Comments on: Book Review: Life Studies by Susan Vreeland

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:43:23 +0000

Kim – yes a lot of short story collections work best if you dip into them for a story or two, then take a break. And thank you so much for the link! I actually read this last year, and have been editing and re-posting reviews from the site where I previously had my blog. So it doesn’t count toward the Art History Challenge, but I’m reading The Creation of Eve by Lynn Cullen right now, and that one will count.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:34:14 +0000

I didn’t like the book as much as you, but it could be because her voice doesn’t change all that much from story to story, so I found myself trying to novelize the book. I recommend not reading them one right after the other, probably good advice for many books of short stories. That being said, I loved the story about the two friends and have thought of it with joy several times. Did you read this for the art history challenge?
Here’s a link to the author’s page with the paintings and the corresponding pieces of art: http://www.svreeland.com/ls-paintings.html
.-= Kim´s last blog ..The Value of a First Draft =-.

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:27:04 +0000

Tasha – I think you’re the only person I know with a dead artist for an imaginary boyfriend!

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:26:28 +0000

Kathy – I have had mixed luck with short story collections – but this one was great.

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:25:49 +0000

Anna – you’re welcome.

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:25:02 +0000

Valerie – good for you for recognizing the art on the cover – I had no idea!

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:21:54 +0000

Sandy – I certainly do!

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:00:26 +0000

I got this book from the library when someone recommended it, but I didn’t read it. Books and stories about Manet make me nervous because he’s my imaginary boyfriend. =/
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Searching for Donatello =-.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:25:47 +0000

I don’t read many short stories but this collection sounds good!

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:55:26 +0000

This sounds delightful, and the cover is just beautiful! Thanks for bring this book to my attention.
.-= Anna´s last blog ..Mailbox Monday — February 22 =-.