tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post1912823772276103966..comments2024-03-25T08:48:33.592-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Book Addict: It's Not You, It's Me (2)Christina / Book Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-80223835939489227642012-08-26T12:16:42.674-04:002012-08-26T12:16:42.674-04:00That cover is gorgeous! But I'll probably avoi...That cover is gorgeous! But I'll probably avoid this book, because novels with poetic writing styles usually end up being the ones I set aside (I still think it's a miracle that I made it through YOU ARE MY ONLY by Beth Kephart). Multiple POV's are difficult to read, too. <br /><br />Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-91381301055727553842012-08-25T11:05:19.032-04:002012-08-25T11:05:19.032-04:00I will have to check out her short work like you s...I will have to check out her short work like you said. Thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps that might work better for me. Thanks for visiting, Sean.Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-56477406434747217892012-08-25T11:04:44.624-04:002012-08-25T11:04:44.624-04:00Yeah, I think I need to give up on them. They are ...Yeah, I think I need to give up on them. They are definitely not my cup of tea. Thanks for stopping by, Alexis!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-73517475853032576262012-08-25T11:04:21.274-04:002012-08-25T11:04:21.274-04:00That's an excellent description of her writing...That's an excellent description of her writing style. It just wasn't for me, although I can acknowledge that it's beautiful and poetic. Thanks for stopping by, Shadow!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-36165574948121306712012-08-25T11:03:34.029-04:002012-08-25T11:03:34.029-04:00Thanks, Dazzling. I'd love to hear them and I ...Thanks, Dazzling. I'd love to hear them and I hope you like it more than me!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-88030992810916218512012-08-25T04:29:45.742-04:002012-08-25T04:29:45.742-04:00I'm with Shadow, loved it. In fact I love alm...I'm with Shadow, loved it. In fact I love almost everything she's written. I'd try some of her short work if you are still interested. See if you can get Singing my Sister down a shorty story in Black Juice ( I think).Sean Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485575602984697926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-85674964378452079032012-08-24T12:59:06.697-04:002012-08-24T12:59:06.697-04:00I agree that the cover is quite beautiful. I'...I agree that the cover is quite beautiful. I've actually stayed away from fairy tale retellings for some reason. Most of them don't interest me.Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745513625965620545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-353486263570586422012-08-24T10:22:20.310-04:002012-08-24T10:22:20.310-04:00I read it and loved it, but it is okay that you di...I read it and loved it, but it is okay that you didn't. (Perhaps you've finished Great Expectations but I always get stuck partway in and give up.)<br /><br />I guess I finished and enjoyed it because I do find fascinating all manner of fairy tale and myth and the retellings and reworkings intriguing. <br /><br />I know what you mean about the pace and style. In many ways Lanagan's writing is easier swallowed in doses like the short stories that she's renowned for, but you're also right that it's beautiful (and brutal. Beautiful and brutal. That's how I'd describe Lanagan's style)Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652950543242599879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-41998268243683099282012-08-24T09:07:48.032-04:002012-08-24T09:07:48.032-04:00That's unfortunate. I enjoy Lanagan's poet...That's unfortunate. I enjoy Lanagan's poetic style, but the downside of those is, as you pointed out, that it is drawn out. Still, I can't wait to read this, and I'll get back to you on my thoughts. =)Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-72616221193006256082012-08-24T07:55:04.105-04:002012-08-24T07:55:04.105-04:00Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Maji- I'm g...Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Maji- I'm glad we agree. I feel the exact same way. Thanks! I hope you do feature it on your blog!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-48623183500588177422012-08-24T01:48:22.265-04:002012-08-24T01:48:22.265-04:00YES I totally agree with you on this book. I had t...YES I totally agree with you on this book. I had to give up in all honesty. The multiple POVs, the wordy plot, I hated how the author used so many complex words that kinda detached me from the whole story. Also, like you, i somehow always struggle with mermaid stories. <br /><br />anyways, GREAT feature, I might do it sometimes on my blog!<br />- Juhina @ <a href="http://www.majibookshelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Maji Bookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-31000472299439730772012-08-23T23:42:12.710-04:002012-08-23T23:42:12.710-04:00Life is too short to read books we don't enjoy...Life is too short to read books we don't enjoy! :)LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496562692330108460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-52697941385316917482012-08-23T14:47:31.089-04:002012-08-23T14:47:31.089-04:00There are definitely books I have to be in the rig...There are definitely books I have to be in the right mood for, and if I'm not, I struggle with everything about the story from the writing style to the characters to the plot. Mermaids and other various water creatures have been tricky for me too, I've yet to find one (except for Of Poseidon) that I really loved.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-83481595961283161752012-08-23T09:44:00.373-04:002012-08-23T09:44:00.373-04:00This happens to me alll the time :) Thanks for you...This happens to me alll the time :) Thanks for your honesty.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com