tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post8560944130916725925..comments2023-10-26T06:16:29.518-04:00Comments on Southern Girl Reads . . .: BTT: Worst 'Best' Book I've Ever ReadLisa (Southern Girl Reads)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-25874278969802387452009-03-19T22:32:00.000-04:002009-03-19T22:32:00.000-04:00My neighborhood book group read this, but I couldn...My neighborhood book group read this, but I couldn't get thru it. Like you, I suspected it was "lost in translation" for me, but everyone else in the group really "got" it!<BR/><BR/>I wasn't crazy about *Three Cups of Tea* (my review is <A HREF="http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=115" REL="nofollow">here</A>). I like the work Mortenson is doing, but I found the writing in the memoir (which, incidentally, was written by someone else!) to be painfully bad.<BR/><BR/>This was a good BTT, interesting question!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-85521864571783461022009-03-19T16:07:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:07:00.000-04:00I have this on my TBR pile for many of the same re...I have this on my TBR pile for many of the same reason that you read it. But I haven't picked up a copy yet. I had heard that the translation was a little odd. Could be why I haven't run out ti get a copy. I figure I will get to it eventually.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-80531215185395983312009-03-19T16:00:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:00:00.000-04:00I appreciate his writing more than the story, whic...I appreciate his writing more than the story, which doesn't seem to go anywhere.<BR/><BR/>My pick for this week is Da Vinci Code. It doesn't have any competitor. The literary blunders and infelicities just confound me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-83270967450245246262009-03-19T14:03:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:03:00.000-04:00I think you need to make up your own mind though. ...I think you need to make up your own mind though. I read a bunch of reviews about Off Season by A.R. Siddons that people said was awful. I liked all her other books so read it anyway and I really liked it. Ok, the ending was a little strange, but still a good book, imho.<BR/><BR/>My BTT is <A HREF="http://kayespenguinposts.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">here</A>Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-29069189047002192702009-03-19T13:25:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:25:00.000-04:00I couldn't stand this book, either. I read the who...I couldn't stand this book, either. I read the whole thing because I was supposed to discuss it with a couple of friends. I didn't think the translation was very good, as I felt they kept beating me over the head trying to remind me the book wasn't originally written in english. You can see my review <A HREF="http://trishsdiary.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/review-out-stealing-horses-by-per-petterson/" REL="nofollow">here</A>.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-42407742486835925552009-03-19T12:10:00.000-04:002009-03-19T12:10:00.000-04:00I've learned not to trust those award books. Or,...I've learned not to trust those award books. Or, at the very least, borrow them from the library instead of spending my money.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-28178847830331085822009-03-19T10:52:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:52:00.000-04:00Swapna, Lisa and Melissa - I'm so sorry if I've ru...Swapna, Lisa and Melissa - I'm so sorry if I've ruined the book for you!! I feel bad now. But different people like different books, so you may feel the opposite of me. I hope you will still read the book. I'd be curious to know what you thought about it. Again, I'm so sorry!Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-16005820761458617342009-03-19T10:40:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:40:00.000-04:00I just got this one in the last few weeks, after i...I just got this one in the last few weeks, after it was on my WL forever too!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-78769844244553805432009-03-19T10:19:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:19:00.000-04:00NO!! I'm so disappointed. My book club votes on ...NO!! I'm so disappointed. My book club votes on our summer selections this Sunday and 2 people are suggesting this one. It's been on my TBR for a while now. Shoot now I will have to rethink that!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-31552986680178362412009-03-19T10:16:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:16:00.000-04:00Aww, I actually want to read this one! I'll move i...Aww, I actually want to read this one! I'll move it down on my TBR list though.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-10108238972792440512009-03-19T10:09:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:09:00.000-04:00I give up after the first 50 pages too... unless i...I give up after the first 50 pages too... unless it is a book club book. <BR/><BR/>http://barneysbookblog.blogspot.comJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053463512324781210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821441307795094837.post-4159288637452257702009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:002009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:00I read the first 50 or so pages last year before p...I read the first 50 or so pages last year before putting it aside. I'd like to try it another time though - maybe it was not the right book for my mood then. So many people loved it...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com