tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post9223339060813746803..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Little Stranger - Sarah Waters (audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51783715126466429262009-08-08T23:30:17.280-04:002009-08-08T23:30:17.280-04:00Ok I really want to read this one... tbechappyhis ...Ok I really want to read this one... tbechappyhis sounds wonderful!Sheila (bookjourney)http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37211699056768685542009-08-02T00:33:54.527-04:002009-08-02T00:33:54.527-04:00This one sounds really good. You've just adde...This one sounds really good. You've just added to my to-read list.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-707027824953497742009-07-30T11:20:14.255-04:002009-07-30T11:20:14.255-04:00Thanks for stopping by my blog, Sandy. I added you...Thanks for stopping by my blog, Sandy. I added you to my blogroll:)Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-8772654177506594692009-07-30T11:03:10.357-04:002009-07-30T11:03:10.357-04:00I was going to skim through your review because I ...I was going to skim through your review because I want to read this book but I couldn't! I had to know what you thought so I'm happy to hear it sounds just wonderful!<br /><br />I have read a couple of her books and have really loved them. My favorite is Affinity which is also a ghost story of sorts.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-69370421074888948812009-07-30T07:44:22.085-04:002009-07-30T07:44:22.085-04:00Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog and I rea...Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog and I really like it. It's a lovely blog:) I'll come again.<br /><br />The Little Stranger is on my reading list:)<br /><br />I just started my own blog, feel free to check it out:<br /><br />http://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Have a nice day,<br /><br />AndreeaAndreeahttp://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-31382657352191567782009-07-29T13:51:46.149-04:002009-07-29T13:51:46.149-04:00I've never read anything by Waters, but I will...I've never read anything by Waters, but I will definitely have to now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42086192616123683042009-07-29T11:47:37.889-04:002009-07-29T11:47:37.889-04:00Gavin beat me to the Mann Booker news. This sound...Gavin beat me to the Mann Booker news. This sounds like a perfect audio book. I've just subscribed to Audible.com thanks to your influence. I will certainly get more reading done this way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23039408986728093792009-07-29T11:36:09.907-04:002009-07-29T11:36:09.907-04:00At the top of my list, Sandy. Don't know how I...At the top of my list, Sandy. Don't know how I feel about US cover but I will try not to look at it. Never read Sarah Waters before so you have pushed me into knocking at least one book from my Hall of Shame list - things I should have read but have not.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-64465919069929553602009-07-28T21:26:18.982-04:002009-07-28T21:26:18.982-04:00Sandy - The Little Stranger just got long-listed f...Sandy - The Little Stranger just got long-listed for the Booker Prize. You rock! <br /><br />I've never had luck with audio books, maybe I should start with this oner.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72777230822542021672009-07-28T16:29:59.642-04:002009-07-28T16:29:59.642-04:00Jackie - I had to go back and listen to make sure,...Jackie - I had to go back and listen to make sure, but yeah, it was pretty clear on audio that you needed to rethink the whole thing, once you heard that last sentence. I just think the whole thing was brilliant!<br /><br />Melissa - I've now got Fingersmith on the list!!!<br /><br />Dar - ooooh! Read it quick!<br /><br />Simon - this totally rocks on audio. It is so deliberate and subtle, but never lacking anything with the wonderful narration. I was very glad to see it on the Booker long list!<br /><br />Amy - not a bad strategy. Reading an author's magnum opus does tend to ruin the remainder. But still, it is really a personal preference on what qualifies as "best". Ask ten people their favorite Austen novel, and you will get ten different answers! <br /><br />Carrie - I would love to hear your opinion!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48765914952438896962009-07-28T15:56:29.039-04:002009-07-28T15:56:29.039-04:00I am definitely adding this one to my to-read list...I am definitely adding this one to my to-read list! Great review. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-44763997028475131482009-07-28T14:31:08.470-04:002009-07-28T14:31:08.470-04:00LOL, Jackie did you mean to say it wasn't wort...LOL, Jackie did you mean to say it wasn't worthy of 5 stars FOR ME? ;)<br /><br />I haven't read any of her books, but I have Fingersmith for the 1% well read challenge. I think I should read some of her other titles first so that I'm blown away by Fingersmith instead of blown away by Fingersmith and disappointed by everything else.