tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post905769561092406825..comments2023-10-11T18:55:18.954+10:00Comments on Novels On The Run: BOOK REVIEW - SHATTER ME - TAHEREH MAFI - SHATTER ME # 1 - ALLEN & UNWIN - 5 ADAM with a dash of KENJI STARS!Novels On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-39170211610158539972013-02-24T15:59:31.730+10:002013-02-24T15:59:31.730+10:00Hi Jesse,
I think we like the same types of YA/N...Hi Jesse, <br /><br />I think we like the same types of YA/NA. I really thought Tareheh made Juliette stand out as far as a dystopian goes. I think she gave Juliette that something extra. Most female leads in a dystopian novel have to have a strength about them and be able to kick some ass to save themselves, but this voice added that extra for me too and I watched her appear to get better as she grew more into herself. I mean that Slaughterhouse scene and that toddler scene, far out!!<br /><br />MichNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-50142210750318267542013-02-24T14:43:11.240+10:002013-02-24T14:43:11.240+10:00I really loved Juliette's voice throughout thi...I really loved Juliette's voice throughout this book. I think Tahreh's use of words cemented Juliette's character in a way that regular prose just could never do. I loved the strike out thing. A lot of people didn't like it, but I thought it was fun and different. I actually think it's funny because most of the people I know who didn't enjoy it, they're the same people who say there are too many similar stories floating around out there. I guess some people are just hard to please :) Anyway, great review! I really need to read the sequel!<br /><br />Jesse @ <a href="http://www.prettyinfiction.com" rel="nofollow">Pretty In Fiction</a>Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095395291184491042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-50482162672832030302013-02-24T12:39:41.259+10:002013-02-24T12:39:41.259+10:00Hey Cass :) I have to admit I was drawn to the pro...Hey Cass :) I have to admit I was drawn to the prose, I like using that word as I didn't realize it was called prose ..hehe!! It made it for me personally as it was a unique voice for Juliette. But that is cool it may not be for everybody , but it is what I kinda loved about this book. It gave me this Juliette individuality, it kind of fit with where she was and that talking to herself. I must admit I am not that crazy about the covers, especially Unravel Me , Aussie cover, but that is ok. <br /><br />Warner is an interesting one. I think he is exceptionally well written as he is EVIL!!! Spontaneously EVIL! But he is in a beautiful gift wrapped package.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts Cass :)<br /><br />MichNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-6138383095641413562013-02-24T12:17:58.485+10:002013-02-24T12:17:58.485+10:00To sum up: many people will end up loving this boo...To sum up: many people will end up loving this book, but it just wasn't for me. I think it's good to go into a book like this and not expect to love it 100%, because there is SO much hype out there and that is partly why I was so disappointed. So don't take what I said as an attack on the book, but another opinion. For perspective.<br /><br />PS. Those Aus covers really aren't that nice, are they? :P I'm not even sure if the new cover (to replace the one you showed up above) is any better...Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-60329518752858770132013-02-24T12:14:25.299+10:002013-02-24T12:14:25.299+10:00Great review! I had issues with this book. Yes, th...Great review! I had issues with this book. Yes, the prose is really unique, but it's VERY flowery. If you look back on some of the writing, it can get a bit cringeworthy. I like some of the ones you chose to feature. Yeah, I don't know. Adam was so blah. Warner was an evil genius and so twisted but it was hard not to kind of dig him. I barely even remember Kenji. I remember that he betrays them...? I think.<br /><br />The romance was also just too overpowering for me. I didn't really get to know Juliet. I didn't care for her, I didn't understand where she was going. She was lost. And yes, it makes sense considering her circumstances but... I don't know. Most people who read this book LOVED it, and initially after my first reading of it I was the same. But since then I just can't find it in me to want to read on. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series though. I'm sure I'm missing out on a lot but I have no regrets. (So many books to read!)Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-50204597306453955802013-02-24T11:46:47.350+10:002013-02-24T11:46:47.350+10:00Matey!!
It is in an asylum but then it moves to ....Matey!!<br /><br />It is in an asylum but then it moves to ...... well another form of I suppose you could say mad house in an indirect way but then...... I really dug this dystopian...but then that twist!!! I have had this sitting on my shelf since it was released, but the one thing Lauren Oliver had taught me was sometimes it is good to read two books together after what she did to me with Delirium!!<br /><br />:D<br />MichNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-23958344686080407462013-02-24T11:37:17.575+10:002013-02-24T11:37:17.575+10:00Gah! I wish our library finds/replaces their copy ...Gah! I wish our library finds/replaces their copy soon! I like crazy stories and this one set in the asylum is a winner. Why did I wait too long to read this?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.com