tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post996787088954412174..comments2024-01-02T09:27:42.418-08:00Comments on Keep The Wisdom: THE AFTER PARTYJudy Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-85569311906896241782019-01-03T14:22:59.103-08:002019-01-03T14:22:59.103-08:00That first novel was a stunner for me. I wonder wh...That first novel was a stunner for me. I wonder what she will do next.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-33350978096886959112019-01-03T13:54:22.294-08:002019-01-03T13:54:22.294-08:00I guess I'll try for the Riding Camp for Girls...I guess I'll try for the Riding Camp for Girls since you liked that one better. She seems an interesting author! thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-41852161863956988012019-01-01T20:10:54.921-08:002019-01-01T20:10:54.921-08:00Yes, I guess it was a case of sophomore novel synd...Yes, I guess it was a case of sophomore novel syndrome. I expect she has more good novels to come.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-32359806470732763482019-01-01T19:16:06.521-08:002019-01-01T19:16:06.521-08:00I have encountered a few debut novels that were wo...I have encountered a few debut novels that were wonderful and then been disappointed by follow up novels. It's definitely a let down when this happens. <br /><br />At least this novel's plotting was tight, even if the characters weren't as well done.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-43738104875756384202018-12-31T16:34:08.829-08:002018-12-31T16:34:08.829-08:00I agree with you on the keys to improvement, Brian...I agree with you on the keys to improvement, Brian.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-45639407943775751212018-12-31T15:51:45.985-08:002018-12-31T15:51:45.985-08:00Too bad that the book fell a little short, the cha...Too bad that the book fell a little short, the characters and situations sound so interesting. <br /><br />I think that parents may always make some mistakes when raising kids, though I do agree that it may improve. I think that the keys to improvement will be driven by a combination of more compassion and more rationality. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-41334120196132040042018-12-28T21:55:50.005-08:002018-12-28T21:55:50.005-08:00Truly there is. Due to your location, I wonder wha...Truly there is. Due to your location, I wonder what you would think about this one, though I know you did not grow up there.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-62799038555777814022018-12-28T21:54:43.677-08:002018-12-28T21:54:43.677-08:00I do hope she writes more books. Both have given m...I do hope she writes more books. Both have given me much to ponder. When a debut novel delights me so much, I find it harder to accept anything less.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-70709629399797069192018-12-28T20:24:34.934-08:002018-12-28T20:24:34.934-08:00I think I really need to make this writer's ac...I think I really need to make this writer's acquaintance. Sounds like there's some good stuff there.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-34212058956358942282018-12-28T18:52:38.545-08:002018-12-28T18:52:38.545-08:00Matriarchy can be as toxic as its counterpart if n...Matriarchy can be as toxic as its counterpart if not handled properly. Males individuals within the matriarchy may not develop the tools they need to successfully navigate the wider world. They might become "needy", but I guess the same it's true about females. Anyways, enough with my babbling. I think that your 5th paragraph actually cites several reasons why you didn't find this novel as strong as its predecessor. Too bad. I like it when authors are consistently good throughout their body of work. Sometimes researching a topic too much gives the story a kind of distance and the characters don't sound so genuine.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242364668293349799noreply@blogger.com