tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post5402288144874394715..comments2023-12-27T03:44:03.834+01:00Comments on Presenting Lenore: Sorry, I'm just not that into you...Lenore Appelhanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-60520536585575249112009-02-19T21:26:00.000+01:002009-02-19T21:26:00.000+01:00I sort of wish I'd ditched The Believers. The wri...I sort of wish I'd ditched The Believers. The writing was good, but I just really didn't care for the book. The characters were (to me) unsympathetic and annoying at best, terrible human beings at worst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-15464711084288708832009-02-19T12:41:00.000+01:002009-02-19T12:41:00.000+01:00I admire that you've felt so passionately about th...I admire that you've felt so passionately about this. I can't say that I have. I feel no guilt whatsoever. Life is too short for books that don't move me. Also, no author wants me to write a review that will reflex those feelings.<BR/><BR/>I have a 25 page rule. If an author sent me a book, I'll give it a bit more time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-28788438840174997642009-02-17T02:18:00.000+01:002009-02-17T02:18:00.000+01:00I may feel guilty afterward but if I can't get int...I may feel guilty afterward but if I can't get into a book and find my attention wandering too often (which causes me to have to spend more time on the book re-reading sections), I will put a book down.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-6901461946084188132009-02-16T23:38:00.000+01:002009-02-16T23:38:00.000+01:00There have only been a few books for me where stru...There have only been a few books for me where struggling through the first 100 pages has been worth it. I've decide life's too short to read bad books, so if I'm not digging them by page 50, I'm done.<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-5098217463931682332009-02-15T21:33:00.000+01:002009-02-15T21:33:00.000+01:00I posted on my Sunday Salon post today about a boo...I posted on my Sunday Salon post today about a book I couldn't finish. I was wondering if I should give a review even though I haven't finished the book. I'm leaning towards just giving the book away. I might list it on LibraryThing's new Member Giveaway page.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read either of the two that you stopped reading, so I couldn't give you an opinion on them.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-89402590770678576242009-02-14T17:40:00.000+01:002009-02-14T17:40:00.000+01:00I've read The Anatomy of wings, and unlike you I q...I've read The Anatomy of wings, and unlike you I quite enjoyed the start (ok, not the first few pages, but after then it takes off). I liked the writing, so delicate and sensuous. I also really liked the secondary characters stories. But I don't think the story was good enough, and I was left a bit unsatisfied at the end. <BR/>like you, I read it only because of what mark Zusak said on the back of my ARC. But I dind't feel the same.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for pointing it out that it's published already, my ARC saud it was out in March so I was waiting to review it...valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-29203051084819224942009-02-13T23:19:00.000+01:002009-02-13T23:19:00.000+01:00Thanks everyone for your advice. I guess I was ju...Thanks everyone for your advice. I guess I was just feeling a bit guilty for not finishing these.<BR/><BR/>I may go back to them later.<BR/><BR/>And Marie - I hope I don't run across too many more books that I want to put down - but I agree that it would make a great meme.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-64849809473989691922009-02-13T22:53:00.000+01:002009-02-13T22:53:00.000+01:00I support your decision to abandon The Believers. ...I support your decision to abandon The Believers. I found it almost unreadable. this topic would make a great meme!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-34145593932481137792009-02-13T21:47:00.000+01:002009-02-13T21:47:00.000+01:00I have no problem putting a book down if it's not ...I have no problem putting a book down if it's not engaging me. I normally try to read to page 50 or beyond before making that decision. Sometimes I'll go back later and I can get into it, or at least get through another 50 pages. I don't figure I'm doing the author any favors by slogging through a book so I can give it a negative review--it's a lot easier for me to write a "this wasn't for me, but you might like it" review if I actually didn't finish the book!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745786643511417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-64900767911261652892009-02-13T18:37:00.000+01:002009-02-13T18:37:00.000+01:00Very interesting. Thanks for sharing what makes yo...Very interesting. Thanks for sharing what makes you abandon a book.. As a writer, I value opinions on what makes a person continue reading and what doesn't. Good post. :)Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-4752330385204302962009-02-13T15:37:00.000+01:002009-02-13T15:37:00.000+01:00You know, if any of those books aren't doing it fo...You know, if any of those books aren't doing it for you, you could always try Rowan of the Wood... I heard it was great....<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry I couldn't resist! Those comments are annoying beyond belief! And I'm cracking myself up over here! :PAleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793307292393570181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-40019501957982920142009-02-13T15:34:00.000+01:002009-02-13T15:34:00.000+01:00I know not everyone felt the same way, but I liked...I know not everyone felt the same way, but I liked The Believers. It was not GREAT..but I thought it was pretty good. None of the characters are very likable and in fact some are quite unpleasant...but I still liked the book...lol<BR/>I have to go back and re-read my <A HREF="http://caitesdayatthebeach.blogspot.com/2008/12/review-of-believers.html" REL="nofollow">REVIEW</A> to see if I can figure out why.