of it? I am a big armchair traveller, so that was one of the first things I was looking for.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-51782503348196394532012-05-29T19:38:55.548+01:002012-05-29T19:38:55.548+01:00This proves your point then! I should have put the...This proves your point then! I should have put the book down near the middle but I was hoping the ending would save the book. In the end it didn't.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-73058749292880534522012-05-29T19:38:11.589+01:002012-05-29T19:38:11.589+01:00I just hope this one doesn't win as all the ot...I just hope this one doesn't win as all the other short-listed books I have read have been very good. I will finish up the shortlist, just not in a timely manner! :PSam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57476516374725145242012-05-29T19:37:22.133+01:002012-05-29T19:37:22.133+01:00That's what I was hoping for too, I've alw...That's what I was hoping for too, I've always wanted to visit Romania. How interesting that your father comes from there, I hope you do get a chance to visit one day.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-60574090311019123862012-05-29T19:35:41.790+01:002012-05-29T19:35:41.790+01:00It is, but at least there is the hope that the aut...It is, but at least there is the hope that the author will write a fantastic book one day.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-50468664924548501912012-05-29T19:35:14.501+01:002012-05-29T19:35:14.501+01:00I saw it on NetGalley too. I really hope you enjo...I saw it on NetGalley too. I really hope you enjoy Song of Achilles as much as I did :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-42674511179333118062012-05-29T14:59:32.790+01:002012-05-29T14:59:32.790+01:00How disappointing! I agree that all your points ca...How disappointing! I agree that all your points can severely detract from a novel. The book's setting seems to play a big part in the story according to the jacket summary so the writer should have reflected that in the actual story. It's really hard to armchair travel when you can't tell where you are.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768659447473760201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-52975548341147225622012-05-29T13:04:49.644+01:002012-05-29T13:04:49.644+01:00I think it was on Andi's post that I was sayin...I think it was on Andi's post that I was saying that good writing can't save a boring story. I'm sorry that's what ended up being the case here. :(Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-86792898872503853602012-05-29T06:18:39.460+01:002012-05-29T06:18:39.460+01:00Oh, thank heavens I didn't buy it then! I thin...Oh, thank heavens I didn't buy it then! I think I'll just wait out the results and see which one the judges think is the best. I'm pretty lazy thatway, and I totally appreciate your effort of trying to read the whole shortlist.<br /><br /><br />http://riversihaveknown.com/Amritorupa Kanjilal https://www.blogger.com/profile/05297857308903060458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31605209518296118772012-05-29T02:17:25.100+01:002012-05-29T02:17:25.100+01:00That's really disappointing. I was hoping it w...That's really disappointing. I was hoping it would have some great descriptions of Romania, since my father is from there and I have never had the chance to to visit. I will have to look elsewhere.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-37701137038449955542012-05-29T01:17:09.213+01:002012-05-29T01:17:09.213+01:00It's a shame when a book that has such wonderf...It's a shame when a book that has such wonderful writing fails to deliver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-24805906182226716602012-05-28T20:36:59.139+01:002012-05-28T20:36:59.139+01:00I was eying this up on NetGalley earlier but consi...I was eying this up on NetGalley earlier but considering your points, I'd probably be disappointed in it too. Everyone says Song of Achilles is so good, really must read it this weekend!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377404526123600035noreply@blogger.com