tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post2525275555347842630..comments2024-01-02T09:27:42.418-08:00Comments on Keep The Wisdom: THE LEAVERSJudy Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-26343705247582959802019-03-06T15:09:52.800-08:002019-03-06T15:09:52.800-08:00I am so glad I read this one. I like to read immig...I am so glad I read this one. I like to read immigrant tales because my people were immigrants once and we live in these times when people are moving around more than ever.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-30852305088021772402019-03-06T14:50:52.671-08:002019-03-06T14:50:52.671-08:00Yes I've wanted to read this novel for a long ...Yes I've wanted to read this novel for a long while since it came out. It sounds a bit like a Thrity Umrigar sort of story ... I often read these immigrants kinds of tales (from various authors lately) and I'm not exactly sure why .... the compelling issues? thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-54508115002128131022019-02-28T19:55:35.705-08:002019-02-28T19:55:35.705-08:00A very good point, Brian.A very good point, Brian.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-80306816031313382052019-02-28T17:07:49.940-08:002019-02-28T17:07:49.940-08:00This sounds good. I have not read many modern book...This sounds good. I have not read many modern books of this sort but I am thinking that mystery/revelations are not so common in this kind of narrative. Therefore the disappearance of the main character’s mother sounds very original. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-3326436113287019662019-02-28T09:55:45.169-08:002019-02-28T09:55:45.169-08:00I think this one could be a book you would love, D...I think this one could be a book you would love, Dorothy.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-71172918143898707982019-02-28T09:54:43.279-08:002019-02-28T09:54:43.279-08:00Ha Ha, that is funny. Happens to me sometimes and ...Ha Ha, that is funny. Happens to me sometimes and there have been gobs of reviews. Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-75784721376048151802019-02-28T09:53:36.294-08:002019-02-28T09:53:36.294-08:00Happy Reading Lisa. It is all good!Happy Reading Lisa. It is all good!Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-39113438800621622322019-02-28T08:41:00.013-08:002019-02-28T08:41:00.013-08:00Well, you've certainly aroused my curiosity ab...Well, you've certainly aroused my curiosity about this one. I don't actually remember hearing about it when it came out, even though it was a National Book Award finalist. My attention must have been elsewhere at the time.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-16599599911506081692019-02-28T07:57:20.142-08:002019-02-28T07:57:20.142-08:00This story sounds awfully familiar - now I need to...This story sounds awfully familiar - now I need to check if I've read it or just several reviews LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-81606614344856858222019-02-27T20:57:23.199-08:002019-02-27T20:57:23.199-08:00I have this novel on my reading wishlist... So man...I have this novel on my reading wishlist... So many books in my possession currently, that it may be some time before I get around to reading this novel.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed reading The Leavers.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-72568920535523534732019-02-27T20:07:23.390-08:002019-02-27T20:07:23.390-08:00Actually I meant exactly what I said. It is a comp...Actually I meant exactly what I said. It is a complex tale and I think she told it in the best possible way. That is why I said it was an excellent novel.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-7594708318140042462019-02-27T16:30:05.477-08:002019-02-27T16:30:05.477-08:00When you say "it weaves along and around"...When you say "it weaves along and around", do you mean it meanders? This one divided readers when it came out, if I remember well. Glad you liked it.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242364668293349799noreply@blogger.com