tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post1045209660470132965..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Friday Forgotten Book: LOST HORIZON (1933) by James HiltonYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-34280925399713314682015-07-02T21:01:02.326-04:002015-07-02T21:01:02.326-04:00Well then, I hope you find an unabridged copy, Nee...Well then, I hope you find an unabridged copy, Neer. It's worth the look.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-19622587018627202642015-06-28T20:07:22.525-04:002015-06-28T20:07:22.525-04:00I read an abridged version of this long ago, Yvett...I read an abridged version of this long ago, Yvette. Your fine review makes me want to read the full version. I don't know about the US but in India this book is quite popular and is easily available in libraries and book stores.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-7375275873111884552015-06-27T20:34:10.991-04:002015-06-27T20:34:10.991-04:00I hope you can find a copy, R.K. and I hope you en...I hope you can find a copy, R.K. and I hope you enjoy it. I haven't seen the film in ages so that's something that I'm going to have to do on my end.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67572873880134061262015-06-27T19:27:12.897-04:002015-06-27T19:27:12.897-04:00Why, why have I never read this novel? I've se...Why, why have I never read this novel? I've seen the film, I've a vague idea of the plot, I've meant to read it for decades, and yet...no. I'll wait no more. I'm going to the library right away.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-47184529047714526152015-06-20T23:29:15.029-04:002015-06-20T23:29:15.029-04:00I'm not currently signed on with Netflix, but ...I'm not currently signed on with Netflix, but maybe I'll find it over on Amazon pay per view.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-59177762638008191282015-06-20T23:28:38.993-04:002015-06-20T23:28:38.993-04:00I loved it, Tracy. Maybe you will too. I think it&...I loved it, Tracy. Maybe you will too. I think it's the perfect book for times like these. I'm going to watch the movie soon as I can find it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-39862804246379903142015-06-20T23:27:18.160-04:002015-06-20T23:27:18.160-04:00I think you'll enjoy it, Prashant. I hope you ...I think you'll enjoy it, Prashant. I hope you find a copy. Maybe you can get it for your Kindle. I was lucky, my library had a copy.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-40269454122261210022015-06-20T15:08:10.592-04:002015-06-20T15:08:10.592-04:00This would be interesting to read. I do like the i...This would be interesting to read. I do like the idea of reading something about "not being in a hurry." And watch the movie again. It has been so long, I would remember very little about it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-58460097509756441842015-06-20T03:59:24.358-04:002015-06-20T03:59:24.358-04:00"Spiritual acceptance and rationality" a..."Spiritual acceptance and rationality" and "taking the time to be true to your innermost self." I can identify with that. Yvette, you have convinced me to read this book as well as watch the film. The book first, hopefully.<br />Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-28353557689516056342015-06-19T23:16:16.090-04:002015-06-19T23:16:16.090-04:00Yvette,
Well, it's available on Netflix. I h...Yvette,<br /><br />Well, it's available on Netflix. I had forgotten that I had given it five stars.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86247012424041209132015-06-19T22:22:17.620-04:002015-06-19T22:22:17.620-04:00I want to see the film again, Fred, soon. I want to see the film again, Fred, soon. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72129067754016277552015-06-19T16:37:38.578-04:002015-06-19T16:37:38.578-04:00Yvette,
I read the book some time ago and enjoyed...Yvette,<br /><br />I read the book some time ago and enjoyed it. I also saw the film and, although there were some significant changes, it was a decent attempt at getting it right. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.com