tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post4336245565336678099..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: A Reliable Wife by Robert GoolrickSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-85822905549224759382013-08-31T04:41:09.020+01:002013-08-31T04:41:09.020+01:00I felt the same way you did. I still get a bad tas...I felt the same way you did. I still get a bad taste in my mouth when I see it in the library!Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40395988213846437352013-08-30T16:55:10.109+01:002013-08-30T16:55:10.109+01:00It wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it...It wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it won't be for you. I've seen plenty of positive reviews of it on goodreads. Hopefully you'll like it more than I did.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-25670495631343184512013-08-30T16:54:33.935+01:002013-08-30T16:54:33.935+01:00Yes, the writing is exactly like that!Yes, the writing is exactly like that!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53816183928882939132013-08-30T16:53:58.221+01:002013-08-30T16:53:58.221+01:00It has an OK rating on goodreads, so hopefully you...It has an OK rating on goodreads, so hopefully you will like it more than I did!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65361019077355679252013-08-30T16:51:51.225+01:002013-08-30T16:51:51.225+01:00I would give it a miss, if I were you.I would give it a miss, if I were you.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-36423737074680834212013-08-30T16:51:30.903+01:002013-08-30T16:51:30.903+01:00The characters are certainly unlikeable. Glad I&#...The characters are certainly unlikeable. Glad I'm not the only one who didn't enjoy this.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65635600125319937192013-08-30T16:50:44.224+01:002013-08-30T16:50:44.224+01:00Just picked this up at the last library book sale....Just picked this up at the last library book sale. I know it has received very mixed reviews, and sometimes that makes me even more curious. Sorry it wasn't for you.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-8316120685719156282013-08-30T16:50:22.379+01:002013-08-30T16:50:22.379+01:00Liking the last 25 pages does seem like you were t...Liking the last 25 pages does seem like you were trying hard to find the positive!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-589257393626343692013-08-30T16:49:58.721+01:002013-08-30T16:49:58.721+01:00Yeah, it could have been awkward if one of us love...Yeah, it could have been awkward if one of us loved it!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-87140637989453116712013-08-30T16:49:39.087+01:002013-08-30T16:49:39.087+01:00I'm glad you liked the book, Elizabeth.I'm glad you liked the book, Elizabeth.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-9756938502821893732013-08-30T16:49:21.893+01:002013-08-30T16:49:21.893+01:00Yes, and it wasn't interesting sex either, it ...Yes, and it wasn't interesting sex either, it was just like background noise in the end.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-12454399357454427842013-08-30T14:53:08.917+01:002013-08-30T14:53:08.917+01:00I read this a few years ago and I couldn't get...I read this a few years ago and I couldn't get past the writing either. It was so very "Look at how good my writing is! LOOK AT IT!" and it just bugged me.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-55214953156932188522013-08-30T13:36:07.457+01:002013-08-30T13:36:07.457+01:00Aww, sorry you didn't like this one! I had hig...Aww, sorry you didn't like this one! I had high hopes for it! I may wait a little bit longer to read it...Meg @ A Bookish Affairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634397276714805455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-36334844554255684022013-08-30T13:00:44.175+01:002013-08-30T13:00:44.175+01:00Thanks for sharing your review,I saw Elena's o...Thanks for sharing your review,I saw Elena's one as well. I doubt I will read this one, thoughMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366133592609472493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-702599475152672842013-08-30T01:38:30.477+01:002013-08-30T01:38:30.477+01:00It's been a while since I read this but I didn...It's been a while since I read this but I didn't like it at all either - don't remember a single character I liked - excellent review, your concerns very well articulated.bookspersonallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776600422633283514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53070507069981623842013-08-29T21:54:39.480+01:002013-08-29T21:54:39.480+01:00I so agree with you on all counts, although I did ...I so agree with you on all counts, although I did like the first 50 pages and the last 25-50 according to my review (which I just looked up -- it's been quite a while since I read it). I think I must have been trying very hard to seek out the positive when I reviewed the book because I mostly remember hating it. LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-50213402643251869762013-08-29T20:45:49.374+01:002013-08-29T20:45:49.374+01:00I think we made a bad choice this time but I'm...I think we made a bad choice this time but I'm also glad we agree. Imagine reading this book with someone who actually enjoys it? It is not so bad-rated on Goodreads, so... I do wonder its target audience, I bet they are the kind who enjoy romantic novels. Nothing against them, just not my cup of tea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-41746537929741683122013-08-29T20:44:28.226+01:002013-08-29T20:44:28.226+01:00Same happened to us!Same happened to us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-23297888227558198862013-08-29T17:16:38.502+01:002013-08-29T17:16:38.502+01:00I liked this book. Good review.
THANKS for shar...I liked this book. Good review. <br /><br />THANKS for sharing.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews<br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Blog</a>Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-50368321308424959442013-08-29T15:13:11.310+01:002013-08-29T15:13:11.310+01:00I liked this one at the time, but I do wonder how ...I liked this one at the time, but I do wonder how I'd react to it now. I remember also being annoyed by all the sex. I'm no prude but it was almost so pervasive it was incredibly boring. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.com