tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post1964200390997473410..comments2024-03-17T07:55:51.361+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: THE MIND-BLOWERY OF FLORENCE AND GILESNicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-83558622551870548022012-08-29T01:12:10.373+01:002012-08-29T01:12:10.373+01:00Have just ordered, thanking you muchly.
Have just ordered, thanking you muchly.<br />Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-56994229311556360022011-08-20T15:28:40.325+01:002011-08-20T15:28:40.325+01:00How can I not read it after that review? It's...How can I not read it after that review? It's now at the top of my list.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998367118103951092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-27771581414590416232011-08-07T11:28:40.362+01:002011-08-07T11:28:40.362+01:00Nicola - you have convinced me. It sounds amazing ...Nicola - you have convinced me. It sounds amazing and I am fed up giving up on boring books after a couple of chapters, so I'm looking forward to reading this. I've just ordered it on Amazon. Thanks for the recommendation! <br />HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-28856341764163224132011-08-06T05:17:10.232+01:002011-08-06T05:17:10.232+01:00The ‘language’ immediately reminded me of the lang...The ‘language’ immediately reminded me of the language Joss Whedon created for his TV series, Firefly (Movie ‘Serenity). Friends from Ireland asked me if that’s the way Americans really talk. I had to laugh, but the language is stiltifyingly wondrous. American physicist, Dr. Michio Kaku, on the Science Channel, called it the best sci-fi tale ever.<br /><br />I will read the book, as you suggest, Sharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161519933845819693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-55301021600374420442011-08-04T20:53:33.152+01:002011-08-04T20:53:33.152+01:00Well that's my tbr pile higher-piled. Sounds i...Well that's my tbr pile higher-piled. Sounds intriguing. I love unique voices in books, and word-play. And it's historical too which is particularly me-suiting.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-80169217820720271342011-08-04T06:15:25.706+01:002011-08-04T06:15:25.706+01:00Verbing may weird language, but if done adverbly a...Verbing may weird language, but if done adverbly and with adjectivity it can be magic.The Wicked Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114586285637847773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-29365528302498728492011-08-03T23:31:13.030+01:002011-08-03T23:31:13.030+01:00Well, the Independent gave it a really rave review...Well, the Independent gave it a really rave review, but didn't work out the plot!<br /><br />I think your approach to reviewing is much better!<br /><br />Looking forward to Edinburgh to thank you in person.John Harding Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793012754741103183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-76877869581670272782011-08-03T23:03:41.743+01:002011-08-03T23:03:41.743+01:00Adele - ooh, another Moth Diaries fan!
Patsy - in...Adele - ooh, another Moth Diaries fan!<br /><br />Patsy - indeed :)<br /><br />VV and RI - very glad you like it, too.<br /><br />John - my pleasure and thanks for your comments. I have no idea why someone wouldn't understand the book - its clarity is wonderful! I wouldn't be able to review a book at all if I didn't feel something really strongly and clearly about it, which is one of Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-32202584090791550912011-08-03T17:04:19.628+01:002011-08-03T17:04:19.628+01:00Nicola, what can I say. Such a terrific review! Ob...Nicola, what can I say. Such a terrific review! Obviously I would say that because it's so fulsome in its praise for Florence and Giles, but it's way more than just that. The Independent gave the book a great review while the reviewer showed that he hadn't really got it. But you absolutely 'get' the book as every writer hopes a reader will. And not only that but you convey theJohn Harding Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793012754741103183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-68377497598366585752011-08-03T16:48:10.397+01:002011-08-03T16:48:10.397+01:00I loved the Moth Diaries too and this sounds the m...I loved the Moth Diaries too and this sounds the most interesting use of language since Ridley Walker. I have retweeted in the hope of winning a copy but if I don't I will buy it very soon. Marvellous, is what it sounds like! Ps I also admire your grasp of Florencespeak. Good on you.adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826710558292792068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-83579490876198763322011-08-03T14:04:25.304+01:002011-08-03T14:04:25.304+01:00I read this book and reviewed it a while back but ...I read this book and reviewed it a while back but it still sticks in my mind. The language is indeed beautiful. It was such a find at the York festival.Reluctant Irishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924572036271783859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-85763460597872917522011-08-03T12:21:01.569+01:002011-08-03T12:21:01.569+01:00I kindled it the other night and started reading l...I kindled it the other night and started reading last night - I absolutely love Florence's speakery. It's so ingenious and fresh - a freshness you so rarely find. And what's not to like about a gothic story based on The Turn of the Screw!Essie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611324005960689918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-60976753944228037202011-08-03T12:19:24.172+01:002011-08-03T12:19:24.172+01:00Clearly not one of those books you can't remem...Clearly not one of those books you can't remember if you've read or not.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-16897480364597323032011-08-03T12:15:39.006+01:002011-08-03T12:15:39.006+01:00Stephanie - it would work brilliantly for a teenag...Stephanie - it would work brilliantly for a teenage reader, actually. I'm so glad your household love it!<br /><br />Nicky - yes, 99p! Hurry!Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-90573272388675229172011-08-03T12:07:50.393+01:002011-08-03T12:07:50.393+01:00Wow, what a recommendation! Now on my list to buy ...Wow, what a recommendation! Now on my list to buy - hope it's available as an ebook!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-70053864092803915732011-08-03T11:03:29.397+01:002011-08-03T11:03:29.397+01:00Lots of love for this book in our house. Teenage d...Lots of love for this book in our house. Teenage daughter also loved this so much. She cottoned on to solving the mystery at the centre of this story long before I did and actually rang me from where she was reading to talk about it. Brilliant book. I hope it now gets the attention it deserves.Stephanie Ziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009923261529219522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-69607312040972870122011-08-03T10:36:41.679+01:002011-08-03T10:36:41.679+01:00Very glad if I've sold a few more copies! And ...Very glad if I've sold a few more copies! And there's lots of chat going on over on Twitter. John is @johnrharding on Twitter.Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-45121223514923711692011-08-03T10:23:36.212+01:002011-08-03T10:23:36.212+01:00Blimey, I'm a sucker for a recommendation - an...Blimey, I'm a sucker for a recommendation - and WHAT a recommendation, sold!Debs Ricciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837598374947020855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-19411437065209416082011-08-03T09:55:43.571+01:002011-08-03T09:55:43.571+01:00You've sold it to me...now I just need my kind...You've sold it to me...now I just need my kindle to be working..Keren Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121027210783177857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-19474028121690171012011-08-03T09:05:22.900+01:002011-08-03T09:05:22.900+01:00Been reading a lot about this recently - definitel...Been reading a lot about this recently - definitely got my interest piqued. I love this cover (anything that even hints at Poe will get onto my tbr list - we even have a fluffy raven called Edgar Allan and a bust of Pallas at home!) - also love the other cover I've seen around for it that seems to be directly referencing Justin Cronin's The PassageDan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com