Comments on: Book Review: *The Brightest Moon of the Century* by Christopher Meeks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/ and it has addled her brain Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:39:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6914 Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:49:06 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6914 Isn't it interesting how photos can so set a time period for the viewer? Without having an idea about where those photos were taken, or of/by whom, and even not knowing when they were taken, I KNEW they were from the 70s. As a professional photographer, I try hard to avoid including things that will surely date a photo when I can, but now I'm rethinking this. I'd love to win a copy just to see the rest of the photos :) Isn’t it interesting how photos can so set a time period for the viewer? Without having an idea about where those photos were taken, or of/by whom, and even not knowing when they were taken, I KNEW they were from the 70s. As a professional photographer, I try hard to avoid including things that will surely date a photo when I can, but now I’m rethinking this. I’d love to win a copy just to see the rest of the photos :)

]]> By: She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Book Giveaway: *The Brightest Moon of the Century* by Christopher Meeks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6712 She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Book Giveaway: *The Brightest Moon of the Century* by Christopher Meeks Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:44:34 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6712 [...] - my review of Christopher Meeks’ novel, The Brightest Moon of the [...] [...] – my review of Christopher Meeks’ novel, The Brightest Moon of the [...]

]]> By: zibilee http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6686 zibilee Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:03:57 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6686 Awesome review! I loved this book and think Chris did a great job with Edward. He was a great character to spend time with, very human and real. Awesome review! I loved this book and think Chris did a great job with Edward. He was a great character to spend time with, very human and real.

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6677 sheistoofondofbooks Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:01:15 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6677 Lisa - if you're reading the ARC, the "Hi Jolly" chapter has changed a bit in the final copy. I'll see if I can get you a link to the final version. B&B's Mommy - I suspect there may be a bit of Edward in the author (or vice versa). Edward works in film, moved from Minnesota to LA ... Christopher Meeks was raised in Minnesota, lives near LA, and is a writer and photographer ... Amy - have you read the premise for the play? I haven't seen any part of the script, but it sounds so interesting (one blurb I read called it a reverse "12 angry men" Shana - yes, when there's a big time change and a date given, my mind takes it in automatically (instead of, after reading a few paragraphs, "oh, he must be about 30 now ...") Nicole - there are 7 photos (by the author ... and I think they're all "vintage"), which connect with the novel, but don't take away from the prose. Lisa – if you’re reading the ARC, the “Hi Jolly” chapter has changed a bit in the final copy. I’ll see if I can get you a link to the final version.

B&B’s Mommy – I suspect there may be a bit of Edward in the author (or vice versa). Edward works in film, moved from Minnesota to LA … Christopher Meeks was raised in Minnesota, lives near LA, and is a writer and photographer …

Amy – have you read the premise for the play? I haven’t seen any part of the script, but it sounds so interesting (one blurb I read called it a reverse “12 angry men”

Shana – yes, when there’s a big time change and a date given, my mind takes it in automatically (instead of, after reading a few paragraphs, “oh, he must be about 30 now …”)

Nicole – there are 7 photos (by the author … and I think they’re all “vintage”), which connect with the novel, but don’t take away from the prose.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6673 Nicole Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:29:23 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6673 looks like a good book -- and, the picture of a college dorm room :) does the book have pictures in it? looks like a good book — and, the picture of a college dorm room :) does the book have pictures in it?

]]> By: Shana @ Literarily http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6646 Shana @ Literarily Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:35:12 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6646 I like the use of dates when it kind of anchors the chapters. I love the cover of this book too. I like the use of dates when it kind of anchors the chapters. I love the cover of this book too.

]]> By: Amy @ My Friend Amy http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6643 Amy @ My Friend Amy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:59:12 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6643 I'm not sure I can make it to Vroman's on the 7th but I'm going to try to look into that play! Sounds like a good book! I’m not sure I can make it to Vroman’s on the 7th but I’m going to try to look into that play! Sounds like a good book!

]]> By: Betty and Boo's Mommy http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6642 Betty and Boo's Mommy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:56:29 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6642 You had me with "quirky characters." I love the inclusion of the photos, too. This sounds like a great read and I'm off to add it to my TBR list. Thanks for the review! You had me with “quirky characters.” I love the inclusion of the photos, too. This sounds like a great read and I’m off to add it to my TBR list. Thanks for the review!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6637 Lisa Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:15:40 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6637 I've got this one on my shelf and I am really looking forward to reading it! I loved <i>months and seasons</i>, so I expect this one to be a great read. I’ve got this one on my shelf and I am really looking forward to reading it! I loved months and seasons, so I expect this one to be a great read.

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/03/03/book-review-the-brightest-moon-of-the-century-by-christopher-meeks/comment-page-1/#comment-6633 sheistoofondofbooks Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:35:07 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=3896#comment-6633 Kathy - other settings are Minnesota and Los Angeles. Meeks really grabs the personality of each region. julia - I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Both this novel and his *Months and Seasons* collection were wonderful. I have *The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea* still to read. Meghan - there were many bookmarked quotes when I was done reading. I loved Edward's innocence especially in this scene, and his reference to Olive Oyl and Bluto! Wendy - I wrote that I'd want Edward for a brother ... I suppose if I were single I'd want a different relationship with him. Sensitive, ambitious, fun ... it's all good! LuAnn - I'd love to see (or read!) the play; it looks fascinating! Kathy – other settings are Minnesota and Los Angeles. Meeks really grabs the personality of each region.

julia – I’m glad you enjoyed the review. Both this novel and his *Months and Seasons* collection were wonderful. I have *The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea* still to read.

Meghan – there were many bookmarked quotes when I was done reading. I loved Edward’s innocence especially in this scene, and his reference to Olive Oyl and Bluto!

Wendy – I wrote that I’d want Edward for a brother … I suppose if I were single I’d want a different relationship with him. Sensitive, ambitious, fun … it’s all good!

LuAnn – I’d love to see (or read!) the play; it looks fascinating!

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