Comments on: #172 ~ A Girl’s Guide to Modern European Philosophy

By: A Girl's Guide to Modern European Philosophy | Amy Reads Good Books

A Girl's Guide to Modern European Philosophy | Amy Reads Good Books — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:18:13 +0000

[...] of studying philosophy; we don’t need to be lured in with a cornball title. When I read The Literate Housewife’s review and discovered that this was a novel, I was immediately reassured. It’s interesting how I [...]

By: Lana

Lana — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:40:44 +0000

I really enjoyed the fact that there were no easy answers to Susannah’s dilemma as well. I thought this book hit just the right balance between deep and light – it’s both easy and meaningful to read.

I really enjoyed your review, so I’ve linked to you here.
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Physics discussion ends in skateboard attack « Jeber’s — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:59:21 +0000

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By: Chris@bookarama

Chris@bookarama — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:34:52 +0000

It was mostly the main character. I find it hard to read a book where I don’t like the main character. She irritated me. And the writing bothered me too. But I said in my review that I’m sure not everyone would feel the way I did. I seem to have found the reviews to be 50/50. Either you love it or hate it.

By: softdrink

softdrink — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:53:14 +0000

I just searched my library’s online catalogue for this book and it came back with “Did you mean ah girl’s guide to modern european philosophy?”

Umm, no. I didn’t. Although they still don’t have it by that title either. So not impressed (again) with my library.

Despite my library’s attempt to thwart me, I do plan to read this one.

By: Literate Housewife

Literate Housewife — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:42:49 +0000

Rhapsody ~ It was so hard to write this review without including spoilers. I don’t believe that anything I wrote gives anything away that the summary does. I am looking forward to what you think when you read it.

Kathy ~ I don’t think you would have any trouble at all with this novel. I didn’t find it overwhelming at all.

Gwendolyn ~ I hope you do read it. I would like to know what you think.

Jen ~ I agree that the book really picked up when she found out she was pregnant. I enjoyed what came before it, though. It framed up Susannah and the situation pretty well. I will be interested in your review down the road. Less than two weeks now to wait for the little one at the most. Whoo Hoo!

Sandy ~ It is an all too common scenario that I was lucky to have avoided myself, but a couple of friends of mine weren’t so lucky. Greig certainly wrote the part of the friend of the unlucky one, too. I could so see myself in that character.

Amy ~ LOL! I hadn’t even thought to be offended by the title. Sure, these works were all written by men, but it was surprising how gender neutral some of the things they wrote were, especially Kierkegaard. Thanks for the shout out, too!!!!

Chris ~ I’m sorry you didn’t like this novel. Was it the subject matter or something else? I’ve read other reviews where people got irritated with characters. I’m really curious to know what you think.

By: Chris@bookarama

Chris@bookarama — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:35:06 +0000

I'm glad someone liked it, cause I just couldn't. Chris@bookarama’s last blog post..Friday Bookish Buzz: Bookaholics Unite

By: Weekend Round-up and Carnivals | Amy Reads Good Books

Weekend Round-up and Carnivals | Amy Reads Good Books — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:20:45 +0000

[...] The Literate Housewife recommends a new chic lit novel, A Girl’s Guide to Modern European Philosophy. I think that I’ll add this one to my pile. [...]

By: Amy Reads Good Books

Amy Reads Good Books — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:33:42 +0000

Thanks for the review. I was about to be really offended by the title. . .glad to know that it’s chic lit and not some watered down version of philosophy “just for girls.”

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By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:22:20 +0000

It couldn't have been an easy task to write about such heavy issues and make it an enjoyable read. But it is excellent that the author has. This is a pretty common scenario and can only help to enlighten those that are going through it. Sandy’s last blog post..To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee (audio)