Always enjoy a Tilly/Ros chat! I read The Gathering years ago and enjoyed it but haven’t read anything by her since. Some great lines in this but yes, poetry in fiction can be risky.
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
I particularly enjoyed Actress her last book.
@tillysshelf
5 ай бұрын
So glad that we got the chance to chat about this before you went home.
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
It was lovely to do it in person not on zoom this time.
@reflectiverambling1148
5 ай бұрын
I love these dual reviews! It is funny how certain authors can so flawlessly capture different age ranges and experiences and others really struggle with it. The same thing with any different life experience other than age. "autopilot" i can feel that. Being a wonderful creator and a wonderful person/role model aren't even frequently the case and it's also such a hard thing to see as a loved one or a fan. From those excerpts it does seem like they're more of a moment writer. A book can be appealing but not perfect *nodnod* Can't wait to hear how the next book his. I'm apprehensive about it.
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
A moment writer is a great description. I have not heard that term before. And my goodness yes being a good artists does not mean likely to be a good person. Seems more the other way. I suppose a certain selfish focus helps many artists and creators.
@ariannefowler455
5 ай бұрын
I plan to read this so I'll come back after. I am excited to hear you both talk about it!
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
We do avoid spoilers.
@ariannefowler455
5 ай бұрын
@@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 Of course, but I want to go in completely blind so I'll watch later. 🙂
@BookishTexan
5 ай бұрын
I’ll be back after I have finished the book.
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
Great 👍
@lisainbookland
5 ай бұрын
I don’t think Anne Enright is for me but I really enjoyed this discussion. Love the idea of looking at someone from a lovely distance when you’re interrupted from reading!
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
It is a perfect description isn't it?
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
It's a perfect description, isn't it?
@jimsbooksreadingandstuff
5 ай бұрын
I enjoyed Actress by Anne Enright, which I have just finished.
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
Oh me too Jim. This is great as well but I loved Actress more.
@BookChatWithPat8668
5 ай бұрын
I love hearing you discuss this novel together. I especially enjoyed your discussion of Carmel as a mother. I also struggled with Phil and his poetry. I do love Anne Enright, but this isn’t my favorite novel of hers. I remember being much more taken with The Gathering some years ago. But I loved your discussion! Thank you for doing this!😊
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed our discussion. I think you and I are in tune in finding it a good novel but not our favourite.
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