tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post2147136678715620602..comments2024-02-26T04:46:38.992-08:00Comments on Booked On a Feeling: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrisonsamantha.1020http://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-13476662655787629512009-02-09T08:33:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:33:00.000-08:00Sharon- I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this on...Sharon- I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one as well. It was a really good book!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-11346690542098476512009-02-08T14:32:00.000-08:002009-02-08T14:32:00.000-08:00Great review. I read this one last year and it was...Great review. I read this one last year and it was as you said, sad but a compelling read.<BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947271410329103836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-68294918886672135792009-02-07T22:23:00.000-08:002009-02-07T22:23:00.000-08:00I read this one years ago and it still stands out ...I read this one years ago and it still stands out in my mind. I haven't had the chance to read a lot by Toni Morrison, but this is one of my favorites of those I have read by her. She definitely does have a way with words.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-42784981217561541922009-02-06T06:49:00.000-08:002009-02-06T06:49:00.000-08:00Ladytink- I'm that way with some books long after...Ladytink- I'm that way with some books long after I've read them. It makes it easier for me to reread if I really enjoyed them :)samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-86524550386780402272009-02-05T20:58:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:58:00.000-08:00I only remember a little bit from this one but I d...I only remember a little bit from this one but I did read it a couple of years ago.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-10477816993120903502009-02-05T13:45:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:45:00.000-08:00Sandra- You've read all of her books? How awesom...Sandra- You've read all of her books? How awesome! I would love to hear your thoughts on Beloved if you get a chance.<BR/><BR/>Diane- Thanks so much!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-80321351049206116652009-02-05T10:27:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:27:00.000-08:00Of the Toni Morrison books I've read, The Bluest E...Of the Toni Morrison books I've read, The Bluest Eye was a favorite--great review.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-56038268338258033862009-02-05T10:13:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:13:00.000-08:00Glad you discovered Toni Morrison. I was young whe...Glad you discovered Toni Morrison. I was young when her books started coming out and I enjoyed every one of them. Nice review.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-20641159999935213972009-02-05T08:16:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:16:00.000-08:00Teddy Rose- That's interesting to hear! What els...Teddy Rose- That's interesting to hear! What else have you read by Morrison? I've got Sula on my shelves and have heard great things about Beloved so eventually I will be reading both of these :) I would love to hear any thoughts you have on these two if you've read them.samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-56575304445907198042009-02-04T21:29:00.000-08:002009-02-04T21:29:00.000-08:00I read this in university. It was required readin...I read this in university. It was required reading in a woman studies course I took. I really liked it too. I have read a few other books by Morrison but none of them grabbed me like The Bluest Eye.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-23712305864093811722009-02-04T15:03:00.000-08:002009-02-04T15:03:00.000-08:00Eva- I'm glad to hear that Beloved is a good book...Eva- I'm glad to hear that Beloved is a good book. I've heard a lot about that one as well and want to read it soon!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-16443772114788550232009-02-03T17:15:00.000-08:002009-02-03T17:15:00.000-08:00I liked Beloved a lot more, and read it first, so ...I liked Beloved a lot more, and read it first, so I think I expected too much of The Bluest Eue. But it was a really good book!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-1153850650236024812009-02-03T16:02:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:02:00.000-08:00Brie- Toni Morrison does have an amazing way with...Brie- Toni Morrison does have an amazing way with words. I couldn't get over the fact that this was only her first novel. Amazing! <BR/><BR/>Stephanie- It took me awhile to pick this one up just because I was intimidated by this author. I won't be in the future and I will definitely be reading more by her!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-54184616072817699602009-02-03T16:01:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:01:00.000-08:00Kristy- I'm thinking about trying Beloved next as...Kristy- I'm thinking about trying Beloved next as that is another one of her well known novels. I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts on any book that you read by her though :)<BR/><BR/>Naida- That is great to hear as I have Sula on my shelves. I just haven't had the chance to pick it up yet and to be honest I was a bit intimidated by this author.samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-26725087994181157992009-02-03T15:23:00.000-08:002009-02-03T15:23:00.000-08:00Great review!! This is one I definitely have to r...Great review!! This is one I definitely have to read someday. I have never picked up a book by Toni Morrison, but I guess I'm going to have to!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-17921717881091304112009-02-02T20:39:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:39:00.000-08:00Really great review, Sam. I read this book a long ...Really great review, Sam. I read this book a long time ago, now after reading your review, I want to read it again. Toni Morrison has a way with words, I'm always moved by her work.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303100605089813253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-14326844001639788572009-02-02T15:46:00.000-08:002009-02-02T15:46:00.000-08:00Great review! I read 'Sula' by this author and fou...Great review! I read 'Sula' by this author and found it very moving. I need to read this one too. Sula wanst an easy read either, but it was such a wonderfully written book, almost like poetry. <BR/><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-4047824216061619284.post-75656472589916409362009-02-02T14:19:00.000-08:002009-02-02T14:19:00.000-08:00Sam, I read this last year and loved it. I agree ...Sam, I read this last year and loved it. I agree that it's not easy to review. I plan to read A,Mercy soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-5050035952266202592009-02-02T14:07:00.000-08:002009-02-02T14:07:00.000-08:00Dar- It is such an emotional read! I couldn't he...Dar- It is such an emotional read! I couldn't help but love the characters and hope for the best for all of them.samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047824216061619284.post-74719798124996574792009-02-02T13:42:00.000-08:002009-02-02T13:42:00.000-08:00Great review Sam. I read this years ago but your ...Great review Sam. I read this years ago but your review makes me want to get it from the library again and reread it. I remember it being such an emotional book but very good.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.com