tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post3856713380046311870..comments2023-10-05T03:37:45.040-04:00Comments on Life in the Thumb: 'The Lotus Eaters' by Tatjana Soli (TLC Tour Stop)Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-34822279539019730442011-01-18T21:42:15.188-05:002011-01-18T21:42:15.188-05:00Wow, I loved your review. It made you cry. Sounds...Wow, I loved your review. It made you cry. Sounds like a very moving book and one that I may just have to read. I'm not really into the historical books, but this one sounds good.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906154987526522696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-24856718276884440372011-01-17T18:58:20.194-05:002011-01-17T18:58:20.194-05:00Seriously have to find this one next. What a great...Seriously have to find this one next. What a great review and can't imagine how I could have missed this one. <br />Have to beg hubby for one allowance to buy this one too.Aisle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269549353612065870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-69129632594515290682011-01-17T08:21:45.111-05:002011-01-17T08:21:45.111-05:00Beautiful review Staci, I have this one waiting pa...Beautiful review Staci, I have this one waiting patiently for me, for some reason it keeps slipping to the bottom of the tbr pile but after your moving words I'll have to do something about that!Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-25497981785933616652011-01-16T20:20:06.028-05:002011-01-16T20:20:06.028-05:00Excellent review... I must have just been in a fun...Excellent review... I must have just been in a funky mood when I read this last year as normally these type of reads really get me.Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-19245967964578179992011-01-15T22:38:19.610-05:002011-01-15T22:38:19.610-05:00One of my favorite books last year! It was so bea...One of my favorite books last year! It was so beautiful and tense and then really, really tense at the end. To the point where I almost had to put it down because I was afraid to read on.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-65153290882668164752011-01-14T13:10:26.569-05:002011-01-14T13:10:26.569-05:00Wonderful review. My review (also from TLC) and g...Wonderful review. My review (also from TLC) and giveaway are here: http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=988Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-85711427821354626072011-01-14T11:58:11.212-05:002011-01-14T11:58:11.212-05:00I have heard nothing but good things about this bo...I have heard nothing but good things about this book. I have it on my shelf after winning it. I really need to make time for it this year. I love this cover - very different from the hardcover.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-82903473078682767202011-01-13T06:49:51.179-05:002011-01-13T06:49:51.179-05:00I will have to read this book, it's that simpl...I will have to read this book, it's that simple! SOunds like I will have to be emotionally prepared though if you cried. Does it read like the Blue Notebook? This book broke my heart (in a good way).mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-37949054331235349492011-01-12T19:59:07.615-05:002011-01-12T19:59:07.615-05:00Wow, Staci, what a passionate reaction to this boo...Wow, Staci, what a passionate reaction to this book! And, having just read it myself, I would have to agree with your assessment- it's a very emotional read. Thank you so much for being on the tour!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-42537279370705760692011-01-12T19:35:46.554-05:002011-01-12T19:35:46.554-05:00I read this book last year and really enjoyed it. ...I read this book last year and really enjoyed it. It probably should have been on my best of list, but there were a few other books that stood out for me more. I am glad you enjoyed it, though. It is a very recommended read from me!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-77037621776830255292011-01-12T00:34:42.174-05:002011-01-12T00:34:42.174-05:00I loved this book, and I don't normally gravit...I loved this book, and I don't normally gravitate toward books about the Vietnam War. Even though it was an emotional read I never felt like it was manipulative (I can't stand those kinds of books) - it seemed very real to life.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-72552923358805080632011-01-11T20:42:30.281-05:002011-01-11T20:42:30.281-05:00I'd hoped to get this one read for the Vietnam...I'd hoped to get this one read for the Vietnam Challenge last year, but never did. It sounds like I need to get to it soon.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-19033305225557335422011-01-11T20:39:10.829-05:002011-01-11T20:39:10.829-05:00I'm really looking forward to this one, and I&...I'm really looking forward to this one, and I'm so happy to see the 5/5!Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-27617232495221807082011-01-11T20:17:58.752-05:002011-01-11T20:17:58.752-05:00This sounds like such an amazing read. I must req...This sounds like such an amazing read. I must request it from the library soon! Especially after reading your review!!!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-68869857646798776132011-01-11T18:54:59.399-05:002011-01-11T18:54:59.399-05:00I am convinced. It is hard to find a book that wi...I am convinced. It is hard to find a book that will have such a powerful effect on you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-79561756915034435342011-01-11T15:21:02.944-05:002011-01-11T15:21:02.944-05:00wow! sounds intense. My dad never spoke of the (K...wow! sounds intense. My dad never spoke of the (Korean) war either.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-16002200594956279212011-01-11T14:59:34.126-05:002011-01-11T14:59:34.126-05:00Wow - this must be an incredible book! I would hav...Wow - this must be an incredible book! I would have to be in a particular frame of mind to read this one. I'm glad you got so much from it.Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-50719159711448205812011-01-11T14:07:47.685-05:002011-01-11T14:07:47.685-05:00Whew -- if it affected you so deeply, I'm sure...Whew -- if it affected you so deeply, I'm sure it would do the same for me! when I'm ready for a good cry, I'll see about picking this one up!Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-3424438239104917982011-01-11T09:07:47.839-05:002011-01-11T09:07:47.839-05:00Darn it! I really wanted to read this one but cou...Darn it! I really wanted to read this one but couldn't fit it in. Your review is excellent and your emotions show through your review as well. Excellent work my friend.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-29837829801853292962011-01-10T19:46:21.384-05:002011-01-10T19:46:21.384-05:00I've got this one on my "want to read&quo...I've got this one on my "want to read" list, but have to wait awhile. Just can't do it too soon after Matterhorn.<br /><br />Glad to know you were so moved.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-38737048077308766052011-01-10T17:58:53.853-05:002011-01-10T17:58:53.853-05:00I have a sample of this on my Kindle. Not sure I&#...I have a sample of this on my Kindle. Not sure I'm ready for a sobfest book though. I think I will backburner this one for awhilebookmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808845291761439603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-29988433683265999322011-01-10T14:54:42.296-05:002011-01-10T14:54:42.296-05:00My Dad doesn't like to talk about Vietnam eith...My Dad doesn't like to talk about Vietnam either. Looks like this book would give me some insight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-28447619726256446082011-01-10T14:15:41.633-05:002011-01-10T14:15:41.633-05:00I do not know, you cried for 15 minutes, that soun...I do not know, you cried for 15 minutes, that sounds way too intense for me. But then why should I fear a great bookBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-60424297650019531252011-01-10T12:29:03.955-05:002011-01-10T12:29:03.955-05:00Wow - this one really got to you. I'm putting ...Wow - this one really got to you. I'm putting it on my list. If it was that good, I've got to read it.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-47180699504811431852011-01-10T11:09:51.266-05:002011-01-10T11:09:51.266-05:00Very convincing review! I'll have to be on th...Very convincing review! I'll have to be on the lookout for this one.Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025977978080091819noreply@blogger.com