Comments on: Imagine Me Gone

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:10:35 +0000

Hi Kathleen! Thank you so much for being in touch! You are so right about the best writing being cathartic, even on the most difficult topics. Have you read anything else terrific lately? xo

By: kathleenp444

kathleenp444 — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:02:47 +0000

I’m delighted to just find your blog- looking forward to more posts! Have to say i read this book a few weeks ago and it still haunts me. Reading about depression when it’s taken up residence can be difficult, but Haslett’s descriptions were sometimes so spot on that it was strangely cathartic- like only the best writing can be.

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:45:16 +0000

In reply to Jane clay meadors.

Thank you so much for being in touch, Jane! I am so glad that you loved Imagine Me Gone too! Sometimes when I write a glowing review, I feel a little fearful that others will read it and think – “Why did she like this so much?” Of course people are going to have different opinions, but I never want to oversell something or led people astray. Anyhow – I’m so delighted to hear from you. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving! xo

By: Jane clay meadors

Jane clay meadors — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:01:55 +0000

I love your blog and was captivated by this book review. I finished the book in two days barely able to put it down. The characterization was beautiful- a tribute to the love of family!

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:37:40 +0000

In reply to Mary Raymond.

Hi Mary! You are so right about the lack of a safety net… this family was on its own. Much to be thought about in that regard, and in many different situations. I appreciate you mentioning the Foer! I will add it to my must-read list for December! Thank you so much. xo

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:33:57 +0000

In reply to Sine.

Hi Sine! I was very sorry to miss his conversation with Ann. I’d love to hear your impression! Also – I’m glad to know that Big Little Lies is so terrific! Thank you for being in touch. xo

By: Sine

Sine — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:08:51 +0000

Nice! Did you also go to his and Ann Patchett’s talk at Southern Festival of Books? It’s the only thing I went to this year. Have started the book but for some reason got sidetracked, probably because a library loan took the top spot on my list. Am reading Big lIttle Lies right now and it’s awesome. Have you read that?

By: Mary Raymond

Mary Raymond — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:25:22 +0000

Beautiful review, Jennifer! I found myself thinking while reading this book about the lack of a safety net for Michael and his family. They had to try to weave it for themselves, maybe all the while knowing that they couldn’t save the person they loved best. They would only deplete themselves trying, but they chose that path because there never was another choice.

On a side note, if you want to round out what I think might be the 2016 Family Novel Trifecta (including Imagine Me Gone and Commonwealth), I just finished “Here I Am” by Jonathan Safran Foer, and it was extraordinary. Thanks for a beautiful post!

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:46:08 +0000

In reply to Barbara Thompson.

Hi Barbara! I’m so glad you enjoyed the review – and the cover! xo