tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post6276678320190943775..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen SimonsonNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9134108498917508832010-04-11T11:00:57.339-04:002010-04-11T11:00:57.339-04:00Kristi, well worth buying even in hardcover. There...Kristi, well worth buying even in hardcover. There is so much beauty and truth in her words. Wonderful book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-67540062237176874132010-04-11T09:42:28.808-04:002010-04-11T09:42:28.808-04:00Ah, I'm afraid you are causing me to spend mon...Ah, I'm afraid you are causing me to spend money. I'm supposed to be refraining from buying books at the moment, but this sounded much too enticing.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-60284822878916674122010-04-11T08:58:48.750-04:002010-04-11T08:58:48.750-04:00Elaine, thank you!!Elaine, thank you!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51033259552699933022010-04-10T18:56:30.165-04:002010-04-10T18:56:30.165-04:00Nan - here is my review
http://randomjottings.typ...Nan - here is my review<br /><br />http://randomjottings.typepad.com/random_jottings_of_an_ope/2010/03/major-pettigrew-s-last-stand.html<br /><br />I thought a quite lovely book and I look forward to the next one from this authorElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739410242766153431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15574867915949659752010-04-10T13:07:23.908-04:002010-04-10T13:07:23.908-04:00And thank you, Val!
Les, As well as the wonderful...And thank you, Val!<br /><br />Les, As well as the wonderful writing, you'll love looking at the cover on your shelf. <br /><br />Thank you, Common Weeder! Maisie should be out any day now!<br /><br />Kay, thank you, and I'm happy you loved it, too. I felt the same way that it was one of the best books I've read in ages.<br /><br />Debbie, I laughed right out loud at what you wrote to me!! I think in a way that if you don't notice the type it is a good thing; it means it is doing its quiet job.<br /><br />Sue, what a very nice thing to say! I'm so glad you are going to read it. <br /><br />Margaret, I can't wait for Maisie! Book impressions are so very personal - it is impossible to know what someone else will like. And ah, yes, baseball season has begun. I'm happy, happy. Isn't the Grand National 'National Velvet's' race?!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73068468215474012252010-04-10T08:11:06.681-04:002010-04-10T08:11:06.681-04:00Like Donna, I'm just finishing a Maisie Dobbs...Like Donna, I'm just finishing a Maisie Dobbs (the latest one, The Mapping of Love and Death, the best yet, I think) and I shall certainly have to treat myself to Major Pettigrew. I read one poor review of it, but can't think on whose blog that was, or whether it was a reader review on Amazon. But most who have read it appear to love it and, I have to say, it sounds just my kind of book. <br />I had no idea it was the beginning of the baseball season - just shows that something 'big' in one country hardly gets a look in in another! Here, it's Grand National Day, the big over-the-jumps horse race from Aintree. I might watch. On the other hand, it's a glorious spring day so I might just venture out into the garden instead!<br />Margaret Pgalanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15234459539935461082010-04-10T07:28:13.877-04:002010-04-10T07:28:13.877-04:00I have read several reviews of this book, but your...I have read several reviews of this book, but your review made me want to read it. Thank you. I agree with Les that the author would be really heartened by your lovely review.sue roslyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097490578091030842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81203168299793349022010-04-10T05:55:06.426-04:002010-04-10T05:55:06.426-04:00I've never even noticed the type in books. Ei...I've never even noticed the type in books. Either I'm not very perceptive or I've never run across 'bad' type. I'm going to have to start paying attention. <br />I've found that my adult chiildren can be pains in the rear or my best friends; often at the same time!debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-91896220795359418392010-04-09T19:48:11.902-04:002010-04-09T19:48:11.902-04:00I loved this book too, and have passed it along to...I loved this book too, and have passed it along to a friend. One of the best reads I have had in a good while. Highly recommended for all the reasons you mention in your excellent review.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913125550148764156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80656702668523767362010-04-09T17:35:04.263-04:002010-04-09T17:35:04.263-04:00I loved this book! And you have expressed so many ...I loved this book! And you have expressed so many of my thoughts brilliantly. I'm waiting for the new Maisie Dobbs.CommonWeederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704682182459794221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-89156413274749191462010-04-09T17:05:13.721-04:002010-04-09T17:05:13.721-04:00I bought my copy!!I bought my copy!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-53678268216297902742010-04-09T15:24:56.730-04:002010-04-09T15:24:56.730-04:00A lovely review Nan :0)
