tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post2163768736888758369..comments2024-02-25T20:47:08.836-08:00Comments on Along the Brandywine: Book Review // Mara: Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGrawHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-75228093315448091782016-03-31T07:33:53.841-07:002016-03-31T07:33:53.841-07:00Suzannah,
I was so happy to get your comment! :) A...Suzannah,<br />I was so happy to get your comment! :) And yes indeed, likewise on her brilliant craftsmanship and reading again with an eye to her technique.<br /><br />*waving vigorously in return* Thank you again, I'm so happy you commented! ;)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-21795982895309284702016-03-21T02:28:21.475-07:002016-03-21T02:28:21.475-07:00:D Ah, MARA was a favourite book when I was about ...:D Ah, MARA was a favourite book when I was about 13... I've been meaning to re-read it soon, from a writer's perspective, because it was brilliant craftsmanship. <br /><br />*waves* Hi again!Suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123886143178225919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-62479511642219996412016-02-19T09:24:01.865-08:002016-02-19T09:24:01.865-08:00Cordy,
Ooh, you did?!? YAY! How splendid and I'...Cordy,<br />Ooh, you did?!? YAY! How splendid and I'm so glad your library had a copy! :) I'm laughing. It had that same effect on me, too. At the beginning I was like, "Oh well, we'll see how this goes." *coughs* And then it just grabbed hold and that was promptly the end of <i>that</i>. ;D<br /><br />I'm so glad you agree with everything and thank you so much for telling me!! :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-21758898207096292962016-02-18T10:41:13.371-08:002016-02-18T10:41:13.371-08:00Heidi!
I just finished reading Mara late last nigh...Heidi!<br />I just finished reading Mara late last night! I couldn't put it down! I owe you a HUGE debt, Heidi! Haha. I have been in the worst reading slump/rut then I read your review. (Thankfully my library had a copy or Mara.) My goodness, it's a fabulous book! It's so captivating!! Now, having read it, I understand everything that you wrote here and it's all true! :D <br />Thanks again for this review, Heidi! I will have to look into the other books you mentioned here in your post but for now, I just wanted to thank you for this review. :D Cordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180298174546552067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-10461193709820231512016-02-16T07:40:40.313-08:002016-02-16T07:40:40.313-08:00Heidi,
Well, as it happens, I'm reading it RIG...Heidi,<br />Well, as it happens, I'm reading it RIGHT now. And enjoying it immensely! :D<br /><br />Heehee!! I know what you mean! I'm glad it made you happy. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-19286407692383912382016-02-10T15:19:32.508-08:002016-02-10T15:19:32.508-08:00Hamlette,
I haven't read it, but she did write...Hamlette,<br />I haven't read it, but she did write <i>Moccasin Trail</i> so that sounds like it's probably right. :) And yes! Especially when you haven't run across a new one for awhile. In this case, too it was kind of like explosive fireworks. :DHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-15321654516725074552016-02-10T15:11:29.664-08:002016-02-10T15:11:29.664-08:00Rosie,
Oh good, I'm so happy you're intere...Rosie,<br />Oh good, I'm so happy you're interested! :) And thank you!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-43189469276921733892016-02-10T15:08:58.085-08:002016-02-10T15:08:58.085-08:00Natalie,
Oh, good! YES, YOU MUST READ IT!!!! ;D
I...Natalie,<br />Oh, good! <i>YES, YOU MUST READ IT!!!!</i> ;D<br /><br />Isn't it beautiful?? :)<br /><br />*grinning all over* Hee. This part of your comment made me soooo happy! ;D Tingles and everything....Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-75591227885321479772016-02-10T14:56:02.360-08:002016-02-10T14:56:02.360-08:00Rilla,
Yes, indeed.
