Comments on: Her Fearful Symmetry

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:38:48 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment, Barb. I was particularly pleased with how this write up came out, and I thought this book was simply so unique and outstanding.

Glad to hear that you enjoyed it as well!

By: Barb @ 1SentenceDiary

Barb @ 1SentenceDiary — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:32:03 +0000

Dawn, that was a wonderful review and so resonates with my own feelings about the book. I agree with you on nearly every point. Niffenegger’s ability to tell a story is incredible. The way she brings you along, preparing you in such a way as to make the most incredible stories seem credible.

Of course, I would not say any more, as I would never want to spoil the plot for someone who has not yet read it.

If I had to pick just one thing that make the book stand out for me, it would be (as you mentioned) the unspoken words written in italics after the spoken words. I took those italicized words to be what character really meant, but wouldn’t or couldn’t say. That convention brought me right into the character’s head, making the book come completely alive for me.

Thanks for the great review and recommendation. I definitely second it.

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By: Sherry Early

Sherry Early — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:01:40 +0000

Ummm, well, I’m the only person in the world that hated The TIme Traveler’s Wife. SO, I’m wondering if I would like this one or not. In spite of my disdain for TTW, I did think that Ms. Niffenegger had the ability to tell a good story, so I’m on the fence about trying this new one out.

By: Hillary--Mrs.Einstein

Hillary--Mrs.Einstein — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:40:18 +0000

I didn’t realize she had a new novel out. I’m so excited!

By: Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:38:47 +0000

Audrey N. can sure tell a story, so I have a feeling I’ll be giving this one a try at some point.