Comments on: Book Review: The Little Book by Selden Edwards http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/ Pin-Up Girl with a Reading Fetish Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Fred http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4871 Fred Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:31:32 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4871 Just finished "The Little Book", after it sucked me into its magical vortex of characters, dilemmas, romance, and interconnectedness. The lengthy focus on the characters is, IMO, a necessary element to understanding their respective roles in the brilliant tapestry - almost to the point of reflecting the slower pace of the turn of the past century. So many novels of this kind rush through the plots and subplots - this one took its time to let us 'feel' like we were there as well. Similar but different than Jack Finney's 'Time and Again', another one of my favorites. I give it an A. Just finished “The Little Book”, after it sucked me into its magical vortex of characters, dilemmas, romance, and interconnectedness. The lengthy focus on the characters is, IMO, a necessary element to understanding their respective roles in the brilliant tapestry – almost to the point of reflecting the slower pace of the turn of the past century. So many novels of this kind rush through the plots and subplots – this one took its time to let us ‘feel’ like we were there as well. Similar but different than Jack Finney’s ‘Time and Again’, another one of my favorites. I give it an A.

]]> By: Bill http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4870 Bill Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:56:26 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4870 I thoroughly disliked this book. I got so tired of the author telling us how awesome the main character was. This lifetime's work is clearly the author's attempt to be the cool kid he never was. Beyond that, the story spent way too long in a school/college setting (grow up already Mr Edwards) and for me, was way too far-fetched with it's time travel and character references. After such hype, this book has really disappointed. I thoroughly disliked this book. I got so tired of the author telling us how awesome the main character was. This lifetime’s work is clearly the author’s attempt to be the cool kid he never was. Beyond that, the story spent way too long in a school/college setting (grow up already Mr Edwards) and for me, was way too far-fetched with it’s time travel and character references. After such hype, this book has really disappointed.

]]> By: Saturday Review of Books: May 30, 2009 at Semicolon http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4869 Saturday Review of Books: May 30, 2009 at Semicolon Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:55:41 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4869 [...] (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)59. Margot (Annie’s Ghosts)60. Book Chatter (The Middle Place)61. Rebecca @ The Book Lady’s Blog (The Little Book)62. BOOKIE WOOGIE (Kidogo)63. Girl Detective (League of Extraordary Gentlemen 1910)64. Becky (Mind [...] [...] (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)59. Margot (Annie’s Ghosts)60. Book Chatter (The Middle Place)61. Rebecca @ The Book Lady’s Blog (The Little Book)62. BOOKIE WOOGIE (Kidogo)63. Girl Detective (League of Extraordary Gentlemen 1910)64. Becky (Mind [...]

]]> By: May Reading Wrap-Up « The Book Lady’s Blog http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4868 May Reading Wrap-Up « The Book Lady’s Blog Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:28:43 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4868 [...] Reviewed The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Lost Boy The Little Book The Blue Notebook The Senator's [...] [...] Reviewed The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Lost Boy The Little Book The Blue Notebook The Senator's [...]

]]> By: michaelsean http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4867 michaelsean Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:02:05 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4867 The Little Book was an interesting read. I think some people (who enjoy historical fiction) will find it extremely interesting. Those who are a little more here and now oriented, probably might find it not their cup of tea. Great review though! The Little Book was an interesting read. I think some people (who enjoy historical fiction) will find it extremely interesting. Those who are a little more here and now oriented, probably might find it not their cup of tea.

Great review though!

]]> By: The Sunday Salon 5.31.09 « The Book Lady’s Blog http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4866 The Sunday Salon 5.31.09 « The Book Lady’s Blog Sun, 31 May 2009 16:37:31 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4866 [...] week, I read and reviewed The Little Book by Selden Edwards and Lost Boy by Brent W. Jeffs. I’ve also finished The Absolutely True [...] [...] week, I read and reviewed The Little Book by Selden Edwards and Lost Boy by Brent W. Jeffs. I’ve also finished The Absolutely True [...]

]]> By: Deanna http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4865 Deanna Sun, 31 May 2009 16:20:04 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4865 Your review has intrigued me. I am going to put The Little Book onto my TBR list. Your review has intrigued me. I am going to put The Little Book onto my TBR list.

]]> By: Kim http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4864 Kim Thu, 28 May 2009 05:25:10 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4864 I enjoyed reading this book. First, I like reading about Freud better than reading Freud (I'm sure there is some meaning behind that). Second, I didn't know anything about that era and place in history. Third, I love it when I'm wondering is that real or fiction? Glad you enjoyed it also! I enjoyed reading this book. First, I like reading about Freud better than reading Freud (I’m sure there is some meaning behind that). Second, I didn’t know anything about that era and place in history. Third, I love it when I’m wondering is that real or fiction? Glad you enjoyed it also!

]]> By: Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-4863 Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog Wed, 27 May 2009 20:04:14 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-4863 There's a lot to keep straight, but it's definitely a good read. And you're right---the cover is great! There’s a lot to keep straight, but it’s definitely a good read. And you’re right—the cover is great!

]]> By: Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog http://www.thebookladysblog.com/2009/05/27/book-review-the-little-book-by-selden-edwards/comment-page-1/#comment-7304 Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog Wed, 27 May 2009 20:04:14 +0000 http://thebookladysblog.com/?p=2559#comment-7304 There's a lot to keep straight, but it's definitely a good read. And you're right---the cover is great! There’s a lot to keep straight, but it’s definitely a good read. And you’re right—the cover is great!

]]>