tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post2997332939477371601..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: Tomato Girl by Jayne PupekAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-69402658597064963012009-05-12T10:02:00.000-04:002009-05-12T10:02:00.000-04:00Wanda: Thanks!<B>Wanda</B>: Thanks!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-83652200593998523422009-05-05T14:16:00.000-04:002009-05-05T14:16:00.000-04:00I agree, Tomato Girl was an impossible book to pu...I agree, <I>Tomato Girl</I> was an impossible book to put down! <br /><br />Great review Anna, I'll link to mine. (Let me know if you're not OK with this...)Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-55286353672811790622009-02-28T07:36:00.000-05:002009-02-28T07:36:00.000-05:00Amy: Definitely! Thanks for stopping by!<B>Amy</B>: Definitely! Thanks for stopping by!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-13519819137851772582009-02-27T18:17:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:17:00.000-05:00looks like a god emotional-type read...-amylooks like a god emotional-type read...<BR/>-amyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864125746751419542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-68004945487652241022009-02-26T13:39:00.000-05:002009-02-26T13:39:00.000-05:00Serena: It sure is! I can't wait for you to read...<B>Serena</B>: It sure is! I can't wait for you to read it so we can have another one of our discussions.<BR/><BR/><B>Teddy Rose</B>: Thanks! I'm looking forward to your review!<BR/><BR/><B>Sandra</B>: The length of the review for me depends on how much I have to say. There were so many things to say about this book that I couldn't help myself!<BR/><BR/><B>Toni</B>: Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read it! Pupek deserves all the praise she's been getting.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-11171991133180116942009-02-26T12:43:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:43:00.000-05:00Outstanding Review. I don't know anyone that hasn...Outstanding Review. I don't know anyone that hasn't liked this book. I want to read it for sure.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583701020058927481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-59648929979045093512009-02-25T12:27:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:27:00.000-05:00Great review, I love longer reviews although I hat...Great review, I love longer reviews although I hate writing them myself. This is among my favourite books read in the past year. I thought she got Ellie just right. I reviewed it too.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-67169516921382828362009-02-24T01:07:00.000-05:002009-02-24T01:07:00.000-05:00Wonderful review Anna! This book is on my TBR.Wonderful review Anna! This book is on my TBR.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-81352691965041870572009-02-23T13:01:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:01:00.000-05:00is this another one of those great reads I need to...is this another one of those great reads I need to move up the TBR pile? looks like it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-9069657369550844642009-02-23T08:41:00.000-05:002009-02-23T08:41:00.000-05:00Diane: Not weird at all. Or maybe I'm weird, too...<B>Diane</B>: Not weird at all. Or maybe I'm weird, too. I enjoy dark stories as well, even when they make me feel sad.<BR/><BR/><B>Sandy</B>: Thanks! Stories about abused children are hard, I agree.<BR/><BR/><B>Some Kinda Wonderful</B>: Thanks! Sad stories can be hard to read, but I've found a lot of good ones that are worth reading so I don't avoid them. However, there are a few topics I just can't do.<BR/><BR/><B>Ramya</B>: I hope you do read it. It'll definitely on my list of faves for this year.<BR/><BR/><B>Michele</B>: Thanks! Hope you get a chance to read it.<BR/><BR/><B>Mari</B>: It was!<BR/><BR/><B>Lenore</B>: Thanks! I'm not surprised it made your favorites list.<BR/><BR/><B>Bermudaonion</B>: I love it when a book pulls at your heart and makes you glad you went along for the ride.<BR/><BR/><B>Jeannie</B>: I hope you get a chance to read it. I'd love to know your thoughts.<BR/><BR/><B>Dawn</B>: I didn't know the author's background, and you're probably right that it helped the story seem real.<BR/><BR/><B>April</B>: Thanks! You definitely should make time for this book!<BR/><BR/><B>Ladytink</B>: I know what you mean. I find I can't dwell after reading these types of books. I have to pick up a new book right away.<BR/><BR/><B>Eva</B>: Thanks!<BR/><BR/><B>Naida</B>: Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read it soon.<BR/><BR/><B>Alea</B>: Thanks! Will do.<BR/><BR/><B>Dar</B>: I can see why the book was a favorite. It's one of mine now, too.<BR/><BR/><B>Iliana</B>: I took a few days to digest the book before writing my review. It's hard to put in words everything you feel for these characters. I look forward to reading your thoughts.<BR/><BR/><B>Jenners</B>: That's the worst thing about these book blogs, right!?! I see something new that I want to read at least a bazillion times a day.<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa</B>: I agree! Pupek is a great writer.<BR/><BR/><B>Staci</B>: Thanks! I'll have to look for the Goodreads group. I don't usually have a lot of time to spend on that site, but I should probably make more time for it.<BR/><BR/><B>Framed</B>: You'll have to let me know if you eventually read it. I'd love to know your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/><B>Susan</B>: It's hard to describe how sad some of the scenes were, but I didn't want to put the book down it was so good. Hope you get a chance to read it soon.