tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post69336138921135368..comments2024-02-13T12:31:21.829-08:00Comments on Shelf Life: Hearts and Minds, by Rosy ThorntonGentle Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-4189472470317659622008-07-04T18:03:00.000-07:002008-07-04T18:03:00.000-07:00logophile--I didn't mention it in the review, but ...logophile--I didn't mention it in the review, but I, too, thought the "chick-lit" style cover was all wrong for this book. It felt like the publisher didn't quite know what to do with it...Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-26317244181551891652008-07-04T07:57:00.000-07:002008-07-04T07:57:00.000-07:00This is one of those books that's packaged all wro...This is one of those books that's packaged all wrong - I'd never pick that off the shelf - but here's another review of it that makes me want to read it! Thanks for reminding me I want to read this!Logophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822880147540261566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-58358532233516778082008-07-01T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-01T18:04:00.000-07:00melanie--this is one I heard about on the blogs :)...melanie--this is one I heard about on the blogs :)<BR/><BR/>heather--I think the arena can be very interesting, though I'm not sure I'd want to work in it!<BR/><BR/>lisa--it was one of those books I kept hearing about on blogs--glad I read it :)<BR/><BR/>iliana--exactly--Martha was real, and very likeable. I probably read about this book on your blog, too! Thank you!<BR/><BR/>table talk--it does seem that at least the academic world should be a meritocracy, but I guess that is very rare in any world...Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-77525773532455707072008-07-01T09:36:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:36:00.000-07:00As someone who knows Martha's world intimately I f...As someone who knows Martha's world intimately I found this novel very difficult to read at times because there was so much that was so true and so painful. The only thing that didn't ring true, unfortunately, was what happens to Martha professionally at the end. Would that such jobs were out there to be handed over to the deserving, but it just doesn't happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-51041225698985385052008-06-30T15:37:00.000-07:002008-06-30T15:37:00.000-07:00I thought Martha was a great character wasn't she?...I thought Martha was a great character wasn't she? I mean, she just seemed very real to me.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-22171398251284555662008-06-30T13:33:00.000-07:002008-06-30T13:33:00.000-07:00I've read a great deal about this book, as well. I...I've read a great deal about this book, as well. I really need to get a copy for myself.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-70262567534752416602008-06-30T08:20:00.000-07:002008-06-30T08:20:00.000-07:00Sounds like an enjoyable read. I used to work at a...Sounds like an enjoyable read. I used to work at a college and more than had my fill of academic politics, but I have to admit, they'd certainly make for interesting reading!heather (errantdreams)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08867100188239630970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-41857569686075912702008-06-29T21:53:00.000-07:002008-06-29T21:53:00.000-07:00had never heard of it until now! but i'm adding it...had never heard of it until now! but i'm adding it to the list. as always, thanks.melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753569665143213748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-17950928473506268312008-06-28T16:21:00.000-07:002008-06-28T16:21:00.000-07:00bookfool--ooh, thanks, I'll bet I read about this ...bookfool--ooh, thanks, I'll bet I read about this on one of those blogs, too! It was a nice read, hope you like it :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-30515525402410968072008-06-27T18:37:00.000-07:002008-06-27T18:37:00.000-07:00I think I read about this one at either Eva's blog...I think I read about this one at either Eva's blog or Trish's, but I just can't remember. Lovely review. You've made me want to run right out and grab a copy. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-44392547558483329242008-06-25T15:19:00.000-07:002008-06-25T15:19:00.000-07:00matt--I enjoy novels in an academic setting, too!d...matt--I enjoy novels in an academic setting, too!<BR/><BR/>dorothy--I thought it was a great combination of those things, too. And I'm realizing I'm a sucker for academic novels, too!<BR/><BR/>booksplease--Yes, it must have been on your blog! Thank you, that was driving me crazy. I'm going to link to your blog on my post. I enjoyed the book, too!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-40457302379909409682008-06-25T13:25:00.000-07:002008-06-25T13:25:00.000-07:00Could you have read about it on my blog? I really ...Could you have read about it on my blog? I really enjoyed this novel too. I could identify with Martha as well and found it a completely believable and absorbing book.BooksPleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721650104596705715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-65568058059681928382008-06-25T06:38:00.000-07:002008-06-25T06:38:00.000-07:00I enjoyed this book a lot -- it was a great combin...I enjoyed this book a lot -- it was a great combination of smart and entertaining and comforting. I really enjoyed reading about Cambridge -- I'm a sucker for academic novels!Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-56998000072487479432008-06-24T16:06:00.000-07:002008-06-24T16:06:00.000-07:00Another novel with an academic setting. How can I ...Another novel with an academic setting. How can I pass this one up especially when I need more books for the read-a-thon? Thanks for the review. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-79553105862128361372008-06-24T08:05:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:05:00.000-07:00myrthe--the setting and characters were really nic...myrthe--the setting and characters were really nicely done :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-84183397004673587382008-06-24T06:18:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:18:00.000-07:00I have read so many good reviews about this book! ...I have read so many good reviews about this book! Yours only added to my wanting to read it. It sounds like a book I'd enjoy very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com