tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post833342628968441673..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: White Flag - DidoChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-82501975244364854452012-08-31T10:29:30.249-04:002012-08-31T10:29:30.249-04:00I wanted to have FEELS, but I didn't! :(I wanted to have FEELS, but I didn't! :(Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-67726474208496479332012-08-31T10:28:49.882-04:002012-08-31T10:28:49.882-04:00I really wanted to love this book more, even thoug...I really wanted to love this book more, even though I enjoyed it quite a bit. I wanted aliens and science fiction and lasers, and I got weird post-apocalyptic. *sigh*Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-50962641394524592152012-08-27T09:20:59.595-04:002012-08-27T09:20:59.595-04:00Oh, I'm such an Austen fan, to pretty insane d...Oh, I'm such an Austen fan, to pretty insane degrees. I have several friends that really don't like her books though, so you're not alone.<br /><br />No one should ever feel ashamed at wanting a book for a pretty cover (or I should feel ashamed all of the time) or for wanting a dystopia, because ummm YES.<br /><br />You should give it a go. Peterfreund's so talented. I also recommend her unicorn series.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-59372418044044659962012-08-26T05:43:24.943-04:002012-08-26T05:43:24.943-04:00While I'm not a big fan of Austen (I often fee...While I'm not a big fan of Austen (I often feel like I'm the only person like that in the world, at least it seems so!) I was going to read this book because of very shallow reasons I'm not so proud of. Because! Just, this cover. I'm such a sucker for pretty covers. And I can't say no to a dystopian novel.<br /><br />Your review made me realize that this might not exactly be my type of a novel, but I'm going to give it a go sometime later!<br /><br />Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208821911238115459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-32117659655225093322012-08-23T14:56:08.713-04:002012-08-23T14:56:08.713-04:00Oh yeah, it's all about characters for me. I a...Oh yeah, it's all about characters for me. I actually might be more likely to connect with selfish characters, although that certainly didn't work in The Windup Girl so who knows.<br /><br />I'm curious to see how I feel about this when I reread it at some point in the future. Part of the issue might have been how closely I was reading, in an effort to figure out how well the transition had been done from Persuasion.<br /><br />I do dislike a fair number of books. BUT to be fair, I have way more high number reviews than negative ones on the blog!<br /><br />(Me too. THERE REALLY NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER. LET'S NOT LEAVE ASTRID LIKE THAT.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-4808648884713844412012-08-23T14:52:31.311-04:002012-08-23T14:52:31.311-04:00For me as a reader connecting with characters is s...For me as a reader connecting with characters is such a huge thing. I figured I was able to connect with Elliot so well because of all her sacrifice, I mean I haven't exactly sacrificed much but it just spoke to me, ya know? How she does so much for her family but they don't really care, if that makes sense. Anyways, I'm sorry you didn't end up falling madly in love with FDSTS as I did, but at least you liked it which is more than can be said for some books. :-)<br /><br />(Also I love the killer unicorn books too and hold out hope for a 3rd one)April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-37602885677809129762012-08-23T08:59:26.976-04:002012-08-23T08:59:26.976-04:00Right? My Dystopian August reads have been so up a...Right? My Dystopian August reads have been so up and down, as I've either really connected or not cared at all. Sigh. <br /><br />I would recommend starting with her Killer Unicorns books. They are straight up amazing. Also...killer unicorns!<br /><br />:)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-18791448400679163662012-08-23T08:58:20.194-04:002012-08-23T08:58:20.194-04:00Yup. Hope you love it!Yup. Hope you love it!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-13436328223685907572012-08-23T08:57:54.876-04:002012-08-23T08:57:54.876-04:00Ummm, in a first sentence? Something entertaining ...Ummm, in a first sentence? Something entertaining or catchy is nice, but, honestly, I don't much care. I just think they're interesting to consider. I don't expect every book to start with a bang in the first sentence, though.<br /><br />First chapter: some sort of hook to make me want to keep reading. A conflict of some sort, a quest. I also want to learn about my MC (or one of them), so that I care about them as they go through the book.<br /><br />Good hook: Eh, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for that.<br /><br />Plot: Something that entertains me and is logical within itself. I also like the book to be fairly consistently paced. I like books that are slow-moving and books that go by quickly, but a mixture of the two can feel choppy.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-55095009236900260122012-08-23T08:55:03.612-04:002012-08-23T08:55:03.612-04:00Yay! Glad that you loved too. I really, really wan...Yay! Glad that you loved too. I really, really wanted to. I'm definitely holding onto my copy, because I may come to love it more later. All of the EXPECTATIONS can mess with things.<br /><br />Oh dear. I'm glad you did, too.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-15273249977306378952012-08-23T08:54:09.024-04:002012-08-23T08:54:09.024-04:00Yeah, the world building was a bit confusing initi...Yeah, the world building was a bit confusing initially, but it worked. I would like to know more about the actual events, but oh well. <br /><br />I love Jane Austen so much!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-86683469141100838282012-08-23T05:10:40.042-04:002012-08-23T05:10:40.042-04:00Oh no the failure to connect thingy :( that's...Oh no the failure to connect thingy :( that's the hardest one to overlook - if you don't care about the characters it's a bit of a lost cause.<br /><br />I do like the sound of a retelling/dystopia and I've also heard she's an awesome author, so I'll continue stalking this one.<br /><br />Great review - and perfect song choice (I'm going to have to go listen to it now!)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14312515005865122767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-7364880910233243302012-08-22T21:31:28.522-04:002012-08-22T21:31:28.522-04:00I so want to read this. I'm sorry that it didn...I so want to read this. I'm sorry that it didn't become one of your absolute favorites, but I'm glad you still liked it. Kimberly @ Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649785182080499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-11383905851980589312012-08-22T19:08:20.775-04:002012-08-22T19:08:20.775-04:00Christina, what do you look for in a first sentenc...Christina, what do you look for in a first sentence? In a first chapter? What makes a good hook? And what do you look for in a plot? <br /><br />love your reviews :) <br />~AnyaAnyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-87286584965887706292012-08-22T17:24:32.236-04:002012-08-22T17:24:32.236-04:00Too bad you didn't like it very much. I loved ...Too bad you didn't like it very much. I loved this book, so much that I haven't reviewed it yet because I feel I'm not eloquent enough to express how much I liked it. But yeah, I've always liked Persuasion.<br /><br />White Flag by Dido is a song I loved when it came out. I still think it's an awesome song, but... gosh, am I glad I managed to get over that guy.Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652990135572677170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-65319577769826807562012-08-22T17:14:50.140-04:002012-08-22T17:14:50.140-04:00Schneikies this sounds confusing. I haven't r...Schneikies this sounds confusing. I haven't read any Jane Austen novels, I know, sin right? But I've never been into the classics. I have read so many glowing reviews of this one, and I didn't even know it was a sort of retelling. Great review, sorry it didn't live quite up to your expectations.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.com