tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post2465034864985934024..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: The Midnight Special - Johnny RiversChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-343440313925092362012-08-07T22:28:47.553-04:002012-08-07T22:28:47.553-04:00Yeah, this definitely wasn't a bad book; it wa...Yeah, this definitely wasn't a bad book; it was just strange. Seriously, felt like I'd taken some drugs unawares at times. Most of the times.<br /><br />Oooh, I haven't read either of the first books in those series, but I own both and REALLY need to get to it.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-12706885368413561142012-08-07T21:51:55.156-04:002012-08-07T21:51:55.156-04:00I had this feeling, from the title and the little ...I had this feeling, from the title and the little bit that the blurb gives up, that Dust Girl would be an odd one. I'm not even sure what exactly made me think that, but the first time I saw it, I walked away saying, "Huh? That one may be a bit of a weird one." As it turns out, seems I was right on the money. It does seem interesting, and it is a book that I may one day read, in the future, but not one that if I miss out on it I will be upset. Example: I know that book 2 of one of the best books ever is coming out soon, and if I missed it, I would be incredibly grumpy. You wouldn't want to be around me sort of grumpiness. That book would be Days of Blood and Starlight.... Oooh, or Girl of Nightmares. Definitely that one too! Anyway, thanks for your review of Dust Girl!Jaime Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102596597333629396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-72690031999629437732012-08-04T13:51:13.390-04:002012-08-04T13:51:13.390-04:00I didn't hate this book, but I definitely didn...I didn't hate this book, but I definitely didn't love it. Really one of the oddest books I've ever read. Maybe you'll like it more!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-66154875300143921152012-08-04T13:48:42.065-04:002012-08-04T13:48:42.065-04:00This book sounds pretty interesting...weird. Thank...This book sounds pretty interesting...weird. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Some people will like a book while others won't. It's never a crime to love or not love a book. We all have different tastes! :-) Though having to write a review on a book you didn't like, I will admit, is difficult....Katie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957978754744226499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-4346984065164662662012-07-17T17:55:01.062-04:002012-07-17T17:55:01.062-04:00Haha, you don't need to say that you're &#...Haha, you don't need to say that you're 'guilty.' There's nothing wrong with loving this book. The writing was great, and I think Zettel is clearly very skilled. The story line itself just was not for me.<br /><br />I can believe that she is. I would just like to know, because whitewashing is a sad thing.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-73358390707808178032012-07-17T17:08:29.250-04:002012-07-17T17:08:29.250-04:00I'm guilty of loving this book, but I totally ...I'm guilty of loving this book, but I totally get why some people wouldn't. Hell, I'm not entirely sure why I did because it was so odd and just plain weird at times. I think I enjoyed the relationships and interactions between the characters. Well and my family is from Kansas, so I think that made me a little biased, too. :-)<br /><br />As for the cover, I thought it was good for the book, too. I have no trouble believing that the model may be half-black. Many of my friends have mixed-race children who vary from predominantly black to blonde hair and blue eyes.Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-88658493102975945172012-07-17T16:52:50.686-04:002012-07-17T16:52:50.686-04:00I'm proud to be from the South, but sometimes ...I'm proud to be from the South, but sometimes it can be annoying.<br /><br />Atlanta is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-79028809751128932802012-07-17T16:46:27.154-04:002012-07-17T16:46:27.154-04:00That's totally fine! I just wanted to make sur...That's totally fine! I just wanted to make sure people didn't think I hated every southern thing. I don't. I just can't take too much of it. Haha. <br /><br />Woo! Atlanta's pretty great. And not especially southern. :-pChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-14901411426045427672012-07-17T16:39:25.343-04:002012-07-17T16:39:25.343-04:00I worded that question so awkwardly- sorry. I was ...I worded that question so awkwardly- sorry. I was just curious. I cocompletely understand. Sometimes they lay it on waaaay too thick and it suffocates you. Atlanta, represent! I lived in Peachtree City when I was a teenager.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-48640584914671973632012-07-17T15:51:28.759-04:002012-07-17T15:51:28.759-04:00Sounds like you had a fairly similar reaction with...Sounds like you had a fairly similar reaction with it. There really were aspects that were SO well done, but then the rest was like...O_O<br /><br />The cover's weird. Def. It works for the book, I think, though. What I don't like about it is how long I've spent staring at it trying to decide if the girl on the cover is half-black like Callie or if she's a white girl with makeup. I'm pretty sure the latter, unfortunately, but I wouldn't bet on it.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-50955399291663607892012-07-17T15:48:19.410-04:002012-07-17T15:48:19.410-04:00I can understand the mixed feelings. There was a l...I can understand the mixed feelings. There was a lot I liked about Dust Girl, like the writing style and the setting, but the beginning didn't totally grab me. Also, that cover totally turns me off.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-70266139967341662642012-07-17T08:05:06.028-04:002012-07-17T08:05:06.028-04:00I'm actually from the South too (Atlanta born ...I'm actually from the South too (Atlanta born and raised), though I don't sound it either. I don't dislike southerners precisely, but a lot of southern fiction leaves me cold. Generally, that's because I really don't like books written in dialect, and southern fiction is the most frequent offender I've discovered. My issues with this one actually weren't about it being southern.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-61116949333300409242012-07-17T07:41:38.086-04:002012-07-17T07:41:38.086-04:00Sorry this book was disappointing. Do you not like...Sorry this book was disappointing. Do you not like southerners? I'm from the South, but I don't sound it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com