tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post740723073955661201..comments2024-01-02T00:48:13.255+00:00Comments on Rosario's Reading Journal: The Proposal, by Mary BaloghRosariohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-29973184335663130502012-05-25T00:35:44.684+01:002012-05-25T00:35:44.684+01:00Rosario: I haven't read her. I know Maili can&...Rosario: I haven't read her. I know Maili can't stand her writing. I recommend you read Asa Larsson. Sun Storm is the first book.<br /><br />KeishonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-54523313943282434052012-05-20T06:54:56.788+01:002012-05-20T06:54:56.788+01:00Keishon: I thought that as well, and also that her...Keishon: I thought that as well, and also that her characterisation bordered on the cartoonish.<br /><br />Any lesser known Scandinavian authors that you would recommend, especially women writers? I was talking to someone yesterday who had very good things to say about an Icelandic author called Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, have you read her?Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-45319766729893087752012-05-20T03:59:45.105+01:002012-05-20T03:59:45.105+01:00Rosario: Lackberg does more telling than showing a...Rosario: Lackberg does more telling than showing and I don't much care for that type of storytelling.<br /><br />KeishonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-59355946396390786492012-05-19T08:14:49.466+01:002012-05-19T08:14:49.466+01:00Keishon: Can you believe I haven't read Heartl...Keishon: Can you believe I haven't read Heartless or Thief of Dreams, yet? They're in the little pile of old Balogh's I'm hoarding for a rainy day :-) But I do love Indiscreet, and The Proposal doesn't have anywhere near the amount of angst that Indiscreet has. It's much more relaxed. So, not sure how you'll feel about it!<br /><br />Not surprised about Lackberg -sounds like she hasn't got any better since book 1, then!Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-23098325426236756012012-05-19T05:22:56.321+01:002012-05-19T05:22:56.321+01:00I've been debating on this one. It's been ...I've been debating on this one. It's been YEARS since I read Mary Balogh. The best books for me are: Heartless, Thief of Dreams, Indiscreet and a handful of her shorter trade regencies like The Last Snowdrop, The Temporary Wife and a few others. You're giving this one a B+ has decided me. I will give this one a try. Oh and the Camilla Lackberg was not very good. --KeishonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-64063148948562272912012-05-18T06:26:57.724+01:002012-05-18T06:26:57.724+01:00Yeah, I like that when I pick up a Balogh I can ju...Yeah, I like that when I pick up a Balogh I can just relax and trust her, know that I'm in good hands. I think this compensates for any lack of excitement or angst!Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-22457640159687215252012-05-17T08:50:42.347+01:002012-05-17T08:50:42.347+01:00I think you liked a bit better than I did :-) I qu...I think you liked a bit better than I did :-) I quite agree on the bit that reminded us of A Precious Jewel!Seccionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412042139824865664noreply@blogger.com