http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/ reading a good book with a furchild by my side Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:14:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Anonymous Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:18:06 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-441 Debbie, Thank you for that interesting essay! Yes, I think Allison is doing quite a bit in this book - she is clearly a gifted author and this essay gave me some additional insight into this book. I still hated the ending, though! *smiles* Debbie, Thank you for that interesting essay! Yes, I think Allison is doing quite a bit in this book – she is clearly a gifted author and this essay gave me some additional insight into this book. I still hated the ending, though! *smiles*

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Anonymous Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:15:51 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-440 Haven't read the book yet; did see the film. In reviewing others' opinions of the book came across an article which I feel directs the reader to understanding why the characters are the way they are, which I think is probably going to be the most intriguing part of the book, Allison's narrative. The reader comments here were predictable in their distaste for the subject matter, especially toward Bone's mother. There's a whole lot more going on in this book apparently than a set of dysfunctional relationships, of the many tributaries meandering from an inescapable origin: flawed humanity. Here's that link: http://www.radford.edu/~mpbaker/wmst101Allison.htm Haven’t read the book yet; did see the film. In reviewing others’ opinions of the book came across an article which I feel directs the reader to understanding why the characters are the way they are, which I think is probably going to be the most intriguing part of the book, Allison’s narrative.
The reader comments here were predictable in their distaste for the subject matter, especially toward Bone’s mother. There’s a whole lot more going on in this book apparently than a set of dysfunctional relationships, of the many tributaries meandering from an inescapable origin: flawed humanity. Here’s that link:
http://www.radford.edu/~mpbaker/wmst101Allison.htm

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-439 Anonymous Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:41:39 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-439 Maggie - *nods* I can see where this book might be cathartic for some people - and it is not a bad book; just one that stirred up a lot of emotion for me! Thanks for hosting the challenge and giving me a good excuse to read the Southern books on my TBR shelf! Maggie – *nods* I can see where this book might be cathartic for some people – and it is not a bad book; just one that stirred up a lot of emotion for me! Thanks for hosting the challenge and giving me a good excuse to read the Southern books on my TBR shelf!

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Anonymous Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:59:24 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-438 I'm thrilled you finished the challenge! :D It sounds like a tough one to stick with and does appeal to my once abused self. I'll put it on my stack for a later date. These books are hard to digest but there is a whole world out there that needs and must discuss them. Happy Reading! I’m thrilled you finished the challenge!
It sounds like a tough one to stick with and does appeal to my once abused self. I’ll put it on my stack for a later date. These books are hard to digest but there is a whole world out there that needs and must discuss them.
Happy Reading!

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Anonymous Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:28:19 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-437 Hi Amy - the subject matter and the realism of this novel is what turned me off (the writing is actually quite good). I'm happy to have finished another challenge! Thank you for the birthday wishes!!! Hi Amy – the subject matter and the realism of this novel is what turned me off (the writing is actually quite good). I’m happy to have finished another challenge! Thank you for the birthday wishes!!!

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-435 Anonymous Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:27:13 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-435 Vasilly: I had no idea this was autobiographical - which makes it that much more sad to me. I get so distressed over the abuse of children - it gives me nightmares! Thank you for the birthday wishes!! Vasilly: I had no idea this was autobiographical – which makes it that much more sad to me. I get so distressed over the abuse of children – it gives me nightmares! Thank you for the birthday wishes!!

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Anonymous Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:53:58 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-436 Sorry it wasn't a good read but congrats on finishing. And Happy Birthday! Sorry it wasn’t a good read but congrats on finishing.
And Happy Birthday!

]]> http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Anonymous Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:54:59 +0000 http://www.caribousmom.com/2007/08/19/bastard-out-of-carolina-book-review/#comment-434 You are so right, Wendy. I loved this book but hated the mother so much! To put your child in harm's way to satisfy a man's thirst... No. But what's so sad is this book is kind of an autobiographical novel. Ruth Ann is Dorothy. But her mom and the stepdad doesn't leave. I don't know if I should recommend this book, but Dorothy Allison wrote another book called Trash that goes deeper into her story. It's just as disturbing, especially when she tells you more about her extended family. It's a miracle that she's somewhat normal.... Happy birthday, Wendy! Vasilly You are so right, Wendy. I loved this book but hated the mother so much! To put your child in harm’s way to satisfy a man’s thirst… No. But what’s so sad is this book is kind of an autobiographical novel. Ruth Ann is Dorothy. But her mom and the stepdad doesn’t leave. I don’t know if I should recommend this book, but Dorothy Allison wrote another book called Trash that goes deeper into her story. It’s just as disturbing, especially when she tells you more about her extended family. It’s a miracle that she’s somewhat normal…. Happy birthday, Wendy!
Vasilly

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