Journal Entry 1 by bryghtrose from Salem, Massachusetts USA on Monday, August 04, 2003

This is an interesting, disturbing book about an American tourist in Thailand. It is very well written, and the plot is interesting. However, I don't much like books about people losing themselves. All of the characters in this book are lost souls, and no one knows if they'll heal.  

Journal Entry 2 by bryghtrose from Salem, Massachusetts USA on Monday, August 04, 2003

Mailing this week to fellow bookcrosser cmjuliep. 

Journal Entry 3 by cmjuliep from New Hartford, New York USA on Monday, August 11, 2003

Received in the mail today from a fellow bookcrosser--Thank you!
Julie  

Journal Entry 4 by cmjuliep from New Hartford, New York USA on Sunday, April 04, 2004

I suppose that I also tend to dislike stories about people who "lose themselves," as bryghtrose expressed, but I didn't quite know it.
Even though I read the whole novel in one sitting (unusual for me), I wasn't impressed with the writing and the plot was somewhat predictable and shallow. I couldn't relate to any of the characters and found them all slightly annoying at best. There were no moments of enlightenment for me, etc. An average read, but I could see that it would appeal to people with different values and lifestyles from my own.

 

Journal Entry 5 by cmjuliep at Anne Street Deli in Little Falls, New York USA on Thursday, April 08, 2004

Release planned for Friday, April 09, 2004 at Anne Street Deli in Little Falls, New York USA.

on the counter/table next to the cash register, where people leave cds and brochures. Enjoy!