tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post7423065518002780716..comments2023-12-27T03:44:03.834+01:00Comments on Presenting Lenore: Book Review: The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie RyanLenore Appelhanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-88984335594010387342010-08-08T00:18:30.146+02:002010-08-08T00:18:30.146+02:00"an interesting thematic aside that could hav..."an interesting thematic aside that could have been expanded"<br /><br />That seems to be the theme of these books for me. The stuff that I find interesting (the Sisterhood, the Soulers) is not the stuff that gets looked at in detail. Instead both books focus on love triangles between people I'm not all that invested in. I keep reading because I'm hoping that the questions I have about these "asides" will be answered, but I don't have my hopes up going forward. :(Lawral the Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145893398291507839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-8571493304343716342010-08-07T10:41:04.406+02:002010-08-07T10:41:04.406+02:00Sandy - I really enjoyed the first novel, and thin...Sandy - I really enjoyed the first novel, and think it can standalone.<br /><br />Megan - Agree on the FOHAT cover. Preferred the first one. I don't mind the new covers on the second 2 books though.<br /><br />Chris - I can understand both guys motivations to a point. Catcher grew up with her, so they have a whole history together we don't see. Elias has the whole Annah excuse, though I DO think that's totally creepy.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-19006464305030759052010-08-07T00:22:15.680+02:002010-08-07T00:22:15.680+02:00I couldn't figure out why these guys were so g...I couldn't figure out why these guys were so gaga over Miss Whiney Whinerson either. I didn't find her all that interesting. After posting my review, I'm finding that I'm disliking this book more as time passes.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-81576049753288869532010-08-06T15:55:44.342+02:002010-08-06T15:55:44.342+02:00Hm, unfortunately, it sounds like Dead-Tossed Wave...Hm, unfortunately, it sounds like Dead-Tossed Waves has some of the aspects that made me dislike the first book. In particular, it sounds like - again - the love triangle dominates the story. I had been contemplating giving this series another go, but I think it's just not for me.Christyhttp://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-25710560924501216072010-08-06T11:28:44.569+02:002010-08-06T11:28:44.569+02:00Carrie Ryan is one of my favorite authors. I reall...Carrie Ryan is one of my favorite authors. I really love all of her novels. This new book is so good. I am sure that it is going to be a big hit again.dining tableshttp://www.erikorganic.com/dining-room/dining-room-table.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-77008789122395590852010-08-06T02:40:17.230+02:002010-08-06T02:40:17.230+02:00These books are totally out of my usual comfort zo...These books are totally out of my usual comfort zone, but I liked this one better than the first one. I also listened to the audios, which are great!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-54035383295999371102010-08-06T02:39:47.195+02:002010-08-06T02:39:47.195+02:00I can see why some people think Gabry is annoying,...I can see why some people think Gabry is annoying, but I didn't think she was that bad. I actually saw some character development in her because in the beginning she did not want to leave home at all, but that obviously changed. But I love these books so I'm a little biased.<br /><br />P.S. Who likes the old covers better? I don't mind the The Dead Tossed Waves and The Dark And Hollow Places covers but I cannot stand the new The Forest Of Hands and Teeth one.Simply_Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436996813673801003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-45891133041313044132010-08-06T02:16:51.476+02:002010-08-06T02:16:51.476+02:00I am so with you on that kiss!
Like you I had is...I am so with you on that kiss! <br /><br />Like you I had issues with Gaby - just as I had issues with Mary and will probably have issues with the MC of Book 3. I love the idea of this world that Ryan has created but the stories are getting formulaic. Despite that though I am curious to see how it all ends up.Irishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339410911505302929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-48818717752984813012010-08-05T22:35:05.109+02:002010-08-05T22:35:05.109+02:00No zombies.
No zombies.