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-9216565450774265702009-07-28T14:18:53.489-04:002009-07-28T14:18:53.489-04:00I can imagine this was fabulous on audio. I have t...I can imagine this was fabulous on audio. I have to say as a read it lacked something... until you really thought about it and then re-read the end and now I think its a bit genius! I have gone from liking it to liking it very much. Who knew it would get Man Booker nominated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-41968338349869431232009-07-28T11:13:54.647-04:002009-07-28T11:13:54.647-04:00I didn't read your review yet. This is sittin...I didn't read your review yet. This is sitting in my tbr pile to read. I did check out your rating though-a 5-yaaaaaaaaay-can't wait to read it!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77750325205754560882009-07-28T11:10:38.711-04:002009-07-28T11:10:38.711-04:00I'll have to see if I can find this audio! It...I'll have to see if I can find this audio! It sounds interesting. <br /><br />I also have The Fingersmith and have heard great things about it!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2957754134619723212009-07-28T10:19:26.925-04:002009-07-28T10:19:26.925-04:00I did really like this book, just didn't LOVE ...I did really like this book, just didn't LOVE it! When you are expecting amazing thigs then it was a little bit disappointing to have a few slower sections in the book. I can see how it might work better in audio form.<br /><br />Did you listen carefully to the very last sentence of the book? The twist is in the last few words and I didn't notice it until it was pointed out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54809945656126179252009-07-28T10:12:25.293-04:002009-07-28T10:12:25.293-04:00Beth - this book is safe for weenies! The superna...Beth - this book is safe for weenies! The supernatural aspect of the book is very subtle, and you never REALLY know for sure what really is going on in this house. If you liked The Thirteenth Tale, I would recommend this one. <br /><br />Jennifer - I love gothic fiction! It just has an aura that takes me away from everything. It's a little bit romantic, a little spooky. I really think you would like this one!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-43063458404630521102009-07-28T08:35:32.513-04:002009-07-28T08:35:32.513-04:00This sounds incredible, and it's not The Littl...This sounds incredible, and it's not The Little Stranger I thought you were talking about. I MUST read this book! <br /><br />I thought The Sister by Poppy Adams. I read this book by audio book as well and the narrator was incredible! It is also set in Britain in an old mansion. Isn't that just a wonderful environment for some gothic fiction?<br /><br />Thanks for the great lead!Literate Housewifehttp://literatehousewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-85075577339356971182009-07-28T08:19:32.990-04:002009-07-28T08:19:32.990-04:00I'm a bit of a weeny, so I'm not sure I co...I'm a bit of a weeny, so I'm not sure I could listen to ghost story. But I loved Thirteenth Tale.... Hummm.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-86662924585271775392009-07-28T07:47:37.842-04:002009-07-28T07:47:37.842-04:00Susan - I'd heard of her for awhile, and appar...Susan - I'd heard of her for awhile, and apparently she has quite the following! I'm told her novel Fingersmith is one of her best, so I will make sure I get to that sometime soon!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37759301460773839392009-07-28T07:24:54.435-04:002009-07-28T07:24:54.435-04:00I hadn't heard of this author. She sounds very...I hadn't heard of this author. She sounds very good. It's been a long time since I read a Gothic mystery, so I'll add it to the pile!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48499514236059220952009-07-28T06:46:54.093-04:002009-07-28T06:46:54.093-04:00Melody - Fingersmith will probably be the next Sar...Melody - Fingersmith will probably be the next Sarah Waters read, if I can dig my way out of the commitment hole I'm in!<br /><br />Jackie - Wow! I got the impression you really liked this book! I guess I've not read anything else by the author, so I have no basis for comparison, but this story really grew on me. I could NOT lay down my iPod. And then after I'd finished it, I just kept thinking about it and turning it over and over in my mind.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81292470789524225852009-07-28T04:14:47.064-04:002009-07-28T04:14:47.064-04:00I did enjoy Little Stranger, but it wasn't wor...I did enjoy Little Stranger, but it wasn't worthy of 5 stars. I found myself getting bored in a few sections and once you've read The Fingersmith you will realise how good at writing Sarah Waters can be!<br /><br />I haven't read any of her other books - I want to ensure I have some great reads available at all times and don't want to rush it. I have heard that Little Stranger is the weakest though.<br /><br />The Fingersmith is my second favourite book of all time - so while you are on a roll reading all my favourites...lol!!!<br /><br />Basically you can't go wrong with Sarah Waters - she is one of the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39319702187077370052009-07-28T03:54:11.530-04:002009-07-28T03:54:11.530-04:00Oh wow! This sounds wonderful! I love a good gothi...Oh wow! This sounds wonderful! I love a good gothic story! I've to move this book up on my reading list. <br /><br />I've heard a lot of great things about <i>Fingersmith</i> so perhaps you may like to read this next? ;)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com