tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post6789001046456054975..comments2023-10-05T11:30:10.608+01:00Comments on cardigangirlverity: Orange 2011: The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives (Lola Shoneyin)verityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-54782199416828088702011-04-05T19:14:33.785+01:002011-04-05T19:14:33.785+01:00"The blend of humour with the story was just ..."The blend of humour with the story was just right."<br /><br />I agree: I wasn't expecting comedic elements, but it was the perfect tone to offset the serious bits of the story. (My thoughts are <a href="http://www.buriedinprint.com/?p=3226" rel="nofollow">here</a> if you're interested.)<br /><br />I haven't read enough of the list to make shortlist predictions yet either (not even halfway through yet), but this is definitely an enjoyable read.Buried In Printhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808249065026802365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-48913074052561404892011-03-25T18:52:40.952+00:002011-03-25T18:52:40.952+00:00I just started this one last night and am only 10%...I just started this one last night and am only 10% in (Kindle reading), but I am enraptured thus far! I'm really intrigued by the storyline and have loved the combination of boldness and softness in her writing thus far. Again, I'm glad to hear you liked this one!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-80566807448940154642011-03-22T22:51:34.515+00:002011-03-22T22:51:34.515+00:00Thanks for the review - and to others who've a...Thanks for the review - and to others who've also endorsed it. Going on my TBR, as I'm good and ready for a properly enjoyable read.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003099626849421938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-59750029624719318992011-03-22T20:39:15.019+00:002011-03-22T20:39:15.019+00:00I read this book when it was first released last y...I read this book when it was first released last year and really enjoyed it. I found it entertaining, engaging and easy to get into. Highly recommended.AM-C https://www.blogger.com/profile/06652884591759867938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-69133429602987713482011-03-22T09:42:46.238+00:002011-03-22T09:42:46.238+00:00Verity, on the strength of this review, I've r...Verity, on the strength of this review, I've reserved this from the library. The single copy in my library system is out on loan at the moment, but I'm next in line to get it. <br /><br />I don't normally bother with reading books that are in these prize lists, so you've done well to arouse my interest.Geraldinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-46751255483986879602011-03-22T08:24:02.833+00:002011-03-22T08:24:02.833+00:00I remember reading a review of this over at Kinna ...I remember reading a review of this over at Kinna Reads. It's been on my wishlist since. I was going to be send one by the publisher, I think, but it doesn't seem to arrive. So now I bought it. I hope I enjoy it as much as you did :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-29220170108758681702011-03-21T22:24:13.496+00:002011-03-21T22:24:13.496+00:00This one caught my eye in the library before the l...This one caught my eye in the library before the longlist and I rushed back to pick it up when i saw it among the twenty. I'm pleased to see such a positive report and interested to see how different the covers are on the two different editions. To reach a wider audience perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-60006501630842168432011-03-21T21:32:30.141+00:002011-03-21T21:32:30.141+00:00This sounds a good read one to look out for.This sounds a good read one to look out for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-12189503696014078262011-03-21T18:56:06.836+00:002011-03-21T18:56:06.836+00:00I have also just read this book and enjoyed it. I ...I have also just read this book and enjoyed it. I doubt I would have found it without the Orange long list. I hope the other books are as pleasant a surprise as this.Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-35088874262474630852011-03-21T18:22:14.053+00:002011-03-21T18:22:14.053+00:00This one does appeal to me whilst others on the li...This one does appeal to me whilst others on the list would have me running for the hills! I wonder how many of the actual list will be "enjoyable" reads...lovely treezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828738423990243453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-77601193048567360932011-03-21T17:56:00.775+00:002011-03-21T17:56:00.775+00:00This is the first review of this book that I'v...This is the first review of this book that I've seen and you have made it sound very appealing. I haven't had that much luck with the Oranges yet, but this one might manage to turn things around. I hope my library gets the copy to me quickly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.com