tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post1030837451151134813..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: The Girl with No Shadowjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-7111134183908133082008-05-21T05:56:00.000-05:002008-05-21T05:56:00.000-05:00merrymary - Oh, yes.merrymary - Oh, yes.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-86866312414378212812008-05-19T18:36:00.000-05:002008-05-19T18:36:00.000-05:00Is there a role in for Johnny Depp?Is there a role in for Johnny Depp?merrymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724444868874520866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-37797020856627044902008-05-10T10:34:00.000-05:002008-05-10T10:34:00.000-05:00Erin - Try Gentlemen & Players - very different bu...<B>Erin</B> - Try Gentlemen & Players - very different but a great read!<BR/><BR/><B>Carl</B> - I guess I can understand that, and I don't know that I'd have sought this one out; however, when the ARC arrived, I just dived into it. <BR/><BR/><B>Les</B> - Interesting the way people react to favorite books and movies. I really like this book, but I do consider it very much separate from the movie.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-62289533406360660412008-05-07T14:15:00.000-05:002008-05-07T14:15:00.000-05:00Carl, you're not alone. One of my friends said the...Carl, you're not alone. One of my friends said the following over on my blog:<BR/><BR/>"I don't think I want to read a sequel. I think I'll just let my mind stay at the end of the original. I know, aren't I silly?!!<BR/><BR/>Pretty much the same reaction as you!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-27704548720753562032008-05-07T07:58:00.000-05:002008-05-07T07:58:00.000-05:00I heard an interview with her on NPR the other day...I heard an interview with her on NPR the other day and both she, and the book, sounded really interesting. I haven't read Chocolat and am unsure that I'll read this. I love that film and prefer to think of that as the real story and would rather imagine my own continuation of their lives rather than read Harris'. That probably seems stupid, but that is the way that I feel.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-30428442446263705722008-05-03T00:55:00.000-05:002008-05-03T00:55:00.000-05:00I almost wish I hadn't noticed the illustrations, ...I almost wish I hadn't noticed the illustrations, because I think I would have enjoyed ferreting out the speaker as you did. Anyway, an enjoyable read that made me want to check out more of her books!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963157328697812863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-88777545963634027942008-05-02T10:59:00.000-05:002008-05-02T10:59:00.000-05:00'Chocolat' was the only book I can think of where ...'Chocolat' was the only book I can think of where I enjoyed the film more. I loathed the book which I thought used stereotyping in a really offensive way. I've tried other adult books by her with no success either. However, her recent foray into children's literature with 'Runemarks' was, for me, much more successful. I hope she writes more in that vein.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-71576324692392878322008-05-02T08:18:00.000-05:002008-05-02T08:18:00.000-05:00Robin - I definitely think it is worth a try. I'm...<B>Robin</B> - I definitely think it is worth a try. I'm sure <I>Chocolat</I> fans won't like the some of the changes in style, but I found it highly entertaining.<BR/><BR/><B>Violette</B>- The visuals in the movie were fantastic, weren't they? <BR/><BR/><B>gautami tripathy</B> - And the title has a specific connection to theme. Thanks for visiting!<BR/><BR/><B>Les</B> - I feel that I should read the book again. And then, maybe watch the movie again, too!<BR/><BR/>I agree about missing Vianne's zest, but I liked the contrast with Zozi. I liked the book a lot and was almost surprised that I did!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-17020504314266657702008-05-02T08:11:00.000-05:002008-05-02T08:11:00.000-05:00LF - Actually, the book has me wanting to re-read ...<B>LF</B> - Actually, the book has me wanting to re-read <I>Chocolat</I>. It has been such a long time, and I'd like a refresher. Hope you enjoy <I>Gentlemen & Players</I> - no magic, but unique in its own right.<BR/><BR/><B>Danielle</B> - It is always nice to revisit characters you've enjoyed. Vianne is much more subdued, but of course, there is a reason. Anouk is blossoming. Maybe you will get to it soon!<BR/><BR/><B>Erin</B> - I just looked back and noticed (duh!) the little illustrations. It never took me long to get the speaker, and I do wonder if there wasn't a deliberateness to Harris' method. Two (or three) sides to a coin -- so to speak.<BR/><BR/><B>Iliana</B> - This book is so different in so many ways. I hope you aren't disappointed when you get around to it.