tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post7120187190001508721..comments2023-10-05T13:20:39.120-04:00Comments on Leafing Through Life: On Pied Piper by Nevil Shute and Those Under-loved "Other" BooksMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-24996846735407438942009-09-17T12:46:48.593-04:002009-09-17T12:46:48.593-04:00I tend to be a contrarian so I like a lot of "...I tend to be a contrarian so I like a lot of "other" books. Tender is the Night instead of Great Gatsby, Robber Bride instead of The Handmaid's Tale, Babbitt instead of Main Street and the list would go on and on.<br /><br />And I love Nevil Shute. I have read about 5 of his so far and have enjoyed all of them.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-36463004485599502902009-09-03T19:25:32.315-04:002009-09-03T19:25:32.315-04:00Jackie - good for you! I think Pied Piper would b...Jackie - good for you! I think Pied Piper would be a great Shute to start out with, but as I said I haven't read any of the rest. That said, though, this one did make me want to seek out the rest of his work, so I guess that would make it a good starting point!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-84367977577398743382009-08-31T05:21:17.387-04:002009-08-31T05:21:17.387-04:00I only heard of Nevil Shute for the first time las...I only heard of Nevil Shute for the first time last week. I really want to read one of his now and was lucky enough to find a copy of this one on bookmooch. Do you think this will be a good introduction to his books or should I try to read one of the others first?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-70459856097471367842009-08-30T21:11:15.270-04:002009-08-30T21:11:15.270-04:00Wendy - The WWII era is among my favorite time per...Wendy - The WWII era is among my favorite time periods to read about. Though I've sadly neglected the World War II challenge, I'm kind of proud of myself for having discovered a book that wasn't on their very comprehensive list of WWII reads. Hope you manage to unearth a copy somehow. Not gonna lie, I was kind of tempted to default on book club and skip town with my copy (provided by a high school library). ;-)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-92142986891984178122009-08-30T21:03:00.597-04:002009-08-30T21:03:00.597-04:00Care - Ha! For quite awhile I was pretty sure thi...Care - Ha! For quite awhile I was pretty sure this post, uh, had no readers at all let alone targeted readers, so your comment is much appreciated! ;-) I've barely read the famous books myself! Say, is On the Beach any good?<br /><br />Becky - I love historical memoirs. I'll have to check this one out. Thanks!<br /><br />Nymeth - Ah, yay, another "other" book! I read your review, and it definitely sounds like one for my wish list. Thanks! <br /><br />Trisha - Let me know if you think of any. It's always fun when I happen upon a lesser known book by a well known author, but I'd love to keep seeking out some on my own, too1 =)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-87297270465251153822009-08-30T20:53:44.002-04:002009-08-30T20:53:44.002-04:00I may not be monogamous when it comes to books and...I may not be monogamous when it comes to books and authors, but I do admit that if I fall in love with one book, I will likely look for other books by that same author. Sometimes I will want to start with the author's earlier works before venturing into the more famous ones. I can't say I have a favorite-yet-but that doesn't mean there won't be at some point.<br /><br />I haven't read anything by Nevil Shute, but you've certainly got me interested in Pied Piper. I have a thing for books set during the WWII era. I'll have to keep an eye out for this one (I hate it when books I want to read are out of print).Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-82328878157842345182009-08-29T11:00:22.762-04:002009-08-29T11:00:22.762-04:00This is a great question. I can't think of an...This is a great question. I can't think of anything off the top of my head though! I'm off to ponder...Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-47215025999370310772009-08-27T15:41:17.140-04:002009-08-27T15:41:17.140-04:00I love the idea of other books, but I'm not su...I love the idea of other books, but I'm not sure if I have actually *read* any :P Anyway, I love the sound of this. Having recently read a book that explores a less well-known aspect of WWII, I'm in the mood for more.<br /><br />Wait, that's an "other book"! It's Saplings by Noel Streatfeild, best known for Ballet Shoes.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-39437806492754743112009-08-27T00:56:39.738-04:002009-08-27T00:56:39.738-04:00I can't say that the book that I would like to...I can't say that the book that I would like to recommend is an under-loved book, however I hadn't ever heard of the author before stumbling across it at Boarders. I am not sure whether or not you like historical memoirs, but if so, you will love this one. The book is titled, <a href="http://www.abandonedandforgotten.com/synopsis/" rel="nofollow"> "Abandoned and Forgotten"</a> by Evelyne Tannehill. The book is about the author's experience of living in Germany as a little girl, and becoming orphaned during World War II. The author's way of explaining the terror she, her family and friends felt during that time is so vivid and detailed. I was intrigued at page 1.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957358850375701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-66007366987190675282009-08-26T20:14:48.414-04:002009-08-26T20:14:48.414-04:00huh. I like your explanation of 'other' ...huh. I like your explanation of 'other' books and can't say I have any books in my past-reading list that qualifies. Hmmmm. <br />I've read On the Beach and only seen the movie of AQOTWF.<br />but to be honest, I've barely read the famous books so how would I even know about the others! ha. AND... I have to admit that I am not one of those readers that follow an author so I'm just not your target reader here, am I?Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com