Monday, July 23, 2007

February Flowers by Fan Wu

February Flowers by Fan Wu
Washington Square Press; August 2007 (ARE)
Fiction; 244 pgs

Completed: 07/23/2007
Rating: * (Good)















  1. Have you found that is an issue with Advance Uncorrected Proofs before, or just with this book? I have a few of those lying around and haven't even opened them (partly out of fear of just this sort of thing).

  2. Well this sounds interesting so I'll have to keep my eyes open for when it comes out. I can imagine that the uncorrected proof would annoy. I've received one or two uncorrected proofs and luckily they were fine.

  3. This really sounds interesting. I love books with a strong sense of place, especially when they are about places I don't know much about. It's too bad you didn't really like one of the characters, though - that's something that can ruin a book for me.

  4. Kookie - I have never run into this exact problem with an advanced copy before. Sure some have typos, but not to the point of having every italicized word missing. It really detracted from the book. I doubt you will have that problem with the ones you have unless it's this particular title. :-)

    Iliana - I think had it been something less obvious, like a typo here and there, I wouldn't even have given it a thought. Luckily this is the only time I've run into this exact problem. If you do decide to read this one, I'd be curious to hear what you think.

    Nymeth - Yes, I find that the characters can make or break a book for me. I've come to appreciate books that have characters I don't like--the anti-hero idea, but it has to be done just right. And usually in those cases there is minor character I can latch onto.

  5. This actually sounds like a very good book. In the last few years, I've started reading a lot of books about the middle East, Africa, and China. I love reading about different cultures!

    By the way, I tagged you for a blogging meme. That darned Sci-Fi Chick hit me up!!

  6. You motivated me to get to another meme I'd let sit long enough. LOL

    I really enjoy reading about other countries and cultures too. If you do decide to read this one, I'll be curious to know what you think.

  7. I'm reading this book, right now, and I have to keep reminding myself to pay attention. I don't know if it's just bad timing or what. But, the missing words are definitely irritating. I've been fascinated by her description of the dilapidated, rat-infested dormitory. Ewwww.

  8. Don't you wish our covers looked as nice as the actual book cover, Nancy? Haha Yes, the image of the rat-infested dormitory was not a good one. When I was living in the dorms, my husband (then boyfriend) had a rat get stuck in an empty garbage can just inside their door. I was out of that room so fast . . . It was days before I would go back in. LOL Luckily, the rats weren't all that common inside the dorms.

  9. Yes! The real cover is gorgeous! In fact, mine was crunched in transit, so it's quite a crumpled copy, anyway. I'd have hated it if a beautiful copy had been mauled by the post office.

    See, I'm just really grateful for how clean our dorms were, now!!! We didn't even see bugs, in spite of how messy college kids can be (you know, all that take-out pizza).

  10. Poor book! It is better you didn't have one with the pretty cover then.