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-73173827408964072542008-05-01T21:27:00.000-05:002008-05-01T21:27:00.000-05:00Now, I on the other hand liked the book (Chocolat)...Now, I on the other hand liked the book (Chocolat) better than the movie. I had just finished reading the book when I rented the movie and it felt too identical to the book. I know certain aspects were different, and it was probably too soon after reading the book to watch the movie, but I didn't love it as others have claimed. Maybe now is a good time to rent it again!<BR/><BR/>So, overall, did you like this sequel? I found I missed Vianne's zest and free-spirit personality, but nonetheless, I still loved this book.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-40505202138638652782008-05-01T19:51:00.000-05:002008-05-01T19:51:00.000-05:00I like the title of the novel!And am here from Dew...I like the title of the novel!<BR/><BR/>And am here from Dewey's Weekly eeks #1!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-15283533990737707282008-05-01T19:35:00.000-05:002008-05-01T19:35:00.000-05:00I agree the Chocolat movie was better than the boo...I agree the Chocolat movie was better than the book. However, I am looking forward to reading the sequel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-40941362127388019012008-05-01T19:18:00.000-05:002008-05-01T19:18:00.000-05:00This sounds so good! I loved Chocolat, and the re...This sounds so good! I loved Chocolat, and the reviews on this one have all really good, so I'd better pick it up. Thanks.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857602206725562335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-67208640488971368312008-05-01T14:03:00.000-05:002008-05-01T14:03:00.000-05:00I love Chocolat (book & film) but I've been a bit ...I love Chocolat (book & film) but I've been a bit hesitant to read the sequel. When I first heard that it was coming out I didn't know what to think. Now, I've heard some good reviews of it and I do want to read it. I'm hoping it lives up to my expectations :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-16004718207855236252008-05-01T12:05:00.000-05:002008-05-01T12:05:00.000-05:00I just finished reading this and really enjoyed it...I just finished reading this and really enjoyed it. I was a bit confused at first, but then soon noticed that each shift of narrator was accompanied by an illustration above the chapter heading, making it clear from the start who was speaking.<BR/><BR/>Never read Chocolat, but like literary feline I'm now a little more interested in doing so.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963157328697812863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-73459339917775013652008-05-01T12:04:00.000-05:002008-05-01T12:04:00.000-05:00I have the UK version--still unread! I really mus...I have the UK version--still unread! I really must get to it. I loved Chocolat--both the book and the movie. I can't wait to read this!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-71999677723266645952008-05-01T09:25:00.000-05:002008-05-01T09:25:00.000-05:00Joanne Harris talked quite a bit about her new boo...Joanne Harris talked quite a bit about her new book at the book festival this past weekend (of course since it's just coming out). She mentioned that she never intended to write a sequel the Chocolat, but like many things she says she'll never do, she ends up doing it. I haven't read Chocolat, but I do have Gentlemen and Players on my shelf waiting to be read. I admit that this book has me wanting to read Chocolat whereas before I didn't really feel the urge to.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-5182069253484599572008-05-01T08:26:00.000-05:002008-05-01T08:26:00.000-05:00Rhinoa - Yes, in the UK the title is The Lollipop ...<B>Rhinoa </B>- Yes, in the UK the title is <I>The Lollipop Shoes</I>, but while I LOVED the lollipop shoes in the novel, I think the US title fits the novel better. I think Harris' style in the last two novels has caught a nice rhythm. She really keeps you involved.<BR/><BR/><B>Nymeth </B>- I loved <I>Five Quarters of an Orange</I>, liked <I>Chocolat</I> (liked the movie even better), but didn't care at all for <I>Blackberry Wine</I>, <I>The Coastliners</I>, or <I>Holy Fools</I>. Then came <I>Gentlemen & Players</I> which I thoroughly enjoyed, and now this one. Les commented that Harris was "hit or miss," and I agree -- happily the last two of been hits for me.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-71765031753678215252008-05-01T07:22:00.000-05:002008-05-01T07:22:00.000-05:00I really need to read Joanne Harris. I didn't know...I really need to read Joanne Harris. I didn't know there was a sequel to Chocolat (which I haven't read yet, but it's been recommended to me countless times). Thanks for the review!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-25247964225484375542008-05-01T04:07:00.000-05:002008-05-01T04:07:00.000-05:00I think it is published under a different name in ...I think it is published under a different name in the UK maybe? I have a copy of The Lollipop Shoes which is a follow up to Chocolat to read as I love the film and novel of Chocolat. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next and it is interesting to see she keeps similar elements like fairy tales and magic, although writes about them differently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com