tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post3948728558964244122..comments2024-03-25T19:05:07.205-06:00Comments on Reading, Writing, Working, Playing: CentennialJaneGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-3860807290050754132016-08-06T23:26:22.332-06:002016-08-06T23:26:22.332-06:00I do remember watching the mini-series (although I...I do remember watching the mini-series (although I can't remember much about it) but I've never read the book. Been looking for another Michener book to pick up soon; this one sounds like a good journey.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-50038735477348879262016-08-03T09:10:37.425-06:002016-08-03T09:10:37.425-06:00Yes, Mesa Verde is in the extreme southwest corner...Yes, Mesa Verde is in the extreme southwest corner of Colorado, and the Anasazi who lived there are the ancestors of today's Pueblos. <br /><br />I really liked The Source and would reread it anytime!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-70098202106636779572016-08-02T21:01:23.147-06:002016-08-02T21:01:23.147-06:00I'm glad you included the stills collage from ...I'm glad you included the stills collage from the mini-series. Robert Conrad was a very good choice for this story, I'm guessing. I was a fan of The Wild, Wild West as a child, before Star Trek stole my heart. :) I'm glad the Michener book was such a perfect companion for your trip, and connected with some of the Native American culture of your part of Colorado. I have visited Mesa Verde, but I'm thinking that must be further south? I know they were more like Pueblo tribes, whereas Arapaho are akin to the Cheyenne, I see from Wiki. Your review also makes me want to break open my next Michener, probably The Source.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00187517182328614133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-24222962252750086782016-07-27T09:54:47.412-06:002016-07-27T09:54:47.412-06:00Yes, I loved that sweet diplodocus too! And the f...Yes, I loved that sweet diplodocus too! And the fight between the eagle and the snake was epic!<br /><br />I've also read The Source, which I loved, and I have Chesapeake on my TBR shelf.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-81344709017260405112016-07-27T05:40:04.421-06:002016-07-27T05:40:04.421-06:00This is my favorite of Michener's books (thoug...This is my favorite of Michener's books (though I haven't read them all, by a long shot). Ellie is such a great character! And you know, he really made me care about the diplodocus - I think of him every time I see that word (and when I see the model skeleton in our local museum). I think every book of his starts with the cooling of the earth's crust :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-51127027224874656102016-07-26T13:42:19.192-06:002016-07-26T13:42:19.192-06:00I started Michener's novel on Hawaii long ago ...I started Michener's novel on Hawaii long ago but dont think I ever finished. I'd like to try that one again. I didnt realize there was a mini-series on Centennial. Let us know if it's any good. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-25069685579978837852016-07-26T11:59:29.310-06:002016-07-26T11:59:29.310-06:00I have never read any Michener, but all his books ...I have never read any Michener, but all his books are at least 1000 pages, right? Yikes! I think you will have a blast watching the mini series. I have just seen bits and pieces of it, but I agree, the parade of 70’s stars (Robert Conrad!) will be fabulous, if nothing else. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-82233877262098663212016-07-26T03:18:07.617-06:002016-07-26T03:18:07.617-06:00I read several James Michener books a very long ti...I read several James Michener books a very long time ago. They really are unique and enjoyable novels.<br /><br />I also have never seen the mini - series. <br /><br />The framed story aspect of this one sounds particularly interesting. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-61277313420197807462016-07-25T19:25:26.275-06:002016-07-25T19:25:26.275-06:00I like Michener better--I've only read North a...I like Michener better--I've only read North and South by Jakes, but I thought it pretty melodramatic, whereas Michener is more realistic.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15714418.post-14311021084143578532016-07-25T17:54:41.827-06:002016-07-25T17:54:41.827-06:00I've always wanted to read and watch this and ...I've always wanted to read and watch this and never have. It looks like I'm missing a great saga. I loved John Jakes's family sagas, but for some reason, I never read any of James Michener's books. Have you read the two authors - how do they compare?Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.com