tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post716231083563940986..comments2023-12-24T06:55:07.570-05:00Comments on TheHappyNappyBookseller: A YA Slump (Don't Believe the Hype)Dorethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08676911030014718403noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post-88877088334855824042010-11-15T12:25:26.325-05:002010-11-15T12:25:26.325-05:00I understand about the hype. I think part of the ...I understand about the hype. I think part of the problem is that a few books get most of the attention, while the others tend to fly under the radar. Not to say that all books that are hyped up don't deserve it, but it's a shame a lot of the experimentation and originality are in the books most people don't hear about.<br /><br />Anyway, I just read <i>The Boy From Ilysies</i> over the weekend and am now eagerly awaiting <i>The Book of the Night</i>. :)Shveta Thakrarhttp://shvetufae.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post-69690850264555566272010-11-14T13:15:03.727-05:002010-11-14T13:15:03.727-05:00Of course I am very curious about which book it wa...Of course I am very curious about which book it was that you really didn't like! (Not a brand-new release, but I continue to be puzzled by the praise for Shiver, which I found quite unremarkable and in places silly).<br /><br />Another GOOD book I read recently was Ship Breaker.LaurieA-Bhttp://sixboxesofbooks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post-26462991611284324872010-11-13T22:51:23.008-05:002010-11-13T22:51:23.008-05:00Shel - for me a rating of three is a good solid re...Shel - for me a rating of three is a good solid read. I think the review is more important than the rating. <br /><br />Charlotte - Thanks for letting me know what you thought of IIyria. <br /><br />You just reminded me not to have my expectations too high, simply go in with an open mind ready to enjoy.Dorethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676911030014718403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post-34894533284814018012010-11-13T16:25:31.480-05:002010-11-13T16:25:31.480-05:00I'm looking forward to the Pearl North too!
I...I'm looking forward to the Pearl North too!<br /><br />I'll be curious to see what you think of Illyria--I had heard so much praise for it from people I respect that I assumed I'd like it lots. But, sadly for me, that wasn't the case...Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482156857828868888.post-19663653729900131152010-11-13T16:17:52.197-05:002010-11-13T16:17:52.197-05:00I completely understand your frustration. I used ...I completely understand your frustration. I used to rate books on Amazon. I gave most books three stars, because, let's be honest--a lot of books are mediocre. It's the rare gem that is deserving of four or five stars. <br /><br />I received several angry comments and emails from Amazon customers wanting to know why I took myself so seriously. One guy actually found my blog and called me several *wonderful* names.<br /><br />I don't post my reviews on Amazon any more.Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144660975343755499noreply@blogger.com