tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post646275976432393675..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: The Secret History by Donna TarttBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-85130064268105536842013-12-31T02:58:05.984+11:002013-12-31T02:58:05.984+11:00I liked The Secret History. I read it when I was 2...I liked The Secret History. I read it when I was 29 or 30. It's not my favorite book or anything, but I liked the writing, and found the characters were interesting even though not particularly likable. I think I liked Francis the best and the scenes at Bunny's funeral. There were a couple aspects that annoyed me though, like Richard's adoration of Camilla and the ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-84491472003142909732013-12-21T14:55:03.109+11:002013-12-21T14:55:03.109+11:00I did find TSH back in the early/mid 90s, and real...I did find TSH back in the early/mid 90s, and really, really loved it. With all the hoopla around The Goldfinch I've been wondering if I should try and reread it, as I remember basically nothing, except that I loved it. But then that adds two big books to my TBR, which is already more than I can hope to read before I die. Still, it's tempting. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-59232647883502252212013-12-21T07:29:13.710+11:002013-12-21T07:29:13.710+11:00At least my post has helped all of us TSH doubters...At least my post has helped all of us TSH doubters to come out of the closet together :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-83540356157413090312013-12-21T07:27:39.445+11:002013-12-21T07:27:39.445+11:00I think one's early 20's are a particularl...I think one's early 20's are a particularly curious time. <br />I had a number of very special books from that time myself, but when I tried to reread them in my 30's & 40's I struggled to finish them. <br />Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-19582146676707392052013-12-21T07:26:52.116+11:002013-12-21T07:26:52.116+11:00Sorry to let you down Brona! I thought I'd bet...Sorry to let you down Brona! I thought I'd better not schedule FF this week and next, since I was possibly going out of town... Flashback Friday will be back in January!!<br /><br />Regarding The Secret History - well, I always thought I was the only one! I just didn't see what all the fuss was about, didn't find it compelling, and didn't enjoy the characters. It always puzzles me when people tell me it's on their list of favorites. To each his/her own, I guess!<br /><br />Lisa @ Bookshelf FantasiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-83401694323592955862013-12-21T07:24:47.861+11:002013-12-21T07:24:47.861+11:00Thank you so much.
It's lovely to know who my...Thank you so much. <br />It's lovely to know who my regular readers are :-)<br />Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-58861626970399828212013-12-21T03:14:31.125+11:002013-12-21T03:14:31.125+11:00I don't usually comment, but wanted to let you...I don't usually comment, but wanted to let you know that I've been following for some time, and that I appreciate your posts.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-39174519940713671962013-12-20T23:54:56.301+11:002013-12-20T23:54:56.301+11:00I think you're spot on about the time being si...I think you're spot on about the time being significant in loving a book - I read this when I was studying Greek/classics at university, so it really resonated (although I did not find it necessary to murder anyone!). I wonder how I would feel about it now, without that omnipresent interest as a factor?skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-5472791220257994322013-12-20T22:01:39.227+11:002013-12-20T22:01:39.227+11:00I plan to post my seesawing review of The Goldfinc...I plan to post my seesawing review of The Goldfinch tomorrow...<br /><br />What was it about TSH & TG that resonated with you so strongly? Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-6490521780379738342013-12-20T21:59:50.216+11:002013-12-20T21:59:50.216+11:00Sadly too late for AusReadng Month, but I've b...Sadly too late for AusReadng Month, but I've been hearing such good things about the Tim Cope book. It's also one of our surprise best sellers this Christmas at work.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-25568233755082499392013-12-20T20:09:50.105+11:002013-12-20T20:09:50.105+11:00You are not alone. I had the same experience. I st...You are not alone. I had the same experience. I started the book, put it down and shoved it to the back of my bookshelf. I finally read it just to see what all the fuss was about. Still not a fan of Tartt and don''t feel I want to spend time on The Goldfinch. I have too many other books waiting for me! ps Just finished Tim Cope's On the Trails of Genghis Khan. Too late to add it to AusReadMonth? It was terriffic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-69416163046717420932013-12-20T18:53:23.948+11:002013-12-20T18:53:23.948+11:00Ahh, one of the very first "I did not really ...Ahh, one of the very first "I did not really like it" reviews I have ever seen of <i>The Secret History</i>. It's definitely one of my Top Ten books of all time. But you know, not every book will resonate with every reader. For instance, I myself did not really like <i>The Great Gatsby</i>, and yet this is tantamount to sacrilege nowadays!<br />I also loved <i>The Goldfinch</i>, maybe not <i>as</i> much as I loved The Secret History -- but close.<br />Right now I am reading <i>The Sisters Brothers</i> -- and it is a dandy! So simple -- it's gruesome at times, but yet in a funny, light way. I would recommend it to you as a refresher, to cleanse your palette, after you have had this bit of a struggle with <i>The Secret History</i>.<br />Cheers!Ciprianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254338542624853230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-57272913584111852582013-12-20T15:33:46.235+11:002013-12-20T15:33:46.235+11:00Thanks Jean & Melissa, I thought I was the onl...Thanks Jean & Melissa, I thought I was the only one & felt a little nervous about dissing such a favourite! <br /><br />I'm reading The Goldfinch right now (just over half way through) and just starting to struggle with it, which prompted me to rethink how I felt about TSH.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-8759409450045632792013-12-20T14:47:16.433+11:002013-12-20T14:47:16.433+11:00I didn't love it either. I read The Likeness a...I didn't love it either. I read The Likeness at the same time and it's incredibly similar and I enjoyed it more. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-30871600954336813442013-12-20T13:55:25.718+11:002013-12-20T13:55:25.718+11:00I feel just the same way about it. It should be t...I feel just the same way about it. It should be the sort of book I love, but instead it was overlong and not that great. Why do people love it so? I was in college in '92-93 and I'm puzzled that I didn't see it. Seems like I should have.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.com