tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post3519015293768715268..comments2024-03-26T05:13:54.157-04:00Comments on Cat and DOG Chat With Caren: Book Review: "Family Affair" By Debbie MacomberCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-22929388170800515092013-01-04T14:29:04.118-05:002013-01-04T14:29:04.118-05:00@Deb Barnes I had totally forgotten about my revie...@Deb Barnes I had totally forgotten about my review. Now that I re-read it I became angry all over again. lol. I think you have fabulous judgment and if you didn't like it either I must have been on track! Thanks much! xoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-67997924468158973292013-01-04T13:55:44.683-05:002013-01-04T13:55:44.683-05:00Oh dear... I won this book as a giveaway and just ...Oh dear... I won this book as a giveaway and just finished reading it. Caren... boy, oh boy, you were on target with this one. A quick read is putting it mildly. The character development was shallow, unimaginative, and completely formulaic. Jack and Lacey were incredibly boring, the “sexual tension” was laughable, and the plot completely uninteresting. I hung in there hoping the cats would hold my interest, but that story line was completely glossed over and had no real authenticity to it at all. I can’t argue the point that she had an irresponsible litter of kittens, because so did I. But, I did at least learn from my cats and the book I wrote about them depicted the pregnancy and birthing process with charm, honesty, and the intent that I knew spaying and neutering was important. Plus, I was really off put that she depicted Lacey as not even having the coping skills to watch a kitten being born and calling them ugly, twice! Anyhow, I actually have read several of Macomber books that I have enjoyed, so I am not complaining! I just wanted to let you know that I loved the honesty of your review and have to agree with you 100%Deb Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954912155970041109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-85491758120592340032011-01-12T19:02:01.741-05:002011-01-12T19:02:01.741-05:00@Peruvian Delicacy I am THRILLED that you are stil...@Peruvian Delicacy I am THRILLED that you are still going to read the book. Book reviews, like movie reviews etc are only someone else's opinion. It is important to make opinions for ourselves. I am like you. When someone gives a poor review of something I am almost MORE likely to check it out and decide for myself so kudos to you for independent thinking! Thanks for reading!<br /><br />@Gina so glad you are going to try the recipe. Let me know what Willie thought of it.<br />I am sooooooo glad you FINALLY have a cat!! Woooo hooo! You found yours right at the time I found my Angel Bobo and he was the BEST gift EVER for the 18 yrs I had him.<br />I wish you a lifetime of happiness with him and I want to see photos and hear updates!! (((((hugs))))Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-1813511566453365962011-01-12T17:37:14.140-05:002011-01-12T17:37:14.140-05:00Hey Caren!
Thanks for the cat cookie recipe . . ....Hey Caren!<br /><br />Thanks for the cat cookie recipe . . . Willie will love them :) <br /><br />I'm a brand new first time cat owner . . . he just appeared around Christmas and we have taken him in as much as he lets us . . . he's got a mind of his own and already has the taste of freedom!<br /><br />He's one of the coolest Christmas presents I've ever received :)<br /><br />Have an awesome day . . . GinaGina Alfanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214549036466247283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-12567479591696422432011-01-12T16:17:53.848-05:002011-01-12T16:17:53.848-05:00Your highlights of the book really make me want to...Your highlights of the book really make me want to read it now even though you say it's bad and has hardly any cats in it :-)Peruvian Delicacyhttp://avalon-lion.blogspot.com/2011/01/peruvian-delicacy.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-42207312772362115272011-01-11T00:03:06.892-05:002011-01-11T00:03:06.892-05:00@The Island Cats "you can't read so you w...@The Island Cats "you can't read so you won't bother with the book" lol...that was funny! Let me know if your Mom makes the treats! xoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-8452401414790771112011-01-10T23:57:10.108-05:002011-01-10T23:57:10.108-05:00We can't read so we won't bother with this...We can't read so we won't bother with this book...but those treats sound yummy!! Maybe we can get our mom to make those for us!!The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593776444080555845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-74012891743363215312011-01-10T23:44:30.301-05:002011-01-10T23:44:30.301-05:00Spitty you are the FIRST cat I EVER heard of that ...Spitty you are the FIRST cat I EVER heard of that isn't attracted to human food!!! I am stunned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-940162583955552402011-01-10T23:43:48.361-05:002011-01-10T23:43:48.361-05:00@Diane, if you read this I am super interested in ...@Diane, if you read this I am super interested in hearing what you thought of it. Let me know!<br />I forgot...when did you join WW? I am at 23 lbs off as of last week...I have a loooong way to go!<br />I am hoping that when I reach goal and maintain that I can work for them part time, possibly as a group leader...(or anything!) I LOVE WW!!! It was a God-send for me!<br />If you need encouragement email me and I can also give you my phone number then if you would like it! xoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-27159789810361342522011-01-10T23:41:47.960-05:002011-01-10T23:41:47.960-05:00@Fin, trust me, I KNOW I WILL! I had already start...@Fin, trust me, I KNOW I WILL! I had already started reading your blog (haven't started the book yet...I like to wait til the weekend before I review to read a book and then I write the review)....I already can tell by your writing style that I will! No worries!! There are just some books that you just "know" and yours is one of them!