No zombies.No zombies.<br />No zombies.<br />No zombies.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-75964743771916087162010-08-05T22:27:15.795+02:002010-08-05T22:27:15.795+02:00I was all ready to jump into this trilogy at some ...I was all ready to jump into this trilogy at some point, after hearing such wonderful things about the first book. Then this one came along. Some loved it. Some dropped the series because of it. Some were so-so. I'm going to wait it out, see if the third one finishes it's business in style, then figure out if I will invest.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-31607643028139840882010-08-05T21:43:29.073+02:002010-08-05T21:43:29.073+02:00That's one of the reasons why I don't like...That's one of the reasons why I don't like love triangles so much, it always takes away from the plot points I'm more interested in. Plus, I just don't like it when a girl strings two guys along. <br /><br />I still need to get into this series though. I love zombies, so hopefully I'll enjoy my time with it.<br /><br />Great review as always Lenore!Chottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14605095866387902624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-12340157160714708202010-08-05T19:37:32.752+02:002010-08-05T19:37:32.752+02:00I need to read these books for my Literary Road Tr...I need to read these books for my Literary Road Trip through South Carolina - the author is originally from here.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-81731054301722481342010-08-05T16:42:59.995+02:002010-08-05T16:42:59.995+02:00I loved that kissing scene! Great review :)I loved that kissing scene! Great review :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160760100210041534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-13170357205478048272010-08-05T16:06:19.060+02:002010-08-05T16:06:19.060+02:00I remember getting really frustrated with both Gab...I remember getting really frustrated with both Gabry and Mary in this one but I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next one! =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056849961265154292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-85440635309198277802010-08-05T15:54:34.135+02:002010-08-05T15:54:34.135+02:00I still can't decide if I'm going to read ...I still can't decide if I'm going to read this series. Maybe I'll wait until they are all out and read them in one big marathon.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-2481756508643186222010-08-05T15:42:50.341+02:002010-08-05T15:42:50.341+02:00You know, I bought a copy of The Forest of Hands a...You know, I bought a copy of The Forest of Hands and Teeth for my kids for Easter, and for some reason, nobody can find it now to read it! I think there might be too many books around here! That being said, it sounds like this one was not as good as the first. I still want to read both of them, because I think the premise sounds really interesting. If only I could find the first book!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-56381383575771851912010-08-05T15:39:25.187+02:002010-08-05T15:39:25.187+02:00I had to only skim your review because I am dying ...I had to only skim your review because I am dying to be totally unspoiled for this novel. Your review reminded me to go pick it up!Miss Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338148592057358736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-36373105467514533452010-08-05T15:31:23.589+02:002010-08-05T15:31:23.589+02:00I really enjoyed The Forest of Hands & Teeth a...I really enjoyed The Forest of Hands & Teeth and I was disappointed to find out that Mary was no longer the main character in the next installment. Your review was good, and I will read it, even though I might not be as impressed...Smash Attack Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459323734201391878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-4854533779940840632010-08-05T15:16:04.664+02:002010-08-05T15:16:04.664+02:00C&BC - Hunger Games is the bomb! Enjoy!
Amand...C&BC - Hunger Games is the bomb! Enjoy!<br /><br />Amanda - Really? I think it's still worth reading. Though you'd probably hate Gabry.<br /><br />S.Krishna - The grown up Mary definitely could have been in it more. But I really didn't understand a lot of her actions and decisions in this one.<br /><br /><br />Christina - I was one of those readers who actually really liked Mary in book one. Gabry, not so much.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-57894227044021742322010-08-05T15:08:02.398+02:002010-08-05T15:08:02.398+02:00I am in complete disagreement here. Mary got on m...I am in complete disagreement here. Mary got on my last flippin' nerves. I contemplated NOT reading the second one because I didn't know if I could deal with Mary again. I much prefer her daughter, Gabry.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-65031486693727368332010-08-05T15:06:53.081+02:002010-08-05T15:06:53.081+02:00I totally agree - Gabry was really stupid, but I l...I totally agree - Gabry was really stupid, but I liked learning more about the world. I wish this book had been about the grown up Mary!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-6344124884084811262010-08-05T15:05:23.589+02:002010-08-05T15:05:23.589+02:00I really wanted to know more about the world Mary ...I really wanted to know more about the world Mary lived in at the end of the first book, but when I found out what this second book was about, I lost all interest in reading it.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-68075422575687086612010-08-05T14:46:29.705+02:002010-08-05T14:46:29.705+02:00Stopping by from the Boston Bibliophile site! I a...Stopping by from the Boston Bibliophile site! I admit that I'm just starting to get into Young Adult novels (Harry Potter, etc.), and I now have Hunger Games on my nightstand. This might be one for me to also include as well to read!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.com