tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post4926304488074785163..comments2023-10-05T03:37:45.040-04:00Comments on Life in the Thumb: 'All the Flowers in Shanghai' by Duncan Jepson TLC Book StopStacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-25452070775516954762012-01-01T12:41:08.079-05:002012-01-01T12:41:08.079-05:00I have a difficult time with books when I can'...I have a difficult time with books when I can't identify with the main character, so I understand your issue with this one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts for the tour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-40323441009892010312011-12-30T17:45:33.421-05:002011-12-30T17:45:33.421-05:00I try not to read depressing books either! I like...I try not to read depressing books either! I like the cover though!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906154987526522696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-20823446427403927032011-12-30T14:21:40.599-05:002011-12-30T14:21:40.599-05:00No depressing reads for me, thanks!No depressing reads for me, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-8507251897865770052011-12-30T09:30:04.022-05:002011-12-30T09:30:04.022-05:00Oh No...this isn't the time of year for me and...Oh No...this isn't the time of year for me and depressing reads. Thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />Happy New Years Staci.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-23364214634385880932011-12-29T19:43:29.508-05:002011-12-29T19:43:29.508-05:00I love that you are always honest with your review...I love that you are always honest with your reviews. Sorry that you didn't like this book in the end.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830179596215153756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-17949942286954316692011-12-29T19:12:26.919-05:002011-12-29T19:12:26.919-05:00The question is, how well does the author understa...The question is, how well does the author understand women from that period and time? I haven't read the book as yet but am curious about it.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-34474020280344200302011-12-29T08:37:33.274-05:002011-12-29T08:37:33.274-05:00same for me, Toots. I couldn't like Feng for a...same for me, Toots. I couldn't like Feng for anything and quite frankly, I think it is very implausible for her to take on such an attitude. It didn't jibe with me at all. The ending was okay as far as the historical content goes. 2* from my perspective.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-91522447862980435322011-12-29T08:04:39.957-05:002011-12-29T08:04:39.957-05:00Sounds like a tough character to like. Wonder if ...Sounds like a tough character to like. Wonder if I'd be able to stomach her given all that she's been through. I've been curious about this book, drawn to it by the cover, but I've seen some mixed reviews that make me hesitant. Ah, well.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-53462340578902597742011-12-29T06:56:48.417-05:002011-12-29T06:56:48.417-05:00>I did read a review about someone who expected...>I did read a review about someone who expected something else from this one, and I would too..and that character, hmBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-42129255833802286412011-12-29T05:28:56.262-05:002011-12-29T05:28:56.262-05:00Sorry this one didn't work for you but at leas...Sorry this one didn't work for you but at least the Further Reading section was helpful. I'm pretty sure I'd have a tough time caring about to a character who takes her hatred and anger to the extreme.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-77010839535673422242011-12-29T05:10:59.071-05:002011-12-29T05:10:59.071-05:00I'll be reviewing this next month.I'll be reviewing this next month.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.com