Comments on: Year of Wonders

By: Myriam

Myriam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:25:32 +0000

I had read this one some time ago. Loved it, then forgot much about it except the great research work.

Now that you mention it I remember the ending and why I had decided to forget about it ! Definitely out of place, but should not overshadow the whole book, as reading it is like sipping on history juice.

I learned so much reading this one and enjoyed it so much that I was curious about “A company of liars”. So, as long as a book keeps you reading, I say it’s good…

By: SuziQoregon

SuziQoregon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:30:46 +0000

I loved this book up until the ending then it totally took about 8 steps back on my 5 star scale. It felt out of place, out of character and just ruined the entire book for me. .-= SuziQoregon´s last blog ..The Woman in Black by Susan Hill =-.

By: Carrie K.

Carrie K. — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:44:57 +0000

I loved this book, too! And I didn’t remember the epilogue, so it must not have made much of an impression on me.
.-= Carrie K.´s last blog ..The Sunday Salon – January 31, 2010 (the “January reading wrap-up” edition) =-.

By: Lu

Lu — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:08:22 +0000

Hi Jill! Just wanted to stop by and let you know that you won a copy of Meet Me Under the Ceiba from Regular Rumination. If you’ll send me your address I can pass it on to the publisher

regularrumination @ gmail . com
.-= Lu´s last blog ..TSS: Some serious thoughts =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:53:52 +0000

My feelings about this book are almost identical to yours. I thought it was wonderfully well written and fascinating, but I HATE when authors try to tack on a happy ending where one isn’t warranted. I can also be a stickler about epilogues–much of the time I find them unnecessary.
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..East of Eden–part 1 =-.

By: Sheila (Bookjourney)

Sheila (Bookjourney) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:28:36 +0000

Havent read it – but sounds like I would like too!
.-= Sheila (Bookjourney)´s last blog ..In My Mailbox =-.

By: Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books

Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:12:28 +0000

I absolutely love Brooks’ PEOPLE OF THE BOOK, but haven’t read her other novels (and I have MARCH and YEAR OF WONDERS on my bookcase!). I only skimmed your review, and ‘disappointed by happy ending’ jumped out at me. I feel the same way you do (in general) … I don’t need a happy ending, I just want a *good story!*

(remind me of this when I’m working on my Great American Novel )
.-= Dawn – She is Too Fond of Books´s last blog ..My ALA Midwinter experience … with lots of pictures! =-.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:24:14 +0000

I haven't yet read this one, but it's in my TBR room waiting its turn. I'm sorr the ending didn't live up to the rest of the book. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..One Night Stand: The Challenge That Dare Not Speak Its Name =-.

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:20:04 +0000

Same reaction as you to this book. It is so good up until the ending, though it wasn’t just the epilogue that caused me discontent, but also the big *twist* reveal regarding one of the main character’s motivations at the end. That too I thought unnecessary.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:34:12 +0000

SOB!!!! This was my book for Amy’s Newsweek 50 Books for Our Times. I still haven’t read it and I sooooooo want to . I liked Brooks’s March and I love the 1600s and I’m so interested in the plague. ARGH. I must get to this, I must get to this. I know I’m missing out.

Oh, I skipped the paragraphs on the epilogue. I’ll be prepared for the Unnecessary.
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..Weekend Cooking: Two Movies, One Script =-.