tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post5677148227137534589..comments2024-03-25T08:48:33.592-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Book Addict: Book Review: The 5th Wave by Rick YanceyChristina / Book Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-47735288158209194812013-10-18T20:36:13.836-04:002013-10-18T20:36:13.836-04:00OMG. I feel the same way. I bet that scene in Jura...OMG. I feel the same way. I bet that scene in Jurassic Park would have freaked me out as well. Thank you for visiting, LeeAnn.Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-11459603593522873712013-10-18T20:35:24.547-04:002013-10-18T20:35:24.547-04:00Me too. I am glad to hear that we agree and I am n...Me too. I am glad to hear that we agree and I am not the only one with those thoughts. Thanks for dropping by, Montana. Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-38204418839672756232013-10-18T20:34:51.128-04:002013-10-18T20:34:51.128-04:00It really does, Christy, and I feel like I sounded...It really does, Christy, and I feel like I sounded really lame saying that, but I seriously couldn't let it go. It does make you think differently...you are so right! It definitely freaked me out, but I can see the appeal. Thanks for visiting, Christy!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-28006699205960144702013-10-18T17:47:15.211-04:002013-10-18T17:47:15.211-04:00I completely understand about children in peril. I...I completely understand about children in peril. It's my least favorite subject for a book or movie. In fact, during the movie Jurrasic Park, when the kids were in the car alone, the T-Rex was headed their way, and the water in the cup was shaking, I was done. Done. I left the theater. <br /><br />Thanks for the review, but I will have to pass on this one.LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496562692330108460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-52807151946654618172013-10-18T10:45:15.768-04:002013-10-18T10:45:15.768-04:00I personally didn't like The 5th Wave as much ...I personally didn't like The 5th Wave as much as I hoped to. I wasn't a fan of the violence and the characters were pretty annoying to me. Thanks for the great, honest review! :)Montana @ The Book Belleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467441835054398252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-21791085064625513592013-10-18T08:35:55.656-04:002013-10-18T08:35:55.656-04:00Yeah, I know you like your thrillers! :) This was ...Yeah, I know you like your thrillers! :) This was more violent than I was expecting and way more sci-fi-ish/dystopian. I think you would fare better with it than me though! :) Thanks for visiting, Leanna!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-36461132983715429602013-10-18T08:34:39.191-04:002013-10-18T08:34:39.191-04:00Ahhh. Thanks for the heads up about that series. ...Ahhh. Thanks for the heads up about that series. I have seen it around a lot, but have never read it. I'm glad you liked this book though. Thanks for visiting!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-80772085235312271602013-10-18T08:34:08.174-04:002013-10-18T08:34:08.174-04:00I felt like it was just SOO dark and I guess I was...I felt like it was just SOO dark and I guess I wasn't in the mood for a dark read. You are right....you have to be in the mood for a book like this. I am usually more info contemporary, historical, etc. So much for branching out! haha. Thanks for dropping by, Christina! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-89653303238427313142013-10-18T08:33:13.125-04:002013-10-18T08:33:13.125-04:00Yess.....sooo violent and that's why I had iss...Yess.....sooo violent and that's why I had issues with it. I'm glad you liked it overall though. Thanks for visiting!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-24397914609999851392013-10-18T08:32:53.299-04:002013-10-18T08:32:53.299-04:00I'm so glad you liked it. I know it's popu...I'm so glad you liked it. I know it's popular and going to be made into a movie, etc, but it just wasn't for me. I hope you can get your hands on the sequel soon! Thanks for dropping by, Ashley!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-85949937577702612982013-10-18T08:32:15.992-04:002013-10-18T08:32:15.992-04:00Thanks, Melissa. I wanted to like it since it was...Thanks, Melissa. I wanted to like it since it was written so well and the concept is so compelling, but I just couldn't get past certain things. Thanks for visiting! :)Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-59092328509943562062013-10-18T08:28:45.814-04:002013-10-18T08:28:45.814-04:00I've had this book on my to-read list for a wh...I've had this book on my to-read list for a while now. I haven't read that many reviews for it either. I can totally relate about the mom thing when reading books. It definitely makes you think differently. This sounds like it would be an interesting read, even though it will probably freak me out. lol!Christy @ TheReaderBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685095896828655217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-1946413376532140242013-10-17T14:17:39.113-04:002013-10-17T14:17:39.113-04:00There was SO much hype surrounding this book when ...There was SO much hype surrounding this book when it released. I remember receiving a ton of promo emails for it. Like a lot of hyped books I've put this one on the backburner - and now I'm really not sure it's for me. I'm all for the scares (but of the psychological kind) --I'm not really one for violence in books, TV shows or movies so maybe this one isn't for me. Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-57802578598092976812013-10-17T11:11:23.764-04:002013-10-17T11:11:23.764-04:00I absolutely loved this book and I get what you...I absolutely loved this book and I get what you're saying about children in horrible situations. I would advise you not to read Gone series by Michael Grant, then. Because as much as I love that series, it was difficult to get through every single one of them. I finished and loved them all. I am a mother of two so just thinking about the horrible things that happened in the books nearly broke me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-14519459316176907462013-10-17T10:25:32.698-04:002013-10-17T10:25:32.698-04:00I had difficulty reading The Hunger Games the firs...I had difficulty reading The Hunger Games the first time though I did love the series. I started reading this one but didn't get to read much of it before it was due back to the library. I like scary books sometimes but I am really not a fan of very dark stories and usually prefer contemporary fiction or historical romance or mystery.<br /><br />I have a feeling that a lot of teens would love this. It seems to go out all the time at my library. Maybe I will read it someday but I would have to be in the right mood for a darker book.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-18104403044264470502013-10-17T09:57:11.859-04:002013-10-17T09:57:11.859-04:00Agreed - it was insanely violent! And I left wanti...Agreed - it was insanely violent! And I left wanting more, but I did overall enjoy itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-85241866156263418042013-10-17T09:56:36.501-04:002013-10-17T09:56:36.501-04:00I liked it, but it left me wanting so much more (w...I liked it, but it left me wanting so much more (which I guess is coming in a sequel). And definitely agreed - it was insanely violent! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-27633803328896898592013-10-17T07:53:39.218-04:002013-10-17T07:53:39.218-04:00I have seen SUCH mixed reviews on this one. People...I have seen SUCH mixed reviews on this one. People generally love it or really miss the boat with it though, so it's nice to read an honest in-between review. The fact that the author can write well is a definite plus, but I hesitate to read it because I'm not sure that would actually save the book for me. Great review, Christina! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com