Thank youA lovely review Nan :0)<br />Thank youValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-64951479018701277892010-04-09T09:20:24.915-04:002010-04-09T09:20:24.915-04:00Thank you, Patricia and Kay. I'm quite sure yo...Thank you, Patricia and Kay. I'm quite sure you will each enjoy this wonderful book!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-90034899068884177292010-04-08T23:14:37.432-04:002010-04-08T23:14:37.432-04:00Nan, so lovely. I have seen this book around, but...Nan, so lovely. I have seen this book around, but I had no idea what it was about. Thanks for giving me such a clear picture. I also haven't seen Everything's Fine but it sounds like something I might like. We agree that the adult children stage is one that is quite interesting!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79673866064283068922010-04-08T19:23:48.357-04:002010-04-08T19:23:48.357-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed your review of this book Nan,...I thoroughly enjoyed your review of this book Nan,and I am sure it is one I would love to read.I have just checked and I'm pleased to say it is available at our library so it has been added to my to read list with others from your blog,some of which I have read and loved. <br /><br />PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-58269174540611497482010-04-08T15:42:15.473-04:002010-04-08T15:42:15.473-04:00Margot, I am so very touched by what you wrote. Th...Margot, I am so very touched by what you wrote. Thank you.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-19678656042543939592010-04-08T15:37:38.572-04:002010-04-08T15:37:38.572-04:00I absolutely love the way you did this book review...I absolutely love the way you did this book review. You drew me in by talking about children, then adult children and then made the transition to the book. So beautifully and skillfully done. You have a gift. I absolutely must read this book now.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-50685242737646598212010-04-08T11:08:43.024-04:002010-04-08T11:08:43.024-04:00You are so nice, Joanne! Always encouraging. I nev...You are so nice, Joanne! Always encouraging. I never know what's going to be here either. :<) I'm so fond of the Ted Williams pic. I love the flaws which show its age.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17174384256384058292010-04-08T10:56:17.879-04:002010-04-08T10:56:17.879-04:00Oh....
I just love your blog!
You keep it so inter...Oh....<br />I just love your blog!<br />You keep it so interesting and I never know what I will find when I go to Nan's Letters!<br />Miss your tulips, but think your new header is great for baseball season.<br />And...<br />love your book reviews!<br />Thanks for sharing,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363088920250327589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37934941173691960552010-04-08T10:13:33.973-04:002010-04-08T10:13:33.973-04:00Raidergirl, I knew I would from your writing. I wa...Raidergirl, I knew I would from your writing. I was positive. This doesn't happen very often. The last time was with the Guernsey book - I was certain I would love it and I did. Thank you so much!!<br /><br />Diane, I bet the audio will be wonderful. I wonder who narrates.<br /><br />Staci, what a nice thing to say. Thank you. Hope you can read it soon.<br /><br />Les, thank you so much!! <br /><br />Julie, I love what you wrote. He is a wonderful man. A real gentleman, an old-fashioned mannerly person. <br /><br />Donna, that's great! I'm waiting for Maisie to come in at the library. I'm first on the list!<br /><br />Librarian, this is her first book. I don't believe it would continue on as a series, though I'd love to spend more time with the characters.<br /><br />Call me madam, I know you will love this. <br /><br />Cornflower, yes!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-30221958827585671542010-04-08T03:30:17.446-04:002010-04-08T03:30:17.446-04:00It's a lovely story, isn't it, but oh, tha...It's a lovely story, isn't it, but oh, that son!Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-82862682027657496832010-04-08T02:57:45.755-04:002010-04-08T02:57:45.755-04:00What a great review! I'd already bought this b...What a great review! I'd already bought this book and was planning to read it over the weekend. Now I'm looking forward to it more thn ever.callmemadamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711070764040041338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-26953233953051069272010-04-08T01:14:53.939-04:002010-04-08T01:14:53.939-04:00This sounds like a book I'd enjoy reading! Is ...This sounds like a book I'd enjoy reading! Is there a series or is it just the one about Major Pettigrew?Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37328190923802605212010-04-07T23:22:26.180-04:002010-04-07T23:22:26.180-04:00Hi Nan: You won't believe this, but Major Pet...Hi Nan: You won't believe this, but Major Pettigrew just arrived in our house the other day and is now sitting on my shelf waiting for me to finish the new Maisie Dobbs. I have heard nothing but good things about this book, so I look forward to a great read.Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86742320864919820582010-04-07T22:59:35.766-04:002010-04-07T22:59:35.766-04:00What a wonderful review!
I already adore the Major...What a wonderful review!<br />I already adore the Major, and we haven't even met.<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.com