tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post7725268614538242715..comments2024-03-25T08:48:33.592-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Book Addict: Book Review: All The Stars in the Heavens by Adriana TrigianiChristina / Book Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-81166736127356145362015-10-19T18:40:28.885-04:002015-10-19T18:40:28.885-04:00Yes! I saw that on Goodreads as well, Leanna. I de...Yes! I saw that on Goodreads as well, Leanna. I definitely didn't mark it down because of that, but it was sort of bad timing for that article to come out right before pub. date. I agree. The pacing was off at times and the descriptions were a little lengthy, but I just LOVE Old Hollywood and Clark Gable, so I gave it 4 stars instead of 3.5. I look forward to your review! Thanks for visiting! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-17819429130803253412015-10-19T09:55:55.867-04:002015-10-19T09:55:55.867-04:00That 'recent news' was kind of a disaster ...That 'recent news' was kind of a disaster for this book, wasn't it?! I mean, the book must have already been completed when the news broke and I have seen people marking this book down on Goodreads because of that - which I don't think is right - clearly states at the beginning of the book that this is a fictitious reimagining of of the characters etc.<br />/rant.<br /><br />That said, I didn't love this one like I wanted to. I love, love, love Old Hollywood - but I felt the pacing was off throughout the book, descriptions very long-winded at times which slowed down the story too. Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-66426507846402604262015-10-17T09:02:57.444-04:002015-10-17T09:02:57.444-04:00Yes! After I read that article, it sort of spoiled...Yes! After I read that article, it sort of spoiled things even though I tried to erase it from my mind. Thanks for checking out my review, Jenny! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-55037365875453522362015-10-16T09:54:07.984-04:002015-10-16T09:54:07.984-04:00Wow. Yes, I can see why that bit of information wo...Wow. Yes, I can see why that bit of information would sour the portrayal of the relationship in this one Christina! It definitely would do the same for me. I totally get what you're saying about all the description too, I've read a couple books like that and the pace definitely crawls and I start to skim all the details:) Glad you still enjoyed this overall though!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-61452177787111542682015-10-16T08:09:37.889-04:002015-10-16T08:09:37.889-04:00Adriana Trigiani is hit or miss with me sometimes....Adriana Trigiani is hit or miss with me sometimes. I loved Lucia, Lucia , Shoemaker and her Valentine series, so I was hoping this was going to be just as good. If you like Old Hollywood, you'll enjoy it. Thanks for visiting, Tara! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-38639117732698945842015-10-16T08:08:51.954-04:002015-10-16T08:08:51.954-04:00I know!!! That's what I was thinking. That per...I know!!! That's what I was thinking. That perhaps she wrote it before the new information came out. I couldn't stop thinking about it though as I was reading this book, which is a shame! I loved the Old Hollywood aspect though--that totally made up for it! I think this was better than Big Stone Gap (I wasn't the biggest fan) but I don't think it was as good as Shoemaker's Wife. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Thanks for visiting. Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-1423559953724736552015-10-15T12:58:30.480-04:002015-10-15T12:58:30.480-04:00Well, your comments about the writing in this one ...Well, your comments about the writing in this one are not encouraging, Christina - ha! I've really enjoyed some of her other novels but have noticed that I've not been as interested in the most recent releases. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts; great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757224632083428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-33810086795004473602015-10-15T06:58:02.841-04:002015-10-15T06:58:02.841-04:00I am familiar with the article you mention but I s...I am familiar with the article you mention but I suspect Trigiani wrote the book before that information was made public. I wish I could "unread" it so I could approach the book with different views!<br /><br />I am going to be reading it eventually. I love reading about Old Hollywood so that appeals to me. I'm glad you liked the book though it does have some flaws. Hopefully I'll like it more than Big Stone Gap even if it doesn't measure up to The Shoemaker's Wife. I don't think I've watched any movies with Loretta Young so I'll have to hunt some down. Great review!Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.com