tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post3190481740107278383..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Writing lessons learned from HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEETUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90654576882939518592011-08-20T03:45:42.019-07:002011-08-20T03:45:42.019-07:00I don't know how I found my way here. Fabulous...I don't know how I found my way here. Fabulous post for a fabulous book. I read it non-stop after hearing about it from a relative. Word of mouth will get me every time.MrCachethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380421021822593083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27884909503425038682011-08-18T09:28:55.551-07:002011-08-18T09:28:55.551-07:00I have not read the book, but have heard about it....I have not read the book, but have heard about it. The title is unique.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-44983913296007663912011-08-18T08:22:38.212-07:002011-08-18T08:22:38.212-07:00I have read this book and agree with you on all po...I have read this book and agree with you on all points. There is good reason why this book continues to do so well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88191655754791954912011-08-17T10:29:49.326-07:002011-08-17T10:29:49.326-07:00I like all kinds of styles of books. What a unique...I like all kinds of styles of books. What a unique title! Thanks for the mention of this book and the review. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90380708864979345812011-08-17T09:41:38.939-07:002011-08-17T09:41:38.939-07:00The title of this book intrigued me, too! I still ...The title of this book intrigued me, too! I still haven't read it, but it's on the list:) It made me realize how important a good title can be.Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50601230796648791332011-08-17T09:00:25.423-07:002011-08-17T09:00:25.423-07:00I have heard wonderful things about his novel, but...I have heard wonderful things about his novel, but I have not read it yet. Your post has renewed my interest. : )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-7363291192578736782011-08-17T06:55:12.238-07:002011-08-17T06:55:12.238-07:00Sounds like a great one and I agree that the title...Sounds like a great one and I agree that the title and cover are both wonderful to look at. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23049914427562701022011-08-17T05:05:34.606-07:002011-08-17T05:05:34.606-07:00Like you, this title captivated me the first time ...Like you, this title captivated me the first time I read it and I instantly put it on my wish list! Thanks for the great essay!Cheryl Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941924274116467229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2686874620770812962011-08-16T19:40:18.179-07:002011-08-16T19:40:18.179-07:00Great tips... I'll have to give the book a rea...Great tips... I'll have to give the book a read!Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-47768007093546241532011-08-16T18:40:25.348-07:002011-08-16T18:40:25.348-07:00It sounds lovely. Wasn't on my radar. It sure ...It sounds lovely. Wasn't on my radar. It sure is now. I so appreciate the connections you make between good lit. and writing tips.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40147833543713321102011-08-16T17:28:16.971-07:002011-08-16T17:28:16.971-07:00I started it but didn't finish it because I ha...I started it but didn't finish it because I had to return it to the library. I didn't check it out again because it felt too similar to Snow Falling on Cedars, which is one of my all-time favorite books. <br /><br />Now that I read your post, it makes me want to go back and finish it after all...Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-10413132478433973592011-08-16T16:29:57.489-07:002011-08-16T16:29:57.489-07:00I hadn't head of this book but will look for i...I hadn't head of this book but will look for it.<br /><br />Excellent points of reference.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-24192637529027030182011-08-16T16:20:41.743-07:002011-08-16T16:20:41.743-07:00This is now on my TBR list. I love historical fict...This is now on my TBR list. I love historical fiction--as Laura mentioned, The Book Thief is one of my all time favorites. I really like your point about conflict not having to bang the reader over the head with conflict. Conflict can be subtle and heart-wrenching. Love that.<br /><br />Becca @ The Bookshelf MuseBecca Puglisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945707666707799601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-21567092833315980122011-08-16T13:36:32.895-07:002011-08-16T13:36:32.895-07:00No, I haven't read it, but I've had my eye...No, I haven't read it, but I've had my eye on it for a while ;)<br />Now I want to read it MORE! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482654021641010175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66993411957904239752011-08-16T12:12:54.081-07:002011-08-16T12:12:54.081-07:00I've never heard of this book. But I love the ...I've never heard of this book. But I love the sound of it, and the title is excellent!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-77233190288544725432011-08-16T12:06:10.720-07:002011-08-16T12:06:10.720-07:00I haven't read it yet but I want to. Sounds wo...I haven't read it yet but I want to. Sounds wonderful!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60423798438053867912011-08-16T11:58:51.892-07:002011-08-16T11:58:51.892-07:00It's so interesting what you say about this bo...It's so interesting what you say about this book, Julie, as I've followed this books since Kirsten Nelson first blogged about it on her blog PubRants. I remember her enthusiasm and excitement with finding it, her thrill when it sold well, the cover release. You could tell this book was special to her.<br /><br />It's great to see you analyze exactly why!S.P. Sipalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943968424012034217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2627394970249240522011-08-16T10:35:47.859-07:002011-08-16T10:35:47.859-07:00Thanks for the wonderful recommendation! I've ...Thanks for the wonderful recommendation! I've been wanting to read this book. I like books about WWII (recently read The Book Thief- SO amazing!) and you're right there's not much from the Chinese and Japanese perspective (which is surprising, considering the two countries' long and terrible conflict is well-documented). What a unique angle! Can't wait to read it.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-4364699137722010872011-08-16T10:15:37.993-07:002011-08-16T10:15:37.993-07:00The last point is so important!The last point is so important!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-75610113556596291202011-08-16T10:13:12.461-07:002011-08-16T10:13:12.461-07:00I'm pretty diverse so I'd definitely read ...I'm pretty diverse so I'd definitely read this! I love great books in any genre, and this one sounds like it was great!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-22439586058373511032011-08-16T09:14:49.940-07:002011-08-16T09:14:49.940-07:00Sounds like an interesting book. Have fun with wri...Sounds like an interesting book. Have fun with writeoncon. I won't be able to make it till this evening.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-8038739542154091382011-08-16T08:41:55.936-07:002011-08-16T08:41:55.936-07:00You are awesome! I just wanted to say that. And I ...You are awesome! I just wanted to say that. And I love the post. I love how you relate good books back to writing. You always make me want to read things outside my genre, which I know I should do, but I don't do enough!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-74150071425565635442011-08-16T08:33:02.281-07:002011-08-16T08:33:02.281-07:00Would love to be there, wish there many more hours...Would love to be there, wish there many more hours in the day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-17719911140834367542011-08-16T08:05:31.338-07:002011-08-16T08:05:31.338-07:00I love that book. It was originally titled The Pan...I love that book. It was originally titled The Panama Hotel, but the publisher didn't think it captured the essence of the story. I believe it was his agent that came up with the title. Living in Seattle, after I read it, I had to tour the International District & find The Panama Hotel (yes, it does exist) and other landmarks. I don't usually read historical fiction but this story was tender and sweet & kept my interest the entitre time. I highly recommend it, too!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2359028373484931122011-08-16T08:03:36.050-07:002011-08-16T08:03:36.050-07:00Thanks for this book recommendation. It sounds lik...Thanks for this book recommendation. It sounds like something just down my alley. I love when characters have to deal with conflicting emotions and loyalties -- and the bitter sweetness of knowing that something may not be meant to be.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.com