tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post7012533576036201672..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian - Marina LewyckaTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-50235728178776962852009-04-04T20:12:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:12:00.000-05:00*Jeanette - So far this is one of my favorite read...*Jeanette - So far this is one of my favorite reads of the year. It was an enjoyable read but also insightful. I hope you like it!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-13584374931205025942009-03-31T12:39:00.000-05:002009-03-31T12:39:00.000-05:00I've heard of this book and knew that it was prett...I've heard of this book and knew that it was pretty well liked by book critics but did not know much about the story or plot. It sounds really interesting and I am going to have to go ahead and add it to my list. Thanks for the review.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311918064009586996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-62723163923528220862009-03-22T17:51:00.000-05:002009-03-22T17:51:00.000-05:00*Eva - I'm sorry this one didn't do it for you. I...*Eva - I'm sorry this one didn't do it for you. I think I can see where you are coming from, but for me the pieces all fit together well. I actually think it would have worked even better if the book was a little longer.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-71191495230196330502009-03-19T13:17:00.000-05:002009-03-19T13:17:00.000-05:00I read this one too a while back, but I must say I...I read this one too a while back, but I must say I didn't care for it. I just felt that it tried to do too many things at the same time and didn't quite succeed at any of them. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your review!! It's always interewting when someone had a completely different experience of a book than you did! :)<BR/><BR/>/Eva - fellow OT-erEva @ One Swede Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053476662764861384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-79136276309588587832009-03-19T12:02:00.000-05:002009-03-19T12:02:00.000-05:00*Amanda - Well, if I can help it, I want to read a...*Amanda - Well, if I can help it, I want to read a book I already have on the shelf. And Zhivago sounds a little more appealing that 800 page Brothers Karamazov, or The Death of Ivan Lynch, or Crime and Punishment--not sure why I collect these Russian tomes! :) We'll see how it goes. If badly, then I'll search for something else--I can always swap out for another country as well.<BR/><BR/>*Trixie - Sorry I missed your link! It's up with the others now. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-47092745163589929322009-03-19T08:12:00.000-05:002009-03-19T08:12:00.000-05:00Hey Trish! Great review. I reviewed this book a ...Hey Trish! Great review. I reviewed this book a while back too.<BR/>http://trixiejames.blogspot.com/2008/07/review-short-history-of-tractors.htmlTrixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068022347587335989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-72316567329062555412009-03-18T20:31:00.000-05:002009-03-18T20:31:00.000-05:00You know, you can always change to a different Rus...You know, you can always change to a different Russian book if you'd like. ;) Of course, I can't really recommend any yet. I haven't liked a lot of what I've read. I'll be reading Fathers and Sons by Turgenov in the next month or so, and hopefully will get to One Day in the LIfe of Ivan Denisovich this year, too. My husband says that last one is really good.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-14625179619901990242009-03-18T19:07:00.000-05:002009-03-18T19:07:00.000-05:00*Laura - Does that mean that you're going to join ...*Laura - Does that mean that you're going to join this challenge with me? Muh hahahaha! :) Ok, I won't try to tempt you with those devilish things any more. I think you'd like this book for the most part. The sister portion was interesting because it was narrated by the younger sister--I kept thinking about how my relationship with Kim paralleled. Oh, and imagine a book where people talk like Alex. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-8757106833287086342009-03-18T19:00:00.000-05:002009-03-18T19:00:00.000-05:00Sounds like a lot is going on, but I enjoy books t...Sounds like a lot is going on, but I enjoy books that include quite a bit of humor among serious topics. I always enjoy reading/talking about sister relationships...maybe because I have 2! :)<BR/><BR/>Several of the books on your challenge list are books that I own and plan to read as well! Yay...more books to talk about!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048221087572023485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-14431716937927324842009-03-18T18:58:00.000-05:002009-03-18T18:58:00.000-05:00*Joy - Well, the title itself made me reluctant to...*Joy - Well, the title itself made me reluctant to pick it up, but in the end I enjoyed it. I hope you like it--I'll be curious of what you think!<BR/><BR/>*Goms - I learned a lot from this book about Ukraine and the Soviet Union during WWII! I hope you like it!<BR/><BR/>*Heather - Enjoy! It's a fun read but also gives a lot to ponder.<BR/><BR/>*Bermuda - Fun that your sister has a wishlist! Do you guys share a lot of book ideas? I hope you like this one.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-87389484165517436222009-03-18T18:43:00.000-05:002009-03-18T18:43:00.000-05:00This is on my wish list. I was at my sister's thi...This is on my wish list. I was at my sister's this past weekend and noticed it's on her wish list, too. Great review.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-77366215528311098382009-03-18T15:26:00.000-05:002009-03-18T15:26:00.000-05:00Ok, you've convinced me. I've been hearing about ...Ok, you've convinced me. I've been hearing about this one for a long time but it wasn't on my TBR list until now. :)Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-43697243413866667772009-03-18T03:44:00.000-05:002009-03-18T03:44:00.000-05:00Trish, Sounds like a very interesting book. I was ...Trish, Sounds like a very interesting book. I was at a loss as to which book to read for my OT challenge next. This sounds like a great choice.. will add it to my list.Gomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597993663949365078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-48703541640395698452009-03-17T17:53:00.000-05:002009-03-17T17:53:00.000-05:00I have read/heard mixed reviews on this one, so be...I have read/heard mixed reviews on this one, so being that it's sitting on my TBR shelf - this is really, really pleasant to see. :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-58641791709360351172009-03-17T13:13:00.000-05:002009-03-17T13:13:00.000-05:00*Amanda - Oh no--don't tell me that about Dr. Zhiv...