tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8540555463112254775.post6852281376235310465..comments2023-11-05T02:43:21.457-05:00Comments on A Blog of Books: Noontime Book Chat - Like GlassBook Maniachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06272829861983777877noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8540555463112254775.post-39597119081092753892008-12-17T19:34:00.000-05:002008-12-17T19:34:00.000-05:00First, reading from the man's point of view was a ...First, reading from the man's point of view was a different perspective for me. I usually read from the woman's point of view, but I liked this take on the story as well. I would definitely read others from the man's POV.<BR/><BR/>As for Janet, I can understand her inviting Rob to the funeral. This was his brother, but I think the invitation should have come from his parents under the circumstances. I can't remember if they explained why she was the one who called Rob and not them. I understood Rob cutting himself off, but I didn't think his family made much of an effort to re-connect with him. Since Rob was the injured party, I think there should have been more of an attempt from the rest of the family to bring Rob back into the family fold. Perhaps then Rob could have moved on with his life and let go of some of his anger.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8540555463112254775.post-78512643244695793422008-12-17T13:45:00.000-05:002008-12-17T13:45:00.000-05:00Hey Bree! Where have ya been? Tis the season huh? ...Hey Bree! Where have ya been? Tis the season huh? (lol)<BR/><BR/>Oh wow, these are super good questions. I love reading from a man's point of view. I think this comes from hanging out with mostly guys throughout my teens up until I was married. My first husband was the super jealous type and didn't like me having guy friends. By the time Steve and I met, I was out of the habit.<BR/><BR/>I feel more comfortable around a male's point of view.<BR/><BR/>Funny you should ask about the separation thing. I've done that with my family. I could relate to Rob. Our separation wasn't over a girl. It was something way more serious - not to minimize Rob's issue. I just had to break a self-destructive pattern that's been passed down through the generations. The only way for me to do that was change. The only way to change is walk away. <BR/><BR/>So when I read what Rob did, I sort of felt less like an alien...lol!<BR/><BR/>Also, I think some of the characters think Rob did this to pay his brother back. Because of my experience, I didn't see it like that.<BR/><BR/>As far as Janet, I think she could use a lot of Dr. Phil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8540555463112254775.post-26154613542922072962008-12-17T12:12:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:12:00.000-05:00I am behind on the reading but am catching up toda...I am behind on the reading but am catching up today. Typically I read very few books told from a man's perspective. Don't know why. There are few male authors that I read on a regular basis. Again dont know why. I'm on page 42 now and am really wondering if the obsession with smoking is going to lead to something tramatic. I can't remember the last book I read that talks about smoking so much. It's almost a distraction for me. Along with the brother's "banging" talk, it makes me wonder since this is written by a man, is this all some men talk about? If so, they really need to get a life.<BR/><BR/>Right now I'm anxiously awaiting the part that tells me why he hasn't spoke to his brother in years.Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289499533606873690noreply@blogger.com