tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post5912275895663677565..comments2024-03-09T12:34:59.121-08:00Comments on BookNAround: Review: Little Bee by Chris CleaveKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-80512441608192245852012-08-10T01:42:50.966-07:002012-08-10T01:42:50.966-07:00We managed to avoid the hype and are just now fini...We managed to avoid the hype and are just now finishing this book for our regular meeting (first Monday of the month). Clearly you miss us as we are still willing to read anything (as long as the cover isn't offensive)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-72826206732822789682012-08-10T01:40:20.257-07:002012-08-10T01:40:20.257-07:00So, we managed to avoid the hype and are just now ...So, we managed to avoid the hype and are just now reading this book. Our meeting is still the first Monday of the month and clearly you miss us as we are still willing to read anything (as long as the cover isn't offensive!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-42010744866516035852010-06-09T08:41:14.475-07:002010-06-09T08:41:14.475-07:00I actually ended up liking the book...but I was VE...I actually ended up liking the book...but I was VERY irritated with the marketing of it. Unlike a lot of the readers, I liked Charlie (I was surprised how many readers hated this character!). I don't think the publisher did the author any good by marketing the book as they did...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-35797638006737643712010-06-09T04:58:27.910-07:002010-06-09T04:58:27.910-07:00You are right about the hype, so I will not be rea...You are right about the hype, so I will not be reading this one right now. I recently had a struggle with another over-hyped book, so I would rather wait a while before reading it. Nice marketing ploy, isn't it? It's funny when it backfires!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-35483743062777077492010-06-08T16:03:28.649-07:002010-06-08T16:03:28.649-07:00I actually liked the book. I think it was the bes...I actually liked the book. I think it was the best and most thought provoking book I have read all year. Perhaps that says a lot about my reading choices but alas it is what it is. I do agree that the mystery surrounding the book was a bit over the top but for me it was an enjoyable read nonetheless.<br />Love & Hugs,<br />PamPamela Keenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408322453014180737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119335579919927653.post-39298278506839789052010-06-08T10:41:46.364-07:002010-06-08T10:41:46.364-07:00This is one of those books that so many people hav...This is one of those books that so many people have loved, but I just have no desire to read. I actually have to say I'm glad you weren't bowled over by itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com