tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post4449428235831767766..comments2024-03-18T18:45:20.438-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: A bookish journey to Jerusalem...Lark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-73416825866722743362017-04-26T13:50:48.923-07:002017-04-26T13:50:48.923-07:00I agree. I think I'll remember this story a lo...I agree. I think I'll remember this story a lot longer because it wasn't all tidied up and happy at the end...which makes it feel more authentic and real. And it's not completely depressing...just bittersweet and a little sad. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-81898584266492520202017-04-26T13:49:06.007-07:002017-04-26T13:49:06.007-07:00I didn't know anything about them either...and...I didn't know anything about them either...and their way of life is definitely fascinating! (And very foreign from mine.)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-35429436260644526082017-04-26T13:48:29.584-07:002017-04-26T13:48:29.584-07:00And this book really immerses you in another time ...And this book really immerses you in another time and place and culture. Carner does an excellent job with that!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-76278896363090702242017-04-26T04:18:49.913-07:002017-04-26T04:18:49.913-07:00This one sounds both fascinating and interesting, ...This one sounds both fascinating and interesting, Lark. And that cover is gorgeous, too. I'd hope for a happy ending in all books, but sometimes some stories are meant to be and that make it even a more unforgettable read, well at least to me, that is. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-26988574460452715712017-04-25T16:15:19.767-07:002017-04-25T16:15:19.767-07:00I think I would find this one fascinating too, Lar...I think I would find this one fascinating too, Lark. I know nothing about the Haredi culture. I imagine it would make me a little mad too in spots. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-10738665670800124372017-04-25T16:10:23.157-07:002017-04-25T16:10:23.157-07:00I love it when fiction opens up a world (and/or ti...I love it when fiction opens up a world (and/or time and place) the reader wouldn't be able to access otherwise. Great review!Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-89745118946956595362017-04-25T12:27:22.223-07:002017-04-25T12:27:22.223-07:00It made me a little mad, too. I definitely got fru...It made me a little mad, too. I definitely got frustrated with Esther's situation, and also with her acceptance of it. I wanted her to break free and be happy...and she just couldn't.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-1609292634282653452017-04-25T12:26:04.633-07:002017-04-25T12:26:04.633-07:00I think that's why I didn't love this book...I think that's why I didn't love this book...the author tries at the end to make it 'happier' with the epilogue, but it still left me feeling a little sad for Esther. It's a good read...but also a bit depressing. So if you need happy right now, skip this one. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-53011679536036818722017-04-25T11:30:01.024-07:002017-04-25T11:30:01.024-07:00This does sound interesting but I'm so tired o...This does sound interesting but I'm so tired of seeing women treated this way that I think it would just make me mad. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-59447330284909622962017-04-25T11:24:07.966-07:002017-04-25T11:24:07.966-07:00At first, I thought, "Yes, I want to read thi...At first, I thought, "Yes, I want to read this!" But I don't know, I may have to keep it in mind for another time. I love the idea of the settings and getting an idea of a religious community, but I need happy endings at the moment. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com