tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post4760141386638270589..comments2023-12-27T03:44:03.834+01:00Comments on Presenting Lenore: Book Review: Tricks by Ellen HopkinsLenore Appelhanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-33485664892663606702010-04-27T21:32:17.585+02:002010-04-27T21:32:17.585+02:00I've only read one Hopkins book (Impulse), but...I've only read one Hopkins book (Impulse), but it was amazing. I really need to make the time for another one.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-11526068296974074552010-04-06T11:43:22.228+02:002010-04-06T11:43:22.228+02:00I didn't realise this was written in verse. I&...I didn't realise this was written in verse. I'm always looking for more novels in verse and this is probably the first YA book I've seen that makes its main characters prostitutes.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-56430727521851926072010-04-05T23:43:49.407+02:002010-04-05T23:43:49.407+02:00This does sound like a very interesting and engros...This does sound like a very interesting and engrossing book. I haven't read anything by this author, and I don't think I have ever read any book about this subject matter before. I am glad it was such a good read for you, and I am seriously thinking that I need to grab a copy for myself. Great review on what I can imagine is a very penetrating book.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-76724368754803796602010-04-04T10:55:01.783+02:002010-04-04T10:55:01.783+02:00While I have not read any of Hopkins books, my stu...While I have not read any of Hopkins books, my students love them. Your review however, makes me think I am definitely missing out. Tricks sounds very poignant and I am now quite curious how Hopkins manages to bring this together in verse. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />PS. loved your April 1 post it was hilarious, and like all good humor had some underlying truths.Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-72686001212845575352010-04-03T22:58:34.432+02:002010-04-03T22:58:34.432+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776814809468436342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-42833069967151828772010-04-03T22:57:06.693+02:002010-04-03T22:57:06.693+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776814809468436342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-27831094766164354722010-04-03T22:56:24.985+02:002010-04-03T22:56:24.985+02:00I've heard so many great things about Hopkins,...I've heard so many great things about Hopkins, I may have to invest in one of her books, but they do sound incredibly intense, like something you would really have to put your mind to and immerse yourself in. Amazing review, thanks :-)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776814809468436342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-23189318019157090402010-04-03T16:58:47.100+02:002010-04-03T16:58:47.100+02:00i haven't heard of ellen hopkins until this mo...i haven't heard of ellen hopkins until this moment. it always amazes me to see just how many books and authors i might have missed if not for book blogs!<br /><br />shweta's comment with references to glass and crank also pulled me in. i love authors who face real issues head on. <br /><br />thanks for the review and for putting the bug in my ear about this author!nat @book, line, and sinkerhttp://www.booklineandsinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-633720701437118402010-04-03T05:55:07.566+02:002010-04-03T05:55:07.566+02:00It sounds like a very powerful and compelling read...It sounds like a very powerful and compelling read..<br />The book cover suggests it's dark material-as if it is yelling out that 'this one is a no fooling around read'!bookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443052150200806183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-58013430590046630472010-04-03T04:38:43.973+02:002010-04-03T04:38:43.973+02:00I thought the same exact thing about making it 5 s...I thought the same exact thing about making it 5 short stories instead and wrote that in my review, lol!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-13996226563558418592010-04-03T00:07:04.309+02:002010-04-03T00:07:04.309+02:00It sounds like the book deals with a powerful and ...It sounds like the book deals with a powerful and disturbing subject matter, well.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-68901964340646710262010-04-02T23:35:06.742+02:002010-04-02T23:35:06.742+02:00Lenore, I think if you started at the beginning it...Lenore, I think if you started at the beginning it may have made the movement between the 5 stories much easier for you. This is her style, but once you get familiar with it, you're pulled in and can't stop reading until the very last page.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-11091909712540261692010-04-02T21:55:46.897+02:002010-04-02T21:55:46.897+02:00Wow! This one sounds really interestingt. I hadn&#...Wow! This one sounds really interestingt. I hadn't heard about it. I'll add it to my list. Awesome review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056849961265154292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-45658156689177896772010-04-02T21:30:30.049+02:002010-04-02T21:30:30.049+02:00Oh my gosh, that sounds heartbreaking!Oh my gosh, that sounds heartbreaking!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-51580887297909028732010-04-02T20:34:03.172+02:002010-04-02T20:34:03.172+02:00I tend to be scared of novels in verse (actually, ...I tend to be scared of novels in verse (actually, more of the idea of them, which is silly, I know), but this definitely appeals to me. It sounds like it tackles a lot of difficult subjects and does it well. It's too bad about the abrupt voice shifts, though.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-68059350656882074852010-04-02T19:59:50.856+02:002010-04-02T19:59:50.856+02:00Great review. I had not heard of this book. Thanks...Great review. I had not heard of this book. Thanks.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-66237792872407423602010-04-02T19:48:55.290+02:002010-04-02T19:48:55.290+02:00Looks like its time for me to read one of Ellen Ho...Looks like its time for me to read one of Ellen Hopkins books. I have read rave reviews of Glass and Crank but somehow have missed them during my book buying spree.Need to correct that mistake really soon :)<br /><br />As for sudden change in narration , I have felt that for quite a few books recently. Abrupt change in voice makes it really hard on the reader but I guess then, it's the author's book , it's their style :)Shwetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202347229239197683noreply@blogger.com