tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post8922997460406897666..comments2024-03-28T14:45:58.950-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: Going Gothic...Lark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-35458384211541484702017-04-12T16:47:04.027-07:002017-04-12T16:47:04.027-07:00Welcome! I hope you enjoy Dragonwyck...it's no...Welcome! I hope you enjoy Dragonwyck...it's not quite as good as Rebecca, but then what Gothic novel is? And Seton's novel is still a good read. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-84041285426050913712017-04-11T19:48:01.863-07:002017-04-11T19:48:01.863-07:00Hi, I came via Ruthiella's link. Rebecca was s...Hi, I came via Ruthiella's link. Rebecca was such an unusual book & I so enjoyed it that I'll be looking for Seton's book now!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-27468282670904546502016-10-26T14:46:16.645-07:002016-10-26T14:46:16.645-07:00I would love to visit Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson...I would love to visit Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley...what a fun trip! Having just read Dragonwyck makes me want to go there even more. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-2469703788950328672016-10-26T14:44:46.095-07:002016-10-26T14:44:46.095-07:00The Dutch history in the New York area is really i...The Dutch history in the New York area is really interesting; I would have liked to read more just about that. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-21651421495488074322016-10-26T14:43:35.093-07:002016-10-26T14:43:35.093-07:00I didn't know there was a movie; that would be...I didn't know there was a movie; that would be good to see.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-54929186182325756222016-10-26T10:47:40.865-07:002016-10-26T10:47:40.865-07:00I loved Katherine by Anya Seton, and have Green Da...I loved Katherine by Anya Seton, and have Green Darkness on my TBR shelf, but I haven't heard of this one--sounds absolutely delicious. The setting and timeframe are both perfect and work perfectly for the gothic genre. I visited Sleepy Hollow a few years ago and loved the atmosphere in the Hudson Valley.<br /><br />Great choice for the season!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-26466193533390234762016-10-26T10:35:10.646-07:002016-10-26T10:35:10.646-07:00It sounds very good, and as you can imagine, I esp...It sounds very good, and as you can imagine, I especially like the idea of a Dutch connection! :-) <br />I will put this on my list, so thank you very much for the tip, I have never heard of this writer. <br /><br />Kind regards, Bettina Grissenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024188013121464014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-13542366869302280762016-10-26T00:21:09.049-07:002016-10-26T00:21:09.049-07:00I enjoyed this book and wish I could see the movie...I enjoyed this book and wish I could see the movie. I stalled in the middle of Katherine, but I should try it again.Loryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519976394732029323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-22804473607984299812016-10-25T14:15:06.946-07:002016-10-25T14:15:06.946-07:00Hope you get a chance to read it...and that you li...Hope you get a chance to read it...and that you like it! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-9331569284902643662016-10-25T14:14:47.921-07:002016-10-25T14:14:47.921-07:00This one has that slow build of tension that you f...This one has that slow build of tension that you find in a lot of classic gothic stories. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-48855949785795043782016-10-25T14:14:05.207-07:002016-10-25T14:14:05.207-07:00People say Katherine is a really good read, and it...People say Katherine is a really good read, and it would let you know if you like Seton's writing enough to search out Dragonwyck. Either one would work for your Back to the Classics challenge next year. Happy reading! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-44845015656277856422016-10-25T06:29:12.989-07:002016-10-25T06:29:12.989-07:00This sounds so good! Love the atmospheric setting ...This sounds so good! Love the atmospheric setting and the premise. Will add this to my wishlist. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-79442776367878735452016-10-24T15:59:36.714-07:002016-10-24T15:59:36.714-07:00 Sounds good! And maybe a contender for my 2017 Ba... Sounds good! And maybe a contender for my 2017 Back to the Classics challenge? My library doesn’t have Dragonwyke, but I will keep my eyes open when used book shopping. The library does have Katherine available, however. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-69468643237612112442016-10-24T14:58:07.201-07:002016-10-24T14:58:07.201-07:00Hmmm. I've never heard of this one. I'm in...Hmmm. I've never heard of this one. I'm intrigued. I do love gothic tales! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-23252442627909607522016-10-24T14:11:06.463-07:002016-10-24T14:11:06.463-07:00Good to know. I think I'd like to read more of...Good to know. I think I'd like to read more of her books, and it sounds like Katherine is the one to read next. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-18717896120638946362016-10-24T14:10:06.506-07:002016-10-24T14:10:06.506-07:00She's a good writer. And if you like a classic...She's a good writer. And if you like a classic Gothic novel...this fits that category. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-63901753689125464262016-10-24T12:01:03.392-07:002016-10-24T12:01:03.392-07:00I read this a few years ago and I liked it too - I...I read this a few years ago and I liked it too - I thought the setting was interesting and I loved the atmosphere. I've read four or five of Anya Seton's other books and enjoyed them all, particularly Katherine.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618973352348296555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-28292963266989705322016-10-24T11:40:08.208-07:002016-10-24T11:40:08.208-07:00I have not thought about Anya Seton in years! I r...I have not thought about Anya Seton in years! I read her historical novel Katherine years ago! It is one reason I've had an interest in John of Gaunt over the years. Dragonwyck sounds like a great read for this time of year when I especially enjoy Gothic novels.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com