Comments on: Book Review: *The Safety of Secrets* by DeLaune Michel http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/ and it has addled her brain Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:42:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Saturday Review of Books: November 22, 2008 at Semicolon http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-3557 Saturday Review of Books: November 22, 2008 at Semicolon Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:10:50 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-3557 [...] Amy @ Hope Is the Word (Clementine by Sara Pennypacker)52. 3m (Sky Burial)53. 3m (Downtown Owl)54. She is Too Fond of Books (The Safety of Secrets)55. She is Too Fond of Books (The Tenth Case)56. SmallWorld Reads (This Is the Feast)57. The Place [...] [...] Amy @ Hope Is the Word (Clementine by Sara Pennypacker)52. 3m (Sky Burial)53. 3m (Downtown Owl)54. She is Too Fond of Books (The Safety of Secrets)55. She is Too Fond of Books (The Tenth Case)56. SmallWorld Reads (This Is the Feast)57. The Place [...]

]]> By: Review of: The Safety of Secrets « Kylee Reading http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-3542 Review of: The Safety of Secrets « Kylee Reading Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:01:13 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-3542 [...] She Is Too Fond Of Books [...] [...] She Is Too Fond Of Books [...]

]]> By: Anna http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-3202 Anna Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:51:44 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-3202 Great review! I read this for the Book Club Girl show as well, but obviously, I'm a bit behind in my reviews. I had mixed feelings about this book; I thought overall it was a good read, but I didn't really like either character. Great review! I read this for the Book Club Girl show as well, but obviously, I’m a bit behind in my reviews. I had mixed feelings about this book; I thought overall it was a good read, but I didn’t really like either character.

]]> By: She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Winner of *The Safety of Secrets* http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2847 She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Winner of *The Safety of Secrets* Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:28:57 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2847 [...] who entered the giveaway for my copy of DeLaune Michel’s novel The Safety of Secrets (reviewed here).  The comments on this post contain 18 “best friend” stories - from sisters, to [...] [...] who entered the giveaway for my copy of DeLaune Michel’s novel The Safety of Secrets (reviewed here).  The comments on this post contain 18 “best friend” stories – from sisters, to [...]

]]> By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:46:02 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2835 I really enjoyed the book club chat with Delaune! I liked this book well enough, but I had the same issue with the beginning sections when the character's thoughts would run away with her and the main character flaw for each character...i think they should have had different flaws...but overall it was an interesting look at a long-lasting friendship...especially in LA! I really enjoyed the book club chat with Delaune! I liked this book well enough, but I had the same issue with the beginning sections when the character’s thoughts would run away with her and the main character flaw for each character…i think they should have had different flaws…but overall it was an interesting look at a long-lasting friendship…especially in LA!

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2831 sheistoofondofbooks Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:13:08 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2831 Joanne - I like to read books the cover various stages in a character's life, too. I thought about "best friends" after reading this ... I'm fortunate to have a best friend that I've grown up with. Sandra - aren't those interviews interesting?! Authors are real people :) I'm glad the book got to you, better late than never. Swapna - thanks! That reminds me, I have to post the winner of my giveaway (Avis won my copy) Joanne – I like to read books the cover various stages in a character’s life, too. I thought about “best friends” after reading this … I’m fortunate to have a best friend that I’ve grown up with.

Sandra – aren’t those interviews interesting?! Authors are real people :) I’m glad the book got to you, better late than never.

Swapna – thanks! That reminds me, I have to post the winner of my giveaway (Avis won my copy)

]]> By: S. Krishna http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2827 S. Krishna Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:36:16 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2827 Great review! I enjoyed this one as well. Great review! I enjoyed this one as well.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2815 Sandra Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:37:22 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2815 I got a copy of this from Book Club Girl too but it arrived after the broadcast, which I listened to and enjoyed anyway. So I still have it to look forward to. I don't mind run-on sentences or internal ramblimg at all so I'm sure I'll like it. I enjoyed reading your review. I got a copy of this from Book Club Girl too but it arrived after the broadcast, which I listened to and enjoyed anyway. So I still have it to look forward to. I don’t mind run-on sentences or internal ramblimg at all so I’m sure I’ll like it. I enjoyed reading your review.

]]> By: Joanne http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2812 Joanne Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:32:16 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2812 I'm definitely interested in reading this novel, I've always liked stories that trace people's lives from childhood and how their relationships change. The run-on thoughts might be a bother, if they don't add anything to the character development. But it seems like more and more writers are using this method nowadays, so I find it's easy to overlook in an otherwise good read. I’m definitely interested in reading this novel, I’ve always liked stories that trace people’s lives from childhood and how their relationships change. The run-on thoughts might be a bother, if they don’t add anything to the character development. But it seems like more and more writers are using this method nowadays, so I find it’s easy to overlook in an otherwise good read.

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/11/16/book-review-the-safety-of-secrets-by-delaune-michel/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 sheistoofondofbooks Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:07:29 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=2168#comment-2809 Kathy - it didn't ramble through the whole book ... at least I didn't notice if it did! I was very distracted by the run-on thoughts in the beginning, but they either disappeared or I got caught up in the story. Dar - yes, I like DeLaune Michel's writing style (OK, except for those rambling thoughts of Fiona!), and I'd like to read more of her. Those author chats really do connect the reader with the author. I love hearing what they have to say about writing and life! Ti - My frustration was in the bottom line of a lack of honesty. Fiona couldn't keep anything in confidence - she spilled Patricia's secrets and her husband's secrets. I wonder if she was supposed to be compensating for keeping that BIG secret of what had happened when she and Patricia were kids? (I didn't think of that when I wrote the review ... am I over-analyzing now?) Kathy – it didn’t ramble through the whole book … at least I didn’t notice if it did! I was very distracted by the run-on thoughts in the beginning, but they either disappeared or I got caught up in the story.

Dar – yes, I like DeLaune Michel’s writing style (OK, except for those rambling thoughts of Fiona!), and I’d like to read more of her. Those author chats really do connect the reader with the author. I love hearing what they have to say about writing and life!

Ti – My frustration was in the bottom line of a lack of honesty. Fiona couldn’t keep anything in confidence – she spilled Patricia’s secrets and her husband’s secrets. I wonder if she was supposed to be compensating for keeping that BIG secret of what had happened when she and Patricia were kids? (I didn’t think of that when I wrote the review … am I over-analyzing now?)

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