tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post5572748915802320952..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth BowenDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-74939731953395459682012-08-23T10:28:16.702-04:002012-08-23T10:28:16.702-04:00Game on!Game on!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-22886924577263612652012-08-21T07:46:20.311-04:002012-08-21T07:46:20.311-04:00And I have been eyeing my copy of Manservant and M...And I have been eyeing my copy of Manservant and Maidservant. We shall see who reads something from the other camp first!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-48957489418946445692012-08-20T17:45:17.589-04:002012-08-20T17:45:17.589-04:00It wasn't remedied - I was in the library. But...It wasn't remedied - I was in the library. But have just had expensive computer overhaul this afternoon, and tonight I see that comments are back in action! <br />It does feel more sociable! <br />Have been celebrating with glass of wine and the first few episodes of Parade's End - which you are going to love! maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-34016633407513466452012-08-19T18:55:03.098-04:002012-08-19T18:55:03.098-04:00Your absolute favourite, Darlene! Gosh, I must tr...Your absolute favourite, Darlene! Gosh, I must try Bowen again. I will try...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-50670442182291765052012-08-19T18:34:07.642-04:002012-08-19T18:34:07.642-04:00I was thinking of you today while browsing a coupl...I was thinking of you today while browsing a couple of Rebecca West titles at a bookshop! And if I were in Waterstones no one would be safe to walk past the Bowen books without being told to have a go. I can hear it now 'Security to the B shelves...' Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-57587961715419561802012-08-19T16:38:31.871-04:002012-08-19T16:38:31.871-04:00It's a rare and wonderful thing when a writer ...It's a rare and wonderful thing when a writer really speaks to you. For me it's probably Rebecca West and of course, Austen. I think there is something of a Bowen revival as I've seen a few of her books in Waterstones which isn't known for stocking too much early 20thC fiction! Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-86768644511474283952012-08-17T21:53:29.683-04:002012-08-17T21:53:29.683-04:00If the house were on fire and I had to choose one ...If the house were on fire and I had to choose one title from the three I've read so far it would have to be To the North. That book was a reading experience apart from any other and was probably the first time I really allowed myself to sink into prose. Bowen has every sort of author's skill all rolled into one! Also, To the North was my introduction to her so perhaps that plays a part in my affection for the novel as well. <br /><br />At the beginning of The Heat of the Day when Harrison is basically blackmailing Stella I thought 'oh, oh...I am not going to like this' because men manipulating women does not sit well with me. But my reading self must be maturing as I was able to get past that, admire other aspects of the novel and not judge the situation personally. Bowen really drew me in! And The House in Paris *sigh*...oh god, Rachel...what will we do once we've gone through the lot?!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-64902712054474353522012-08-17T14:29:11.662-04:002012-08-17T14:29:11.662-04:00I thought I'd commented on this but apparently...I thought I'd commented on this but apparently not - amazing review and so glad you loved it - how does it rank with other Bowens in your opinion? nothing has reached the depths of To the North for me, but The heat of the day was a close second!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-65126206431470691592012-08-15T06:55:05.693-04:002012-08-15T06:55:05.693-04:00Thanks, Vipula! It was time to move the furniture...Thanks, Vipula! It was time to move the furniture about but the new look still jars a bit once it appears. I'm going to pop round yours...see you in a bit!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-22618948789349010882012-08-14T21:51:05.884-04:002012-08-14T21:51:05.884-04:00Haven't herd much about The Heiress lately - ...Haven't herd much about The Heiress lately - how is she doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-11818870291703004332012-08-14T12:09:09.451-04:002012-08-14T12:09:09.451-04:00I haven't been here for a while. I like your ...I haven't been here for a while. I like your new layout. Vipulahttp://shadesofwords09.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-81535287389695919812012-08-14T06:41:03.481-04:002012-08-14T06:41:03.481-04:00Too bad there wasn't any Bowen in that wonderf...Too bad there wasn't any Bowen in that wonderful stack of books you bought at the library sale. I had a laugh at the image of you whipping through the offerings while watching the clock, well done!<br /><br />If you like Bowen and enjoyed The House in Paris, JoAnn, I am confident you will get on with this one. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-76861232113921332692012-08-13T20:50:10.525-04:002012-08-13T20:50:10.525-04:00Wonderful review, Darlene. My only experience with...Wonderful review, Darlene. My only experience with Elizabeth Bowen has been The House in Paris, and it sounds like this one should be next on my list!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-28052844811755385262012-08-13T10:50:32.643-04:002012-08-13T10:50:32.643-04:00Hello there, stranger! Hopefully this means your ...Hello there, stranger! Hopefully this means your blogger comments situation has been remedied.<br /><br />I could very easily have turned straight back to the first page, Mary.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-9233803900054204762012-08-13T10:39:51.294-04:002012-08-13T10:39:51.294-04:00So many years since I read this. And now you make ...So many years since I read this. And now you make me want to pull it down from the shelf again.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-56877237289912823602012-08-13T07:25:13.834-04:002012-08-13T07:25:13.834-04:00Definitely not! Too much hustle and bustle. Ther...Definitely not! Too much hustle and bustle. There is a woman living behind us who loves to have phone conversations while she paces on her back patio...arrggh. That's me packing my book in!<br /><br />Enjoy your book, it's not one that I've read yet but it's on my shelf.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-25041676456335377522012-08-13T07:18:36.244-04:002012-08-13T07:18:36.244-04:00A Friday off and a napping dog...amazing what you ...A Friday off and a napping dog...amazing what you can get done! Thanks, Susan.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-1412869279361535562012-08-12T12:39:53.829-04:002012-08-12T12:39:53.829-04:00I'm currently reading Bowen's A world of l...I'm currently reading Bowen's A world of love now I'm I'm holiday. I tried it during term time travelling & within a few pages knew it was one to savour not read on a 7am weekday train.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-10168597752643469492012-08-12T09:51:36.753-04:002012-08-12T09:51:36.753-04:00Like that new banner.Like that new banner.Susan Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-86366085094697995502012-08-12T09:04:15.837-04:002012-08-12T09:04:15.837-04:00Oh Harriet, a handful of pages in to Parade's ...Oh Harriet, a handful of pages in to Parade's End I just wasn't feeling it. Right book, wrong mood I think. No doubt once the BBC dramatization airs I will want to dive right back in. So it was off to my bookshelves and Gissing got the nod!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-45285316454589993332012-08-12T08:58:45.526-04:002012-08-12T08:58:45.526-04:00Lovely to see you, Mystica! Have a good day.Lovely to see you, Mystica! Have a good day.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-25517974547733774082012-08-12T08:57:49.612-04:002012-08-12T08:57:49.612-04:00Books set during those eras are fantastic and bett...Books set during those eras are fantastic and better still if written by someone during those years. Definitely have a look at The Heat of the Day, Bonnie, it's a stunning piece.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-29633251328516941402012-08-12T08:51:47.401-04:002012-08-12T08:51:47.401-04:00We do like to do our bit filling everyone's bo...We do like to do our bit filling everyone's bookshelves to bursting! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Audrey.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-26459548930587542412012-08-12T02:57:23.854-04:002012-08-12T02:57:23.854-04:00Great review of a great book -- one of my best rea...Great review of a great book -- one of my best reads of last year. Yes I agree Bowen can demand a bit more concentration than some other writers but my goodness it really pays off. I'm very much looking forward to hearing what you think of Parade's End -- I have read Ford's The Good Soldier and thought it was absolutely brilliant.harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470091985662379182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-50724767106424670332012-08-12T02:37:14.459-04:002012-08-12T02:37:14.459-04:00This one is definitely meThis one is definitely meMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com