And yay! You got the referenc...Rilla,<br />Yes, <i>indeed</i>.<br /><br />And yay! You got the reference! ;)<br /><br />No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about it and my sister got it for Christmas, so I'm looking forward to delving into it ASAP. Have you read it/were you recommending it?<br /><br />And awwww, thank you so much for your kind words and for commenting! :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-88256708887777919992016-02-10T14:43:19.991-08:002016-02-10T14:43:19.991-08:00Deborah O'Carroll,
Hee. Reading it twice over ...Deborah O'Carroll,<br />Hee. Reading it twice over was pretty entirely epic, wonderful and amazing. :D And eeeesh. YES TO EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED. I'm so happy and delighted to hear you love it so much, too!!! ;D And thank you!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-32158670051390753362016-02-10T14:28:24.384-08:002016-02-10T14:28:24.384-08:00Awdur,
Yay! Isn't it incredible??Awdur,<br />Yay! Isn't it incredible??Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-1033165473720603702016-02-10T14:27:26.143-08:002016-02-10T14:27:26.143-08:00Cordy,
Thank you! And oh dear... really? I'm s...Cordy,<br />Thank you! And oh dear... really? I'm so glad I managed it then! ;)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-73436232710336457252016-02-10T14:24:29.552-08:002016-02-10T14:24:29.552-08:00Reyna Nicole,
(First off, you should have seen the...Reyna Nicole,<br />(First off, you should have seen the smile on my face when your comment popped up. It's so good to hear from you! ;))<br /><br />And I'm positively delighted you love it so much, too. Hee. I know exactly what you mean. And about <i>The Golden Goblet</i>: yes, I have and love it! It's been awhile, but I definitely count it as a favorite... so vivid and gripping!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-52514229195421627242016-02-10T14:11:24.918-08:002016-02-10T14:11:24.918-08:00cleopatra,
Oooh, you have it on the shelf?? I'...cleopatra,<br /><i>Oooh, you have it on the shelf??</i> I'm so glad I was able to bump it to your TBR list! :)<br /><br />And I'm sooo excited to find another Snedeker lover!! Yes and YES. Her books have had such an incredibly huge role in my life. It's absolutely amazing.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-45909287855869599362016-02-09T17:29:14.744-08:002016-02-09T17:29:14.744-08:00I'm trying to think what book I've read by...I'm trying to think what book I've read by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Something westerny. <i>Moccasin Trail</i>, I think? Anyway, the author is familiar and I recall liking at least one of her books, so I'll keep an eye out for this one! Don't you love finding a new favorite? Such a quietly sizzling feeling.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-12223120794543742622016-02-09T11:38:42.314-08:002016-02-09T11:38:42.314-08:00I've never read this, but wonderful job review...I've never read this, but wonderful job reviewing it! I'm interested!Rosie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756806467175885197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-46735868232241796982016-02-06T18:21:35.893-08:002016-02-06T18:21:35.893-08:00Ohhh, this sounds beautiful! *Immediately adds to ...Ohhh, this sounds beautiful! *Immediately adds to TBR list*<br />And that snippet!!! It's gorgeous. <br />Sheftu sounds like a wonderful hero-and he's like Cedric!! Oh, what a tantalizing piece of information. I feel like I keep getting hints and snatches of what ODS will be...I get excited about it every time I hear something new!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-42576289533014581132016-02-05T18:02:17.403-08:002016-02-05T18:02:17.403-08:00I've loved Mara, Daughter of the Nile since I ...I've loved Mara, Daughter of the Nile since I first read it years ago. It is so captivating, intense, and romantic, no? I am so glad you like it as well!<br /><br />(And that "like a juggler's golden balls" reference was very appropriate indeed;)<br /><br />Have you ever read Enemy Brothers by Constance Savery?<br /><br />Love your blog, Heidi!(And your name- it's very sweet.)<br /><br />~Rilla BlytheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-36514128577728871872016-02-05T13:30:07.403-08:002016-02-05T13:30:07.403-08:00Aahh, I LOVE "Mara, Daughter of the Nile"...Aahh, I LOVE "Mara, Daughter of the Nile"! That's so awesome you read it twice in two days, because I really wanted to do that when I read it the first time. XD I keep meaning to reread it and haven't managed to... but soon! I just... gaaahh, I love it so much. ^_^ *huggles book* Mara's and Sheftu's romance, Mara's changing self, the political intrigue, and most of all, Sheftu himself and all his amazingness... YES. He's definitely one of my favorite characters. :D Great review!Deborah O'Carrollhttp://deborahocarroll.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-76840645408659974982016-02-05T06:53:17.278-08:002016-02-05T06:53:17.278-08:00I love Mara Daughter of the Nile. Such a good book...I love Mara Daughter of the Nile. Such a good book!Awdurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548931075533962924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-40715438387493495582016-02-04T14:16:23.190-08:002016-02-04T14:16:23.190-08:00Wonderful review for it has left me very intereste...Wonderful review for it has left me very interested! I have a hard time becoming interested in books by reviews. But you managed it. :) Well done, Heidi! Cordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180298174546552067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-38661977773702805712016-02-03T18:38:48.425-08:002016-02-03T18:38:48.425-08:00I love this book. Love it. Actually, I always forg...I love this book. Love it. Actually, I always forget how much I love it and then when I reread it I spend a few days at least gushing about how wonderful it is. Have you read her other Egyptian book, The Golden Goblet? If not, I'd definitely recommend it!Reyna Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247964427305713526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-89447266522914541282016-02-03T15:00:12.390-08:002016-02-03T15:00:12.390-08:00I'm so glad that I read your wonderful review!...I'm so glad that I read your wonderful review! I've had Mara sitting on the shelf for years and have wiffle-waffled about reading it. Now it's definitely on the TBR!<br /><br />BTW, I absolutely love Snedecker too. Her The Forgotten Daughter gives one of the most poignant characterizations of slavery that I've ever read, not to mention forgiveness.Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.com