tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post8584757132719252294..comments2024-03-28T15:50:29.884-05:00Comments on The Nature of Things: Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor: A reviewDorothy Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-25717745628400573942020-06-06T15:08:15.422-05:002020-06-06T15:08:15.422-05:00As difficult as this book was for me, I am really ...As difficult as this book was for me, I am really in awe of Melchor's writing talent. I hope more of her books will be translated into English.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-41973123535628319322020-06-06T13:51:35.283-05:002020-06-06T13:51:35.283-05:00Wow thanks for the report on this one ... I have h...Wow thanks for the report on this one ... I have heard of the author's name ... was recommended I think. It looks like a very strong cup of coffee ... I will keep it on the radar. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-60189086863321032482020-06-05T12:00:32.022-05:002020-06-05T12:00:32.022-05:00If you do decide to read it, I think you will appr...If you do decide to read it, I think you will appreciate her writing.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-29417123790883539662020-06-05T11:08:23.196-05:002020-06-05T11:08:23.196-05:00Whew! I guess I might try this one someday. If onl...Whew! I guess I might try this one someday. If only to listen to a woman who has the courage to explore this part of life. Good for you on your effort to expand your reading horizons.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-77031362753504649302020-06-04T18:54:16.350-05:002020-06-04T18:54:16.350-05:00There is no doubt that Melchor is an amazing write...There is no doubt that Melchor is an amazing writer and I admire her willingness to take on this difficult subject matter.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-38997948985791461512020-06-04T17:04:35.055-05:002020-06-04T17:04:35.055-05:00After reading the 1st paragraph of your review, I&...After reading the 1st paragraph of your review, I'm not sure I can read this book!! It sounds well written, but too dark!Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-11218500614734282932020-06-04T10:50:16.516-05:002020-06-04T10:50:16.516-05:00I'd say it is curiosity and a desire to expand...I'd say it is curiosity and a desire to expand my reading horizons rather than guts.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-16619365690205219952020-06-04T10:46:10.849-05:002020-06-04T10:46:10.849-05:00"Dark" hardly even begins to describe it..."Dark" hardly even begins to describe it.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-26809766666587838862020-06-04T10:45:46.693-05:002020-06-04T10:45:46.693-05:00I think it is a brilliant bit of writing and expre...I think it is a brilliant bit of writing and expressing truth, but it is often painful to read.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-80619672143626253462020-06-04T10:35:00.883-05:002020-06-04T10:35:00.883-05:00First off, you've got more guts than I do to r...First off, you've got more guts than I do to read a book like this! I usually go for 'fluffy' or books that make me smile. I could not handle this one but it does sound like it's got a strong message and that is something I can applaud! The Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-62998633872997646552020-06-04T04:42:58.110-05:002020-06-04T04:42:58.110-05:00Seems like a pretty dark book!Seems like a pretty dark book!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-87800560309033938692020-06-04T04:41:48.528-05:002020-06-04T04:41:48.528-05:00This sounds like a very powerful book. I think tha...This sounds like a very powerful book. I think that literature sometimes needs to be disturbing as <br />,unfortunately it is a reflection of the real world. With that, I would probably find this difficult to read. As I get older I have gotten more squeamish about this stuff. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com