tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post5850279362087211272..comments2024-03-22T02:20:24.383-05:00Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: Crooked Letter, Crooked LetterTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-26354236269325784712011-05-21T22:16:52.755-05:002011-05-21T22:16:52.755-05:00I love that you focused on a different part of the...I love that you focused on a different part of the book - it IS hard to review something that everyone else seems to have reviewed already.<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour Trisha! I'm glad this book turned out to be so good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-50231009315298165562011-05-20T07:52:24.072-05:002011-05-20T07:52:24.072-05:00To answer your question, I do find it challenging ...To answer your question, I do find it challenging to review a book with a widespread blog presence. I always feel a bit like everything's been said, but with that, I always know I like to read my blog friends' opinions no matter how many reviews I've read of the book previously.<br /><br />Glad you reviewed this one! I've been interested in it since Rebecca from The Book Lady's Blog discussed it on The Bookrageous Podcast.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-28688138001769364332011-05-19T20:51:52.145-05:002011-05-19T20:51:52.145-05:00Like Other Jill, I liked the fact that the white g...Like Other Jill, I liked the fact that the white guy was the bad guy. Otherwise, I wasn't exactly bowled over by this one, although there was a lot I liked. But most of it has faded after a few months...unfortunately, I just don't remember much beyond the basics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-49144395069588289522011-05-19T10:17:49.682-05:002011-05-19T10:17:49.682-05:00I want to read this one badly. Maybe once I finis...I want to read this one badly. Maybe once I finish up my current book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-35907924722738108732011-05-18T23:06:54.835-05:002011-05-18T23:06:54.835-05:00I completely agree with you and the rest of the co...I completely agree with you and the rest of the commenters in saying it's hard to review a book that already has a ton of exposure. That's why I don't really like or participate in blog tours, to be honest. (Well, that and the fatigue of being a blog follower and seeing reviews of the same book everywhere.) BUT that said, not everyone follows the same blogs! While I have seen some reviews of this book show up on my feed, yours is the first one I've actually READ, and now the book sounds quite interesting to me, so there :-) Well done!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-66048747292267479762011-05-18T20:02:43.206-05:002011-05-18T20:02:43.206-05:00I do think it is harder to review a book that has ...I do think it is harder to review a book that has been reviewed by a ton of other bloggers. One, you want to write your own thing without being influenced by other reviews. I always try to avoid reading reviews for books I'm reading so I don't let other people's thoughts influence my reviews. Second, you feel like you are repeating something that everyone already knows about. But, I've found that often isn't true. I often enjoy seeing multiple viewpoints on a book; it gives you a better sense of the book itself and lets you see what a broader diversity of readers think of the book. Yet, at the same time, it can be annoying to see the same book reviewed over and over again.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-33760240932626234102011-05-17T21:51:03.858-05:002011-05-17T21:51:03.858-05:00Well said, Trisha! I agree with all your points --...Well said, Trisha! I agree with all your points -- really liked this book when I read it back around Christmas. I thought the writing and the suspense building were both just great.Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)http://sophisticateddorkiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-10451580488867197962011-05-17T20:07:51.523-05:002011-05-17T20:07:51.523-05:00I am on this tour as well, and should be picking u...I am on this tour as well, and should be picking up the book this week. I appreciated hearing your thoughts on it, and am really looking forward to reading it. It has been getting really excellent press.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-40048116016008622122011-05-17T12:43:38.969-05:002011-05-17T12:43:38.969-05:00Every time I see this reviewed, I wonder why I sti...Every time I see this reviewed, I wonder why I still haven't picked it up! There is just so much to read. Plus, part of me shies away from a book when everyone loves it - no particular reason, other than my subconscious is ornery.<br /><br />I need to give in. Soon.picky girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143098785493457762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-58245323220274627092011-05-17T11:19:36.972-05:002011-05-17T11:19:36.972-05:00What I liked the most was the reversal of the usua...What I liked the most was the reversal of the usual racist elements. I also liked the way Mississippi was like a character in the plot.rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-78574487169312672732011-05-17T08:14:29.299-05:002011-05-17T08:14:29.299-05:00What a great review! I'm so glad you focused o...What a great review! I'm so glad you focused on a specific motif instead of just rehashing the plot. Like you, I've seen this book on so many blogs, so it was nice to read more insightful, in-depth thoughts.<br /><br />I do think it's harder to review a book that has a wide spread presence. Part of me thinks I won't have anything new to say or won't say it as well as other bloggers. Also, I'm sure people get tired of seeing the same book come up in their readers and are more likely to just skip right over another review.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768659447473760201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-73943663169952617202011-05-17T07:47:19.630-05:002011-05-17T07:47:19.630-05:00I have seen this all over but not many reviews at ...I have seen this all over but not many reviews at all, it was great to read yours. Plus every blogger has only a few they fully trust and take recommendations from so its great to see 'your' take.Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-39966354796651777162011-05-17T06:16:24.240-05:002011-05-17T06:16:24.240-05:00To answer the question, yes, I worry I won't h...To answer the question, yes, I worry I won't have anything new to offer. But I think each blogger's opinion is their own, and that matters! Of all the reviews I've read of this one, your take is insightful.<br /><br />Tom Franklin actually called in to our book club a couple of months ago. One of our members was "underwhelmed" by the book and felt there were loose threads, including the various murders. Franklin's point was that at its heart, it was a story of relationships and as you stated, the consequences of subtle decisions made throughout our lives. As Franklin put it, when it came to the book and its plot, "less is more". BTW, the audio of this one is fabulous.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com