The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Registered by jnpert of Ridgefield, Connecticut USA on 10/22/2006
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
10 journalers for this copy...
Received a second copy of the book from my husband's co-worker. Since this was on many wishlists, I decided to offer it as a ring.
Bookring list- (please check in case there have been changes)
CdnLibrarian- Canada
infostermom- IN, USA
bestfriends- France
prilade-Bulgaria
Charlieboots76-UK
Vamperstein8782- UK
ankh-angel- Australia
akashafamily-Australia
tinytoes- CT, USA
rhythmbiscuit- CO,USA
Back to jnpert in Kentucky
The process:
-When you receive the book, journal to let us know you have it.
-Please try to read the book within 4-6 weeks of receipt.
-When you are done, journal the book and PM the next person in line (include the mailing date in a journal entry.) Surface, economy or media mail is fine when posting.
-If you need to be skipped or have the shipping order rearranged, please send me a PM (likewise if you're having trouble finishing the book in a timely fashion.) Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Bookring list- (please check in case there have been changes)
CdnLibrarian- Canada
infostermom- IN, USA
bestfriends- France
prilade-Bulgaria
Charlieboots76-UK
Vamperstein8782- UK
ankh-angel- Australia
akashafamily-Australia
tinytoes- CT, USA
rhythmbiscuit- CO,USA
Back to jnpert in Kentucky
The process:
-When you receive the book, journal to let us know you have it.
-Please try to read the book within 4-6 weeks of receipt.
-When you are done, journal the book and PM the next person in line (include the mailing date in a journal entry.) Surface, economy or media mail is fine when posting.
-If you need to be skipped or have the shipping order rearranged, please send me a PM (likewise if you're having trouble finishing the book in a timely fashion.) Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Mailed off to CdnLibrarian today. Enjoy!
I have received the book! Looking so forward to reading it! Thanks ~ CdnLibrarian
Wow--I barely know what to say about this wonderful book!
It's captivating, beautifully written and pulls at your emotions from start to finish. The plot is what interested me the most, but there is so much more to this book. The writing is amazing--beautiful descriptions without being dense. I came away really feeling for the characters and so happy that I was able to see what their lives turned out to be.
A definite A++++!!!
A BIG thank you for offering this bookring.
**Pm'd INFOSTERMOM for Bookring as she's next in line; will journal once mailed out**
It's captivating, beautifully written and pulls at your emotions from start to finish. The plot is what interested me the most, but there is so much more to this book. The writing is amazing--beautiful descriptions without being dense. I came away really feeling for the characters and so happy that I was able to see what their lives turned out to be.
A definite A++++!!!
A BIG thank you for offering this bookring.
**Pm'd INFOSTERMOM for Bookring as she's next in line; will journal once mailed out**
Mailed to 'infostermom' on Dec.4th!! (Canada - USA)
Enjoy,
CdnLibrarian
Enjoy,
CdnLibrarian
Received today for a book ring. Looking forward to reading it!
Thank you for allowing me to participate in this ring. This was a great book. The story line was perfect, never contrived. The characters were real. The story will definitely stay with me for a long time. It was well written.
Sent to 'bestfriends' on Jan. 3
Sent to 'bestfriends' on Jan. 3
Journal Entry 8 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Monday, February 19, 2007
The book arrived in good condition in my mailbox today after a long journey of almost 7 weeks.
Thanks infostermom for sending it. I love the card that came with it and the information about Indiana you wrote on the back. Hope to visit all those lovely places one day ;-)
I'm about half-way in the book I'm currently reading and this one will be up next. Looking forward to it. Thanks jnpert for sharing.
Thanks infostermom for sending it. I love the card that came with it and the information about Indiana you wrote on the back. Hope to visit all those lovely places one day ;-)
I'm about half-way in the book I'm currently reading and this one will be up next. Looking forward to it. Thanks jnpert for sharing.
Journal Entry 9 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Friday, February 23, 2007
Finished reading yesterday and waited a bit before writing a review to let the story sink in, as it left me with conflicting feelings and opinions. On one hand I liked and enjoyed it. On the other I did not. The storyline sure kept my attention and I finished it quite quickly, so yes you could call it a “page turner”. However, does that make a book a good novel?
You see, I wondered what makes this story any different than a "cheap dime novel" or the script of a mediocre B-movie/TV show (especially the latter). Even the names of the characters sometimes reminded me of so-so TV series. It’s a pity, as now and then the style of writing is really, really good, though often also a bit bombastic. For my taste Ms. Edwards uses too many “she let go of a breath she did not even know she was holding” phrases.
Someone recently started a topic about sentences like this in the Book Talk forum :
"Please don't say that again"
Well, the very same sentence was used in this book too! I laughed out loud when reading it!!!! Also: Too many coincidences and improbabilities for my taste.
