- Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 014023313X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140233131
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 281 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,679,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lot's of Gossip but Moments of Great Prose,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Stone Diaries (Audio CD)
This is a book about generations of women. It follows the story of Daisy Goodwill for her birth in 1905 to her death sometime in the 1980's. This is true chick lit, at least to me, full of gossip and hear say. It's not normally a book I would like, but I read it with a book club. I found this book a worthwhile read; it had moments of great prose, but got bogged down by the gossip.I listened to the audio CD, narrated by Sara Botsford. She was the perfect narrator for this book. She has a great range that really brought the characters to life.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourites,
By Melanie (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: The Stone Diaries (School & Library Binding)
This book a masterpiece, as it is successful on every level. On an emotional level, the character of Daisy Goodwill is so real and easy for readers to relate to that you will find yourself wishing you could meet her. Shields' skill as a writer is seen in the way she gives an in-depth look into Daisy's personality and plight, but enough mystery is left that you are left always wanting more. Shields builds on the story gradually, and weaves the historical aspects of the novel to build on the plot. This novel is refreshingly different and no doubt destined to be a classic.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally!,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Stone Diaries (Paperback)
So many times I scan reviews and the newspapers for winners of prizes (Pulitzer, NBA, etc) and then rush to buy whatever has won, only to be extremely disappointed. Finally, someone who deserves to win! Carol Shields is a treasure and her writing deserves more attention than it's gotten so far. This is a fictional autobiography of one Daisy Goodwill, who takes us into her confidences and shows us what life is all about. If you liked Jackson McCrae's THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD or THREE JUNES, you'll love this book.
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