tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post2589790547982286520..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra DeanAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-22635724919149692142009-12-20T16:46:49.267-05:002009-12-20T16:46:49.267-05:00We've posted a link to your review on the War ...We've posted a link to your review on the War blog.Anna and Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832162089909376297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-174523153788737722009-10-05T13:00:40.158-04:002009-10-05T13:00:40.158-04:00~Alyce: I don't think you're alone in tha...~Alyce: I don't think you're alone in that regard. Hope you get a chance to read this one soon. It's so worth it!<br /><br />~Dar: Thanks! I hear ya 'bout commenting. There's just not enough time in the day to keep up with everything.<br /><br />~Teddy Rose: I think she's written a collection of short stories, but I didn't find anything really recent.<br /><br />~S. Krishna: Thanks!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-46917548887986862652009-08-30T20:19:52.851-04:002009-08-30T20:19:52.851-04:00I totally agree. I don't really read a lot of ...I totally agree. I don't really read a lot of books about war, but this one was totally worth it. Great review.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-3912906550338421252009-08-29T01:48:12.339-04:002009-08-29T01:48:12.339-04:00I really liked this book. I thought it was a grea...I really liked this book. I thought it was a great first book. She wrote this a few years ago, I wonder if she is working on anything right now?Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-33947059251865066392009-08-27T11:12:21.442-04:002009-08-27T11:12:21.442-04:00This was one of my favorite books. I just loved i...This was one of my favorite books. I just loved it. YOu are doing so well with the Challenge. Way to go!<br /><br />I'm really behind with comments as well Anna. It's been a crazy week at my house and I'm just plain behind on blogging in general.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-77739342801624833342009-08-27T01:32:36.929-04:002009-08-27T01:32:36.929-04:00I've heard nothing but good things about this ...I've heard nothing but good things about this book. It is still sitting on my shelf waiting to be read. Sometimes I feel like I have a feast of books, but I can only consume so much at one time. I wish that I could take in more at once and still relish every bit.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-29308790037192376692009-08-26T21:25:30.120-04:002009-08-26T21:25:30.120-04:00~Dawn: Thanks! Seems like most people who read i...~Dawn: Thanks! Seems like most people who read it, love it.<br /><br />~justicejenniferreads: Thanks! Hope you get a chance to read it.<br /><br />~Marg: I've enjoyed "discussing" the book with you. :)<br /><br />~Wanda: Yes, you must! :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-89142714816957601802009-08-26T08:54:41.568-04:002009-08-26T08:54:41.568-04:00I've yet to read anything negative about this ...I've yet to read anything negative about this book. Wonderful review Anna, definitely one I have to pick up someday!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-83604620786117961782009-08-24T17:01:05.610-04:002009-08-24T17:01:05.610-04:00My review is here.
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The biggest one for m...My review is <a href="http://readingadventures.blogspot.com/2007/03/madonnas-of-leningrad-by-debra-dean.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />SPOILER<br /><br />The biggest one for me was about her child and reunion with her husband.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-79901394056020223112009-08-24T16:14:54.460-04:002009-08-24T16:14:54.460-04:00Wonderful review on what sounds like a wonderful b...Wonderful review on what sounds like a wonderful book. I'm going to try to read this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-86946847767058711272009-08-24T15:27:02.019-04:002009-08-24T15:27:02.019-04:00You did a really nice job with this review, Anna ....You did a really nice job with this review, Anna ... I loved THE MADONNAS OF LENINGRAD, beautiful writing, beautiful story!Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-13063462693193478322009-08-24T10:41:29.952-04:002009-08-24T10:41:29.952-04:00~Lezlie: Who's to say you can't read one ...~Lezlie: Who's to say you can't read one more? ;P I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it.<br /><br />~bermudaonion: I do hope you get a chance to read this one.<br /><br />~Lit and Life: Definitely! ;)<br /><br />~Diane: Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read it soon.<br /><br />~rhapsodyinbooks: This book made me want to visit Lengingrad one day.<br /><br />~Kristen: Well, you just have to let people know about good books! Serena and I were in a book store over the weekend and she kept wanting to stop people and tell them what they should read. LOL<br /><br />~Sandy: I knew you'd be interested in this one. We think alike on this subject.<br /><br />~Marie: My pleasure! Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.<br /><br />~Melissa: I do hope you get to read it for the challenge!<br /><br />~Julie: So glad you loved it, too!<br /><br />~Cathy: I think it's among my favorite reads of the year!<br /><br />~Staci: Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read it soon.<br /><br />~Kailana: I hope you get a chance to read it. It's worth dropping everything else. :)<br /><br />~Esme: Glad to hear you liked it.<br /><br />~Jimmy: Thanks!<br /><br />~Veens: Yes, you do! ;P<br /><br />~Serena: Looking forward to your thoughts.<br /><br />~Shweta: It definitely ranks among the best books I've read this year. Hope you get a chance to read it, too.<br /><br />~carolsnotebook: It definitely brings tears to the eyes.<br /><br />~Pratima: I love the title, too.<br /><br />~Marie: I only wish I'd read it sooner!<br /><br />~lilly: I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book, since you'd know more about that region than I do.<br /><br />~Marg: I'm curious as to which plot points you mean. Glad you enjoyed it overall.<br /><br />~Sheila: I hope you decide to read it.<br /><br />~Naida: Thanks!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-66055957259746148252009-08-23T21:43:17.060-04:002009-08-23T21:43:17.060-04:00wow, this does sound good. Wonderul quotes.
