Comments on: Book Review: *To The World of Men, Welcome* by Nuala Ní Chonchúir http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/ and it has addled her brain Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:39:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Amy @ My Friend Amy http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10932 Amy @ My Friend Amy Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:26:35 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10932 PS..can you add a subscribe to comments by email feature? PS..can you add a subscribe to comments by email feature?

]]> By: Amy @ My Friend Amy http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10930 Amy @ My Friend Amy Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:26:11 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10930 Ha, well I probably never would have picked up the book with that cover. Truthfully, I don't particularly feel a rush of affection for art like that in general. (I generally prefer landscapes or scenic art as it were, I guess) But the cover to a book is just that...a cover. You probably gave the book a fairer shot by not displaying it. And now you can still be listed in family friendly blog directories. ;) Ha, well I probably never would have picked up the book with that cover. Truthfully, I don’t particularly feel a rush of affection for art like that in general. (I generally prefer landscapes or scenic art as it were, I guess)

But the cover to a book is just that…a cover. You probably gave the book a fairer shot by not displaying it. And now you can still be listed in family friendly blog directories. ;)

]]> By: zibilee http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10886 zibilee Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:31:20 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10886 This sounds like a very intriguing book, particularly the I, Caroline story. I am trying to read more short fiction and thin this would be a great addition to my library. I am going to see if I can get a copy of this book. Thanks for the great review, and don't worry too much about not displaying the cover. I agree that if you had posted it, you might see an increase in spam which is only one of the adverse consequences. I would also have been cautious if I had younger children as well. Great review! This sounds like a very intriguing book, particularly the I, Caroline story. I am trying to read more short fiction and thin this would be a great addition to my library. I am going to see if I can get a copy of this book. Thanks for the great review, and don’t worry too much about not displaying the cover. I agree that if you had posted it, you might see an increase in spam which is only one of the adverse consequences. I would also have been cautious if I had younger children as well. Great review!

]]> By: Ali http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10875 Ali Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:45:17 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10875 I was excited to read your review after you Twittered about the cover, so definitely captured my attention! I kind of like the cover but I can see where you'd have mixed feelings, and while I wouldn't shield my kids from the art if it were in a museum, I think that's different from having them wonder about what's behind that cover on a book, (or having them pull up the image on my blog). One thing's for sure: it's memorable! I was excited to read your review after you Twittered about the cover, so definitely captured my attention! I kind of like the cover but I can see where you’d have mixed feelings, and while I wouldn’t shield my kids from the art if it were in a museum, I think that’s different from having them wonder about what’s behind that cover on a book, (or having them pull up the image on my blog). One thing’s for sure: it’s memorable!

]]> By: Carol http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10871 Carol Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:04:37 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10871 This book sounds really wonderful. I think I'm going to have to pick it up. As far as the cover goes, I agree with the it's your blog, group. Even at home, I have some books that I keep higher on the shelves. This book sounds really wonderful. I think I’m going to have to pick it up.

As far as the cover goes, I agree with the it’s your blog, group. Even at home, I have some books that I keep higher on the shelves.

]]> By: Women Rule Writer http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10868 Women Rule Writer Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:47:32 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10868 Hi Dawn (and all the commenters!), Thanks a million for reviewing my book - I really appreciate it and I'm glad you like the work. Like most authors, the cover choice was not mine and though it is naughty, I really love it. Bewick is a well-known and highly respected artist here in Ireland. We share a publisher. They thought it was appropriate for the book as a lot of the stories are about love relationships (albeit, ones gone wrong!) Anyway, for those interested, I blogged a little about the review on my blog and there are links to other published stories of mine at my website. http://www.nualanichonchuir.com/links.php Thanks again! Nuala Hi Dawn (and all the commenters!),
Thanks a million for reviewing my book – I really appreciate it and I’m glad you like the work.
Like most authors, the cover choice was not mine and though it is naughty, I really love it. Bewick is a well-known and highly respected artist here in Ireland. We share a publisher. They thought it was appropriate for the book as a lot of the stories are about love relationships (albeit, ones gone wrong!)
Anyway, for those interested, I blogged a little about the review on my blog and there are links to other published stories of mine at my website.
http://www.nualanichonchuir.com/links.php
Thanks again!
Nuala

