tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post580419924415617995..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Financial Lives of the Poets - Jess WalterSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-6730002807016947422010-11-04T00:54:40.041-04:002010-11-04T00:54:40.041-04:00Someone has GOT to make this into a movie!Someone has GOT to make this into a movie!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-14021323268299514922010-10-24T20:42:13.037-04:002010-10-24T20:42:13.037-04:00I love going into a book blind, so I admit to just...I love going into a book blind, so I admit to just skimming your review and just adding this one to my list!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76923268708493638102010-10-15T05:40:13.308-04:002010-10-15T05:40:13.308-04:00Let's face it, some kids ARE ungrateful shit-h...Let's face it, some kids ARE ungrateful shit-heels. <br /><br />Sounds like my kind of snarky fun!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25079594810157618452010-10-13T22:10:42.432-04:002010-10-13T22:10:42.432-04:00I'm so glad to see you loved this! I got a co...I'm so glad to see you loved this! I got a copy at SIBA at Heather's urging.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71451130490069363942010-10-13T19:04:25.320-04:002010-10-13T19:04:25.320-04:00Trish can be pretty convincing, can't she?! Bu...Trish can be pretty convincing, can't she?! But it sounds like breaking your review book ban was a good idea in this case. So glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks for being a part of the tour.Heather J. @ TLC Bookshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70434686098739258982010-10-13T17:52:49.349-04:002010-10-13T17:52:49.349-04:00It really echoes the old man who liquidates his re...It really echoes the old man who liquidates his retirement for calling a prostitute in Learning to Lose. This book seems to have an original voice in it. I do feel that it is up my alley. Like joAnn said, 4.5/5 from you should be safe to put it on the list.Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-867611810547112882010-10-13T17:09:07.253-04:002010-10-13T17:09:07.253-04:00I loved this one, too- so different than what I no...I loved this one, too- so different than what I normally read, hilarious, and extremely well-written. I need to seek out more of his work.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-156687072476850632010-10-13T10:06:22.333-04:002010-10-13T10:06:22.333-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I've got...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I've got it to review (I've had it since its hardcover release, ack!) and I hope to get to it soon.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-45430383587279768272010-10-13T00:16:47.198-04:002010-10-13T00:16:47.198-04:00We all benefit greatly from your moments of "...We all benefit greatly from your moments of "weakness." What an intriguing--and funny--book! You have definitely placed it on the radar, Sandy! Thanks.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39796057300722485002010-10-12T21:55:33.739-04:002010-10-12T21:55:33.739-04:00Okay, I've seen this one mentioned before. Ju...Okay, I've seen this one mentioned before. Just can't remember where. You've convinced me to add it to my list!Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-57842667027792957872010-10-12T21:39:31.929-04:002010-10-12T21:39:31.929-04:00I read another review of this one over the weekend...I read another review of this one over the weekend and now after reading your review am intrigued. It sounds like a bizarre book--but definitely in a good way.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52944414223100875122010-10-12T20:20:31.323-04:002010-10-12T20:20:31.323-04:00Now I'm wondering if I was somehow offered thi...Now I'm wondering if I was somehow offered this by the beguiling Trish and said no because if I did, I'm kicking myself after reading both your review and Alyce's review!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12548433316094759262010-10-12T20:08:17.800-04:002010-10-12T20:08:17.800-04:00I'm not sure this one is for me but I'm gl...I'm not sure this one is for me but I'm glad you really liked it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-61786560481195466262010-10-12T19:49:48.857-04:002010-10-12T19:49:48.857-04:00Hey Sandy! I'm definitely in the mood for diff...Hey Sandy! I'm definitely in the mood for different and in fact, I look for different so often, I read all kinds of stuff. This one would appeal to me, I'm sure of it. Thank you!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60877639928521722832010-10-12T18:42:58.732-04:002010-10-12T18:42:58.732-04:00This was one of the more unusual and surprising bo...This was one of the more unusual and surprising books that I have read in the last year, and Walter really makes it work in every way. I loved this book so much, and though it's totally not a PC story, it had me cracking up, and at times, really moved me. Great review on this one Sandy! I am so glad to hear that you loved it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-53744463052089559662010-10-12T15:29:10.764-04:002010-10-12T15:29:10.764-04:00I was sure I had this one but no such luck. I'...I was sure I had this one but no such luck. I'm adding to my list!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52618582166534028122010-10-12T14:59:43.126-04:002010-10-12T14:59:43.126-04:00I got a copy of this at BEA. Your first paragraph ...I got a copy of this at BEA. Your first paragraph convinced me both not to read the rest of your review (because I really don't know what it is about either, actually), and also to try to read it soon.Jen - Devourer of Bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59543975577075432582010-10-12T13:51:22.164-04:002010-10-12T13:51:22.164-04:00It is a Showtime series - called Weeds except the ...It is a Showtime series - called Weeds except the widowed wife sells pot to the local kids to keep her own kids supported. Same basic idea - very funny cast. It was also similarly covered in the movie Saving Grace. But in both those cases it was a widow trying to stay afloat. This plot is a different twist. Sounds like a fun ride - I like the teaser you shared too.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28841900998740368382010-10-12T13:50:22.178-04:002010-10-12T13:50:22.178-04:00It is a Showtime series - called Weeds except the ...It is a Showtime series - called Weeds except the widowed wife sells pot to the local kids to keep her own kids supported. Same basic idea - very funny cast. It was also similarly covered in the movie Saving Grace. But in both those cases it was a widow trying to stay afloat. This plot is a different twist. Sounds like a fun ride - I like the teaser you shared too.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77751007582964928992010-10-12T13:39:05.985-04:002010-10-12T13:39:05.985-04:00Fun and fresh review, Sandy! I've heard good t...Fun and fresh review, Sandy! I've heard good things about this one but never really bothered to delve deep into the story before your post. Adding this one to my wishlist! And I agree with Coffee and a Book Chick: it sounds like a Showtime TV show in the making.Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79727509719958912462010-10-12T12:52:47.152-04:002010-10-12T12:52:47.152-04:00Your review was so entertaining!! I loved this bo...Your review was so entertaining!! I loved this book as well and you captured it perfectly!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-14662466497249688412010-10-12T12:10:13.553-04:002010-10-12T12:10:13.553-04:00Ha!ha! I actually know Jess Walter a little, and h...Ha!ha! I actually know Jess Walter a little, and his sister, quite well. She is the director at the library where I used to work. Anyway, Jess is truly brilliant and funny and capable of charming your socks off. He cultivates the gritty, drug-induced persona you read about in his (satirical) books.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-55382958591829541612010-10-12T10:32:18.140-04:002010-10-12T10:32:18.140-04:00It really was different. I was glad I took a chan...It really was different. I was glad I took a chance on this one because it was a little bit out of my comfort zone, but worth it.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17805158549281049002010-10-12T09:57:02.699-04:002010-10-12T09:57:02.699-04:00Great review - it certainly does make one want to ...Great review - it certainly does make one want to read the book! And I know just what you mean about that awful temptation of people bearing books!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79874625913671618202010-10-12T09:35:49.063-04:002010-10-12T09:35:49.063-04:00Wow, this certainly sounds original! Not the type ...Wow, this certainly sounds original! Not the type of book I usually pick up, but I've had some luck with off-beat books this year. Thanks for your review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com