tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post3125219014549715696..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: Little Boy LostStuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-71197483097637412162010-05-17T20:16:00.165+01:002010-05-17T20:16:00.165+01:00P.S. We quoted the same passage, too. Lol.P.S. We quoted the same passage, too. Lol.clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-77646578353765930492010-05-17T20:16:00.164+01:002010-05-17T20:16:00.164+01:00I have only been getting around the Persephone Wee...I have only been getting around the Persephone Week posts now, but we both read this during the week. I also didn't like the appearance of "that" character, but then I was totally impressed by the quality of Laski's writing. Therefore, despite not wholly loving every aspect of the story, I fell in love with her language and voice so very much.clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-81307524029929695072010-05-12T17:27:19.996+01:002010-05-12T17:27:19.996+01:00Yes, Hilary is annoying for many reasons - but wha...Yes, Hilary is annoying for many reasons - but what a lot he learns on this journey. I felt he was closing in on himself, and gradually the petals were being opened for him again.<br /><br />I think many of the peripheral characters were beautifully painted. The nun in charge of the orphangage, and the teacher and his mother. I wanted to cheer at the end.<br /><br />I have also read "The Village", which is another fine bit of writing.henriettanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-5459797495404624932010-05-11T15:02:10.820+01:002010-05-11T15:02:10.820+01:00This books seems to have divided a lot of people, ...This books seems to have divided a lot of people, especially regarding Hilary's character. I haven't read any Laski yet (and she's also one of Sarah Waters' favourite authors) but this sounds exciting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-25064176778348028382010-05-09T21:12:39.833+01:002010-05-09T21:12:39.833+01:00I'd definitely like to read this one and '...I'd definitely like to read this one and 'more like a thriller....' in parts has actually sold it to me even more :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-8011491563522401162010-05-08T16:48:30.941+01:002010-05-08T16:48:30.941+01:00Simon, I found Hilary to be a despicable but belie...Simon, I found Hilary to be a despicable but believable character. Because of his utter selfishness and self-absorbtion, I found the lusty entanglement to be jarring (because I didn't want him to hurt the boy) but plausible. I hope to read more of Laski's books in the future.Betnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-22793298659069820552010-05-08T16:07:31.621+01:002010-05-08T16:07:31.621+01:00I had read about another Laski novel so thanks for...I had read about another Laski novel so thanks for highlighting about this one which is new to me.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-77280218227936684962010-05-08T13:29:50.842+01:002010-05-08T13:29:50.842+01:00I find myself rather intimidated by Marghanita Las...I find myself rather intimidated by Marghanita Laski's books. I'm almost certain it has more to do with her name than with the books themselves, but there you go. Having now read a number of positive reviews for <i>Little Boy Lost</i>, I think it's time to overcome this prejudice and finally read her for myself!Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-75154149035942296732010-05-08T03:21:58.586+01:002010-05-08T03:21:58.586+01:00I thought the nun who ran the orphanage was an int...I thought the nun who ran the orphanage was an interesting and realistic character. And I forgave Laski the silly romance because of the brilliant last few lines of the book. All and all, a great Persephone.EllenBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-34542852492730424522010-05-08T00:43:30.647+01:002010-05-08T00:43:30.647+01:00The description of Hilary sounds a lot like my eld...The description of Hilary sounds a lot like my eldest daughter. :) You've got my interest up on this one -- as usual!Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-56708410324726780202010-05-08T00:38:19.364+01:002010-05-08T00:38:19.364+01:00I agree with Savidge...the last lines were what ma...I agree with Savidge...the last lines were what made it an exceptional novel not to mention Laski's writing which is brilliant. I find this to be the most accessible Persephone to non-Persephone readers. My husband read and loved it too.Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-27888712372732029122010-05-07T23:17:47.494+01:002010-05-07T23:17:47.494+01:00Hilary was incredibly frustrating and the lust fac...Hilary was incredibly frustrating and the lust factor reductive but I am still reeling from that emotional punch in the gut.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-84654425506003548932010-05-07T22:50:02.690+01:002010-05-07T22:50:02.690+01:00I got so angry with Hilary and his stupidity! But...I got so angry with Hilary and his stupidity! But I feel that the emotion built by Laski in these actions made the ending that much more powerful. I want to slap him all over again!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-50810564429562109082010-05-07T22:24:43.590+01:002010-05-07T22:24:43.590+01:00I somehow found this book in a library one day a c...I somehow found this book in a library one day a couple years back, a first edition and checked it out. I was blown away! What luck!<br /><br />Although I wanted to shake Hilary to death at times, I agree with Savidge where the last page made everything perfect. I even think I cried myself to sleep the night I finished it.DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435206223622005832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-80762672418544405072010-05-07T20:41:41.991+01:002010-05-07T20:41:41.991+01:00I was really impressed with this novel when I read...I was really impressed with this novel when I read it. I think I may become rather a big fan of Laski the more I read of her and fortunately I still have two (at least) of her works to go which is pleasing. <br /><br />I thought this was a book where the last few lines blew you away and made the rest of the book work even more than you'd initially realised, I might not be making sense now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com