tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429774966605226457.post1182759743696615166..comments2023-12-19T04:21:47.384-08:00Comments on Lynne's Book Notes: Review: 'A Widow's Story'Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429774966605226457.post-57649526692285862942011-05-04T17:03:00.948-07:002011-05-04T17:03:00.948-07:00I was surprised to find the book so fascinating, e...I was surprised to find the book so fascinating, especially because Oates treats herself like one of her characters -- she takes a big step back to observe.<br /><br />But this vitriol is especially curious. I'm still wondering how much it says about Oates and how much it says about her critics.<br /><br />I always appreciate your insights, JoAnn. Thanks for commenting.Lynne Peredniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602493977652423553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429774966605226457.post-85292591465266636112011-05-04T12:20:05.097-07:002011-05-04T12:20:05.097-07:00The New Yorker published an excerpt of this memoir...The New Yorker published an excerpt of this memoir a few months ago. After reading the first sentence, I could not look away - was simply riveted to her story. I'm surprised the reviews have been so negative. That said, I doubt I'll read the book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com