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lisa2062 · Last edited by lisa2062 on Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:17 pm; edited 4 times in total

Discuss your thoughts on the book here as soon as you have finished reading it. Did you (not) enjoy it? Anything that struck you or maybe someone else can answer if you have a question? We're not really looking for in depth discussions...just tell us what you think of it!

For those who have finished it, please choose a star rating for the book based on how much you liked it. What did you think of it? Do you have any questions based on the book?

If you do have something to post that reveals plot details which could ruin others' enjoyment of the book, please use the spoiler function (details: http://onlinebookclub.myfreeforum.org/about12.html)
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wonderlake · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

I didn't chose this in the poll, but my library had a copy so I thought I'd give it a try- I can't remember what I voted for instead.

I was able to read it really quickly. Not necessarily because I was gripped by it, it was just an easy read.

My OH was amused when looking at the list of other books Hoffman has written he saw 'Practical Magic' - definetly not my kind of film. As such, it was not really my kind of book ~ I've never really liked Magical Realism and have previoulsy given up on both 100 years of solitude, and The house of the spirits.

Is there another Babbler who can open my eyes to the appeal of this genre?

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mummymelly · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

Can't seem to get hold of a copy of this book

Will keep trying though!
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annecater · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Oh dear! I've given up on this one - I got about 50 pages into it and it was doing nothing for me at all. I really wasnt enjoying it. I've always enjoyed her books in the past but just didnt like this.

I feel a bit bad because I nominated this one!

Mel - I'll get it off to you ASAP - I hope you get on better with it!
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mummymelly · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

wonderlake · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

[quote="annecater"]Oh dear! I've given up on this one - I got about 50 pages into it and it was doing nothing for me at all. I really wasnt enjoying it. I've always enjoyed her books in the past but just didnt like this.

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How come you gave up on it?
I didn't think it was great, but on the other hand not so bad as to abandon it

Are her other books quite different ?
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annecater · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject:

[quote="wonderlake"][quote="annecater"]Oh dear! I've given up on this one - I got about 50 pages into it and it was doing nothing for me at all. I really wasnt enjoying it. I've always enjoyed her books in the past but just didnt like this.

mummymelly · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

I'm going to give this one 3 stars. I was a fairly easy read but it lacked something for me. Perhaps because it didn't really have much of a story line?
Thank you for lending it to me Anne, should I send it straight back to you or is it going onto someone else?
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mummymelly · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject:

Oh! It's not letting me vote????

Was there a deadline, I thought that these were ongoing?
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annecater · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject:

I'm glad you got through it Mel - it's not going to anyone else. I dont know why you cant vote - Glynis is not yet on internet at home - I'll get in touch with Debbie to see if she can work it out
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mummymelly · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks Anne, will get it to you at some point this week. It is very strange...maybe I voted by accident already...who knows?

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wonderlake · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

I watched Far From Heaven last Friday, which reminded me of Seventh Heaven .

Apart from Norah being divorced, and maybe the fat lady who just walks out of her house one day there is nothing really contraversial in the book ...?

At least Far From Heaven touches on racial prejudice and closeted homosexuality.
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sirg1006 · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject:

Both threads sorted so anyone else should be able to vote on them

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mummymelly · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject:

Shacardi · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject:

It seems that I am one of the few who enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy fast read, but haunting. Alice Hoffman has an ability to see darkness in the ordinaryness of life and adds a slightly chilling supernatural element to it. I was a young girl during this time of history and grew up in a neighbourhood similar to what she describes here (houses weren't exactly the same of course, but you get the idea), although of course in a much more positive light.

Nora seems like a woman out of a future time put back into a time and place where her behavior is appalling, but quite ordinary by today's standards.

Hoffman seems to weave in hope in the most unexpected places and despair where we expect to find hope and happiness. I think she is a very talented writer.

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