tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904536267878602297.post4389536093189318351..comments2024-02-20T22:12:44.565-08:00Comments on MRS. LIEUTENANT: A WOMEN'S FRIENDSHIP NOVEL: Benefits of Reading MRS. LIEUTENANT: Does Anyone Have Suggestions for Me?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16687648007978848202noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904536267878602297.post-97248265150802702008-09-17T23:56:00.000-07:002008-09-17T23:56:00.000-07:00Sun Singer and Karen --Thank you both so much for ...Sun Singer and Karen --<BR/>Thank you both so much for your thoughts in response to my question. <BR/><BR/>I'm still on the fence about what I think are the benefits of reading MRS. LIEUTENANT.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687648007978848202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904536267878602297.post-78191969198134416482008-09-17T11:39:00.000-07:002008-09-17T11:39:00.000-07:00After reading your book, I looked at the cover blu...After reading your book, I looked at the cover blurbs and thought of this one, that perhaps better describes what it meant for me, and which perhaps better addresses the benefit issue. How’s this? <BR/><BR/> <BR/>"A young wife struggles to honor her husband’s incomprehensible decision to serve in a war she deplores, only to find herself on the front line of a far older battle— still raging around the world — inside the hearts of wives and windows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460217751951441045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904536267878602297.post-68113125037445328992008-09-10T07:32:00.000-07:002008-09-10T07:32:00.000-07:00I understand the concept of benefits here, for we ...I understand the concept of benefits here, for we all have reasons why we choose one book rather than another.<BR/><BR/>When I look at reviews and promo materials for books, I pick fiction based on whether I think a novel sounds like a good story and/or has compelling prose. <BR/><BR/>Of course, good fiction generally teaches us something or reminds us of something whether it's the horrors of war, the nobility of dedication to a cause, or the value of strong and supportive friendships. To me, though, such things are always secondary to the story as a story.<BR/><BR/>MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.com