tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post8505366229223009383..comments2024-03-27T22:17:16.083-04:00Comments on Musings of a Literary Wanderer: Review: The Two Lives of Lydia BirdAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-69270135254981684162020-02-20T07:41:31.922-05:002020-02-20T07:41:31.922-05:00I think you'll like it, Lindsey!I think you'll like it, Lindsey!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-84107945446275929922020-02-19T14:23:50.343-05:002020-02-19T14:23:50.343-05:00I'm sorry the story fell a bit apart in the la...I'm sorry the story fell a bit apart in the last 2/3rd, but glad you enjoyed the story overall! I've been wondering whether or not to pick this one up - it sounds quite heartbreaking so I'm waiting for the right mood to try it :)Lindsey @ Lindsey Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159843040371809292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-87464566925973554292020-02-18T19:23:28.947-05:002020-02-18T19:23:28.947-05:00It definitely had some interesting moments that I ...It definitely had some interesting moments that I wasn't expecting!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-18244545020271009432020-02-18T19:23:08.164-05:002020-02-18T19:23:08.164-05:00Yes, secondary characters can really make or break...Yes, secondary characters can really make or break a story!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-65042017009325404072020-02-18T19:22:47.033-05:002020-02-18T19:22:47.033-05:00I was so excited to find out I won this one, becau...I was so excited to find out I won this one, because I really loved One Day in December.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-24507662460424952532020-02-18T19:22:11.096-05:002020-02-18T19:22:11.096-05:00Thanks, Suzanne! I'm excited to hear what you...Thanks, Suzanne! I'm excited to hear what you think of it!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-85427494967531809372020-02-18T04:18:35.308-05:002020-02-18T04:18:35.308-05:00I didn't really expect this book to be the way...I didn't really expect this book to be the way you've described it -- it's a lot more (darker-ish) emotional than I expected.I'm interested to see the choices she makes -- and that it isn't as straightforward as I thought. Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-7418106132595858782020-02-17T08:20:23.675-05:002020-02-17T08:20:23.675-05:00Sorry to hear the last third of the story wasn'...Sorry to hear the last third of the story wasn't as good as the beginning. I love books with powerful characters, especially the secondary characters it definitely gives depth to the story. Grief is also a powerful topic for books! Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-88200995327293305262020-02-17T00:05:05.348-05:002020-02-17T00:05:05.348-05:00One Day in December had me sobbing by the end. SOB...One Day in December had me sobbing by the end. SOBBING. It was so bittersweet... A Goodreads Giveaway -- go you! I'm super bummed this one falls apart at the end. :(<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-25845491180834734232020-02-16T08:43:57.468-05:002020-02-16T08:43:57.468-05:00Ah, that's such a bummer that the ending was a...Ah, that's such a bummer that the ending was a let down for you. I have this one coming up soon so I'm curious to see what I think of it. I'll definitely lower my expectations a bit since this is an anticipated read for me as well. Congrats on winning a Goodreads giveaway though. That's exciting!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-35614955355166236972020-02-16T07:34:44.809-05:002020-02-16T07:34:44.809-05:00Yeah... at least the very ending kind of redeemed ...Yeah... at least the very ending kind of redeemed it, the last section felt like a bit of a misstep.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-9392219628251107032020-02-15T22:12:19.455-05:002020-02-15T22:12:19.455-05:00Wow this sounds really interesting. What a conundr...Wow this sounds really interesting. What a conundrum, to have to decide how and when to revisit that other life, sounds like. Sorry to hear it faltered a bit towards the end though. That's a bummer. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-14758969422812080442020-02-15T20:08:23.051-05:002020-02-15T20:08:23.051-05:00You're very welcome!You're very welcome!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-86357437803210106582020-02-15T20:08:11.517-05:002020-02-15T20:08:11.517-05:00The writing was so, so good! You're welcome, ...The writing was so, so good! You're welcome, Tracy!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-42090971129687610052020-02-15T20:07:44.629-05:002020-02-15T20:07:44.629-05:00I hope so, too!I hope so, too!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-44912876862767092032020-02-15T20:07:35.211-05:002020-02-15T20:07:35.211-05:00It was still a really good read and I think you...It was still a really good read and I think you'll enjoy it!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-40096205924918682362020-02-15T20:07:15.616-05:002020-02-15T20:07:15.616-05:00Thanks, Stephanie!Thanks, Stephanie!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-11903585567341383252020-02-15T07:28:06.626-05:002020-02-15T07:28:06.626-05:00Sorry to hear this one wasn't as good as One D...Sorry to hear this one wasn't as good as One Day in December. I may get it from the library instead of rushing out to buy a copy. Thanks for the honest review! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-14389622606827033102020-02-14T21:41:50.011-05:002020-02-14T21:41:50.011-05:00I hate it when the ending lets the story down, but...I hate it when the ending lets the story down, but it sounds like this was still really enjoyable! The writing especially sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-52905100106367798832020-02-14T09:17:38.912-05:002020-02-14T09:17:38.912-05:00I am so excited for this one! Hopefully I’m a litt...I am so excited for this one! Hopefully I’m a little happier with the last part of the story than you were. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-22290516493228574172020-02-14T06:22:11.551-05:002020-02-14T06:22:11.551-05:00NOOOOOO! I hate when the story falls apart. *sad f...NOOOOOO! I hate when the story falls apart. *sad face* I had high hopes for this as One Day in December was a favorite. I guess it was still ok, if you gave it 4 stars thought. Heartbreaking and heartwarming is my thing, so I imagine I will still read it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130637022613050517.post-5054854671344471632020-02-14T04:36:40.636-05:002020-02-14T04:36:40.636-05:00This sounds like a pretty emotional but also uniqu...This sounds like a pretty emotional but also unique book. Never really read something like it before I think. Great review!!Stephanie @ Bookfeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650494645237467555noreply@blogger.com