tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post5288987648281391077..comments2024-03-28T20:46:22.875+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Alistair MacLeod: No Great MischiefClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-76282192191506654952017-11-29T21:02:06.092+00:002017-11-29T21:02:06.092+00:00One of my favourites of all time, and hasn't m...One of my favourites of all time, and hasn't moved from that spot since 1999.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-55587817656561274362017-11-29T19:27:28.677+00:002017-11-29T19:27:28.677+00:00Indeed. This is the perfect novel.Indeed. This is the perfect novel.trawnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-35582692254018824492014-04-30T15:08:05.440+01:002014-04-30T15:08:05.440+01:00I wish it was better-known. It's the kind of b...I wish it was better-known. It's the kind of book that has such a specific setting, but would speak to anyone who has ever had any connection with immigration/emigration, or families, in totally different circumstances. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-51157215269491626812014-04-30T14:34:43.612+01:002014-04-30T14:34:43.612+01:00Wasn't expecting to meet this book here but ho...Wasn't expecting to meet this book here but how lovely that you know and love it.Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-91010415462783224902014-04-25T17:10:04.000+01:002014-04-25T17:10:04.000+01:00I hope you like it. I should have had it in my lis...I hope you like it. I should have had it in my list of tear-jerkers...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-76256242947728519472014-04-24T11:04:16.420+01:002014-04-24T11:04:16.420+01:00Once again you have introduced me to a writer. Whe...Once again you have introduced me to a writer. Whenever you mention a Canadian author, I get interested (the Canadian reading challenge). I will put this one on my list.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-17318149733157930212014-04-23T19:43:32.162+01:002014-04-23T19:43:32.162+01:00Oh me too, it's one of the subjects that fasci...Oh me too, it's one of the subjects that fascinates me most, both fiction and non-fiction. And this book is a top-class example.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-78054419938884652972014-04-23T12:31:49.187+01:002014-04-23T12:31:49.187+01:00Moira, I guess I'm going to have to read Alist...Moira, I guess I'm going to have to read Alistair MacLeod posthumously but I do like the sound of this particular novel, especially since its about emigration and immigration that I like reading about.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-76474506384311036802014-04-22T15:07:27.023+01:002014-04-22T15:07:27.023+01:00I do, I really do, and this is a lovely scene from...I do, I really do, and this is a lovely scene from it, which I think you would enjoy in full.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-57731765088326198722014-04-22T12:49:58.752+01:002014-04-22T12:49:58.752+01:00Moira - And what a lovely passage you've chose...Moira - And what a lovely passage you've chosen from it! I love music - always have, and always will. And that joy in music just comes through so strongly. And the historical background and sense of place - terrific. No wonder you love this book so much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-64416037356553169472014-04-22T12:06:48.657+01:002014-04-22T12:06:48.657+01:00I know - 3 memorializing posts in the past 2 weeks...I know - 3 memorializing posts in the past 2 weeks or so. I hope you'll like it if you do read it - of the many people I have forced it on, the results are 50/50. But then, the ones who like it say things like 'not only is it one of the best books ever, but it makes me think that there are still great books in the world that we've never heard of, and we must carry on reading...'Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-44869317489684355582014-04-22T11:52:20.072+01:002014-04-22T11:52:20.072+01:00Seems to be the season for authors passing at the ...Seems to be the season for authors passing at the minute. I initially mis-read the title and thought you were blogging about thriller writer Alistair MacLean.<br />I don't think I have heard of the author or this book, but after such a glowing write up, I'll probably have to add it to the list. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-6379474853392629752014-04-22T09:39:21.511+01:002014-04-22T09:39:21.511+01:00I should read more of his short stories, I love th...I should read more of his short stories, I love this one book so much it's surprising I haven't read everything by him, but I think I just end up re-reading No Great Mischief instead.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-27582957518468929182014-04-22T09:14:40.103+01:002014-04-22T09:14:40.103+01:00I had no idea he had passed away - thanks for the ...I had no idea he had passed away - thanks for the great reminder.Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com