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pumpkinsbubby

Thu, Nov 29 2012, 11:47 pm

I'm wondering if anyone read Guest House by Gita Gordon. I read South African Journeys by the same author and liked it alot, so I'm wondering if I should get this book for myself for a Chanukah present? No kidding! One of the best pieces of advice I got from a friend is that if you want something, stop hinting, and just get it!

zigi

Sun, Dec 02 2012, 9:48 pm

I liked it. it was a light chic lit kind of read. perfect for shabbos.

PinkFridge

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 8:22 am

It's a very sweet book, nicely written, a good read.

shabbatiscoming

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 8:29 am

Is it anything like South African Journeys? That is one of my favorite (Jewish) books.

PinkFridge

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 8:34 am

shabbatiscoming wrote:

Is it anything like South African Journeys? That is one of my favorite (Jewish) books.

I'm trying to remember it. It takes place in a fairly short frame of time. It's not historical, though it does take place about 20+ years ago and has some mild historical references. I think it's a fairly similar read though, compared to say Flashback.

Cookies n Cream

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 10:09 am

I have it. I love it.

Strawberry2

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 1:02 pm

Well written.

yummydd

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 2:00 pm

I found it nice, light reading.

servewithjoy

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 2:43 pm

I did like it and South African Journey also. They're a cut above some of what's out there. Light enough yet with enough tochen and well written. Enjoy!

penguin

Sun, Dec 09 2012, 3:50 pm

I liked it. Reminded me of Thale's Folly by Dorothy Gilman.

zigi

Mon, Dec 24 2012, 2:41 pm

thanks for mentioning South African journeys, I took it out from the library. I really liked it. its different than the guest house but they are both well written

Culturedpearls

Wed, Dec 26 2012, 1:54 am

It's a good book. I like Gita Gordon's books.
But South African Journeys is still the best.

zissy2004

Sun, Feb 17 2013, 6:35 am

What's the gist of the story? Got a gift card and going to buy a book soon

PinkFridge

Sun, Feb 17 2013, 7:53 am

zissy2004 wrote:

What's the gist of the story? Got a gift card and going to buy a book soon

I saw you mention your card on another thread. It's a nice read, I think you'll like it, not short, but went fairly fast. The gist is a few people who all end up at the same (frum) holiday resort in the northern UK and how their stories intertwine. Very straightforward, smooth plot, none of that jumping back and forth between centuries, solar systems, etc.

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