Comments on: Review: The Post-Birthday World

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:57:36 +0000

Julie: I haven’t read anything else, but I did enjoy this book a lot. The structure was very interesting.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:42:32 +0000

I bought this book yesterday at a used book store and am pretty excited about it. I thought We Need To Talk About Kevin was really good, and wanted to read this author again. Thanks for the review!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:24:38 +0000

Joanne: I love books that have interesting structures too, which is why I picked up the book. Shriver does a good job with spinning out the concept of a single choice, and the parallels that come of it are neat.

Dawn: I know, I thought she was a he at first too. Dorky

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:45:43 +0000

I haven’t read anything by Lionel Shriver (who I keep thinking is a HE, based on HER name!)

I’ve had *We Need to Talk About Kevin* on my wish list for a while …

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:36:35 +0000

Wow, this is a must-read for me. I love books that experiment with storyline structure. I’m really intrigued by the idea that a single incident can make out lives fork in two (or more) directions also, so this should be a very interesting read.
Thanks for the wonderful review.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:06:22 +0000

Anastasia: Thank you!

Michelle: The plot of this book isn’t that grim at all; some unpleasant things happen, but nothing so dark that it made me upset. If you liked her writing style, then I’m sure you’d like this book.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:08:36 +0000

Sounds like a good one. I never finished We Need To Talk About Kevin because of the grim plot, but I did love her writing style..

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:24:02 +0000

Just stopping by to say that I’ve left you a Butterfly Award at my blog! (And that I hope you had a fun trip!)

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:00:07 +0000

raych: I doubt this book is as serious as “We Need To Talk About Kevin,” but no doubt that Shriver can tell a good story.

Steph: Skim it and see, because if the writing doesn’t bother you I think it’s a great book. The structure is cool, and the story and characters are intriguing.

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:01:44 +0000

I’ve heard of Lionel Shriver several times before, but hadn’t decided either way whether to give her a shot. The name of this book would not have caused me to look twice at it, and I never would have picked it up, but your review has intrigued me. I’ll have to skim it before committing to see if the writing will drive me batty, but otherwise, I’m going to add this to the TBR pile.