Comments on: The True and Splendid History of the Harristown Sisters

By: tanya (52 books or bust)

tanya (52 books or bust) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:34:21 +0000

The cover for this book is so great. Unfortunately the cover in the UK isn’t as great. I don’t think I will even bother putting it to the cover wars test.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 01:02:55 +0000

In reply to Leah @ Books Speak Volumes. Not even folklore, Leah, it's true! They were the Sutherland sisters in the late 1800s. They joined Barnum & Bailey and over 36' of hair between them. Can't even imagine.

By: Leah @ Books Speak Volumes

Leah @ Books Speak Volumes — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:54:28 +0000

I feel like I read somewhere that this is loosely based on a story from folklore? I love the kind of mythic sound of this novel, and I’m intrigued by the hints of magical realism. Sounds great!

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:59:20 +0000

I like how unique everything about this sounds! And you know I’m a sucker for magical realism. 🙂

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:31:34 +0000

In reply to Leila @ Readers' Oasis. Absolutely agree! It was a bit over the top at times.

By: Leila @ Readers' Oasis

Leila @ Readers' Oasis — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:49:17 +0000

I read this as well . . . and I agree, it’s lively entertainment! Sometimes it got a big much for me, but overall it was good read. I had not read Michelle Lovric before.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:40:04 +0000

In reply to Shannon @ River City Reading. Shannon- it would be perfect winter reading because it is so over the top, even with a it of magical realism thrown in. Easy entertainment!

By: Shannon @ River City Reading

Shannon @ River City Reading — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:45:59 +0000

I love the modern fairly tale sound of this and that cover is just to DIE for…I remember seeing it a while back and thinking how great it was.