tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post1781503953427747154..comments2023-09-16T09:12:39.449-04:00Comments on Lotus Rising: Wednesday=Book Review Time--my first Picoultlotusgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-4618123548553845672009-03-25T00:28:00.000-04:002009-03-25T00:28:00.000-04:00Glad you like those. Hehe! It gives my reviews tha...Glad you like those. Hehe! It gives my reviews that little something extra, don't you think? :) I have some family members and friends who like to know that kind of stuff. I figured others would too.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-26961798778111174292009-03-25T00:20:00.000-04:002009-03-25T00:20:00.000-04:00:) Ur cleanness scores crack me up! :) I was raise...:) Ur cleanness scores crack me up! :) I was raised Southern Baptist, and my aunt had a similar system of rating movies:) <BR/>I've never read Piccolt either, but have always felt I should. I'll have to pick up one of her works--she does have so many!Pen Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443147029903410419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-27687999883366027322009-03-19T20:34:00.000-04:002009-03-19T20:34:00.000-04:00Kasie, I know what you mean. I'm trolling for a go...Kasie, I know what you mean. I'm trolling for a good happy book right now.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-36677087848645567482009-03-19T17:14:00.000-04:002009-03-19T17:14:00.000-04:00I'm the same as you. I've never read Jodi Picoult...I'm the same as you. I've never read Jodi Picoult for the exact same reason, I didn't want to be sad. Thanks for the review. I'll have to be in the right mood to read it. LOLKasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-5246068105143135032009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:002009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:00Glam, I hear you. I'm looking for something happy ...Glam, I hear you. I'm looking for something happy to read right now. Maybe the best thing for me is to just edit and drop all the reading for a couple weeks.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-12620881318998748552009-03-19T00:39:00.000-04:002009-03-19T00:39:00.000-04:00Hmmm, everybody raves about this woman. I suppose ...Hmmm, everybody raves about this woman. I suppose I should check her out! Thanks for a great review. When I need a good sad read I'll pick it up.<BR/><BR/>I usually love sad books, but I'm liking lighthearted more lately. Probably because I'm writing something more lighthearted. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-67050837362276690112009-03-18T21:04:00.000-04:002009-03-18T21:04:00.000-04:00ok. here's the deal. There is a movie based on the...ok. here's the deal. There is a movie based on the book that is coming out June 26, 2009 with Cameron Diaz as the mom.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-1638478365107991492009-03-18T20:59:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:59:00.000-04:00Litgirl, I did see something about that when I was...Litgirl, I did see something about that when I was looking for the picture of the cover. I don't know if it's the same as the book I'll have to check into it.<BR/><BR/>Crimey, Now I really have to go check.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-36927731671862632622009-03-18T19:41:00.000-04:002009-03-18T19:41:00.000-04:00Litgirl, I was thinking the same thing. Because I...Litgirl, I was thinking the same thing. Because I saw a movie on lifetime the other day with the same name, but it didn't have the premise of the novel... weird.<BR/><BR/>Anywho, I've not read Piccoult, but she's on my list of to read.About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-12426419820331052752009-03-18T18:07:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:07:00.000-04:00Wasn't this book made into a movie? :-)Wasn't this book made into a movie? :-)Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399764927137200395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-74847729415947374762009-03-18T17:04:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:04:00.000-04:00Kate, From what Beth said, this one was her favori...Kate, From what Beth said, this one was her favorite, so... Just be prepared to cry, if you read it.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-66963604278655795682009-03-18T16:22:00.000-04:002009-03-18T16:22:00.000-04:00I tried a Jodi Picoult novel a while back (can't r...I tried a Jodi Picoult novel a while back (can't remember which one, but not the one you reviewed) and put it down after only a few chapters. Maybe I should try again with another of her books.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-26664139362914636702009-03-18T14:59:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:59:00.000-04:00Celeste, Honey, I love talking about movies and TV...Celeste, Honey, I love talking about movies and TV not just for the scripts. I'll definitely have to do a post about that stuff. Maybe Friday. I was thinking about recommending a movie I just saw. I loved it. So tune in Friday. I think I will do an entertainment roundup. I'm glad you're enjoying West Wing. I loved that show.<BR/><BR/>Cindy, yeah, Picoult's got mad writing skills. Keep me posted on how you like Salem Falls.<BR/><BR/>Beth, I so understood the sons reaction and appreciated Picoult's explanation.<BR/><BR/>Anne, I bet it would be amazing to get lessons from her. There's a reason why she's so popular.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-72517442389063287642009-03-18T14:29:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:29:00.000-04:00I do realize that this is primarily a literary blo...I do realize that this is primarily a literary blog but lots of movies these days are based on good books. Also, for those movies/series that have no literary ties at all but are still favorites(Gilmore Girls) maybe you could talk about the script writing. Or, maybe I should just give you a call and we can talk about your favorites. (might just call anyway,it's been awhile)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-58400942894391358062009-03-18T14:28:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:28:00.000-04:00There's an video online of Jodi Picoult as she giv...There's an video online of Jodi Picoult as she gives a speech to writers. I believe it was for the 2007 Book Expo America convention. Watch this if you get a chance it is a wonderful chance to hear an author share about her craft.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the review!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-46064579217785784142009-03-18T14:26:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:26:00.000-04:00This was my first Piccoult and by far the best. LO...This was my first Piccoult and by far the best. LOVED IT. At first I was very upset with the ending, but then I read the interview/bio in the back, where she talks about her son, I understood and accepted the ending much more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-33501560037144165962009-03-18T14:19:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:19:00.000-04:00Thanks for the review. I had never read a Picoult...Thanks for the review. I had never read a Picoult novel either, but finally succumbed to one that didn't look so sad (an old one). Salem Falls. I was intrigued. I've only gotten through the first chapter or two so I was wondering about the cleanness factor as well. So far, however, her writing impresses me.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-82209188117544953002009-03-18T14:15:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:15:00.000-04:00Can't count the number of times I've picked up thi...Can't count the number of times I've picked up this very book, and for the same reason put it back down again. Still haven't read a Picoult. Also, never answered your question about The Book Thief. Same as you, picked it up around Christmas and then read it the same week as you.(Now cue the Twilight Zone music) It was on the "recommended by employees" shelf at the local Barnes and Noble. Just thought you should also know, I've been watching West Wing and am converted and stand corrected. (Remember I always gave you a hard time about how totally unbelieved Martin Sheen as President would be and how I could never watch the show because of him?) All this leads me to a suggestion/request for a future post or posts all about your favorite movies/tv series. Think it would make for interesting reading. You got taste!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com