tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post8128953490202512424..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: A Hatful of Cherries by Félix CalvinoAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-87910494181915310812009-08-18T09:05:31.406-04:002009-08-18T09:05:31.406-04:00Ti: I don't read too many short stories eithe...Ti: I don't read too many short stories either, but I really enjoyed these.<br /><br />Blodeuedd: Not sure what other languages the book is available in, I just know that it's only been published in Australia.<br /><br />Booklineandsinker: Thanks!<br /><br />Wisteria: I hope you give the book a try.<br /><br />Alyce: I noticed that I was plowing through these stories and becoming more attached to the characters than I have when reading other short stories.<br /><br />Carolsnotebook: I haven't gone through a short story phase, but I do like them here and there.<br /><br />Rebecca: I enjoy adding to people's TBR lists. Makes me feel better about my own growing wish list. ;)<br /><br />Wanda: That's a great line, isn't it? ;)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-61501466737388885212009-08-16T08:36:38.575-04:002009-08-16T08:36:38.575-04:00What a treat to come across the quote on underwear...What a treat to come across the quote on underwear: <i>"a senile elastic waistband and are therefore a source of irritation, having to be pulled up at regular intervals and in awkward places."</i> Made me smile and nod in recognition!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-87962800963792247402009-08-06T22:18:29.321-04:002009-08-06T22:18:29.321-04:00This sounds like an interesting collection! Thank...This sounds like an interesting collection! Thanks for the review! I am going to add it to my TBR list. Omg, my Friday Finds is growing out of control.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-12193264743762890302009-08-01T15:54:18.001-04:002009-08-01T15:54:18.001-04:00I've been reading more short stories lately. T...I've been reading more short stories lately. Thanks for the review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-81313051986619577392009-08-01T12:15:27.458-04:002009-08-01T12:15:27.458-04:00I am picky about the short stories that I like, an...I am picky about the short stories that I like, and it's for that very reason (the character development). I tend to really like sci-fi short stories better for some reason. This does sound like a good collection of stories though.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-53922913513870022252009-08-01T08:29:08.252-04:002009-08-01T08:29:08.252-04:00I don't read a lot of short story collections....I don't read a lot of short story collections. This sounds like one I would get though. Thanks for blogging about it.wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-75960604506967753342009-07-31T11:07:54.671-04:002009-07-31T11:07:54.671-04:00i actually love short stories and use them a great...i actually love short stories and use them a great deal in my classroom. it's so much easier for students to pick up on characterization and exposition or other literary elements in short stories. glad you enjoyed this book and the author interview was great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-7749945699916022952009-07-31T08:59:06.595-04:002009-07-31T08:59:06.595-04:00I have seen some Calvino titles in the library but...I have seen some Calvino titles in the library but I have never tried him, hm, must see if they also have in English or my language.<br />great reviewBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-20747695560936584092009-07-30T23:04:57.489-04:002009-07-30T23:04:57.489-04:00This collection sounds wonderful. I don't usua...This collection sounds wonderful. I don't usually care for short stories but I often wonder if I just haven't found the "right" collection. Thanks for the review.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687620527201679249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-74022742471310202932009-07-30T20:54:58.223-04:002009-07-30T20:54:58.223-04:00Serena: Well, really, he found me. LOL I think ...<b>Serena</b>: Well, really, he found me. LOL I think you'd enjoy the book. You can borrow my copy if you'd like.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b>: That is so true. Since I've started blogging, I've found some great short story collections. Before I didn't read too many.<br /><br /><b>Bermudaonion</b>: I agree about the title. I like the cover, too, even if the cover and the title don't really go together in my opinion.<br /><br /><b>Janel</b>: I'm really new to flash fiction. I'll have to read more of it.<br /><br /><b>Staci</b>: You're welcome. I'll be posting a link to my interview with him tomorrow if you're interested.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-54355077017105920992009-07-30T20:50:22.215-04:002009-07-30T20:50:22.215-04:00I'm always looking for good collections of sho...I'm always looking for good collections of short stories...thanks for highlighting this author for us!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-44671650131272478742009-07-30T18:41:14.413-04:002009-07-30T18:41:14.413-04:00I love short stories and especially the flash fict...I love short stories and especially the flash fiction genre that the author was recently published in. It is definitely difficult to capture a reader's interest in such a short time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-59358336829084364102009-07-30T16:57:26.959-04:002009-07-30T16:57:26.959-04:00I feel the same way about short stories - that'...I feel the same way about short stories - that's why I don't read them very often. This collection has a great title!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-57248581915998972992009-07-30T16:23:18.779-04:002009-07-30T16:23:18.779-04:00I have just learned that I love short stories. I&...I have just learned that I love short stories. I'd never really touched the genre before, but I have found that stories don't have to be long to make a lasting impression.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-67958194954106748942009-07-30T15:50:48.962-04:002009-07-30T15:50:48.962-04:00sounds like an intriguing collection of short stor...sounds like an intriguing collection of short stories. Love it. I like when you find these new collections and authors.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.com