*Amanda - Oh no--don't tell me that about Dr. Zhivago! Yes, this one has a very strange title--not very appealing at all. It refers to a piece the narrator's father is writing about the history of tractors (go figure).<BR/><BR/>*Hedgie - My knowledge of Ukrainian and even Russian history after the revolution is pretty limited, so this was a great enlightener. Like I said--pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book!<BR/><BR/>*Literary Feline - It is an awful title! But I thought it was a great book--hope you like it, too.<BR/><BR/>*Michelle - I'm intimidated by all Russian literature, but I've got a couple tomes on the shelf and thought I'd start with Dr. Zhivago. Now I'm scared to death!! :P<BR/><BR/>*Dar - I didn't know that you come from Ukrainian stock! :) You should check this one out--I'd be curious to hear what you think!<BR/><BR/>*Nymeth - I hadn't heard of it until recently, and if I hadn't found it on a bargain table I probably wouldn't have picked it up so soon. I hope you like it--and I know what you mean about high expectations. I think you'd find it enjoyable at the very least.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-78352706129430463142009-03-17T12:33:00.000-05:002009-03-17T12:33:00.000-05:00Now here's a book I've been meaning to read ever s...Now here's a book I've been meaning to read ever since it came out. I always had the impression it was something I'd really enjoy, and I can't even remember how I got that impression originally. Of course, high expectations can be dangerous, but judging by your review I think I'll really enjoy it indeed!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-40626723462089038552009-03-17T12:27:00.000-05:002009-03-17T12:27:00.000-05:00Being Ukrainian myself-the title caught my attenti...Being Ukrainian myself-the title caught my attention-lol. I've had this one on my wishlist since I saw a review of it quite a while ago. Sadly, I've not picked it up yet. Sounds like I should.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-20328080976330473382009-03-17T12:25:00.000-05:002009-03-17T12:25:00.000-05:00This books sounds really good. You are going to b...This books sounds really good. You are going to be reading Dr. Zhivago? Good luck. I am very intimidated by that one...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404879513387292219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-27829374911815667702009-03-17T11:04:00.000-05:002009-03-17T11:04:00.000-05:00The first time I heard about this book it was beca...The first time I heard about this book it was because it was nominated for one of the worst title of the year awards--or something like that. I have been really curious about it since then just the same. I'm glad to hear you liked it so much, Trish. I hope to read this one day too. Great review, by the way!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-88555953694669604492009-03-17T10:59:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:59:00.000-05:00I read and briefly reviewed it as part of my perso...I read and briefly reviewed it as part of my personal <A HREF="http://compost-hedgie.blogspot.com/2009/01/january-firsts.html" REL="nofollow">January Firsts reading</A> and loved it. The interplay between the comic plotline and the serious -- even grim -- history of life in the Ukraine during the first half of the 20th century gave the book a considerable depth that appealed very strongly to me. I'm glad you enjoyed it, as well.Hedgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073063597585826524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-22788290906441996112009-03-17T10:31:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:31:00.000-05:00I've heard of this book before, but had no idea wh...I've heard of this book before, but had no idea what it was about and from the title, it didn't sound all that interesting. Bad title, haha. But, we tend to have similar tastes, so I might need to check this out.<BR/><BR/>On another note, I see you'll be reading Dr. Zhivago? Good luck. I hated that book. We read it in our book club last year and I don't think anyone liked it. Most people didn't even get through it.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-4668569707935182072009-03-17T08:36:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:36:00.000-05:00*Bethany - Thanks for the great suggestion! I alw...*Bethany - Thanks for the great suggestion! I always love reading other's reviews of books that I've read as well. This was a great start to the OT challenge!<BR/><BR/>*Melody - I remember seeing your review of Strawberry Fields and thinking it sounded good as well. I'll have to look around for a copy of that one.<BR/><BR/>*Tricia - I'm curious about the abuse that you're referring to--the way that Nadia and Vera talk to/treat their father or how Valentina treats him (which was awful!)? The daughters definitely don't have the type of respect that I would expect daughters to have for their elderly father. I think if some of this hadn't been treated with a measure of jest and humor it would have bothered me more as well.<BR/><BR/>*Debi - It's a really interesting book--both in terms of the history it gives and the familial relationships. I hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>*Sam - I actually had no idea this was on the 1001 list--and if it hadn't been one of the more recent selections (near the top of the list), I probably would have missed it. Hope you like it.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-40430414693254575162009-03-17T08:28:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:28:00.000-05:00I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one as it h...I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one as it has been on my radar for awhile now. Plus if it is on the 1001 list then it will fit perfectly with my challenges that I am working on. Great review!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-22423764647620435662009-03-17T07:43:00.000-05:002009-03-17T07:43:00.000-05:00Well, I don't know if you did the book justice or ...Well, I don't know if you did the book justice or not, but I can say that you definitely sold me on it! I've read other reviews of it and been slightly interested, but not even enough to write it down. Now I won't just be writing it down, I know I'll be picking it up! Thanks, Trish!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-76476128620028536882009-03-17T06:48:00.000-05:002009-03-17T06:48:00.000-05:00I read this book for Orbis Terrarum last year. ht...I read this book for Orbis Terrarum last year. http://libraryqueue.blogspot.com/2008/06/short-history-of-tractors-in-ukrainian.html<BR/>I liked it, but I didn't love it. The abuse was hard for me to stomach. I agree with your assessment--it is dceptively heavy! I'm glad that you liked it though and I look forward to the rest of you Orbis Terrarum reviews!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701299201863734003noreply@blogger.com