tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post5109379794215397834..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: A giveaway winner -- and for MMGM, a review of THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISHJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-60609633209183460772015-11-15T20:46:18.575-05:002015-11-15T20:46:18.575-05:00Yes! Love, Aubrey. Jess, I remember that book, and...Yes! Love, Aubrey. Jess, I remember that book, and I loved it so much, even though it was sad. Thanks for reminding me.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-72243918658845142292015-11-15T20:02:13.622-05:002015-11-15T20:02:13.622-05:00This sounds like a book I should read. The cover i...This sounds like a book I should read. The cover is great- but the story sounds so deep and I am sure I will learn something. I am thinking I might need tissues nearby too. <br /><br />Love, Aubrey is a book that I read and enjoyed that deals poignantly with grief. <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-69333419044254399482015-11-12T21:43:22.879-05:002015-11-12T21:43:22.879-05:00Hi Erik! Thanks for stopping by. Well written book...Hi Erik! Thanks for stopping by. Well written books are always worth reading, even if they're sad.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-68759323204706290962015-11-12T18:13:37.041-05:002015-11-12T18:13:37.041-05:00I was on the fence about reading this one - I thin...I was on the fence about reading this one - I think I'll give it a try after reading your review :) I like well written books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-8186357250854138182015-11-12T16:37:59.884-05:002015-11-12T16:37:59.884-05:00It would be worth your while, Kim. I know it's...It would be worth your while, Kim. I know it's difficult to pick up a book you realize is going to be sad, but there's an uplifting ending. It is MG, after all.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-87800229091606389492015-11-12T16:36:25.735-05:002015-11-12T16:36:25.735-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Janet.Thanks for stopping by, Janet.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33838942015322711962015-11-12T15:13:03.930-05:002015-11-12T15:13:03.930-05:00I love the title, but I wasn't sure I'd wa...I love the title, but I wasn't sure I'd want to read a book about death. I am curious about how the jellyfish fit into it, though, and when you say things like "expertly crafted plot," "luminous language," and "a joy to read," I think I might have to risk it!Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-40776029635925520592015-11-11T14:47:46.233-05:002015-11-11T14:47:46.233-05:00Hi Joanne, thanks for the review. It sounds like a...Hi Joanne, thanks for the review. It sounds like a good one.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-59527466769658997142015-11-11T13:57:27.623-05:002015-11-11T13:57:27.623-05:00It was hard to pick out one line I loved the most,...It was hard to pick out one line I loved the most, Elizabeth! It's so beautifully written.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-22813226179115239452015-11-11T13:56:56.682-05:002015-11-11T13:56:56.682-05:00Yay, Theresa! Hope you like it as much as I did.Yay, Theresa! Hope you like it as much as I did.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-11375485707027672052015-11-11T10:35:20.435-05:002015-11-11T10:35:20.435-05:00Nice review. This sounds like a poignant story. An...Nice review. This sounds like a poignant story. And I loved the line you shared. One for my TBR stack.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-57134733355752574212015-11-11T09:28:48.458-05:002015-11-11T09:28:48.458-05:00Wow, this sounds like a really good book. I'm ...Wow, this sounds like a really good book. I'm putting it in my cart. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33203799402165733642015-11-09T22:33:45.231-05:002015-11-09T22:33:45.231-05:00All the buzz is well-deserved, Rosi. All the buzz is well-deserved, Rosi. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43121143457136918292015-11-09T22:33:20.149-05:002015-11-09T22:33:20.149-05:00No, it shouldn't! Be brave, Suzanne. :)
I...No, it shouldn't! Be brave, Suzanne. :) <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear your kids have both been stung. I can't say too much about the jellyfish without giving away major plot points, but this is definitely worth reading.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-84946337848262501242015-11-09T22:14:21.663-05:002015-11-09T22:14:21.663-05:00Wow. This sounds like an amazing book! I have to...Wow. This sounds like an amazing book! I have to wonder if I can handle it, though, given that I'm already a tad uncomfortable with jellyfish. They're gorgeous, but I've seen both my kids get stung by (fairly benign) jellyfish and it's made me a little flinchy. However, that doesn't keep me out of the ocean and I don't think it should keep me from this book, either! :DSuzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-26176997528846966392015-11-09T20:22:44.852-05:002015-11-09T20:22:44.852-05:00This book is really getting a lot of buzz. I alrea...This book is really getting a lot of buzz. I already have it on my TBR list and hope to get to read it soon. Thanks for the post.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-77639522767204934612015-11-09T16:56:14.466-05:002015-11-09T16:56:14.466-05:00Yay for library trips! Thank you, Faith. Yay for library trips! Thank you, Faith. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-90926719389271085052015-11-09T16:55:45.339-05:002015-11-09T16:55:45.339-05:00I know your TBR list is already daunting, Natalie,...I know your TBR list is already daunting, Natalie, but you should definitely try to read this one sometime.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-74988620419353874402015-11-09T16:54:44.692-05:002015-11-09T16:54:44.692-05:00I'm so sorry to hear you lost a best friend at...I'm so sorry to hear you lost a best friend at such a young age, Sheri. It's never easy. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-70117087229692529242015-11-09T16:13:01.044-05:002015-11-09T16:13:01.044-05:00I haven't heard of that one, Greg. Thanks for ...I haven't heard of that one, Greg. Thanks for the tip. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-46658756006203904272015-11-09T09:20:37.143-05:002015-11-09T09:20:37.143-05:00I've heard so much about this one...gonna have...I've heard so much about this one...gonna have to make a library trip! Thanks for spotlighting it, Joanne!Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-77970274475822240522015-11-09T09:19:42.243-05:002015-11-09T09:19:42.243-05:00I've heard great things abut it. It sounds lik...I've heard great things abut it. It sounds like a difficult topic but a great story.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-20010281722848512102015-11-09T08:26:31.827-05:002015-11-09T08:26:31.827-05:00I noticed this was on the CYBILS list this year an...I noticed this was on the CYBILS list this year and your review convinces me I must read this one soon. Another book dealing with a child's death is THE ONLY GAME that I enjoyed very much.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48289342759258699242015-11-09T08:05:27.904-05:002015-11-09T08:05:27.904-05:00Congrats to Susan! Firstly, love the title of this...Congrats to Susan! Firstly, love the title of this one. This is definitely a delicate topic, but it sounds like it was beautifully and wonderfully written with a touching message. I'm putting it on my TBR list. (I'm terribly sorry about your friend all those years ago. I lost a best friend at a young age, too; he was eight years old.)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com