On the whole: A pleasant read, not more than that. True: a better way to spend a few hours of your time, than watching bad TV shows ;-)! It did not strike me as "great" though and I did not think that the fact that it's a bestseller is completly justified. Still, I would like to see what Kim Edwards comes up with next. She has the potential to write that brillant novel one day.
I have already PM-ed the next on the list for her address the day I received the book. Once again a few days later. So far no reply. Posted an ISO in the forum today (25 Febr.)
27 February update:
Received a PM from prilade today, so the book will be sent to her this week.
You see, I wondered what makes this story any different than a "cheap dime novel" or the script of a mediocre B-movie/TV show (especially the latter). Even the names of the characters sometimes reminded me of so-so TV series. It’s a pity, as now and then the style of writing is really, really good, though often also a bit bombastic. For my taste Ms. Edwards uses too many “she let go of a breath she did not even know she was holding” phrases.
Someone recently started a topic about sentences like this in the Book Talk forum :
"Please don't say that again"
Well, the very same sentence was used in this book too! I laughed out loud when reading it!!!! Also: Too many coincidences and improbabilities for my taste.
On the whole: A pleasant read, not more than that. True: a better way to spend a few hours of your time, than watching bad TV shows ;-)! It did not strike me as "great" though and I did not think that the fact that it's a bestseller is completly justified. Still, I would like to see what Kim Edwards comes up with next. She has the potential to write that brillant novel one day.
I have already PM-ed the next on the list for her address the day I received the book. Once again a few days later. So far no reply. Posted an ISO in the forum today (25 Febr.)
27 February update:
Received a PM from prilade today, so the book will be sent to her this week.
Journal Entry 10 by bestfriends at To the next participant in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 1, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (3/1/2007 UTC) at To the next participant in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
Greetings from the Pas de Calais, France.
Greetings from the Pas de Calais, France.
Journal Entry 11 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Monday, April 23, 2007
Just asked prilade by PM whether she ever received this! I sent it by economy (surface) mail. Ususally it takes anywhere between 10-30 days to get there, even to countries like Bulgaria. It never happened before that it took this long for a book to arrive!
30th April update: No answer yet, repeated the PM today.
30th April update: No answer yet, repeated the PM today.
The book was here a month and something ago. Apologizes for not registering it on time. I am ready to send it to the next one - PM-ing now.
Journal Entry 13 by Charlieboots76 from Ringwood, Hampshire United Kingdom on Saturday, May 19, 2007
I recieved the book yesterday, thanks prilade. It is next on my tbr list and I am looking forward to it.
I really enjoyed this book. I was great to follow the charachters on their journeys.
The book is now on its way to Vamperstein8782
Thankyou for the chance of reading this book.
The book is now on its way to Vamperstein8782
Thankyou for the chance of reading this book.
Sorry, kinda stalled on this for a while... it was one of those books that I could read huge chunks of when I actually sat down to read it, but was rarely inspired to pick it up.
Will pass it on to ankh-angel as soon as I have an address.
Will pass it on to ankh-angel as soon as I have an address.
Ankh-angel and akashafamily both passed on this, so it is now finally on the move again heading out to tinytoes in the USA.
Received the book yesterday. Can't wait to start reading it. Thank you for sending it along.
Thanks for allowing me the chance to be part of this bookring. I wouldn't say I was blown away by this book but I am glad I read it. I think the idea for the plot was extremely interesting but I felt it was hard to sympathize with some of the characters because they seemed pretty self-centered to me. I kept trying to imagine from different characters' points-of-view how they could have kept the secrets they did for so long. While most of the book was about loss and emotional pain, it did have a hopeful ending.
Winging its way across the US to rhythmbiscuit. Enjoy the read.
Thank you for allowing me to participate in this ring. The book arrived yesterday.
I enjoyed this novel, but I read it in fits and starts. I have to agree with bestfriends somewhat; the language was pretty, but sometimes it made me roll my eyes. However, I have to admit, toward the end I hardly paid attention to the language; I skimmed the book so that I could find out how it ended.
I will mail this book back to jnpert. Thanks so much for sharing!
I will mail this book back to jnpert. Thanks so much for sharing!
Journal Entry 23 by rhythmbiscuit at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, December 20, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (12/20/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
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I'm sorry it took me so long to get to the post office. This book is on its way! Incidentally, this is the 1200th book I've released!
I'm sorry it took me so long to get to the post office. This book is on its way! Incidentally, this is the 1200th book I've released!
This book made it back home! (It actually arrived right after Christmas but I haven't had a chance to log it.)
Thank you very much to all of you for participating and making the ring a success! :)
Thank you very much to all of you for participating and making the ring a success! :)
Adding to the Women Authors Bookbox. Hope this book can continue its travels!
Journal Entry 28 by DeeOhTea at Shades Of Green Resort in Orlando, Florida USA on Tuesday, May 13, 2008