Comments for Seeing the World Through Books

Comment on Mandanipour, Shahriar–CENSORING AN IRANIAN LOVE STORY by Mary

Mary — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:09:22 +0000

I found a Used copy in the UK for L2.80, Tom. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0307269787

In the US, you can get one of these Used for $5.12. See http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0307269787/ Good luck. I often buy from Amazon in the UK when I can’t find things I want, and overall, it’s no more expensive than buying at the local bookshop without discount, even when I have to pay for overseas shipping. Good luck, Tom. You will love this book. Best, Mary

Comment on Mandanipour, Shahriar–CENSORING AN IRANIAN LOVE STORY by Tom C

Tom C — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:06 +0000

Alas, this is not available in the UK for some months yet. I have put it in my wishlist however.

Comment on Laurence Cosse–A NOVEL BOOKSTORE by Mary

Mary — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:13:32 +0000

Hope you enjoy it, Daisy! Have you seen the website? It’s very clever! Best, Mary

Comment on Laurence Cosse–A NOVEL BOOKSTORE by Daisy

Daisy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:26 +0000

This is wonderful Mary. Thanks for writing about it.

Comment on Nicholson Baker–THE ANTHOLOGIST by Mary

Mary — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:29:35 +0000

This is a book that benefits from a lot of leisurely pondering. You’ll love it, Tom. I’ll look forward to your review on A COMMON READER. Best, Mary

Comment on Giles Foden–TURBULENCE by Mary

Mary — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:24:25 +0000

I was surprised, Tom, that the author was able to make me so interested in all the technical aspects of weather forecasting. I’ve read most of Foden’s work, and I think he is a terrific, underrated author, though the success of THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND as a film may have given him MUCH greater exposure. Thanks. And best wishes to A COMMON READER. Will look for your review there. Mary

Comment on Giles Foden–TURBULENCE by Tom C

Tom C — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:44:22 +0000

I enjoyed this myself and particularly enjoyed its grounding in the real world. Its and unusual book, successfully combining science and human interest.

Comment on Nicholson Baker–THE ANTHOLOGIST by Tom C

Tom C — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:42:30 +0000

I am very much looking forward to reading this – I have it on order, having enjoyed previous books A Box of Matches and Human Smoke. Apparently the audio book read by the author is worth getting hold of too. A fine review – thanks

Comment on Mandanipour, Shahriar–CENSORING AN IRANIAN LOVE STORY by Tom C

Tom C — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:54:45 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation Mary – it really does look rather good. I am sure it takes tremendous courage to write a book like that in Iran. I like the idea of a love story, with a running commentary. It would be good find out how the author fares in his own land.

Comment on About by Yvonne

Yvonne — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:37:51 +0000

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Comment on Oz, Amos–RHYMING LIFE AND DEATH by Mary

Mary — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:56:52 +0000

LOL. I’ve never known you to lack for words on A Common Reader, Tom. Will be looking forward to your review. Best, Mary

Comment on Oz, Amos–RHYMING LIFE AND DEATH by Tom C

Tom C — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:35:57 +0000

I’ve just read this book and am impressed with your review. I shall have to think of something original to say now!

Comment on A FOURTH BOOK IN THE STIEG LARSSON SERIES? by Mary

Mary — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:15:57 +0000

If it weren’t for the fact that I’m now looking forward to the second of the Swedish films of these novels, I’d be wishing to read the three books all over again myself. Fortunately, for those of us who have already read the books, the films (despite the unusually graphic violence) offer wonderful new insights and new chances to relive the books. Do read the books in order. That’s important. Then see the films in order. Best, Mary

Comment on A FOURTH BOOK IN THE STIEG LARSSON SERIES? by Karey

Karey — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:57:21 +0000

With so many people supporting Ms. Gabrielsson, I hope she will be blessed for all her contributions and efforts in bringing Larsson’s work into published form. After watching the video, I wish I’d known Steig Larsson for his love of fun, but sense of justice towards women. How beautiful that when Ms. Gabrielsson looked at his manuscripts for the Millenium series she felt they were beyond her editorial touch, saying, “It came from a well spring. The smallest pebble I drop into it might do some harm.” I feel like I’m on the verge of a wonderful personal discovery and look forward to reading his books tremendously.

Comment on A FOURTH BOOK IN THE STIEG LARSSON SERIES? by Mary

Mary — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:09:12 +0000

Hi, El. I think the issue is one of who owns the manuscript, which is not finished. Since she is trying to get Larssen’s father and brother to make her the caretaker of his literary trust, I suspect that anything she does that alienates them will hurt her chances of sharing in his legacy. She has indicated that she is not interested in the money, that she will donate much of anything that she gets to causes important to him. At any rate, the book is not finished, and she would have to finish it or find someone else to do so. There have long been rumors that she is at least as much a part of the writing of these books as Larssen was, though she denies this in the video interview. (She has said in other places that she was more than just a reader of the ms, so who knows?). Guess we’ll just have to wait till her book comes out. Thanks for writing. Mary

Comment on A FOURTH BOOK IN THE STIEG LARSSON SERIES? by EL Fay

EL Fay — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:38:45 +0000

Oh wow, I had no idea about any of this. I haven’t read any of the Stieg Larsson series but keep seeing them all over the place. I hope everything turns out well for Eva Gabrielsson. While I understand her reluctance to publish the unfinished fourth manuscript, I wonder if maybe she could post it online? That way it wouldn’t have to be regarded as a full book but would still be accessible to Larsson’s fans.

Comment on Muriel Spark–NOT TO DISTURB by Mary

Mary — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:32:13 +0000

It’s a classic, Guy. Best, Mary

Comment on Muriel Spark–NOT TO DISTURB by Guy Savage

Guy Savage — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:04:42 +0000

This sounds like the sort of thing Sparks excells at, thanks.

Comment on Horacio Castellanos Moya–SENSELESSNESS by Mary

Mary — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:14:06 +0000

Thanks for this information, Heny. I am happy to see that Castellanos Moya is now a senior contributor and emeritus writer-in-residence with City of Asylum/Pittsburgh. Those who would like a link to his fine essay “NOTES ON THE CULTURE OF VIOLENCE AND FICTION…” will find it here: http://www.sampsoniaway.org/ Mary

Comment on Horacio Castellanos Moya–SENSELESSNESS by Heny Reese

Heny Reese — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:31:29 +0000

Horacio Castellanos Moya has published several essays in our webzine. One of particular relevance is “Notes on the Culture of Violence and Fiction in Latin America.” The webzine is sponsored by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh, which is dedicated to preserving endangered voices. The editor of sampsoniaway.org is a former Guatemalan journalist, Silvia Duarte.