great ...wow, this does sound good. Wonderul quotes.<br />great review.<br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-16070433879546650142009-08-23T15:53:47.945-04:002009-08-23T15:53:47.945-04:00This looks and sounds really really good. WOW!This looks and sounds really really good. WOW!Sheila (bookjourney)http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-74612180780582426412009-08-23T09:48:03.359-04:002009-08-23T09:48:03.359-04:00I love reading books set in WWII and in Russia, so...I love reading books set in WWII and in Russia, so this was a book that I had to read. I liked it, but thought there were a couple of plot points that weren't 100% clear. I did enjoy the portrayal of the Hermitage, and thought it was an interesting study of the effects of Alzheimers.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-50426652294096198082009-08-23T09:21:41.918-04:002009-08-23T09:21:41.918-04:00I will definitely have to add this one to my wishl...I will definitely have to add this one to my wishlist. I am greatly interested in how the Soviet Union is portrayed since I do know some about it (considering it used to be my neighboring country, tightly connected with communist Poland). And the story in itself does sound worth reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127042690689033583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-80447178426175599162009-08-22T23:21:55.905-04:002009-08-22T23:21:55.905-04:00I thought Madonnas was a fantastic read too. Thank...I thought Madonnas was a fantastic read too. Thanks for talking about it and I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-71945353293628917872009-08-22T12:40:19.475-04:002009-08-22T12:40:19.475-04:00The title sounds so catchy, I would pick up this b...The title sounds so catchy, I would pick up this book just for that sake! Nice review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134871319602864089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-89337774742917123542009-08-21T13:20:11.301-04:002009-08-21T13:20:11.301-04:00It sounds heartbreaking, like it would make me go ...It sounds heartbreaking, like it would make me go through a whole box of tissues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-21734310404747584972009-08-21T11:59:03.885-04:002009-08-21T11:59:03.885-04:00If the book moved you so much , then it must have ...If the book moved you so much , then it must have been one really good book. All books don't have such power over their readers.<br /><br />I am putting it on my TBR list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-55430733777280552422009-08-21T08:11:05.111-04:002009-08-21T08:11:05.111-04:00Thanks for letting me borrow your copy! Can't...Thanks for letting me borrow your copy! Can't wait to get started...though there are some other books I must finish first!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-60712190594344697222009-08-21T02:43:10.606-04:002009-08-21T02:43:10.606-04:00i Have read about this book many times. And I am i...i Have read about this book many times. And I am intrigued ! I need to get this book soon!The Reading Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654838944219228306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-8841283780741707902009-08-21T02:23:49.645-04:002009-08-21T02:23:49.645-04:00the article above and then the comments made for t...the article above and then the comments made for this book say that its a nice book to read..But I think I would have to order it online as it might not be available in India..<br /><br />shobin<br /><a href="http://www.iwaayinternetmarketing.blogspot.com/2009/08/cash-online-get-easy-cash-at-your-door.html" rel="nofollow">Cash Online Get Easy cash at your door step</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181163575992311248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-75946749227195062342009-08-21T00:26:21.504-04:002009-08-21T00:26:21.504-04:00This was a good book.This was a good book.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-10065268165458489662009-08-20T22:42:17.707-04:002009-08-20T22:42:17.707-04:00I really want to read this. I have for years!I really want to read this. I have for years!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com