Comments on: Review: The Seagulls Woke Me, Mary Stolz

By: annieEmily

annieEmily — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:24:00 +0000

I love this book! I owned it as a child and know not where it went. I see one I can get it on Amazon and I think I need to. I loved the green jacket and her haircut. I loved that Bayard found she said the perfectt thing followed by a blunder, over and over. I wondered what color in the world could taupe be, and how do you pronounce it. I liked Pat and not Holly. I was so proud when Jean came up with a limerick line that “got her into the group”.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:38:05 +0000

In reply to sallianne. Oh, I love the sea. My family used to go to a beach in Maine every summer for vacation, and I loved the sea. I never realize how much I've missed it until I see it again.

By: sallianne

sallianne — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:43:04 +0000

I too reread this book almost every year at the beginning of summer, sort of my welcome to summer ritual. It IS so peaceful yet so many changes unfold for Jean. Living in South Dakota I know nothing of life in New England and fishing but the sea has always entranced me. I have often wondered if there were any sequels to this book and have toyed with the idea of writing one. I have also wanted to draw the characters as their appearances are very vivid in my mind, I wish I was a better artist! I was almost afraid to go see the movies of Lord of the Rings because those characters were so firmly pictured in my mind as well (also a series I reread almost every summer). Luckily, most of the characters were close to what I had pictured, especially Eomer and Sam. There are no bookclubs of any kind out here so I’m happy to find a place to share. I have toyed with the idea of trying to start a Jane Austen bookclub (like in the movie)….

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:14:08 +0000

I have always loved this book. I just reread it again (for the probably 20th time) and was struck again at how intelligent the writing is. I read it for the first time when I was around Jean’s age and now 25 plus years later I still get such a good, calm peaceful feeling when reading the book. I, also always liked that green jacket Jean’s father gave her and the peasant blouse and dirndl skirt that Mona lent Jean for the dance.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:51:42 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Aw, you're missing out! It's incredibly sad, but it's so beautifully written. Markus Zusak, the author, is very gifted at packing small moments with emotion.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to Eva.

Ishiguro is always a great choice, I think! This year I’m planning to read his other books – maybe I will finally give Tolstoy a go as well. I’m so intimidated!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:44:12 +0000

In reply to Katy. That's what I thought! Jean says her father will understand, but it was such a lovely gift, and I can't believe he wouldn't be just a bit hurt!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:43:22 +0000

In reply to Sharry. Not even my intention, but all the books I mentioned are quite superb. Especially Greensleeves! Nobody will read it but I swear it is wonderful! :P

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:02:18 +0000

I think I may be the last person in the world, or at least the bloggy world, who hasn’t read The Book Thief. I’m ashamed:(

By: Eva

Eva — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:27:44 +0000

I read War and Peace for the first time in 2008, and I remember finishing it and just thinking “Oh dear. What could I possibly read next?” I went for Ishiguro, and he was a great choice, because he’s a wonderful author in a completely different way than Tolstoy.