tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post5012904669096598558..comments2024-03-28T04:30:40.483-05:00Comments on Lit and Life: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen SimonsonLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-70449953599366785842011-02-06T11:09:09.329-06:002011-02-06T11:09:09.329-06:00I loved the British humor and Major's characte...I loved the British humor and Major's character was right on cue! Would love a sequel to Mrs. Ali and the Major in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-41341757288895637482011-01-09T21:40:12.415-06:002011-01-09T21:40:12.415-06:00I love it when a book is so good that you can igno...I love it when a book is so good that you can ignore what would otherwise be flaws and just enjoy it! Thanks for being a part of this tour.Heather J. @ TLC Bookshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-8043896682145892062011-01-07T13:01:26.131-06:002011-01-07T13:01:26.131-06:00I've been hearing a lot of really good things ...I've been hearing a lot of really good things about this one. Glad you liked it despite the stereotypes--though sometimes I don't mind them so much when I'm reading. Just depends on the book.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-33622263653372983922011-01-07T02:55:30.969-06:002011-01-07T02:55:30.969-06:00A helpful review. I would like to read this book.A helpful review. I would like to read this book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-76827824799418059142011-01-07T01:15:08.678-06:002011-01-07T01:15:08.678-06:00This one sounds very interesting indeed. And I lov...This one sounds very interesting indeed. And I love that cover too.Veenshttp://givingreadingachance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-71357458554016880752011-01-06T16:55:11.667-06:002011-01-06T16:55:11.667-06:00I've read so many great reviews from other boo...I've read so many great reviews from other book bloggers and this is one that I want to read this year for sure..I love charming!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-86527048188312175552011-01-06T15:26:05.061-06:002011-01-06T15:26:05.061-06:00I borrowed this from the library a while back but ...I borrowed this from the library a while back but found I just wasn't in the mood. I'll have to try it again at some other point.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-57409567489532417012011-01-06T14:13:48.392-06:002011-01-06T14:13:48.392-06:00I've heard this is a good one. Great review.I've heard this is a good one. Great review.Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-86620426809017786062011-01-06T12:33:28.285-06:002011-01-06T12:33:28.285-06:00I loved this book! Thanks for the review. I'd ...I loved this book! Thanks for the review. I'd already read it by the time I established my blog last year, but that didn't stop me recommending it every chance I get. This will make a great film too, if anyone ever gets around to making it. I kind of fell in love with the Major myself. ;)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-55013911675988760032011-01-06T12:33:02.653-06:002011-01-06T12:33:02.653-06:00Major Pettigrew sounds like a wonderfully charming...Major Pettigrew sounds like a wonderfully charming book and I know I will very much enjoy the inhabitants of Edgecombe St. Mary. And Major Pettigrew sounds extremely interesting particularly as he faces some less than happy truths about himself!<br /><br />Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-12800813971461715442011-01-06T10:25:19.604-06:002011-01-06T10:25:19.604-06:00I have read other reviews of this book that were p...I have read other reviews of this book that were positive as well, and think that your excellent summary makes it sound very intriguing. I had been worried that it would be a boring and dry book, but it sounds like that is not the case at all! Great review! I am glad to hear you liked it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-41859319224854359122011-01-06T09:09:53.835-06:002011-01-06T09:09:53.835-06:00Lisa, I have this on my TBR list as must read ASAP...Lisa, I have this on my TBR list as must read ASAP! I've heard so many great things about this book and love that you called it charming (this is the type of read I want for the new year). Can't wait to get my hands on a copy and dive right in. Cheers!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-79979111332344124722011-01-06T08:52:15.800-06:002011-01-06T08:52:15.800-06:00I felt exactly the same way. Charming story but fa...I felt exactly the same way. Charming story but far-fetched ending and some parts were a tad melodramatic.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-8651516394298552972011-01-06T07:57:07.960-06:002011-01-06T07:57:07.960-06:00I loved the character of the Major, and loved the ...I loved the character of the Major, and loved the humor, and yes, the Britishness!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com