tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post3501241719193352423..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: The Golem and the Djinni by Helene WeckerSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-77713792572246042022014-07-20T20:26:48.468+01:002014-07-20T20:26:48.468+01:00I listened to the audiobook of The Golem and the J...I listened to the audiobook of The Golem and the Jinni and it was wonderful! I also loved JS&MN, but have to try Discovery of Witches.Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40915794884550721542014-06-28T17:42:51.510+01:002014-06-28T17:42:51.510+01:00I've read both book but liked The Golem and th...I've read both book but liked The Golem and the Jinni more. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a good book but a bit too intricate for my taste (though I loved the language - not so keen on those looong footnotes). Glad to see you liked it too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046607853046787390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-52970329163882020832014-06-22T23:43:40.024+01:002014-06-22T23:43:40.024+01:00I am excited that you loved this book. It has been...I am excited that you loved this book. It has been on my list, but I haven't been so sure yet. I will be reading the Jonathan Strange book soon, so if I love that one, this one is surely going to get bumped up.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31510727706415061782014-06-16T17:33:19.151+01:002014-06-16T17:33:19.151+01:00So excited to see a glowing 5-star review of this ...So excited to see a glowing 5-star review of this one! I've had it on my shelf forever since I pre-ordered it, but haven't read it yet -- sometimes it's kind of nice to know I have a really good one waiting for me, even if I feel bad for neglecting it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-9666337271756596802014-06-16T03:57:35.921+01:002014-06-16T03:57:35.921+01:00I started this one last year, but for some reason ...I started this one last year, but for some reason I didn't get into all that far. I don't even remember why I put it down. Maybe I should give it another go.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-72000527979924407072014-06-15T19:56:41.394+01:002014-06-15T19:56:41.394+01:00I'm so glad you're glowing and gushing ove...I'm so glad you're glowing and gushing over this one. I've put it off for some reason, but it sounds like a book I would enjoy so very much. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-11720747380149517302014-06-15T15:46:54.774+01:002014-06-15T15:46:54.774+01:00I just finished this! I totally agree with your r...I just finished this! I totally agree with your review. This book felt slow-moving at times, then I couldn't put it down. In the end I appreciated its pace because it was so thoughtful. Loved the characters and the depiction of turn-of-century New York. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-41685853037091501922014-06-15T06:45:38.600+01:002014-06-15T06:45:38.600+01:00This was one of my favorite reads of the year so f...This was one of my favorite reads of the year so far too.<br /><br />Tanya Patrice<br /><a href="http://girlxoxo.com" rel="nofollow">Girlxoxo.com</a>TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589001490828032365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-62824458498921295402014-06-15T04:47:19.967+01:002014-06-15T04:47:19.967+01:00Wow, what a strong review! I shall have to be all...Wow, what a strong review! I shall have to be all over this one! Do you think it would be good as an audiobook?Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-25432504116541766802014-06-14T23:32:18.453+01:002014-06-14T23:32:18.453+01:00Oh i am SO pleased you liked it!! As you know - I ...Oh i am SO pleased you liked it!! As you know - I loved it. I'm having a hard time finding something to read since that will engage me in the same way... Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883203750700550391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-45409390324720815962014-06-14T22:43:39.699+01:002014-06-14T22:43:39.699+01:00I'm so pleased you loved this one - it was one...I'm so pleased you loved this one - it was one of my favourite books of last year, and I thought the fantasy elements were so well done and integrated really well with the rest of the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-88593213808924595692014-06-14T18:37:40.413+01:002014-06-14T18:37:40.413+01:00I liked the characters, particularly Ahmad, but th...I liked the characters, particularly Ahmad, but then I'm more partial to Middle Eastern than Jewish mythology. Hope you get a chance to read this one.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-33007832435730335752014-06-14T18:36:55.187+01:002014-06-14T18:36:55.187+01:00I was excited about this book for ages before fina...I was excited about this book for ages before finally reading it. I don't know why I waited so long!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-89511295206432783252014-06-14T18:36:14.564+01:002014-06-14T18:36:14.564+01:00You've got some great reading ahead of you :)You've got some great reading ahead of you :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-32856759870736198582014-06-14T18:35:40.824+01:002014-06-14T18:35:40.824+01:00Hope you love it as much as I did :)Hope you love it as much as I did :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-76594424534127189492014-06-14T18:33:58.957+01:002014-06-14T18:33:58.957+01:00I wasn't into fantasy at all until about a yea...I wasn't into fantasy at all until about a year ago but I've really started enjoying it recently. Sci fi is another matter though...Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-85533856773568273142014-06-14T18:33:00.634+01:002014-06-14T18:33:00.634+01:00I have a weakness for Vintage Classics, most of th...I have a weakness for Vintage Classics, most of the classics I own are from them. I love seeing all of the red spines on the shelf...Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-23641761872008023842014-06-14T10:39:01.112+01:002014-06-14T10:39:01.112+01:00Great review! I've had this book on my list fo...Great review! I've had this book on my list for ages. Hopefully I'll read it this year. How did you feel about the characters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-11268895018504154932014-06-13T20:40:37.111+01:002014-06-13T20:40:37.111+01:00I meant to read this book last year, but didn'...I meant to read this book last year, but didn't...and then I forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me about this book! It's back at the top of my Must-Read list. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-15876243874316490022014-06-13T17:55:06.272+01:002014-06-13T17:55:06.272+01:00Indeed, what a glowing review! I have added all th...Indeed, what a glowing review! I have added all three books you mentioned to my wishlist. Thanks!Jemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582271824057409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40592193546561731672014-06-13T13:40:56.001+01:002014-06-13T13:40:56.001+01:00I received this for my birthday and am really look...I received this for my birthday and am really looking forward to reading it, great to read how much you liked it.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731930823596505781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57150546380033520942014-06-13T12:20:05.780+01:002014-06-13T12:20:05.780+01:00I don't often read fantasy novels, but I might...I don't often read fantasy novels, but I might give this book a try thanks to your review!<br /><br />GemmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-74632448003207776022014-06-13T12:00:22.183+01:002014-06-13T12:00:22.183+01:00I haven't read a good fantasy for a while. Thi...I haven't read a good fantasy for a while. This sounds interesting. And I love the Vintage cover of The Beautiful and the Damned in the sidebar. You have beautiful editions of books! I love that.Heidi’sbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647096496574605262noreply@blogger.com