tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post7512422801089308681..comments2024-03-28T03:41:09.958-04:00Comments on The Eater of Books!: Review: Fault Line by C. DesirAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-48732138206832321952014-03-25T10:50:07.467-04:002014-03-25T10:50:07.467-04:00Ooo. congrats on the win! And I'm glad to hear...Ooo. congrats on the win! And I'm glad to hear that I didn't give anything away. I always worry about that, in my reviews D: If I mostly enjoyed this one, then you definitely will, since you like these types of books! Happy reading, Holly! And you are very welcome :)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-64285216145918282512014-03-25T10:45:34.387-04:002014-03-25T10:45:34.387-04:00You and I are very similar, in that aspect! I know...You and I are very similar, in that aspect! I know that the book is quite touching and life-changing and everything, but I don't like reading those kinds of books (or watching those kinds of movies) often. Reading, to me, is a pastime for escaping reality, and that type is just too real. I totally agree with you, Jaime! Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-51638794574465219402014-03-24T13:43:07.239-04:002014-03-24T13:43:07.239-04:00Great review, Alyssa. I think you gave great reaso...Great review, Alyssa. I think you gave great reasons for what you liked and what you didn't like, without giving everything aeay. I won this book from Simon Teen and I really do want to read it (I'm also one who "enjoys" tough issue novels!), but I'm also concerned it's gonna tear me up! Anyway, thanks for the review!<br />Holly Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281574165037823036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-46838156434303865382014-03-24T13:42:37.545-04:002014-03-24T13:42:37.545-04:00That is an *excellent* point, Pili! And of course ...That is an *excellent* point, Pili! And of course it happens in all kinds of books, even light and fluffy ones - if there's a character from whom we do not get to hear, while being so intimately in the head of another character, we may find ourselves angry at or disliking the non-first-person character. (Does that make sense the eay I said it?? I'm not sure...) But it is particularly treacherous in a book dealing with such tough issues and someone cast as a victim. Great observation!!Holly Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281574165037823036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-63118421099130930952014-03-24T01:36:00.899-04:002014-03-24T01:36:00.899-04:00That has been my thoughts on it as well. I know th...That has been my thoughts on it as well. I know that nearly everyone loves it, but I am not willing to put myself through it. I know people tend to love these stories, but being heartbroken isn't a reason that I read. Not even a little bit!Jaime Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102596597333629396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-28526710074689796332014-03-20T11:03:41.899-04:002014-03-20T11:03:41.899-04:00Oo, I understand what you're saying, Jaime. I&...Oo, I understand what you're saying, Jaime. I'm always in the middle, with these types of books. I wish we could have seen something from the victim's perspective, but alas, that wasn't a part of this particular novel. <br /><br />Thank you so much, Jaime! And I have not read it. I seriously do not plan on reading it, honestly. Or watching the movie. I already know that I will most likely hate it, or it will break my heart, or both. I'm not actively looking for a book like that, so, no thanks! :)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-64777797229039911822014-03-19T23:01:16.615-04:002014-03-19T23:01:16.615-04:00I completely understand your feelings towards toug...I completely understand your feelings towards tough issue books. I rarely read them because they balance on such a fine line for me. If they aren't written EXACTLY SO, I get angry. I know that isn't a great reaction, but I have been through some of the tough issues, from the "happened to" to the "happen to someone that I love", and that makes me... maybe more emotional about it than I should be. Regardless, I think this sounds like it could be a good story. But, even having never read the book, the fact that we don't get to see things through the perspective of the victim, even if it is just an epilogue at the end that is a flashback, bothers me. It doesn't seem right to dislike the victims actions when you don't have the full story, but not having the full story, sometimes you can't help your feelings. Anyway, I am so sorry for the rambles. Your review was fantastic! As always... Just out of curiosity, have you read The Fault in Our Stars? And if so, what did you think of that one?Jaime Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102596597333629396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-28917379791319166112014-03-15T14:27:06.094-04:002014-03-15T14:27:06.094-04:00That is so, so true, Pili. Maybe that was the auth...That is so, so true, Pili. Maybe that was the author's point all along, and I completely missed it. Very astute observation! Thank you so much <3Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-76658331689036770352014-03-15T13:43:53.135-04:002014-03-15T13:43:53.135-04:00This one is a book I feel I should get and read as...This one is a book I feel I should get and read as soon as possible. <br />I think that is very important to make us see how by not getting the victim's POV we can end up blaming her instead of understanding that blaming the victim should never be the attitude. It kinda show us that no matter what, the pull tends to go against than for the victims.<br />Great review, Alyssa!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-88679888234162931182014-03-14T21:52:57.980-04:002014-03-14T21:52:57.980-04:00Interesting observations, Kel. I wonder about the ...Interesting observations, Kel. I wonder about the author's choices myself, but overall, I'm glad I finally read this book, and that I enjoyed it. I'd had this book for almost a year! D:Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-54603355451558475442014-03-14T14:13:14.275-04:002014-03-14T14:13:14.275-04:00Well, you know me and tough issue books. *quietly ...Well, you know me and tough issue books. *quietly sneaks away to other side of library* I am interested in some of the author's narrative choices here based on your review. It looks like your biggest complaints with the story are the lack of knowing exactly what happened and the inability to get inside Ani's head. I wonder if the author chose to portray the story and character this way on purpose, because it's a more accurate depiction of real life situations. As you said, often we don't know exactly what happened; and when victims behavior patterns change, we have nothing but their behavior and words to base our assumptions and judgments on. Perhaps that was the second level of the book? Not just forcing yourself to remember Ani is a victim despite how bad she seems, but keeping that in mind when confronted with similar situations in real life? Whatever the case, I'm glad this was a positive 3-star read for you. It's no fun to get too many bad books in a row. :)Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938626223222252300noreply@blogger.com