tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post1858077426205262857..comments2024-03-29T07:51:08.192+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: Sandlands by Rosy ThorntonRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-46543293864474767982016-08-06T14:48:17.032+01:002016-08-06T14:48:17.032+01:00I think you would like Rosy's descriptions of ...I think you would like Rosy's descriptions of the land and the wildlife in the Sandland stories but also of the fens in Ninepins:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-44078800131466142922016-08-06T14:45:56.189+01:002016-08-06T14:45:56.189+01:00My favourite novella is indeed 'A Month in the...My favourite novella is indeed 'A Month in the Country' and I love it. I probably meant, but I can't find where I said it, that if I had to chose between a novel or short stories I woud chose the novel as something to get my teeth into and it is my preferred format. I actually do enjoy short stories and I love yours as well as Rosy's but some writers I find don't draw me in quickly enough or finish before I'm ready for them to. Hope this makes sense. Anyway, have summer pudding will travel - if you are free sometime next week or week after, depending on commitments we will pop over to see you and bring summer pudding. I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I didxxxxRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-64331323317672370322016-08-06T11:38:38.031+01:002016-08-06T11:38:38.031+01:00Thanks so much for the review Rosie. I only occas...Thanks so much for the review Rosie. I only occasionally read short stories but this book sounds like something I would enjoy very much. Thanks also for links to the other reviews - I will definitely be reading some of Rosy Thornton's work :) Have a lovely weekend.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-68195818037799497862016-08-06T09:51:19.511+01:002016-08-06T09:51:19.511+01:00Now you tell me - 'I'm not a great fan of ...Now you tell me - 'I'm not a great fan of short stories', yet is not your favourite novel, 'A Month in the Country', more short than long? You write great short stories yourself. By the way on BBC Radio 4 there have just been four great short (14 minute) stories. If you search for Radio 4 The Crime Writer at the Festival you should find them. All entertaining and amusing. I have just downloaded the Kindle version of 'Sandlands' and will begin reading ths afternoon. You could have written your review just for me, knowng how much I am a fan of good short stories. As always a wonderful blog. See you soon I'm sure.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299858109689461143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-69472777806697766602016-08-05T14:40:08.598+01:002016-08-05T14:40:08.598+01:00I hope you enjoy the stories, I think you will enj...I hope you enjoy the stories, I think you will enjoy the descriptions of the natural world and the history included in them:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-25938232303559302772016-08-05T14:39:17.844+01:002016-08-05T14:39:17.844+01:00She is isn't she? It sounds as if you loved t...She is isn't she? It sounds as if you loved the book as much as I did:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1678807760989977372016-08-05T14:38:36.953+01:002016-08-05T14:38:36.953+01:00It was actually a pleasant change to read the stor...It was actually a pleasant change to read the stories as I'd just worked my way through a very long book of over 500 pages. See my side bar for The Summer before the War, a wonderful book as well. If you love Suffolk you will love these stories:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-3937387036121080592016-08-05T14:36:42.259+01:002016-08-05T14:36:42.259+01:00I did enjoy them very much, Rosy. Thanks for leav...I did enjoy them very much, Rosy. Thanks for leaving a comment here as I now know that you have seen my review. Good luck with the book:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-65200085970922191292016-08-05T14:35:39.816+01:002016-08-05T14:35:39.816+01:00Hope whichever book of Rosy's you chose you wi...Hope whichever book of Rosy's you chose you will enjoy it, she is a wonderful writer:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-74877803898531293552016-08-05T14:34:58.556+01:002016-08-05T14:34:58.556+01:00They are wonderful stories, Janet:)They are wonderful stories, Janet:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-25518196016473402122016-08-05T14:34:41.212+01:002016-08-05T14:34:41.212+01:00Susan Hill is a brilliant writer isn't she? I...Susan Hill is a brilliant writer isn't she? I found Rosy's stories to be as well written as any I'd read before and really enjoyed them for their subjects and themes. I hope you enjoy reading them:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-22896145463596123672016-08-05T14:33:18.878+01:002016-08-05T14:33:18.878+01:00I'm not a great fan of short stories either, r...I'm not a great fan of short stories either, rather read a longer novel but I love these stories and they linked together so well:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-26744815507010274412016-08-04T20:54:57.168+01:002016-08-04T20:54:57.168+01:00This sounds right up my street and I've just o...This sounds right up my street and I've just ordered the Kindle version to read while I'm in Suffolk next week! Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-30511319408789492702016-08-04T20:32:08.522+01:002016-08-04T20:32:08.522+01:00As I approach the end of this beautiful book I am...As I approach the end of this beautiful book I am feeling a mix of jealousy and envy! The many accolades are well deserved. Rosy Thornton is a very fine writer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417114141764286469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-28902077576530091152016-08-04T17:41:52.385+01:002016-08-04T17:41:52.385+01:00I will look forward to reading those short stories...I will look forward to reading those short stories.A pleasant change from a longer book and as a bonus I love Suffolk.busybusybeejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570020362062932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-50957313415038904222016-08-04T17:14:43.532+01:002016-08-04T17:14:43.532+01:00Thank you so much for a lovely review, Rosie! I...Thank you so much for a lovely review, Rosie! I'm so pleased you enjoyed my stories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900951981532417705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-33732752028330752212016-08-04T16:07:38.195+01:002016-08-04T16:07:38.195+01:00Thank's for your review. It sounds very intere...Thank's for your review. It sounds very interesting. I have not read any of her work before so will add her to my list.faith76https://www.blogger.com/profile/14299750720092943526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-86422519210858503422016-08-04T14:17:47.161+01:002016-08-04T14:17:47.161+01:00I go through phases of reading short stories and t...I go through phases of reading short stories and this book sounds like one I'd enjoy, thanks for the review.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-55100059411375546972016-08-04T12:10:42.444+01:002016-08-04T12:10:42.444+01:00Although I am not usually a fan of short stories -...Although I am not usually a fan of short stories - Susan Hill being the exception, these stories sound right up my street. The excellence of your review has whetted my appetite, and I will definitely give this book a go.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-59868781642475750072016-08-04T11:30:07.911+01:002016-08-04T11:30:07.911+01:00Although I'm not really a fan of short stories...Although I'm not really a fan of short stories usually, this book sounds great the way the stories are woven like a patchwork like the countryside around. I'll have to look out for it on the bookshelves. Thanks for the review. :-) Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.com