What’s Bred in the Bone: The Cornish Trilogy, Book 2 Audiobook

" I love Robersston Davies novels - usually. I kept waiting for something to happen and not much does really. Perhaps this is what is called character driven novel with the plot secondary. I recommend it only to diehard fans of Davies. Otherwise, the Deptford Trilogy and others are a better choice. "

" Robertson Davies is kind of like Tim Burton; even when I don't like what he does with story I can see why he did it and appreciate his craft in doing it. This is one of my favorite books and every time I read it I discover some wonderful new turn of phrase to admire. "

" Written before Lyre of Orpheus--the sequel I had read earlier. Well written, good characters, but about 3/4 of way through I was wishing it were done. And it didn't seem to go anywhere. Of course, the story is finished in the second book. Duh! "

" Interesting portrait of the history of a central character in the Cornish Trilogy. "

" voici mon livre favorite de Robertson Davies: un livre vraiment "devorable"! I read this book non-stop and have bought it to have it available to those who love historical fiction. Davies was a Canadian genius! "

" I really enjoyed this fictional biography. The book tell the life of Francis Cornish a Canadian artist, art restorer, critic, collector, and spy. Though the book tells the story of an incredibly interesting life, it never romanticizes or becomes an action story. To me it seemed quite realistic, and even seems to stress the ennui of a "great" man's life. However, it never dredges along, nor does the character falls into self-pity. My one disappointment with the book is that I never felt I had a real sense of the character's personality or voice. I was never able to derive a sense of the man from the dialogue. I suppose this could be a method to emphasize the secrecy that was bred in his bones. Regardless, this was a wonderful book and I will definitely read more Davies in the future. "

" I only want to say, you do NOT need to have read the others in The Deptford trilogy to love this book, it stands on its own for charming style, interesting story and engaging characters. Love Davies, loved Bred in the Bone. "

" you gotta love canadian writers. my favorite book from senior year (of high school). "

" Intellectual story about life, art, love and everything. "

" One of my favorite books-- you must read the entire Cornish series. Hard to describe but the characters are like old friends that you can't get enough of and Davies' writing about art and religion are just enough to make you feel like you are learning more about the world. "

" Robertson Davies is a fantastic writer. Period. The story is one I would not normally gravitate to, but his prose is beautiful. The modern English language should be spoken the way Davies writes. This above many other excellent candidates is the top reason to read this book. "

" This is very good fiction. I believe it is part of a trilogy but I read it as a stand-alone. A theme of what is real vs. what is not, what is art vs. what is not. "

" Very strange and wonderful. If you're interested at all in the world or art, hermeticism, history and philosophy, this is for you. One of my favorite writers :) "

" I love this book. Subtle, considered,about beauty authenticity, it twists and turns and always stays interesting. "

" I simply love Davies, and this book is a raw delight. Literate, intelligent, all the while being massively entertaining. "

" another writer not to miss "

" I read this book three years ago, and not a month goes by when I don't think about it. I find it intensely profound, and full of the spiritual concerns that activate my life. Robertson Davies' best book, as far as I'm concerned. "

" Such an underrated and elegant writer. This was my last Davies read and I am so bummed that my time with this erudite, funny man has to come to a close. "

" Take this book (Or any other book by RDavies) with you if you are planning on spending several years alone on a deserted tropical island, and you will never be bored. "

" How a complex man got to be the way he is. Francis Cornish is taken from birth to death by Robertson Davies. Am now reading The Lyre of Orpheus, the last book in the trilogy. "

" Read this for Part 2, "What's Bred in the Bone," which is gripping and gothic and full of intrigue. The 1st and 3rd parts, not so much... still, very sad to have finished my last Davies trilogy! "

" What's bred in the bone was my favourite part of this trilogy! I love reading it over and over again! "

" This is a re-read after some/many years Even better the second time around. I'll be re-reading The Deptford and Salterton trilogies and first reading Muthering Spirits and The Cunning Man "

" I will always love anything by this author. "

" I love Davies' writing, and the fact that this trilogy weaves in and around the art and music worlds makes it a my favorite of his works, by a very narrow margin. "

" My favourite book of all time. Over 1000 pages and I carried it everywhere for over a week wehn I first read it. It is complex, fascinating, literary, touching, scholarly, hilarious, moving and wonderful. Just read it. "