tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post6478165406224531484..comments2024-03-29T10:38:57.071-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Review - - Dollbabypjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34011597840444793972014-11-12T11:13:25.238-05:002014-11-12T11:13:25.238-05:00I've read a few coming of age stories. This is...I've read a few coming of age stories. This is one I'd love to read. The synopsis had me wanting more after the first paragraph. Thanks for the opportunity.Vickie Raynornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69657791008222251742014-11-11T22:47:51.303-05:002014-11-11T22:47:51.303-05:00We have been to New Orleans twice and look forward...We have been to New Orleans twice and look forward to going back again. I think it is the mix of the old charm of the area and unpredictability that seems to reign. You can tap into which ever part of it you like. On our first trip, we didn't know what to expect. It was St. Patrick's Day while we were there. We happened upon the major parade down Bourbon Street. It was quite an eye Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-76304499543944190112014-11-11T17:43:12.435-05:002014-11-11T17:43:12.435-05:00PJ
Thank you for this most insightful and lovely r...PJ<br />Thank you for this most insightful and lovely review. You really captured the essence of my novel. I was a young child in the 60's and had some memories of the time but felt like an outsider looking in, as I was too young to understand what was going on. For this reason I made Ibby an outsider as well, one who could discover the culture and the conflicts for the first time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648716026718121414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74040369993969938212014-11-11T16:39:14.207-05:002014-11-11T16:39:14.207-05:00I haven't yet read The Secret Life of Bees and...I haven't yet read The Secret Life of Bees and will have to add it to the list.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209757438366296861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-49181248773855280162014-11-11T14:07:28.072-05:002014-11-11T14:07:28.072-05:00I put Dollbaby on my wish list when you first ment...I put <i>Dollbaby</i> on my wish list when you first mentioned it to me, PJ. I was already persuaded that I'd like it, and your review has prompted me to move it up on my to-be-bought list.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50564342688654612602014-11-11T13:30:59.529-05:002014-11-11T13:30:59.529-05:00When my husband was stationed in Gulfport we visit...When my husband was stationed in Gulfport we visited New Orleans twice. One of his friends was from from around there and he took us to this place that served crawfish on a huge tray and you just dug in - wonderful. I've never tasted anything comparable since. And I enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees so this sounds like something I would enjoy too!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30822730839966439192014-11-11T11:37:39.028-05:002014-11-11T11:37:39.028-05:00I've traveled extensively and have never encou...I've traveled extensively and have never encountered another like it. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28884964870751473662014-11-11T11:34:57.610-05:002014-11-11T11:34:57.610-05:00I have never been to New OrleansI have never been to New Orleansjcpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74607905657792603042014-11-11T10:55:59.106-05:002014-11-11T10:55:59.106-05:00Laura, I would offer the same advice with Dollbaby...Laura, I would offer the same advice with <i>Dollbaby</i>. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. <br /><br />Have you read <i>The Secret Life of Bees</i>? It's another that I highly recommend. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-10071818544132511892014-11-11T10:39:33.450-05:002014-11-11T10:39:33.450-05:00I really enjoy coming of age stories and books whe...I really enjoy coming of age stories and books where the location is part of story, almost to being a character. I read The Help in one day. A Target employee recommended the book and told me to make sure I didn't have any plans once I started reading. She was not kidding and we've talked books since.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209757438366296861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18242824800658929062014-11-11T10:01:18.750-05:002014-11-11T10:01:18.750-05:00McNeal does a wonderful job not only of bringing h...McNeal does a wonderful job not only of bringing her characters to life but also the rich uniqueness of her hometown of New Orleans. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-9515895881095360362014-11-11T09:58:18.648-05:002014-11-11T09:58:18.648-05:00I hope you give this one a try, petite. McNeal has...I hope you give this one a try, petite. McNeal has created a very memorable story. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87617902802754785742014-11-11T09:49:30.631-05:002014-11-11T09:49:30.631-05:00I would love to read Dollbaby since it is profound...I would love to read Dollbaby since it is profound and important. I haven't visited N.O. but this book would certainly give me the background and flavor of such a unique place. I enjoy coming of age stories for their beauty and emotions. travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22794028650959588382014-11-11T09:45:47.458-05:002014-11-11T09:45:47.458-05:00Dollbaby sounds memorable and unforgettable. Comin...Dollbaby sounds memorable and unforgettable. Coming of age stories are so meaningful and special. Wonderful post and best wishes and much continued success.petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46595619341190419652014-11-11T09:42:38.429-05:002014-11-11T09:42:38.429-05:00Hi Elizabeth! Like you, I'm enthralled by well...Hi Elizabeth! Like you, I'm enthralled by well-written coming-of-age stories. I was surprised to discover after finishing this book that it is McNeal's debut. I can't wait to see what she brings us next!<br /><br />pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47167376480391576662014-11-11T09:40:07.033-05:002014-11-11T09:40:07.033-05:00Hellie, I think you'd really enjoy this book. ...Hellie, I think you'd really enjoy this book. It's a fascinating character study. Having experienced the 1960's as a teen I can assure you that it was indeed a very unique - and fascinating - period of time.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68058320392670242242014-11-11T09:26:03.126-05:002014-11-11T09:26:03.126-05:00I have not read Dollbaby YET!!! But I've been...I have not read Dollbaby YET!!! But I've been wanting too!!! It sounds like such an amazing story. I absolutely love coming-of-age stories!! I love seeing a character learn and grow. It makes them so much more relatable to me. It turns a character into a real person for me! <3 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088156083374688002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24626103155457638162014-11-11T09:25:55.628-05:002014-11-11T09:25:55.628-05:00That sounds amazing! I want to read that!! Will ha...That sounds amazing! I want to read that!! Will have to put out a look for it. I loved The Help; and I love books set in the 1960s like this, it truly is like going into a different time period as exotic as the 1800s or 1200s. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.com