tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post1677128329053590405..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Review: RootlessChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67591502161205403432013-02-15T13:40:31.197-05:002013-02-15T13:40:31.197-05:00Agreed. Dialect is so hard to get right and author...Agreed. Dialect is so hard to get right and authors seem to think they need to go all out, when a couple of choice words and some sentence structure can get the point across so well. The bonus of this method is that it doesn't slow the reader down.<br /><br />Which part did you disagree with? Lol. The lack of complaint about making out surrounded by locusts?<br /><br />Woo!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-89287109398115756872013-02-13T18:44:52.922-05:002013-02-13T18:44:52.922-05:00Really great points about the dialect, Christina. ...Really great points about the dialect, Christina. I agree. It was not overdone and I think the author did a fantastic job with Banyan's voice. Many other dialect books I have read could take a lesson from this author.<br /><br />I agree with you about most of your review. I loved the writing and the originality blew my mind. I wish it had been perfect for me, but despite its flaws, I still really enjoyed this one. <br /><br />And I am wearing my Rootles t-shirt right now! :DKara_Malinczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559498182018910285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-23068825213869410252013-02-12T11:10:45.777-05:002013-02-12T11:10:45.777-05:00Oooh, yes, I can totally see that. You're a mu...Oooh, yes, I can totally see that. You're a much more voracious fantasy reader than I am. I think this would totally fit you, since it's edgy and detailed. :) Hope you love it! I did like it, just not quite as much as other people might....like you!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-56229010409463702542013-02-11T18:41:42.049-05:002013-02-11T18:41:42.049-05:00I have a feeling I'd like it, Christina! :) I ...I have a feeling I'd like it, Christina! :) I love messed up, stark, detailed plots like that, lack of which is usually my main complaint in dystopias, so I think I need to read both Rootless and The Windup Girl asap. This is an absolutely fantastic review despite the rating because it outlines all the bits I love in a book like this!kara-karina@Nocturnal Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262585710463536717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-223715419486331082013-02-11T15:40:23.307-05:002013-02-11T15:40:23.307-05:00Well, then, you might want to check Rootless out. ...Well, then, you might want to check Rootless out. It's hard for me to say how much sense the science makes because I'm terrible at it. I don't know that it's necessarily overwhelming, more like I can't resist trying to make myself understand it.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-39027984477321499842013-02-11T15:35:29.376-05:002013-02-11T15:35:29.376-05:00that sounds like a great post apocalyptic novel.. ...that sounds like a great post apocalyptic novel.. I have no problem with science since I have studied science in high school and graduated with a scientific degree for university, but I personally wouldn't want to be overwhelmed with science in a book. I haven't read a single review of Rootless. However if I ever stumble upon a copy I will keep your review in mind since I am a huge dystopian fan.<br /><br />great review!<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-555254327067745492.post-43489207609140054782013-02-11T15:00:32.206-05:002013-02-11T15:00:32.206-05:00The science would pribably confuse me a lot too.
...The science would pribably confuse me a lot too. <br />Happy reading,<br /> Brandi @ <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a><br />brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-40548101212357036782013-02-11T13:05:41.941-05:002013-02-11T13:05:41.941-05:00Oh man, Heather! If you love those things you need...Oh man, Heather! If you love those things you need to read Rootless ASAP, because I think you will love it! I struggled with the Bacigalupi book I read, but if he's your speed, then, seriously, this book should be close to perfection for you. :)<br /><br />Glad to have put it back on your radar!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67569484636123927812013-02-11T12:47:38.346-05:002013-02-11T12:47:38.346-05:00I'm glad to read your review of this Christina...I'm glad to read your review of this Christina. Another blogger friend, Asheley, really loved this book and recommended it to me, mostly because we shared a love of 'Ship Breaker' and 'Railsea', and this book sounds a bit like both. Plus I am an unabashedly fond of PIRATES:)And you mention of Star wars love by the author makes this book even more intriguing to me:)<br /><br /> I was turned down by NG with this one and kind of just forgot about it until now. So thanks for putting it back on my radar. I think I'm going to pick this one up when I am in the mood for some Bacigalupi/Mieville type action and adventure:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.com