tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post3468670112918147376..comments2024-03-22T07:35:09.284-07:00Comments on Books in the City: Review: Nora Webster by Colm ToibinBooksnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-4779582664936734572015-02-02T13:49:55.832-08:002015-02-02T13:49:55.832-08:00Sounds like one I'd enjoy and maybe one my boo...Sounds like one I'd enjoy and maybe one my book club should consider.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-24090576569664549702015-01-31T13:49:13.546-08:002015-01-31T13:49:13.546-08:00Sounds a little grim for me but I enjoyed reading ...Sounds a little grim for me but I enjoyed reading your review.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-50283208393203505972015-01-31T12:07:01.223-08:002015-01-31T12:07:01.223-08:00I think Toibin is a terrific writer and I've b...I think Toibin is a terrific writer and I've been wanting to read this one.<br />>Nora is an ordinary woman; it is Toibin's skill as an author which brings her to life as she proceeds through mundane activities.<br /><br />This is exactly what I like about Toibin--reminds me of what I liked about his Brooklyn. <br /><br />Good review!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-25805350266966867962015-01-31T09:10:18.997-08:002015-01-31T09:10:18.997-08:00Nice review. I heard the author on NPR talk about ...Nice review. I heard the author on NPR talk about the book and he and the book seemed quite interesting. I have not read his books yet. I'll check out what The Blackwater Lightship entails. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-19500334840393226452015-01-28T16:32:40.916-08:002015-01-28T16:32:40.916-08:00It's been on my radar but not sure when I'...It's been on my radar but not sure when I'll get to it. I liked your review and will also add The Blackwater Lightship to my list.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-46752163160877186682015-01-28T10:52:43.879-08:002015-01-28T10:52:43.879-08:00This book was on my wishlist for a while, but I ke...This book was on my wishlist for a while, but I keep thinking I'll never get to all the books. I wanted to read Toibin's Brooklin too. Thanks for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548201017890026662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-76271691555608120752015-01-27T15:20:46.032-08:002015-01-27T15:20:46.032-08:00I love Toibin's writing but *still* have not r...I love Toibin's writing but *still* have not read The Blackwater Lightship. Will read that one before Nora Webster... thanks for reminding me.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-33367695371019167272015-01-27T12:17:45.758-08:002015-01-27T12:17:45.758-08:00I liked this one a lot, but it wasn't my favor...I liked this one a lot, but it wasn't my favorite by the author.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-3542480592902219652015-01-27T12:06:43.733-08:002015-01-27T12:06:43.733-08:00I felt the same about this book. I do love how Toi...I felt the same about this book. I do love how Toibin portrays the ordinary life with such grace.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-73786506357630789402015-01-27T08:11:09.131-08:002015-01-27T08:11:09.131-08:00Lovely review, Colleen. I've had this book on ...Lovely review, Colleen. I've had this book on my list for quite a while and you've convinced me to move it to the top.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.com