tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post2009082114618683366..comments2024-02-09T16:00:40.486+01:00Comments on Edith's Miscellany: Book Review: Twenty-four Eyes by Tsuboi SakaeEdith LaGrazianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-83272024284341180452016-10-04T17:51:31.997+02:002016-10-04T17:51:31.997+02:00Yes, if I don't make up my mind to join the re...Yes, if I don't make up my mind to join the read along, I'll certainly follow :-) Looking forward to it!Edith LaGrazianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-25572764799585312432016-10-02T20:12:33.010+02:002016-10-02T20:12:33.010+02:00In glad you introduced this author to me, as 33 ye...In glad you introduced this author to me, as 33 years of my life have been dedicated to children (in my classroom). And, I surely understand not having time for a read along, especially in December. This looks like a wonderful novel, which you can "absorb" from the sidelines of that suits you. xoBellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-48627304107650306462016-10-02T14:10:56.113+02:002016-10-02T14:10:56.113+02:00Yes, some books are timeless and Twenty-four Eyes ...Yes, some books are timeless and Twenty-four Eyes definitely is one of them. The more it's a pity that this charming novella is so little known... Tsuboi Sakae really had a gift for portraying children.<br /><br />As for the read-along. I don't know. I've never participated in one, my reading schedule is so full and then it's just before Christmass. But I'll certainly think about it. :-) Thanks for inviting me anyway.Edith LaGrazianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-6556539286536813772016-10-01T17:03:55.396+02:002016-10-01T17:03:55.396+02:00Even though it was written in the 50's, this b...Even though it was written in the 50's, this book sounds so applicable today, especially to me, a teacher, because it's themes are timeless. War, education, poverty, parenting, there's so much to learn about each of these topics which can still baffle and confuse us. (Me.) I have added your review to the list, and am sad about my own apparent negligence. But! I have a lovely book of poetry for children I am going to review this weekend, and I also want to ask if you are interested in a read along of A True Love by Minae Mizumura which I am hosting in December. I will make a formal announcement on my blog soon, but several people indicated interest on Twitter. I hope you'll be interested, too! You are one of the dedicated Japanese literature readers this year, but I will try to catch up!!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-43201945293556417772016-10-01T16:08:01.849+02:002016-10-01T16:08:01.849+02:00Yes, this book is a treasure - at the same time an...Yes, this book is a treasure - at the same time anti-war and a charmng read, not a usual combination ;-). I hope that you'll like this one, Judy!Edith LaGrazianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-27259793771985951632016-09-30T18:15:39.573+02:002016-09-30T18:15:39.573+02:00Wonderful find Edith! I have noticed in my reading...Wonderful find Edith! I have noticed in my reading over the years that most serious authors are anti-war. I am adding this to my list. It seems a wonderful addition to Japanese history.Judy Kruegerhttp://keepthewisdom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com