tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post7066744334047103916..comments2023-09-13T00:42:00.979-07:00Comments on Col Reads: Book Review: The Ruins of Us by Keija ParssinenCol (Col Reads)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-11435963441686627352012-02-03T13:19:49.333-08:002012-02-03T13:19:49.333-08:00Wow, it certainly seems like Rosie gave up quite a...Wow, it certainly seems like Rosie gave up quite a bit to marry Abdi. I can't imagine doing something like that, but of course that's exactly why I like reading books like this one.<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-54461851508349246612012-02-03T05:00:47.691-08:002012-02-03T05:00:47.691-08:00@Colleen -- I think that's true. There was a r...@Colleen -- I think that's true. There was a really sad element to the book, and I think it stems from that. I haven't seen the Modern Farmette blog, but I'm going to check it out!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-36743931049918159942012-02-01T19:36:35.468-08:002012-02-01T19:36:35.468-08:00Thanks for linking up the first review for Immigra...Thanks for linking up the first review for Immigrant Stories!<br /><br />I think the question of what happens when you are drawn to each because you are different and then one person assimilates into the culture of the other is interesting. I read this blog called Modern Farmette written by an American woman who has moved to her Irish husband's homestead in rural Ireland. She has really become "one with the farm". I guess if you are drawn to each other as people and not because of your otherness your chances of weathering the assimilation are better.Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-2118721777532343392012-02-01T15:29:01.059-08:002012-02-01T15:29:01.059-08:00@Amused -- This is a marriage story from a complet...@Amused -- This is a marriage story from a completely different angle. It definitely gives you a lot to think about!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-88515817219094556752012-02-01T14:07:39.375-08:002012-02-01T14:07:39.375-08:00I love books that explore marriages and this one s...I love books that explore marriages and this one sounds fascinating! Great review.Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-78781920926085062582012-02-01T06:36:35.545-08:002012-02-01T06:36:35.545-08:00@Suzanne -- I agree that the book had a very disjo...@Suzanne -- I agree that the book had a very disjointed feel. I did like how the chapters focused on different characters, allowing us to see each of them from multiple perspectives. I was pretty ambivalent about the ending myself, but the rest of the book really worked for me.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-81248162672087001902012-02-01T06:17:26.057-08:002012-02-01T06:17:26.057-08:00I was dissatisfied with this book. For me it felt...I was dissatisfied with this book. For me it felt like the story began in the middle and I had more questions than answers.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the book.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027628103746160956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-73092129020232155052012-01-31T18:26:46.644-08:002012-01-31T18:26:46.644-08:00Thanks, Audra! I can totally understand why you wo...Thanks, Audra! I can totally understand why you would have thought it would be salacious looking at the PR materials, and I was worried about the same thing. But the second wife issue was really approached from a completely different perspective: looking at the issue of a marriage not being "enough," and there being a culturally acceptable way to remedy the problem. It was a surprisingly good read!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-22261940500825852082012-01-31T13:25:38.528-08:002012-01-31T13:25:38.528-08:00I passed on this because I was afraid I'd hate...I passed on this because I was afraid I'd hate all the characters -- and I was apprehensive the book was meant to be more salacious/shocking than anything. It sounds like I judged badly (not a surprise) -- I appreciate your comments about the sacrifices one makes and the impact it has.<br /><br />Lovely review, as usual. Nicely done!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.com