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-46782064972555699892011-01-10T23:20:28.693-05:002011-01-10T23:20:28.693-05:00Since the Human baked some chicken tonight, I thin...Since the Human baked some chicken tonight, I think she should make me that recipe. Even though I usually ignore anything the smells of Human fudz, it sounds pretty good!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521788085263616551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-12398043973798296372011-01-10T23:09:12.357-05:002011-01-10T23:09:12.357-05:00I have not read Debbie M in a while; thanks for sh...I have not read Debbie M in a while; thanks for sharing this one with us.<br /><br />BTW...yes I've been doing WW, but you are doing way better than me. Way to go GIRL!!!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-71451556393549297762011-01-10T22:25:28.021-05:002011-01-10T22:25:28.021-05:00I'm not much of a romance reader. Paws crossed...I'm not much of a romance reader. Paws crossed you like my book.Quill and Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625138189901613239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-41668548320257857362011-01-10T22:17:49.128-05:002011-01-10T22:17:49.128-05:00@Mason...I would be interested to see what you thi...@Mason...I would be interested to see what you think if you read this. Maybe give it a go since you usually like books by this author. Yes the cover is great! Thanks much for reading, if you read the book I want to see your review! :)Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-15781336130889454352011-01-10T21:53:05.799-05:002011-01-10T21:53:05.799-05:00I usually like books by this author, but this is t...I usually like books by this author, but this is the second less than favorable review I've seen on this book. It's a shame with such a great cover. Enjoyed your take on the book.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-61465682213733850892011-01-10T21:31:57.590-05:002011-01-10T21:31:57.590-05:00@Cat-In-Sydney, I soooo agree!!! OMG you kill me! ...@Cat-In-Sydney, I soooo agree!!! OMG you kill me! xoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-42370165796842658942011-01-10T21:20:01.494-05:002011-01-10T21:20:01.494-05:00Aunty Caren,
A cat named Dog sounds like a good ti...Aunty Caren,<br />A cat named Dog sounds like a good title for a book by itself. How traumatic for the cat, eh? Guess the author won't write a sequel to this one.<br />purrrr....meow!Cat-from-Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-32300593205840609942011-01-10T19:57:30.505-05:002011-01-10T19:57:30.505-05:00Hi Amy! You are welcome!
I wish I had a job to ge...Hi Amy! You are welcome!<br /><br />I wish I had a job to get in my way so that I wouldn't have time for reading!! lol...well....sometimes not!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! I am a follower of yours! :)Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-86787439425146403742011-01-10T19:27:02.787-05:002011-01-10T19:27:02.787-05:00Thanks a bunch for sharing the recipe!!!
Wish I ha...Thanks a bunch for sharing the recipe!!!<br />Wish I had time to read a book, gosh work gets in my way..ha<br /><br />http://www.felinefrenzzy.blogspot.comAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451176405505688190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-12366758560545929062011-01-10T19:14:42.317-05:002011-01-10T19:14:42.317-05:00@Far Side, actually the same holds true for me! Be...@Far Side, actually the same holds true for me! Being "older" I was more into them in my 20s and 30s. Glad you stopped by and glad you enjoyed the review!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-79227068616444144072011-01-10T19:11:44.639-05:002011-01-10T19:11:44.639-05:00Oh it has been years since I read a really good ro...Oh it has been years since I read a really good romance novel..they are a mindless read as far as I am concerned..formula writers..happily ever after garbage. I would most likely not like this one either..thanks for the review! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-66254939774407201412011-01-10T19:02:30.279-05:002011-01-10T19:02:30.279-05:00@Ruth thank you!! (blushing!!) I am flattered! I s...@Ruth thank you!! (blushing!!) I am flattered! I sometimes like romances but I tend to like them with a little more depth. I should check out Marian Keyes.<br /><br />@Tamago I agree. I am usually like that with movies. When a critic likes a movie I hate it and when they hate it I love it!!<br /><br />@Brian, me too! <br /><br />@Au and Target, does your book have anything about cats (or a cat?) in it? I only review books about cats (or with a cat in it)on the blog but I am more than happy to check the book out!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-16225223783113008502011-01-10T18:26:22.741-05:002011-01-10T18:26:22.741-05:00I'm sorry that the book was not so good... It ...I'm sorry that the book was not so good... It happens, sigh... I have a lot of experience that I picked up a book which had a wonderful review and I was disappointed after finishing it. There are many books like that. Even if it is a number 1 bestseller, written by a famous writher, it does not guarantee it is the best book. I used to read a lot of books before, but now I read a lot of blogs :-) There are so many great blogs out there.Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-65052065448434520772011-01-10T18:21:59.429-05:002011-01-10T18:21:59.429-05:00I must say, I really, really like...the cover!I must say, I really, really like...the cover!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-49686191788991612882011-01-10T18:21:51.740-05:002011-01-10T18:21:51.740-05:00I haven't read her stuff yet but will take a l...I haven't read her stuff yet but will take a look. I wonder why badly crafted stories get by the editors.<br /><br />Hey, would you take a look at my romance, Blackmail Bride? It's at http://www.ink-slinger.com/Products/151-blackmail-bride.aspxEllen Whytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036407326752053191noreply@blogger.com