tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post5657607295677330188..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: A is for Margaret AtwoodAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-30750512615356738882012-05-07T23:33:05.730+01:002012-05-07T23:33:05.730+01:00I read A Handmaid's Tale a while back and revi...I read <i>A Handmaid's Tale</i> a while back and reviewed it on my blog. I thought it was interesting, but I thought the tacked on ending was rather odd.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blogArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-70142554166003538482012-04-03T18:53:59.506+01:002012-04-03T18:53:59.506+01:00Thanks Margo, and thanks for the follow!Thanks Margo, and thanks for the follow!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-90924891029628668682012-04-03T18:39:22.034+01:002012-04-03T18:39:22.034+01:00Great post for the letter A! It's going to be ...Great post for the letter A! It's going to be a great month!Margo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474612650116392270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59136752439611637042012-04-02T13:37:56.420+01:002012-04-02T13:37:56.420+01:00Thanks for the follow, Rena. I'll be over at s...Thanks for the follow, Rena. I'll be over at some point - I'm snowed under and haven't even looked at Bs yet :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-69613253179406114272012-04-02T13:37:18.072+01:002012-04-02T13:37:18.072+01:00I've also reminded myself I need to re-read on...I've also reminded myself I need to re-read one of her books, which one to choose...Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-25074274407313127442012-04-02T13:35:59.342+01:002012-04-02T13:35:59.342+01:00I hope you do, and let me know what you think.I hope you do, and let me know what you think.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-14363761818667959132012-04-02T02:39:42.375+01:002012-04-02T02:39:42.375+01:00Love the lungs imagery. Good to meet you. Check ou...Love the lungs imagery. Good to meet you. Check out my blog too. <br /><br />www.prose-spective.blogspot.comRena Lesuéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299135538956568677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-62708199007742805912012-04-02T02:21:46.870+01:002012-04-02T02:21:46.870+01:00I read The Handmaid's Tale - a while back. Th...I read The Handmaid's Tale - a while back. Thanks for reminding me of this A author. :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-8438623634881230292012-04-02T01:30:33.596+01:002012-04-02T01:30:33.596+01:00thanks for this lovely author write up!thanks for this lovely author write up!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-26284247323739055792012-04-02T00:43:13.069+01:002012-04-02T00:43:13.069+01:00Oh yes, Cat's Eye! Atwood is awesome. Excellen...Oh yes, Cat's Eye! Atwood is awesome. Excellent choice!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-6259636173227483102012-04-01T23:30:51.424+01:002012-04-01T23:30:51.424+01:00I've bought a couple of her books, which are s...I've bought a couple of her books, which are sitting on my to-read pile, but I haven't picked them up yet. You made me want to move them up higher on the pile.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-87629303819799931752012-04-01T22:11:54.667+01:002012-04-01T22:11:54.667+01:00I'm so glad - this is what I was hoping for :-...I'm so glad - this is what I was hoping for :-) She deserves to be read.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-60888656999216639702012-04-01T22:10:44.706+01:002012-04-01T22:10:44.706+01:00Which made me scroll up to Gwen's comments... ...Which made me scroll up to Gwen's comments... Ditto my comment to Gewn lol!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-21386445879378374852012-04-01T22:09:20.046+01:002012-04-01T22:09:20.046+01:00Thanks K.D - even in my small and not very regular...Thanks K.D - even in my small and not very regularly restocked local library has a couple of her books, so I hope you find something!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-4517083061757183662012-04-01T22:01:12.863+01:002012-04-01T22:01:12.863+01:00The Handmaid's Tale is the only Atwood I'v...The Handmaid's Tale is the only Atwood I've read, but your post made me want to put some more of hers on my TBR list!Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86793917407182275192012-04-01T21:59:00.220+01:002012-04-01T21:59:00.220+01:00Thanks Julie :-)Thanks Julie :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-79202236333858025512012-04-01T21:58:58.006+01:002012-04-01T21:58:58.006+01:00I'm just going to ditto Gwen's comment!I'm just going to ditto Gwen's comment!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-84826553702173206632012-04-01T21:32:55.627+01:002012-04-01T21:32:55.627+01:00Oh, what a great choice to start the challenge. I ...Oh, what a great choice to start the challenge. I loved the Handmaid's Tale! Love your theme too and I can't wait to see what other authors you decide to highlight.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-41028035256959096202012-04-01T20:43:49.844+01:002012-04-01T20:43:49.844+01:00I think publishers are less willing to let their a...I think publishers are less willing to let their authors experiment - perhaps the rise of indie publishing will tilt the balance.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-58854010353031120762012-04-01T20:42:17.966+01:002012-04-01T20:42:17.966+01:00Oh wow, how cool!Oh wow, how cool!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-29408531751936419672012-04-01T20:40:53.941+01:002012-04-01T20:40:53.941+01:00It's a lovely thought that I'm introducing...It's a lovely thought that I'm introducing people to an author. I hope you enjoy!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-85318340372858746002012-04-01T20:39:44.284+01:002012-04-01T20:39:44.284+01:00Yes, Sarah, I am :-) - although there are some son...Yes, Sarah, I am :-) - although there are some songs, and a film too (so far, at least - I still have 6 unwritten letters!)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-75047999390041270492012-04-01T20:38:37.028+01:002012-04-01T20:38:37.028+01:00I'd recommend a short story collection first m...I'd recommend a short story collection first maybe, for a sample of her varying styles.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-10322989158928428272012-04-01T20:37:38.615+01:002012-04-01T20:37:38.615+01:00I had two false starts with Oryx and Crake - I had...I had two false starts with Oryx and Crake - I had to force myself to read the first third, but it was definitely worth it. I've not read Simple Murders though. It's going on my TBR list, thanks!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-22528512604332109902012-04-01T20:36:03.342+01:002012-04-01T20:36:03.342+01:00Oh yes, you should! Which ones do you have?Oh yes, you should! Which ones do you have?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com