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Post by SarahW on May 16, 2007 15:13:27 GMT
Ah, thanks, girls. You're very sweet. And keep the comments on the book coming. Best, Sarah
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Post by megan on May 16, 2007 16:50:39 GMT
Hi Sarah,
I'm thinking of you. Grandmothers are so important. It's great that you had yours for such a long time, but I know that can make it even harder now that she is no longer with you. Like the others said, take it easy on yourself.
love
Megan xx
And to explain why I don't think the character of Meg is moany enough:
I expected to identify with her big time as my name is also Meg (yes, obvious I know) and my husband is also often away sailing (windsurfing) however this Meg is so much more easy going!!! In the past I have found it very difficult when Oisin was away and could sometimes be so upset when he was gone that it would take me a while to even speak to him on his return! But I am amazed at how well Meg takes it in this book. Sometimes it seems as if she is going to fly into a rage, as I would expect her to, but then she backs down, shrugs her shoulders and smiles. She also takes the comments Simon makes about other women, being gorgeous, pretty well. I would find that extremely annoying and doubly so when my husband is away much of the time. And with children I imagine it must be so much harder (but perhaps I am wrong). I know Meg isn’t happy with the situation but she doesn’t often say it (in the first half of the novel anyway). It was interesting, however, for me to read how someone else might feel in this situation. We are all different and this book highlighted to me how emotional and passionate I am in comparison to this main character.
And let me just add that after many years of being married to ‘A Boy Away’ I now enjoy the times that he is away – I watch girlie movies and get loads of writing done!
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Post by susanmay on May 16, 2007 19:04:06 GMT
I think Meg was more of a whiner than a moaner if you know what I mean! I think I'd do more about my situation but I suppose thats all well said and done when you have no children. Meg was no saint either - personally I think she still had a soft spot for Sid.
We are getting great entertainment from these characters, Sarah!
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Post by jofromoz on May 18, 2007 13:58:17 GMT
Don't you think there is always an attraction to the ex husband (providing he wasn't a complete louse who beat the wife or whatever of course)? I think it's easier to flirt and enjoy the company of your ex when you are safely and happily married to the second husband!! You both know it's not going to go any further, but is a bit of 'ego-stroking' in a way. Meg's love for Simon showed on every page I thought, even when she was mad at him. With that depth of love, you might moan and whine, but when he's there in front of you, it's so easy to forget it all and just smile and be happy to see him!!
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Post by filmbuff on Dec 11, 2007 14:14:11 GMT
I agree that the eldest child always carries the burden of one or two parents. It was the same with my sister and mother. Lousy.
Filmbuff
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Post by filmbuff on Jan 10, 2008 12:16:33 GMT
Hi Sarah
Sorry to hear about your godmother. But think of her as your guardian angel looking over you. Keep going with the book. All the best Laura B *
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Post by SarahW on Jan 10, 2008 15:39:04 GMT
Thanks, Laura. She was a very special lady and will be remembered. SarahX
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