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What accolades can I possibly add to the wonderful and glowing reviews that have preceded mine? Geraldine Brooks is a fantastic writer. She informs you, tears out your heart, and gently repairs the damage in this compelling novel. I have long loved her writing and am so glad her grief has abated enough to enable her to produce the wonderful prose I have long admired. I am grateful her writing drought has ended.
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June 29, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022 11:17AM
I don't think I've ever read Brooks but your glowing and exuberant review has me wondering why I've never picked her up! Do you have a favourite of hers, Barbara?
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So lovely, Barbara. I did not know about the loss of her husband. Reading a little about that backstory made me want to read this even more.
Fabulous review, Babara! I've heard good things about this one! 💖
Your lovely, succinct review has added additional incentive to read this book, Barbara! :) :)
Excellent review Barbara 💜
A five-star rating often says all that needs to be said. I’ll be starting this one soon, so I’m glad it was a winner for you.
Terrific review,Barbara.
I’ve enjoyed every book she’s written. This must be a good one!
Awesome review for what sounds like a fantastic read, Barbara! :-)
Love your succinct and heartfelt review Barbara👍..I've never read this author but this book is certainly calling to me..
Jenna wrote: "I don't think I've ever read Brooks but your glowing and exuberant review has me wondering why I've never picked her up! Do you have a favourite of hers, Barbara?"Thanks, Jenna. I've been thinking about my favorite book by Brooks. I haven't read her non-fiction, but her novels are historical - not your favorite genre as I recall. That said, I loved Year of Wonders and Caleb's Crossing. You might like her deceased husband's books more. Confederates in the Attic is on my list, but I did read Spying on the South and loved it.
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "So lovely, Barbara. I did not know about the loss of her husband. Reading a little about that backstory made me want to read this even more."I read Spying on the South right after his death which happened while he was on a book tour for it. So very sad. I loved that book. I was never a celebrity fan, but I love knowing about authors. Thanks so much for commenting, Jennifer.
Julie wrote: "Fabulous review, Babara! I've heard good things about this one! 💖"I think you will also enjoy it, Julie. Thanks for stopping by.
Candi wrote: "Your lovely, succinct review has added additional incentive to read this book, Barbara! :) :)"I can't imagine you not enjoying it as much as most of us have, Candi. Succinct it was - what more could be said? Thanks for your kind words.
Margaret M wrote: "Excellent review Barbara 💜"Thank you kindly, Margaret.
Wyndy wrote: "A five-star rating often says all that needs to be said. I’ll be starting this one soon, so I’m glad it was a winner for you."You are so right about a 5 star review, Wyndy. I use 5 stars sparingly. I look forward to reading your thoughts when you get to this one. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
Angela M wrote: "Terrific review,Barbara."Your review said it all, Angela. Glad we are of like minds. I appreciate your kind words.
Judith wrote: "I’ve enjoyed every book she’s written. This must be a good one!"There are a few I still haven't read which I hope to get to soon. It's always nice to know there are some still waiting by an author that doesn't disappoint. Thanks for stopping by, Judith.
Kimber wrote: "Awesome review for what sounds like a fantastic read, Barbara! :-)"It was wonderful, Kimber. Thanks for your kind words.
Taste_in_Books wrote: "Love your succinct and heartfelt review Barbara👍..I've never read this author but this book is certainly calling to me.."I hope it calls loudly enough, T in B. You won't go wrong with any book by her. I appreciate your kind words.
Great review Barbara. I read most of her books several years ago and thought they were exceptional. I'm adding this to my TBR.
Jerry wrote: "Great review Barbara. I read most of her books several years ago and thought they were exceptional. I'm adding this to my TBR."I don't think you'll be disappointed, Jerry. Thanks for your comment.
Highest praise possible, Barbara :))
I have a weird relationship with Geraldine Brooks. I love her writing, and she always does impeccable research, but I also feel like her stories start to unravel from the mid-point on and that she rarely "sticks the landing."I'm happy to see the rave reviews for this one, and I'm glad that she's back "on the horse again."
It did call me loud enough Barbara..i ordered it yesterday..thanks 😄
Taste_in_Books wrote: "It did call me loud enough Barbara..i ordered it yesterday..thanks 😄"I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Julie wrote: "I have a weird relationship with Geraldine Brooks. I love her writing, and she always does impeccable research, but I also feel like her stories start to unravel from the mid-point on and that she ..."I haven't read all her books, but I have loved all those I have. Your point about the unraveling is interesting. I hope you will not find that in Horse. I may try her non-fiction which I was unaware of. Thanks for commenting, Julie.
Beata wrote: "Highest praise possible, Barbara :))"I think you will also love it, Beata. Thanks for stopping by.
I've had that same experience with March, People of the Book, and Year of Wonders. I'm not sure what happens--she always starts out strong. I know that endings are tricky, and I often struggle with them myself. Maybe there's something about wrapping up her stories that she hasn't mastered, but perhaps she has done so here.
Wonderful review, Barbara! I am looking forward to this one😊
Marilyn wrote: "Wonderful review, Barbara! I am looking forward to this one😊"I hope you will also enjoy it, Marilyn. Thanks for commenting.
Beautifully said, Barbara!
Lorna wrote: "Beautifully said, Barbara!"I appreciate your kind words, Lorna.
I have a copy of this waiting for me to find the right time to squeeze it in, so I really appreciate your wonderful review, Barbara! I have read a few of her books, but it feels as if it's been ages since the last one I read. Looking forward to reading this one!
Very nice review. I also loved the book and look forward to more Brooks soon.
Cheri wrote: "I have a copy of this waiting for me to find the right time to squeeze it in, so I really appreciate your wonderful review, Barbara! I have read a few of her books, but it feels as if it's been age..."I apologize for the delay in responding, Cheri. I appreciate your kind words.
Lynne wrote: "Very nice review. I also loved the book and look forward to more Brooks soon."I recently read her account of growing up in Australia. Fiction or nonfiction, she is a great writer. Thanks for commenting, Lynne.
Wow. I'm glad this one worked for you. I just think she and I are not a good fit.
Lisa wrote: "Wow. I'm glad this one worked for you. I just think she and I are not a good fit."I've had that experience with an author too. Writing styles can be so different, it is bound to happen. Thanks for commenting, Lisa. I apologize for the delay in responding.
