tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post5661566782167679752..comments2023-09-03T02:13:51.179-07:00Comments on Victorian Scribbles: Book Review, Claude and Camille, A Novel of MonetElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-53905230955380893112013-08-07T13:28:01.312-07:002013-08-07T13:28:01.312-07:00Hi, Cathy, I enjoyed your comment. Camille really ...Hi, Cathy, I enjoyed your comment. Camille really had almost a theatrical temprament. She did, in fact, want to be an actress at one point. She was a strange mixture of individuality, and yet still constrained by her upbringing. One reason she didn't pursue her acting dream was because she was afraid it would be too difficult for her parents.<br /> Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-34300068567221148752013-08-07T10:11:38.012-07:002013-08-07T10:11:38.012-07:00This does sound interesting, perhaps more for the ...This does sound interesting, perhaps more for the wife's intriguing personality. She seems more of an anomaly for her time than he does. Men have always had the freedom to forsake societal expectations for their passion,society be damned. Women who do suffer far more censure.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-59229792311149472502013-08-04T08:32:58.495-07:002013-08-04T08:32:58.495-07:00Hi, Dawn, Glad you liked the review. I think Monet...Hi, Dawn, Glad you liked the review. I think Monet is my favorite Impressionist, although Berthe Morrisot and Pissarro are close, too.<br /><br />Hello Munir, Nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-75281636235251541402013-08-03T05:31:00.225-07:002013-08-03T05:31:00.225-07:00Thank you for the review. Sounds touching.Thank you for the review. Sounds touching.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-35264369712974391222013-08-02T18:43:43.951-07:002013-08-02T18:43:43.951-07:00Great review, Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing. Monet...Great review, Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing. Monet is my absolute favorite!D.E. Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256696009575732721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-78953038055486827042013-08-02T09:32:46.248-07:002013-08-02T09:32:46.248-07:00Hi, Rachna, Oho, I know that feeling! I have piles...Hi, Rachna, Oho, I know that feeling! I have piles of books I want and need to read, but where is the time? But, whenever you do find time for this one, you won't be disappointed.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-8036453046789809282013-08-02T09:18:40.559-07:002013-08-02T09:18:40.559-07:00Hi Elizabeth, I am adding this to my TBR pile. Wi...Hi Elizabeth, I am adding this to my TBR pile. With all the writing I am doing, I am barely able to make inroads into my books, there is no question of rereading books. Reading them once will be an achievement of sorts.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-19111578610027552142013-08-02T06:20:29.147-07:002013-08-02T06:20:29.147-07:00Stacy, thanks for the book recommend. Glad this on...Stacy, thanks for the book recommend. Glad this one sounds good to you.<br /><br />Gary, this book really does make you feel like you know Monet.<br /><br />Carole, my pleasure.<br /><br />Misha, when you get the chance, I think you'll really enjoy it.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-64489715635275432042013-08-02T03:51:17.420-07:002013-08-02T03:51:17.420-07:00Oh wow I love the sound of this book. DEFINITELY a...Oh wow I love the sound of this book. DEFINITELY adding it to my to-read list. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-15136987460444579262013-08-01T16:28:53.290-07:002013-08-01T16:28:53.290-07:00How very kind of you, Elizabeth. How very kind of you, Elizabeth. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-82336721226619524172013-08-01T16:13:06.300-07:002013-08-01T16:13:06.300-07:00Elizabeth, the rare book recommendations I receive...Elizabeth, the rare book recommendations I receive from friends usually pan out. Your review is so enthusiastic that I will make it a point to read the book. I am a fan of Monet's work. I am looking forward to getting some insights into him as a person. Thanks for the recommendation. Gary Gauthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939746775173387425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-81023936694947756912013-08-01T15:29:39.221-07:002013-08-01T15:29:39.221-07:00Thanks, Elizabeth, if you could add yourself to my...Thanks, Elizabeth, if you could add yourself to my new blog, http://thecakeandcustardbookshop.blogspot.com it would be a great help. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-34648123770173475152013-07-31T20:14:56.404-07:002013-07-31T20:14:56.404-07:00Sounds like a good, unique read. I think I've ...Sounds like a good, unique read. I think I've read Robin McKinley's Beauty at least six times. :)Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-4831271002020961342013-07-30T13:07:12.218-07:002013-07-30T13:07:12.218-07:00Murees and Sharon, thanks for the feedback. I'...Murees and Sharon, thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you both like the review and I hope you do get a copy of this to read. It's the kind of book you'll want to read more than once. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-27452455719151913292013-07-30T12:12:52.355-07:002013-07-30T12:12:52.355-07:00Sounds really good. Thanks for the review. Others ...Sounds really good. Thanks for the review. Others have liked this too.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-40417584748146694182013-07-30T11:58:32.491-07:002013-07-30T11:58:32.491-07:00This is a great review and it definitely sounds li...This is a great review and it definitely sounds like something that I would like. Thank you for making me aware of this book. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-16629961413199179462013-07-29T06:04:05.829-07:002013-07-29T06:04:05.829-07:00Thanks for stopping by, D. G. If you like Monet, y...Thanks for stopping by, D. G. If you like Monet, you'll love this book. It's like entering his world.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-89944945100626155122013-07-28T14:49:46.060-07:002013-07-28T14:49:46.060-07:00I'll add this to my list of TBR possibles. I l...I'll add this to my list of TBR possibles. I like Monet a lot, and we visited his house and gardens in Giverny. It's a picturesque place, perfect for an artist.<br />Thanks for reviewing the book. I'm interested in it now.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-47338666334170229382013-07-28T13:30:50.304-07:002013-07-28T13:30:50.304-07:00Gail, this is so true! How many starving artists a...Gail, this is so true! How many starving artists and writers would be able to perservere under such trying circumstances? I think of today's wisdom to beginning writers, "Don't quit your day job." Good advice, but these artists abandoned secure positions in family businesses to follow their hearts. They gave everything to their art.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-55294944795617235872013-07-28T13:29:47.071-07:002013-07-28T13:29:47.071-07:00Hi, Richard: That was so well said: A book you liv...Hi, Richard: That was so well said: A book you live through along with the characters. Yes indeed.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-21316480708189447332013-07-28T13:15:25.148-07:002013-07-28T13:15:25.148-07:00I've read the book, and I agree with your asse...I've read the book, and I agree with your assessment. A book that you live through along with the characters.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-26451685220803067732013-07-28T12:11:09.243-07:002013-07-28T12:11:09.243-07:00My favorite Impressionist! Reading this article ha...My favorite Impressionist! Reading this article had me tingling. Thank you for bringing this book to my attention.<br /><br />Can you imagine the success of an author in today's market who displayed the same passion as these artists? Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.com