<BR/><BR/>But I do agree that sometimes you just have to give yourself permission not to finish something that is doing nothing for you.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-46091210552075700342009-02-13T13:35:00.000+01:002009-02-13T13:35:00.000+01:00If I have to review a book, I'll finish it, and if...If I have to review a book, I'll finish it, and if I have actually bought it, I'll finish it. Sometimes if it's really good I have trouble finishing it too as I keep putting it down, not sure if I'm going to like what happens next. I'll wander round thinking about it for a while and do something else, but I'll always finish them - it just takes me longer than normal. Strange, I know.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09844839191173533970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-90839993984957127972009-02-13T09:29:00.000+01:002009-02-13T09:29:00.000+01:00I haven't read either so I was interested in your ...I haven't read either so I was interested in your comments. Interesting that you had a hard time finishing them.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-42617051979449663652009-02-13T06:26:00.000+01:002009-02-13T06:26:00.000+01:00I remember that it took me three tries to get thro...I remember that it took me three tries to get through Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear. Once I got into the right frame of mind, I really liked it.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I've tried to read Stephen King's TommyKnockers, at least 4 times and just can't get past page 40. <BR/><BR/>I sort of like your idea, my TBR pile is so tall, and I find myself slogging through a skinny little book I just don't much like. I think I'll adopt your rule!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811292947565794018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-22494733957207225592009-02-13T05:22:00.000+01:002009-02-13T05:22:00.000+01:00Hard to read because it is so sad? Imagine what th...Hard to read because it is so sad? Imagine what the person writing it went through.. I don't agree. Who knows what our attitude would be like if we went through such a terrible (for most) loss?<BR/><BR/>Ravenous reader: This happens for me and then some books just grow on you. It is weird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-68297944026103469352009-02-13T05:06:00.000+01:002009-02-13T05:06:00.000+01:00I'll do the opposite - I'll try to convince you to...I'll do the opposite - I'll try to convince you to put them down for good and give them away. I am a firm believer that I will give a book 100 pages - a couple of hours of reading - and if I'm not caught up in it, away it goes. There are so many books out there to be read! Besides, it's not like you haven't read enough books to know a good one when you start it - trust your gut and let them go.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315622067612799162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-7008176633356511852009-02-13T03:50:00.000+01:002009-02-13T03:50:00.000+01:00I agree with setting them down. I've got to be mo...I agree with setting them down. I've got to be more harsh about putting down books I don't like. Don't trudge through something when you could be discovering a gem.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-46596486058526818292009-02-13T02:58:00.000+01:002009-02-13T02:58:00.000+01:00Darling, life is short.....Darling, life is short.....Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-39755069726505117382009-02-13T01:56:00.000+01:002009-02-13T01:56:00.000+01:00I say life is to short to be spend precious time o...I say life is to short to be spend precious time on something you're getting no joy from...I'd move on.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-14924521578835683672009-02-13T01:31:00.000+01:002009-02-13T01:31:00.000+01:00I finished it! And I reviewed it ;PI finished it! And I reviewed it ;PYanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198849501165456082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-36490829711440304082009-02-13T01:07:00.000+01:002009-02-13T01:07:00.000+01:00I got Queens of Freeville from the barnes first lo...I got Queens of Freeville from the barnes first look program and now I don't regret passing up believers either. Carol is sending me a copy of Wings she must really hate me. lol It looks like such a good book too. How sad!MySharonAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108439112946490897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-4602714151931479302009-02-13T00:58:00.000+01:002009-02-13T00:58:00.000+01:00At one point in time, I felt I had to finish every...At one point in time, I felt I had to finish every book I started, regardless. Why though? There are too many books to experience and if one doesn't strike you, why waste time. It may not be a book for you, but it may be loved by someone else...Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831940198814551829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-88723204849833165992009-02-12T23:57:00.000+01:002009-02-12T23:57:00.000+01:00I have to finish everything I read. Regardless of ...I have to finish everything I read. Regardless of whether I like it or not. It's actually a bit of a curse.<BR/><BR/>~bella aire~dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276023987667841735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-74729047605019175862009-02-12T23:42:00.000+01:002009-02-12T23:42:00.000+01:00I haven't read either one, and after everyone's co...I haven't read either one, and after everyone's comments on Teh Anatomy of Wings, I think I'll pass. I don't finish every book I start (unless I promised a review for it) and even then it's sometimes a struggle. I think you should give a book a set amount of pages and if you're still not interested, go on to something else. This might be easier for me to do since I read multiple books at a time! But I always tell my teens life's too short to read books you don't like!<BR/>-SarahGreenBeanTeenQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.com