tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post3519829273667925489..comments2023-12-26T15:36:00.101+00:00Comments on Valentina's room: The Anatomy of Wings - Karen Foxleevalentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-36270921791348971492010-06-23T05:35:27.477+01:002010-06-23T05:35:27.477+01:00I think thats the point. When there is a death in...I think thats the point. When there is a death in your house, time stops at that point. There are two tenses, not three. Past and the time of death thru the first year. The point is, you spend your whole book searching for answers, some big explanation as to why death happens, you dwell on the surreal events such as the lake and Beth touching Deidre, you think there is more to the story; you go back and rethink the whole life of the deceased and replay the whole death talking to everyone who might have some more info... but in the end, its the same as the beginning. They are still dead. No answers. Just the journey of grief. Just the journey of remembering your old self, and making a third tense in your life once again.Gemmysnaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579643739420664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-80777768568827344982009-10-22T22:23:53.274+01:002009-10-22T22:23:53.274+01:00Spoiler!
hat's the thing. There isn't jus...Spoiler!<br /><br />hat's the thing. There isn't just one answer. Nobody knows. She could have fell off the wall, or decided to kill herself. But in the end no one really knows.valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-63599043357855158972009-10-22T22:21:02.238+01:002009-10-22T22:21:02.238+01:00Okay, I don't get this one thing, how did beth...Okay, I don't get this one thing, how did beth really die?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-49028549340034436532009-08-18T10:10:15.640+01:002009-08-18T10:10:15.640+01:00It wouldn't have been disappointing if they we...It wouldn't have been disappointing if they weren't trying to sell it as a mystery novel, where you have to read to find out why the girl killed herself and why she changed. As a book in itself was good and beautifully written. But in terms of the marketing they did, it wasn't that great. It sort of spoiled it.valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-75352249995196434292009-08-14T13:55:11.833+01:002009-08-14T13:55:11.833+01:00To Greenie,
There was nothing 'wrong' wit...To Greenie, <br />There was nothing 'wrong' with Beth, she was just growing up and got in with bad people, she just couldn't help herself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-9073153753422931452009-08-14T13:50:59.901+01:002009-08-14T13:50:59.901+01:00I have just read this book whilst on holiday and t...I have just read this book whilst on holiday and thought it was beautifull. I found it very funny and also so sad in places, I think it is one of the best books I have read. What dissapointing ending? I thought the ending was perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-50079092492968749632009-07-08T04:17:28.146+01:002009-07-08T04:17:28.146+01:00hello!!!
i just finished reading this book today ...hello!!!<br /><br />i just finished reading this book today and came online to search about this book cos i am really confused by it. The writing is really good but, i dont know whether is it me or readers out there that, i have a burning question after i have finished reading the book ----- " so what on earth is wrong with beth? what changed her? " i will be really happy if you can provide me with your opinion.<br /><br />thanx again (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770795827438684581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-69194626280030293192009-06-10T07:22:30.084+01:002009-06-10T07:22:30.084+01:00Just started this one today and so far I'm lov...Just started this one today and so far I'm loving it. I agree with you about the writing style- it's my favorite part of the book so far. I've also fallen in love with the characters, especially Jenny. :) Also, thanks for the warning about the ending. Now I'll know not to keep my expectations too terribly high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-5017309105734763102009-03-01T18:01:00.000+00:002009-03-01T18:01:00.000+00:00I left you a reply to my review :] and so far ever...I left you a reply to my review :] and so far everyone I know has either given up on this book or hasn't had a chance to start it yet. Like the review :DYanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198849501165456082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-34756956260835279432009-03-01T17:57:00.000+00:002009-03-01T17:57:00.000+00:00Thanks for the linky! :DThanks for the linky! :DYanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198849501165456082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-58391332393597557342009-02-28T19:34:00.000+00:002009-02-28T19:34:00.000+00:00Ana, yes maybe. The writing *was* really beautiful...Ana, yes maybe. The writing *was* really beautiful so you might appreciate it even just for that.<BR/><BR/>Mariel, yes, the more I read it the more I think it's beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Karen, I've only read a couple of (disappointed) reviews so I'd be curious to know what others thought too.valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-37161477596772624202009-02-21T01:49:00.000+00:002009-02-21T01:49:00.000+00:00I've seen this one around and have been tempted to...I've seen this one around and have been tempted to give it a go - might still do that I think. Thanks for the great review.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-49404098034560766972009-02-18T19:55:00.000+00:002009-02-18T19:55:00.000+00:00Ditto to what Nymeth said! And that quote you open...Ditto to what Nymeth said! And that quote you opened your review with really sold it to me. Sounds beautiful. Thanks for the review.marielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153519657364894012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-23391225504006065122009-02-15T18:31:00.000+00:002009-02-15T18:31:00.000+00:00Well, even with the disappointing ending you more ...Well, even with the disappointing ending you more than sold me! And maybe knowing from the start that there will be no big answer will keep me from being disappointed.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com