tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post5090153697280209..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Come On, Come Out - A Fine FrenzyChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-5132564166216705922012-08-06T13:36:23.284-04:002012-08-06T13:36:23.284-04:00Maybe it would work for you, but it just didn'...Maybe it would work for you, but it just didn't for me. I also didn't think it felt particularly Jane Austen-ish, but, then again, I may be biased, since I adore Jane Austen.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-52276178487061226972012-08-06T12:01:11.463-04:002012-08-06T12:01:11.463-04:00Kind of like Jane Austen? And she can step through...Kind of like Jane Austen? And she can step through portraits into that world? Sounds pretty neat! But from your review, some of the things that annoyed you would annoy me. Especially the main character not being someone you could like. That's important for me! Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts!Katie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957978754744226499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-75878731766535652642012-08-04T10:23:05.909-04:002012-08-04T10:23:05.909-04:00Hopefully you'll like it better, because I wan...Hopefully you'll like it better, because I want people to have happy reads. Good luck!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-68767201563604620502012-08-04T08:35:29.496-04:002012-08-04T08:35:29.496-04:00I haven't read this yet (it's next on my l...I haven't read this yet (it's next on my list for AAD next week!), so I only read the first paragraph and your star rating. *sigh* Why do they have to use instalove and ditzes?! I shall return when I finish it.Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-22935000956873267882012-08-01T14:16:07.499-04:002012-08-01T14:16:07.499-04:00I know! I was so sad. This was one I was convinced...I know! I was so sad. This was one I was convinced I would love. :(Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-52205676224471675112012-08-01T14:13:19.865-04:002012-08-01T14:13:19.865-04:00This book sounded really good but now I'm not ...This book sounded really good but now I'm not so sure. I think I'll try and borrow it from someone as it doesn't seem too promising. :(Rebecca Hipworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423734961934641831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-64190867595508150072012-07-30T08:27:07.632-04:002012-07-30T08:27:07.632-04:00THANK YOU! I always love to know that I'm not ...THANK YOU! I always love to know that I'm not alone. Natalie was so boring and dense.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-22580677652860045422012-07-30T08:26:43.272-04:002012-07-30T08:26:43.272-04:00Yeah, the writing is definitely not on par with Ja...Yeah, the writing is definitely not on par with Jane Austen. At all.<br /><br />I don't know. I'm so over instalove and wimpy heroines.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67860365519791865192012-07-30T08:25:56.354-04:002012-07-30T08:25:56.354-04:00Yeah, the concept had me salivating for sure. Avoi...Yeah, the concept had me salivating for sure. Avoiding the war paintings is a good plan, for sure. It would depend which Dali painting. I don't want to start melting.<br /><br />Yeah, the romance did NOTHING for me, except give my eyes some exercise. The religion wasn't really preachy, but it was weird and I didn't think it necessary.<br /><br />I DON'T KNOW. You'd think Mrs. Northe would comment, but WE NEVER FIND OUT.<br /><br />I want to try that series! Is it good?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-88857535014966709812012-07-29T15:14:30.941-04:002012-07-29T15:14:30.941-04:00I read this book back in January and absolutely ha...I read this book back in January and absolutely hated it. Like you I was super excited by the premise, but Natalie was an awful character.<br /><br />Fantastic review!Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-25847370408034376172012-07-29T12:55:04.022-04:002012-07-29T12:55:04.022-04:00Never heard of this one. The quotes you gave do re...Never heard of this one. The quotes you gave do remind me of Jane Austen but just because they are speaking that old english doesn't mean it'll be as good unfortunately. <br /><br />Before you started writing your review the description reminded me so much of this episode of The Electric Company (yes, I watch a kid's show sometimes) where they get sucked into a painting. <br /><br />Why do authors think that teenagers like Instalove and a crappy heroine? Oh well. Thanks for the review (:Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564998651703349031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-87735031819066091722012-07-29T11:19:34.900-04:002012-07-29T11:19:34.900-04:00Awwww, and I thought the concept was freakin' ...Awwww, and I thought the concept was freakin' awesome as well. I would love to step into some paintings...but definitely not into one of war, one of Dali's surrealistic paintings would be fun though.<br /><br />I don't think I will be reading this one: I like my romances developed (Harlequins give me enough instalove) and protagonists smart. And I'm not a big fan of religious undertones (especially ones that sound like they are preaching to me.)<br /><br />"I don't know what can be seen while she's in there, but that's really not something you want to take a chance on. "<br />Haha, which makes me wonder if how the painting changes, does it fade into something else or...moves?<br /><br />"Jane Austen with magic" would probably be more suited towards Mary Robinette Kowal's Shades of Milk and Honey series.<br /><br />Lilian @ <a href="http://noveltoybox.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">A Novel Toybox</a>Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.com