#179 ~ Possession

13 Responses to “#179 ~ Possession”

1. heidenkind Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

   1 Yeah… that is pretty much how I felt about it. I wouldn’t call the poetry stuff pedantic, necessarily; but there is too much of it to keep the narrative moving at a brisk pace. I might try to read this book again someday, though. It was really well-written, I just couldn’t get through it. heidenkind´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

2. Meghan Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 3:42 pm

   2 It definitely requires concentration. I had trouble reading it in little bits like I was trying to do; it’s a book you need to settle into, especially with regard to the poetry. Meghan´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

3. Alyce Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

   3 I guess this is one I’ll have to save for when my kids are at school. It’s on my list to read, but I definitely don’t have that kind of focus while the kids are home for the summer. (I’m not sure if I’ll have that focus later either, but at least I’ll be able to give it a better shot.) Alyce´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

4. Kathy Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 4:25 pm

   4 Sorry this didn’t work for you! Kathy´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

5. bookworm Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

   5 thanks for the great review, I wonder if this one would hold my attention for long. Reply to this comment.

6. Sandy Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 6:47 pm

   6 Based on your description, I think I would be in the same boat with you. Sometimes, the movie is just easier. Sandy´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

7. Veens Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

   7 Sorry to hear you didn’t like it I wouldn’t get to this one too! Veens´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

8. softdrink Posted: Jul 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

   8 I tried listening to this one. And only made through about 10 minutes. You’re so right about having to concentrate! softdrink´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

9. Sheri Posted: Jul 11th, 2009 at 5:35 am

   9 Just a note to say “I miss ya’!” S Reply to this comment.

10. Wendy Posted: Jul 11th, 2009 at 7:46 am

    10 I wanted to like it, I really, really did. I finally gave up after 100 pages, and I rarely don’t make myself finish a book. LIke I heard someone else say, “I’ve already wasted my money, I don’t need to waste my time too.” Reply to this comment.

11. mari Posted: Jul 11th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    11 I have not read the book but have seen the movie. The movie was good. mari´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

12. Amy Reads Good Books Posted: Jul 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    12 I actually enjoyed the movie more than the book. A rare occurence! I tried reading this while on jury duty. I agree. . . it took far more concentration than I really wanted to give it. Amy Reads Good Books´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.

13. Nymeth Posted: Jul 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    13 I love this book, but it definitely does require concentration. That’s actually why I’ve been putting off reading Byatt’s new one even though I’ve had it for a month and am dying to read it. If I pick the wrong moment, the reading experience just won’t be the same. Nymeth´s last blog .. Reply to this comment.