tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post5986330144821825040..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Letter From the Dead by Jack Gatland, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, and Cohen's MacBethjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-61595021517389627372022-02-12T10:40:26.747-06:002022-02-12T10:40:26.747-06:00It's the characters---smart, unconcerned about...It's the characters---smart, unconcerned about a lot of the petty things most people worry about---that I love about The Lincoln Highway and Amor Towles' other books.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-5639857171588503352022-02-06T07:24:23.808-06:002022-02-06T07:24:23.808-06:00I really enjoyed The Lincoln Highway, Teresa. A m...I really enjoyed The Lincoln Highway, Teresa. A most unusual road trip!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-16859758532877872012022-02-05T14:49:48.758-06:002022-02-05T14:49:48.758-06:00Glad to read your review of The Lincoln Highway. ...Glad to read your review of The Lincoln Highway. I had wondered about the book. I liked the concept of the hero's journey road trip. Thanks for the review.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-56946956608990940292022-02-01T15:37:13.336-06:002022-02-01T15:37:13.336-06:00I liked The Lincoln Highway. Some people thought ...I liked The Lincoln Highway. Some people thought it was too long, but that didn't bother me. It probably could have used some editing, and yet, the prose was really good. The road trip, the use of myth, the intriguing characters all had my full attention. For some reason I didn't read Towles' first two books, but now I want want to, especially as the bloggers we know have liked those better.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-20992739486421130662022-01-31T16:25:18.508-06:002022-01-31T16:25:18.508-06:00It's starting to look as if every reader I kno...It's starting to look as if every reader I know has read The Lincoln Highway but me now. I do have a copy, but I've been slowed down a bit by the mixed reaction almost everyone is having to the novel. I haven't read Towles at all yet despite his reputation as an excellent writer, and I really need to fix that.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-62503038623721301952022-01-31T07:50:52.936-06:002022-01-31T07:50:52.936-06:00It was long! And I agree about Sally, her role was...It was long! And I agree about Sally, her role was either too little or too much. I now have to read both Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-9442226446298005462022-01-31T07:48:29.498-06:002022-01-31T07:48:29.498-06:00Letter from the Dead was a winner for me, and I co...Letter from the Dead was a winner for me, and I couldn't resist following the team through the series. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-39460428749551654332022-01-31T07:34:57.822-06:002022-01-31T07:34:57.822-06:00I really enjoyed the Gatland series!
:) There ar...I really enjoyed the Gatland series! <br />:) There are so many odd and original adaptations of MacBeth, but yes, I prefer the words to take precedence. Not all interesting versions use Shakespeare's language, some are modern adaptations in modern language and situations, and they are interesting for other reasons. One version that I'd like to see at some point is Throne of Blood with a Japanese samurai urged on by his wife, using plot ideas, but not Shakespeare's setting or language. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-15806531037320884962022-01-30T14:50:54.552-06:002022-01-30T14:50:54.552-06:00I enjoyed The Lincoln Highway as a read/listen com...I enjoyed The Lincoln Highway as a read/listen combination, but thought it could have used some editing. I wish Towles had either done more with Sally or left her out entirely. Rules of Civility is my favorite of his three novels, but the Count (A Gentleman in Moscow) is one of the most memorable characters I've come across.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-32574865627240936582022-01-30T11:02:22.569-06:002022-01-30T11:02:22.569-06:00That whole 'Last Chance Saloon' squad in L...That whole 'Last Chance Saloon' squad in Letter From the Dead totally makes me want to read that one! It sounds like a very fun series. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-55873812378748223762022-01-30T09:21:56.603-06:002022-01-30T09:21:56.603-06:00The Gatland book looks like something I'd like...The Gatland book looks like something I'd like. Thanks!<br /><br />I like my Shakespeare adaptations to be heavier on the Shakespeare than on the adaptation ;) Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-29609614248629261492022-01-30T07:01:27.333-06:002022-01-30T07:01:27.333-06:00You should see Cohen's version of Macbeth. My...You should see Cohen's version of Macbeth. My problem is that he concentrated on things other than the language and its beauty and intensity. And cut important speeches or had them almost mumbled. :( He also made certain no one could miss his symbolism of windows and birds, etc. as if the audience couldn't pick up them without being hammered over the head. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see how different directors have visualized the play. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-23845108174686412542022-01-30T06:46:15.770-06:002022-01-30T06:46:15.770-06:00I think you'll like it, Cathy! I really like ...I think you'll like it, Cathy! I really like the characters and the intricate plot twists.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-89342074505058663172022-01-30T06:41:45.704-06:002022-01-30T06:41:45.704-06:00Cohen's MacBeth didn't work for me, but it...Cohen's MacBeth didn't work for me, but it did for most people. It is worth seeing for several reasons and the witches were certainly innovative. There are so many versions of the play, and it is fun to see how differently it can be staged.<br /><br />I liked The Lincoln Highway, but now I need to read A Gentleman in Moscow, which seems to be everyone's favorite!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-43441976586091666012022-01-30T06:16:16.733-06:002022-01-30T06:16:16.733-06:00The Lincoln Highway audio was well done, and a com...The Lincoln Highway audio was well done, and a combo read/listen might be a good idea. It will be a great book for book group discussions! I look forward to reading A Gentleman in Moscow this year. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-11344142778085467532022-01-30T06:10:13.712-06:002022-01-30T06:10:13.712-06:00I thought the audio was great for The Lincoln High...I thought the audio was great for The Lincoln Highway, and I was completely there with the boys. I agree about Sally; she didn't come off as genuine or necessary--except her longing for a fresh start. But I'm remain uncertain about what Emmett intended at the end. There was no question about the hole in that boat.<br /><br />Anyway, for me it was a rather a delicious adventure with unexpected turns. :) jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-68805814625794228842022-01-29T15:53:29.712-06:002022-01-29T15:53:29.712-06:00The first book captures my attention when I read y...The first book captures my attention when I read your take on the characters. <br />A film with Denzel, alas I am weak to see any of his flaws, I look forward to watching.<br /> Thank you for mire great reviewsSalty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-77299375595173013072022-01-29T13:17:55.001-06:002022-01-29T13:17:55.001-06:00Letter From the Dead sounds like the perfect cup o...<i>Letter From the Dead</i> sounds like the perfect cup of tea for me. I'm adding it to my Need-to-Read list!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-16694968391542201932022-01-29T13:02:33.398-06:002022-01-29T13:02:33.398-06:00I'm sorry to hear that Cohen's take on Mac...I'm sorry to hear that Cohen's take on MacBeth did not work. I had looked forward to it but...maybe not. <br /><br />I enjoyed <i>The Lincoln Highway</i>. Of course, I read it rather than listened to it. That might make a difference in one's perception of it. Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-8400134747224522472022-01-29T10:34:07.403-06:002022-01-29T10:34:07.403-06:00My book group is reading The Lincoln Highway later...My book group is reading The Lincoln Highway later this year, so I won't start until this summer so it's fresh in mind. I have the print edition and really can't wait to start since I adored A Gentleman in Moscow (read it twice) and enjoyed The Rules of Civility. Maybe I'll try a read/listen combo since it sounds like the audio production is so well done. Thanks for the spoiler-free review!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-42878511182863547012022-01-29T09:27:06.477-06:002022-01-29T09:27:06.477-06:00I just finished The Lincoln Highway yesterday as a...I just finished The Lincoln Highway yesterday as a combo: print/audio. I loved the audio voices and my favorite character was Billy - what a charming whiz kid. Sally never worked for me - her voice in the audio and I just thought she wasn't a much needed character. I still rated this 4.5/5 stars - no review yet.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com