tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post460036933188825393..comments2024-03-27T05:44:48.774-04:00Comments on The Striped Flamingo: Show Us Your Books: What I Read in JulyAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869367828651056627noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-61146840106629884182015-08-16T18:24:58.485-04:002015-08-16T18:24:58.485-04:00Something Borrowed has been on my list to read for...Something Borrowed has been on my list to read forever, the movie was cute so I should probably finally read it. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-83039544444932188982015-08-12T14:37:11.549-04:002015-08-12T14:37:11.549-04:00I loved that GotT surprised me in the end.
I als...I loved that GotT surprised me in the end. <br />I also struggle with unclear allegiance to characters or having to change my opinion of a character over halfway through the book. I've made up my mind already, dammit, let me be set in my ways!!! lol.Teh Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715128040792877195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-18673715688206467562015-08-12T00:30:07.695-04:002015-08-12T00:30:07.695-04:00The Girl on the Train has been in my list for awhi...The Girl on the Train has been in my list for awhile. I enjoyed Something Borrowed, but I actually enjoyed the movie better (for once!). Did you see it? Though I enjoyed it, I'm not sure I would read the others in the series; the plot was just a bit too predictable!lil desiquahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702603642296991017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-66395771245119469712015-08-11T22:06:53.614-04:002015-08-11T22:06:53.614-04:00I think I've read all of Giffen's books. ...I think I've read all of Giffen's books. She writes good chick-lit! I really enjoyed The Girl On The Train. NY Foodie Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402678787117568872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-60515759258573939182015-08-11T20:07:45.253-04:002015-08-11T20:07:45.253-04:00For me, The Girl on the Train was one of those boo...For me, The Girl on the Train was one of those books that lived up to the hype. I thought the severely flawed characters were wonderful.Erin of TexErin-in-SydneyLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744003004126232764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-49514930880675921182015-08-11T19:31:08.803-04:002015-08-11T19:31:08.803-04:00I think Pearl Jinx sounds like an interesting book...I think Pearl Jinx sounds like an interesting book, not only for the mystery, but the Amish/Mennonite culture. I'm adding it to my list!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987539776935412156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-26286087218188681452015-08-11T19:17:42.431-04:002015-08-11T19:17:42.431-04:00I loved Girl on the Train too! Something Borrowed ...I loved Girl on the Train too! Something Borrowed was one of my favorite movies, I haven't read the books yet but I have them for when I do!Nicole Maricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046684805650309836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-5954964857016803672015-08-11T17:13:42.533-04:002015-08-11T17:13:42.533-04:00I loved The Girl on the Train! I've read both ...I loved The Girl on the Train! I've read both those Giffin books, although I don't totally remember Heart of the Matter very well. Assuming that you'll read Something Blue, I think you'll like it because it focuses on Darcy. I loved that while I hated Darcy in Something Borrowed, I was rooting for her in Something Blue.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673986016485754373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-17620879792835853202015-08-11T16:24:25.922-04:002015-08-11T16:24:25.922-04:00Something Borrowed has been on my list forever. So...Something Borrowed has been on my list forever. Sorry it was "meh" for ya. I didn't like Girl on the Train as much as everyone else. Guess the main character was crazy but not crazy enough ;).<br />lisacnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404184287815243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-78217123797281871762015-08-11T13:56:09.615-04:002015-08-11T13:56:09.615-04:00I liked The Girl on the Train but I think it was s...I liked The Girl on the Train but I think it was so hyped up for me before I read it that it just didn't meet those inflated expectations. I definitely kept wanting to see what happened next but I didn't like the main character at all!Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-51944216489078069842015-08-11T11:57:28.509-04:002015-08-11T11:57:28.509-04:00The Girl on the Train is one of the next ones on m...The Girl on the Train is one of the next ones on my list. I can't wait!Steph Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995001313606121231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-51579294097758221622015-08-11T11:31:40.118-04:002015-08-11T11:31:40.118-04:00I've read the first three of those. I read the...I've read the first three of those. I read the Giffin books back when they first came out, but they were pretty good.<br /><br />I really liked The Girl on the Train also! It's interesting because I don't think I liked any of the characters as people, but I did not see the ending coming until very late in the book which is a pretty strong sign IMO.Brittany Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886277401522534205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-82313884129885029152015-08-11T10:27:31.601-04:002015-08-11T10:27:31.601-04:00I might need to check out Pearl Jinx. Sounds like ...I might need to check out Pearl Jinx. Sounds like an easy way to pass an afternoon! <br /><br />I'm not a huge Giffin fan. I tried to be! LOL<br /><br />I loved The Girl on the Train too.SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-68365015769389238472015-08-11T09:36:46.947-04:002015-08-11T09:36:46.947-04:00I really like Emily Giffin. Something Borrowed is ...I really like Emily Giffin. Something Borrowed is the first one I read (about 10 years ago and really loved it-- of course I feel like I'm a Rachel)-- there is a cute chick flick movie they made out of it. There is a sequel to that book, where you learn more about Darcy-- you won't love her, but she does get more humbled. Is The Heart of the Matter where the wife goes to New York from Georgia? I just finished her last novel, which took place in Texas and was about a college Football school. Unfortunately, it's clear Ms. Giffin did not do due diligence in her research about Texas and I found it a little unrealistic and couldn't get into the characters because it just didn't feel at all like people from Texas. My least favorite book she has written. <br /><br />I started reading One Lavender Ribbon Last night and it's amazing. I had to force myself to put it down and go to bed. It's got history, romance, and beautiful writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-822646939867609462015-08-11T09:08:04.742-04:002015-08-11T09:08:04.742-04:00Emily Giffin is standard chick lit fare for me and...Emily Giffin is standard chick lit fare for me and I read her books when I need something light and fluffy. That said, do not read The One and Only. Awful book. I enjoyed The Girl on the Train despite hating Rachel. <br /><br />There are a lot of books with cheater spouse plots. It's an easy plot to develop and so many ways to do it. Some work (like Gone Girl). Some do not.Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-55316537390211426072015-08-11T08:46:18.653-04:002015-08-11T08:46:18.653-04:00I love your rating system! And Something Borrowed...I love your rating system! And Something Borrowed sounds interesting. I feel like our society is often so quick to blame "the other woman" and not the person who is doing the actual cheating, so it's nice that someone is taking a look at that person's point of view. Although I'm with you on wanting to have a clear allegiance.Jenn @ Optimization Actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239463922130451189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-87695432137820871772015-08-11T08:19:13.035-04:002015-08-11T08:19:13.035-04:00THe Girl On the Train is still on my TBR and I can...THe Girl On the Train is still on my TBR and I can see where you would get absorbed in a character even though you can't really relate, such a complement to the author!! The Amish comment made me remember a fanfiction I read several years ago, I think I might see if I still have a copy of it. Happy Reading!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948863014355166268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701492188693379107.post-66707632275631204482015-08-11T08:04:36.799-04:002015-08-11T08:04:36.799-04:00I've heard so many great things about Girl on ...I've heard so many great things about Girl on the Train. It's been on my "to read" list for a while now but I haven't picked it up yet.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011060896791151764noreply@blogger.com