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10862 sheistoofondofbooks Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:14:22 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10862 Violet - the painting is "Lovers and Feathers" by Pauline Bewick, an Irish artist. Sandy - The settings are fantastic, too. Ireland (and Europe) for all of them, I believe. Contemporary and the past; the historical settings were some of my favorites. caite - I didn't ask the author how/why she chose it, but I did give her a heads up that I'd be writing about it. rhapsodyinbooks - I wanted to keep away spammers, and keep positive first impressions; I'm not sure I succeeded :( Marie - I love to hear from the contrarian librarian! I'll re-post what I wrote you on Twitter: You're right, I did intentionally draw attention to it, hoping to stir up opinions, both pro, con, and on-the-fence about my approach. Loved the collection, but had a real hard time posting the pic because judgements are made based on 1st impressions and I wanted ppl to read more about what was inside the cover. Also my kids read the blog (and pull it up at school), and I didn't want to deal with fall-out from that and potential spammers. So controversial in an under-the-radar-way. And right back 'atcha with all the compliments; always interested in your opinion. Beth F - I wonder if she has any of the stories online. That "I, Caroline" is only about 6 pages long, but it packs a punch! Rebecca - no, I absolutely don't shield my kids from art in a museum (or graphic pics in newspaper or magazines ... we'd talk about the article if they were interested). Susan - my son (the older one, 11) picked up the book and was looking at the cover. I said "the painting is called 'Lovers and Feathers'. I need to look in there for a quote now" and held out my hand to get the book back! Ti - no one may have noticed that I didn't have a cover posted, but the omission was glaring to me! Violet – the painting is “Lovers and Feathers” by Pauline Bewick, an Irish artist.

Sandy – The settings are fantastic, too. Ireland (and Europe) for all of them, I believe. Contemporary and the past; the historical settings were some of my favorites.

caite – I didn’t ask the author how/why she chose it, but I did give her a heads up that I’d be writing about it.

rhapsodyinbooks – I wanted to keep away spammers, and keep positive first impressions; I’m not sure I succeeded :(

Marie – I love to hear from the contrarian librarian! I’ll re-post what I wrote you on Twitter: You’re right, I did intentionally draw attention to it, hoping to stir up opinions, both pro, con, and on-the-fence about my approach. Loved the collection, but had a real hard time posting the pic because judgements are made based on 1st impressions and I wanted ppl to read more about what was inside the cover. Also my kids read the blog (and pull it up at school), and I didn’t want to deal with fall-out from that and potential spammers. So controversial in an under-the-radar-way. And right back ‘atcha with all the compliments; always interested in your opinion.

Beth F – I wonder if she has any of the stories online. That “I, Caroline” is only about 6 pages long, but it packs a punch!

Rebecca – no, I absolutely don’t shield my kids from art in a museum (or graphic pics in newspaper or magazines … we’d talk about the article if they were interested).

Susan – my son (the older one, 11) picked up the book and was looking at the cover. I said “the painting is called ‘Lovers and Feathers’. I need to look in there for a quote now” and held out my hand to get the book back!

Ti – no one may have noticed that I didn’t have a cover posted, but the omission was glaring to me!

]]> By: Ti http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10858 Ti Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:24:44 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10858 I don't think anyone would have noticed that the cover was not depicted in this post had you not mentioned it. I can see why you would be careful that your kids did not see it but like the other poster said.. it looks like many you'd see in the museum. It's your blog though and only you can decide what is appropriate for it. I don’t think anyone would have noticed that the cover was not depicted in this post had you not mentioned it. I can see why you would be careful that your kids did not see it but like the other poster said.. it looks like many you’d see in the museum. It’s your blog though and only you can decide what is appropriate for it.

]]> By: Susan Helene Gottfried http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10850 Susan Helene Gottfried Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:10:58 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10850 Yeah, I can see the concern. I couldn't have shown that to my kids, that's for sure. I really wonder what the decision to use that cover art was. Like you and others have pointed out, I'm sure many readers feel let down. Yeah, I can see the concern. I couldn’t have shown that to my kids, that’s for sure.

I really wonder what the decision to use that cover art was. Like you and others have pointed out, I’m sure many readers feel let down.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2009/04/29/book-review-to-the-world-of-men-welcome-by-nuala-ni-chonchuir/comment-page-1/#comment-10848 Rebecca Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:05:45 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=4735#comment-10848 I think the cover looks like a thousand paintings that hang in art museums. It does not look like erotica. I guess it depends on if you would shield the kids from famous paintings in the Smithsonian because they are nude. I think the cover looks like a thousand paintings that hang in art museums. It does not look like erotica. I guess it depends on if you would shield the kids from famous paintings in the Smithsonian because they are nude.

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