tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post921179089738457887..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Swamplandia! - Karen Russell (Audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-10003808918072603392012-05-23T18:40:45.596-04:002012-05-23T18:40:45.596-04:00Uhmmm yeah. That's kind of the same reaction a...Uhmmm yeah. That's kind of the same reaction a friend had to it!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37881087283695890042012-05-22T19:45:28.204-04:002012-05-22T19:45:28.204-04:00I was all pumped to read this after EW went gonzo ...I was all pumped to read this after EW went gonzo over it but all the "real" readers who have read it have been disappointed in it. Which makes me think that EW doesn't know all that they are talking about. Harumph.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-29066004691857211092012-05-20T07:38:25.380-04:002012-05-20T07:38:25.380-04:00Hmmm I'm sorry it got weird but I'm glad t...Hmmm I'm sorry it got weird but I'm glad there was good writing? :O) I've heard such good things about this one that I do think I'll read it but I'll consider myself warned about the "sinister" side. :O)Pam (@iwriteinbooks)http://www.iwriteinbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39377259027944841582012-05-19T08:08:48.687-04:002012-05-19T08:08:48.687-04:00I'm planning to read this one.I'm planning to read this one.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-16512019586928571892012-05-19T07:20:48.231-04:002012-05-19T07:20:48.231-04:00I was actually bored by the Ossie diversion althou...I was actually bored by the Ossie diversion although Jim liked that part. and I agree it was unforgettable in many ways, but all the hype and awards? not in our (Jim and my) opinions1rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-5542249229920471602012-05-19T00:25:59.094-04:002012-05-19T00:25:59.094-04:00I tend to avoid books about my home state. I just ...I tend to avoid books about my home state. I just know if there are inaccuracies it's going to drive me crazy.<br /><br />Why have I heard of this book? The cover doesn't look familiar.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70084214788813959512012-05-18T22:28:40.753-04:002012-05-18T22:28:40.753-04:00LOL, I have pretty much felt confused after every ...LOL, I have pretty much felt confused after every review I've read for this. It's great but it's not and it's weird.. hehe. I still have yet to decide if I want to try it, though I sort of do, haha.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13726965455613543822012-05-18T15:50:10.217-04:002012-05-18T15:50:10.217-04:00I had a feeling this book wasn't for me...I had a feeling this book wasn't for me...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-89256945578626730622012-05-18T15:06:31.808-04:002012-05-18T15:06:31.808-04:00I have had this one on my list because of all the ...I have had this one on my list because of all the great reviews (and EW), but I just wasn't sure about it. I may put it on hold for awhile until my expectations die down.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46348869179321136202012-05-18T14:03:06.171-04:002012-05-18T14:03:06.171-04:00Well, I thought it was just okay (as you know) and...Well, I thought it was just okay (as you know) and I listened to it on audio afterward and thought the same thing... Ava was too young and Kiwi sounded too old. <br /><br />I just don't understand Russell's need to take it where it went.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72854302163457995752012-05-18T13:45:01.902-04:002012-05-18T13:45:01.902-04:00After reading so many glowing reviews of this one,...After reading so many glowing reviews of this one, I was considering snoopin' around at the library for it -- but now I'm pretty sure all the things that bothered you would definitely bother me, too. So the jury is out.Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34964178097276389042012-05-18T13:18:45.256-04:002012-05-18T13:18:45.256-04:00Still in the middle of this one, and I haven't...Still in the middle of this one, and I haven't gotten much farther since we talked. I am anxious about where it's headed at this point, and this birdman development, well, it just feels unsavory. I will eventually get back to it, and I am sure there will be much to discuss!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-18316717782486047192012-05-18T12:34:42.667-04:002012-05-18T12:34:42.667-04:00I had already decided not to read this book, but I...I had already decided not to read this book, but I was curious to see what your opinion was. Having heard about what happens during the tense parts of the book, I really just have no desire to put myself through that.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-19360958592417502982012-05-18T12:34:12.041-04:002012-05-18T12:34:12.041-04:00I wasn't a big fan of this book either. I agre...I wasn't a big fan of this book either. I agree it is unique, but I'm glad I'm unlikely to read anything similar again ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-6611719354728793542012-05-18T10:32:29.076-04:002012-05-18T10:32:29.076-04:00I read the short story this is based on a few year...I read the short story this is based on a few years ago and loved it. I recall the colletion it came from had some wonderful stories and some so-so ones. I had planned on reading this until the mixed reviews starting coming out and all the hype of course.<br /><br />I do recommend the short story collection, though. I just wish I could remember the name of it....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12059729162614509422012-05-18T10:19:19.900-04:002012-05-18T10:19:19.900-04:00I keep feeling like I "should" read this...I keep feeling like I "should" read this...but the synopsis itself doesn't interest me at all. I agree with Kathy; a lot of the books spotlighted lately leave me wondering who the heck is making the spotlight decisions. I still may read this one but I'm not chomping at the bit.Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28257359645287797162012-05-18T08:56:50.504-04:002012-05-18T08:56:50.504-04:00I swear the books that are overbuzzed by mainstrea...I swear the books that are overbuzzed by mainstream media usually leave me flummoxed these days. I bought this book when it first came out and haven't been drawn to it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2536252452781708982012-05-18T08:15:00.047-04:002012-05-18T08:15:00.047-04:00I love any book about Florida as well. I thought S...I love any book about Florida as well. I thought Swamplandia had some of the elements of a modern fairy tale/fable almost -- the disassociation from reality, crazy characters... I thought the end was rather brusk though. I wonder how different it would have been on audio.Kerry Ann @Vinobaby's Voicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295304663766870450noreply@blogger.com