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-39269475278471512462009-02-23T06:45:00.000-05:002009-02-23T06:45:00.000-05:00This sounds sad, but really good. I'm adding it t...This sounds sad, but really good. I'm adding it to my TBR pile. Thanks for the review!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-44813310751820452432009-02-22T16:55:00.000-05:002009-02-22T16:55:00.000-05:00Fantastic review. This book sounds like it was so...Fantastic review. This book sounds like it was so well written and heart wrenching. For that reason, I will probably not read it for a while, but I will add it to my list.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-45335632401993025452009-02-22T09:44:00.000-05:002009-02-22T09:44:00.000-05:00I read this last year and loved it! Jayne Pupek st...I read this last year and loved it! Jayne Pupek started a group for her readers on Goodreads and has been very active there. Loved your review and it reflects the way I felt about most of the characters too!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-45867277359281021582009-02-22T08:43:00.000-05:002009-02-22T08:43:00.000-05:00This was my favorite book of 2008. I love Jayne Pu...This was my favorite book of 2008. I love Jayne Pupeks words. They were wonderful!Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-19132218463543294562009-02-21T23:16:00.000-05:002009-02-21T23:16:00.000-05:00This sounds really good and something I would like...This sounds really good and something I would like. I'm going to put it on my "try to get soon" list ... which is growing with each blog I visit! Arrrggghhh!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-91021250929215245322009-02-21T22:02:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh this reminds me I need to hurry up with my revi...Oh this reminds me I need to hurry up with my review of the story! I finished a couple of weeks ago but it was really an emotional tale wasn't it?<BR/><BR/>Like you I had such a hard time reading about the father. As much as I wanted to sympathize with him for enduring life with a wife who was mentally ill, he threw it all away when he betrayed his daughter. Ugh. <BR/><BR/>Great review, Anna!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-67571882510769025462009-02-21T12:36:00.000-05:002009-02-21T12:36:00.000-05:00Great review Anna. This was one of my favorite bo...Great review Anna. This was one of my favorite books last year. Hard to read but well worth it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-91582511937975068002009-02-21T11:08:00.000-05:002009-02-21T11:08:00.000-05:00Hey Anna! Just in case you don't see my comment on...Hey Anna! Just in case you don't see my comment on my blog, i would be honored to have my Flygirl review linked to on the book reviews page at War Through the Generation!Aleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793307292393570181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-31514267368090015282009-02-21T08:40:00.000-05:002009-02-21T08:40:00.000-05:00I've heard such great things about this book, I ha...I've heard such great things about this book, I have it in my wish list.<BR/>Great review! I like the passage you chose.<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-81220189733700932252009-02-21T08:19:00.000-05:002009-02-21T08:19:00.000-05:00This sounds like a great book! Loved reading your...This sounds like a great book! Loved reading your review. :)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-20347273106660722932009-02-20T23:09:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:09:00.000-05:00I know books like this are usually worth the emoti...I know books like this are usually worth the emotional response but that tends to put me in a severe reading funk :(Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-21324092629607757302009-02-20T21:14:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:14:00.000-05:00Excellent review! I have been wanting to read thi...Excellent review! I have been wanting to read this for a long while now. It sounds soooo good! I may have to get the audio version and sneak it in!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-21707513947743117852009-02-20T21:12:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:12:00.000-05:00I think that Pupek's background as a social worker...I think that Pupek's background as a social worker allowed her to write those difficult and heart-wrenching scenes with great sensitivity (not sensationalism, despite the atrocious circumstances).<BR/><BR/>A well-written review of this well-written novel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-59983861005839443802009-02-20T19:57:00.000-05:002009-02-20T19:57:00.000-05:00I don't usually enjoy reading sad stories, but I'v...I don't usually enjoy reading sad stories, but I've heard some great things about this book. And now that I've read your thoughts on it, I'm really tempted to give it a try.<BR/><BR/>Hope you're having a wonderful week, Anna. Talk to you very soon.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118103744959559899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-31556022631084906582009-02-20T16:50:00.001-05:002009-02-20T16:50:00.001-05:00Great review. You're right - this book does take ...Great review. You're right - this book does take you on an emotional roller coaster ride, but I loved it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com