tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post3280289998900643465..comments2024-03-02T15:06:53.617-05:00Comments on The House of the Seven Tails: Ordinary Thunderstorms by William BoydAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-78364721205815688442011-04-30T20:32:29.483-04:002011-04-30T20:32:29.483-04:00Sounds a bit out there...and the names just bother...Sounds a bit out there...and the names just bother me. They seem so fake!!!!! But wonderful and balanced review.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-36420685377563326612011-04-30T07:59:05.973-04:002011-04-30T07:59:05.973-04:00I do like the sound of this one Amy, and I know it...I do like the sound of this one Amy, and I know it sits on my shelves somewhere. I hope to get more organized with my books....sighhh Wonderful review (as always).(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-79344053687292023672011-04-29T13:33:45.204-04:002011-04-29T13:33:45.204-04:00This line, "He occasionally suffers from a la...This line, "He occasionally suffers from a lack of common sense and, we discover later in the novel, is prone to bad decisions." reminds me of just about every character in just about every horror movie out there. LOL<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed this one - I didn't think it would be something you'd be interested in, so I'm happy that you gave it a shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-80370378380360167232011-04-29T10:30:29.200-04:002011-04-29T10:30:29.200-04:00BERMUDAONION: Great point! And it sounded like an ...BERMUDAONION: Great point! And it sounded like an interesting, relevant job in the book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-45251787262466297402011-04-29T10:29:40.684-04:002011-04-29T10:29:40.684-04:00DARLENE: I can't think of any book you've ...DARLENE: I can't think of any book you've reviewed on your blog that's similar to this so I wouldn't expect it to be a book you'd really enjoy. I really appreciate you reading my review and commenting on it. You're so thoughtful :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-59148031820676238162011-04-29T10:26:45.211-04:002011-04-29T10:26:45.211-04:00TI: I had no idea King said that. There's a bl...TI: I had no idea King said that. There's a blurb by King on the cover, though. The reviews about this book are all over the place because for some reason some readers thought this was a thriller which it definitely isn't. I hope you read it. I'd like to know your thoughts on this book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-70171631866811035902011-04-29T10:24:29.670-04:002011-04-29T10:24:29.670-04:00ZIBILEE: I am too although I have read several rev...ZIBILEE: I am too although I have read several reviews that say this isn't his best book by far. I'm going to try another of his books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-39861276225445360932011-04-28T16:27:40.059-04:002011-04-28T16:27:40.059-04:00This book sounds fantastic and a climatologist sou...This book sounds fantastic and a climatologist sounds like a perfect job to have these days.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-4578694196493696262011-04-28T13:50:29.698-04:002011-04-28T13:50:29.698-04:00This does sound good from your review but I think ...This does sound good from your review but I think still not a book for me. Great review!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-49783527319927260222011-04-28T11:14:16.740-04:002011-04-28T11:14:16.740-04:00I skimmed a bit since I am reading this now. It...I skimmed a bit since I am reading this now. It's been on my list ever since Stephen King said it was one of the best books he's ever read. Hard to ignore that kind of praise.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309803128000518121.post-69627846223649471432011-04-28T09:10:49.544-04:002011-04-28T09:10:49.544-04:00Though this is not a genre I normally read, your r...Though this is not a genre I normally read, your review was wonderful, and it entices me. I think the story sounds rather interesting, though you do mention that it's implausible at times. I am glad that you got to fulfill your wish to read something by Boyd!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com