tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post5582993123319792148..comments2024-03-08T03:18:48.591-05:00Comments on Lotus Reads: Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away by Christie WatsonLotus Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-57156936014580161752011-09-13T12:53:21.734-04:002011-09-13T12:53:21.734-04:00I think you misunderstood, more maybe I did not ex...I think you misunderstood, more maybe I did not explain myself well. I am not saying the oil companies are the cause of anything except causing environmental problems. These are because of the corruption of the Nigerian government which you alluded to. This prevents any kind of sensible legislation or enforcement of the same in the delta. <br />Also wonder how many oil spills are caused by those trying to sabotage existing pipelines or while trying to steal oil.<br />Hope I explained myself better now. :-)karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-85160493138035461692011-09-13T12:46:05.016-04:002011-09-13T12:46:05.016-04:00Hi again Sanj, sorry just saw this particular comm...Hi again Sanj, sorry just saw this particular comment! Not an expert on Nigeria but it's plain to see from all the Nigeria fiction I have read that government corruption seems to be a HUGE player in the plight of its people. Sure, people can blame the big oil companies all they want and while Shell, Exxon etc, do have a responsibility towards the upkeep of the environment, they certainly cannot be held responsible for the poverty of the people as the oil profits do not trickle down from centre. If I remember correctly, the Nigerian government owns owns 55 to 60 percent of multinational oil operations onshore...and yet very very little of its massive profits ever goes to the towns from where the oil is being extracted. Very sad.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-87940627382471910992011-09-13T08:03:40.520-04:002011-09-13T08:03:40.520-04:00Hiya Lotus! Welcome back!! Have sorely missed your...Hiya Lotus! Welcome back!! Have sorely missed your book posts and reviews. <br />As someone who barely gets time to read book blogs<br />like yours are my window in to books, so thank you!<br />Intersting topic., enjoyed reading it. <br />Nigeria is the 4th largest oil producing nation yet most if it's people have not benefitted from the wealth.<br />When times are tough often it is the Nigerian spirit or the human spirit that keeps one going.<br />I wonder if Nigeria will ever change for the better?<br />Does the book touch upon the environmental harm that was done to the delta by the oil companies?karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-41665596443368774202011-09-12T11:46:16.095-04:002011-09-12T11:46:16.095-04:00Helllloo Leela! So glad you're enjoying the b...Helllloo Leela! So glad you're enjoying the book featuring your namesake. I will have to look into getting a copy. The protagonist in my current read is also a Leela, I wonder if you can guess which book I am reading? :)<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words on my write-up...it's been so long I've almost lost the hang of writing a review...scary!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-11905019174852022412011-09-12T11:43:02.699-04:002011-09-12T11:43:02.699-04:00Bellezza - Helloooo my friend! Just coming out of ...Bellezza - Helloooo my friend! Just coming out of a horrible reading slump, ugh!!! Thank you for being here for me upon my return, really appreciate the note.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-73402998683960059412011-09-12T11:41:56.538-04:002011-09-12T11:41:56.538-04:00Zibilee, how lovely to hear from you! Great to pu...Zibilee, how lovely to hear from you! Great to put a face to you too and such a pretty one it is! Yes, lots going on in this book..it's filled with colour, smells and sounds...I find books like that irresistible! The author, Christie Watson, is not a Nigerian as far as I know, but she sure has the soul of one. If you like stories based in Nigeria, you will love Sunbirds!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-84187880453548991812011-09-11T08:55:59.002-04:002011-09-11T08:55:59.002-04:00Hi Angie
Great to see your book blog is back on ...Hi Angie <br /><br />Great to see your book blog is back on and in great form as always. I've not heard of this author or the book so doubly glad to see another book on Nigeria, a country I know so little of. Your review commends the book so that is good enough for me. I'll add it to my TBR list. I'm reading Alice Alibinia's 'Leela's Book' and enjoying it. <br />I look forward to your reviews.Leela Somanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-17990166240254544522011-09-10T21:34:48.036-04:002011-09-10T21:34:48.036-04:00I, too, am glad you're back! I've missed y...I, too, am glad you're back! I've missed you (just when you found <i>me</i> again). :) <br /><br />Love a brief, but meaningful review, about a book that spoke to you.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-61866814426509970612011-09-10T10:30:56.781-04:002011-09-10T10:30:56.781-04:00Oh, so glad to see you back! It has been awhile, a...Oh, so glad to see you back! It has been awhile, and I had wondered where you were! Reading slumps can be scary and horrible, especially when they go on for months! I am glad that this book got your seal of approval, as it's one that I bought not too long ago. It sounds like it's got a lot going on in it to recommend it, and I am eager to try it out for myself. Great review on this one, and once again, glad to see you back!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com