tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post435894318575640744..comments2023-11-09T07:51:21.497-05:00Comments on The Boston Bibliophile: REVIEW: The Absolutist, by John BoyneMarie Cloutierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-88393505991312046852013-10-23T14:25:15.805-04:002013-10-23T14:25:15.805-04:00It's been days since I've finished reading...It's been days since I've finished reading the book and it still left me in a state of melancholy. The book truly affected me profoundly.<br /><br />I guess after reading the last pages, one lasting thing to describe it is the dreadful and extreme loneliness of Tristan that I'm still feeling.<br /><br />This book ought to be made into a good epic film; it cries out for a screen adaptation.<br /><br />Another thing is that somehow I didn't realize that the 1979 scenes were written in past tense while the 1910s were in present. Perhaps, I was too enthralled by the story to notice that. Thanks for pointing that out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237878353265339788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-32189286409865046762012-08-14T16:26:47.816-04:002012-08-14T16:26:47.816-04:00The first paragraph of this review sold me on read...The first paragraph of this review sold me on reading it! Excellent review Marie!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-45463060273820035432012-07-22T21:32:07.106-04:002012-07-22T21:32:07.106-04:00Sounds like I need to add this to my to-read list ...Sounds like I need to add this to my to-read list for the WWI challenge!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-82352839199675706032012-07-19T12:14:37.433-04:002012-07-19T12:14:37.433-04:00This does sound like a very powerful and haunting ...This does sound like a very powerful and haunting story, and I love books that are both beautiful and harrowing, so this is one that I will want to read. I like the point you make about absolution, and wonder how many of those involved in wars strive for that. I wonder if they ever feel they have really earned it? Very thought-provoking review today, Marie. Thanks for sharing it.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-58732565030377104012012-07-19T09:21:09.804-04:002012-07-19T09:21:09.804-04:00I just read this book a couple of weeks ago, but c...I just read this book a couple of weeks ago, but clearly did not read it as closely as you did! I didn't notice the symbolism in Tristan's name or the past tense/present tense technique. Thanks for pointing these out!Julie @ Read Handedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276118610042594397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-67020202795157961492012-07-19T08:54:22.251-04:002012-07-19T08:54:22.251-04:00I will read this at some point, since I loved The ...I will read this at some point, since I loved The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. But like Diane I need to read happy books right now, so this book will have to wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-58522010096111270212012-07-19T08:44:32.897-04:002012-07-19T08:44:32.897-04:00Wow, it sounds like this is a powerful book that w...Wow, it sounds like this is a powerful book that would give me a lot to think about. I'm adding it to my wish list.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-47730835161305802222012-07-19T07:14:14.180-04:002012-07-19T07:14:14.180-04:00I have this one and although it sounds good, I thi...I have this one and although it sounds good, I think I need a happier book right now. Glad you enjoyed this -- I know I will read it a some point.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com