Comments on Layers of Thought: Review by Shellie: Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan...

Mel - Thanks - I hope you can find it. I have note...

2010-03-01T08:20:06.088-07:00

Mel -
Thanks - I hope you can find it. I have noted from your posts that you have tons of difficulties over there obtaining titles.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - will be looking out for your thoughts.

Krista!

I think you may like this - its not like our version of snow white. Its entirely different.

Be prepared for very dark!

I can't wait for your thoughts on this one as well. I know we both love Sanderson - so it will be interesting to see if this fits the bill as well.

Oh man, Shellie, this sounds awesome! I love Snow ...

2010-02-28T20:16:24.021-07:00

Oh man, Shellie, this sounds awesome! I love Snow White and you make this sound better than the original. I'm also a highly visual person and I like the picture you have painted for me already. This is right up my alley and I will definitely have to pick up this book. Thank you for the 5 star review! :)

great review-I will look for this book in the stor...

2010-02-28T15:07:58.615-07:00

great review-I will look for this book in the stores here in Manila

Aarti - You know I do that as well.. just a quick ...

2010-02-28T09:30:16.249-07:00

Aarti -
You know I do that as well.. just a quick skim for basic info so that I am not spoiled....

I will be interested to see what you think and I certainly hope you love it like I did. Then perhaps you can come back and see why I gave it 5 stars.

Happy Sunday!

I have heard so many good things about this book a...

2010-02-28T09:26:17.788-07:00

I have heard so many good things about this book and Lanagan's writing. I am not going to read your review, but I'll just note that I must read her asap!!

ABM - Perhaps its not a book for you either... I l...

2010-02-28T08:00:05.326-07:00

ABM -
Perhaps its not a book for you either... I love books with dark themes that address important social issues. I'm slightly twisted in that respect... more coming around this subject.

Not everyone is going to be able to get through this book or past the first chapter. Some of the stuff brought up in the book is considered taboo - and the beginning is bordering creepy. Also the language is hard if your not familiar with England/Australian English - not to say that would a deterrent for you.

I may have had a tough time a number of years ago but since I am married to an English man I am very accustomed to the language differences... which you may not think exist.. but they do.

The book does bring up many many important issues... and the writing is amazing as is her creativity for bringing the story line together.

I will keep my eyes peeled around your thoughts about this book. :)

Alexia -
Thank you!

This is only my tiny opinion. I will definitely be interested in what you think about it too.

This is my first World Fantasy Award winner - I am now a big fan. I wonder how long it will take me to read the entire list...lol. At my reading rate I may not make it through before I die. But it will be fun trying.

Great review! I hadn't heard of this book, but for...

2010-02-27T21:06:03.123-07:00

Great review! I hadn't heard of this book, but for you to give it 5 stars makes me want to check it out. Thanks!

I really need to try reading this book again. I pi...

2010-02-27T20:22:32.383-07:00

I really need to try reading this book again. I picked it up about a year ago and couldn't get into it, but have since read nothing but absolutely glowing reviews! Must not have been the right time before...

Emilie - Yeah! Thanks for coming by. It such a...

2010-02-27T18:29:39.884-07:00

Emilie -
Yeah!
Thanks for coming by.

It such and excellent quote!

I do think they might be getting a bit better... they were really really awkward at first... :)

Kris -
Wow, you think Slaughter House 5 elements are connected to this...... I will have to think about that when I finally get to reading that classic. It is on my 5 year plan list.

I have yet to be by your blog since I finally found it... soon!

Slaughter House 5 time demensions meet Snow White....

2010-02-27T17:45:11.454-07:00

Slaughter House 5 time demensions meet Snow White. Sounds interesting!!

shellie, i am honored to be included in your revie...

2010-02-27T17:35:34.814-07:00

shellie,
i am honored to be included in your review.
and i agree, your reviews are getting more powerful and insightful.

Andrea - Thanks! Yes I think that this may be one...

2010-02-27T16:58:53.014-07:00

Andrea -
Thanks!

Yes I think that this may be one of those hate or love books...

You will no doubt be enthralled by the writing...and the elements she puts together absolutely amazing.....however it is very very dark at times.

Thanks for stopping by. :)

Excellent review. I don't think I would enjoy it ...

2010-02-27T15:26:23.158-07:00

Excellent review. I don't think I would enjoy it though. Like you said, it's not a good for everyone.

Firefly - You are so welcome... and that is an ex...

2010-02-27T13:21:38.921-07:00

Firefly -

You are so welcome... and that is an excellent question. When you know please fill me in.

This book has made we want to explore fairytales a bit more... I even downloaded Grim's and Anderson's ebooks online. When I will get to them... who knows. :)

Thanks for commenting!

Charlie - You flatter me! Thank :)

2010-02-27T13:11:53.820-07:00

Charlie -
You flatter me! Thank :)

Thanks for the link! I'm reading a collection of ...

2010-02-27T12:26:41.766-07:00

Thanks for the link! I'm reading a collection of Grimm's fairy tales at the moment, and it's got both "Snow White" (which is the familiar one with the dwarves) and "Snow White and Rose Red" in it, and they don't have much in common except the name. I wonder how (or if) the two tales are related historically?

An EXCELLENT review, Shellie, along with other oth...

2010-02-27T12:04:57.274-07:00

An EXCELLENT review, Shellie, along with other other readers' thoughts. This is one of the best you've done.