tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post645555207198341875..comments2024-03-29T06:56:52.163-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Live Through This by Mindi ScottKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65134567210124517362013-06-09T03:26:15.466-04:002013-06-09T03:26:15.466-04:00I've heard some great things about this book b...I've heard some great things about this book but I'm still nervous about picking it up because of the subject matter. I think you're one of the few reviews I've seen rate it less than 5 stars. I still don't know if it's something I'd want to read, but your review has given me more to think about. <br /><br />-MaggieYA Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386116734093643947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18223786496269567272013-06-07T12:40:51.929-04:002013-06-07T12:40:51.929-04:00I don't know that I would've picked this b...I don't know that I would've picked this book up without your review, but I'm less inclined now. The cover is gorgeous but the description doesn't capture my attention. Sorry this wasn't what you expected, Keertana. Great honest review. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-27558329274499618532013-06-06T07:02:39.047-04:002013-06-06T07:02:39.047-04:00I think you probably know that this isn't my s...I think you probably know that this isn't my sort of book! I'm not brave enough to throw myself into something like this, but I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't as emotionally moving as you might have expected. Still, lovely review as always!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-64602859492522769592013-06-05T19:01:01.492-04:002013-06-05T19:01:01.492-04:00I think an inability to really connect with or und...I think an inability to really connect with or understand a protagonist is one of the most frustrating experiences a reader can encounter. I'm sorry you felt this way about this book, Keertana! It can be difficult to appreciate other aspects of a novel if that connection isn't there, but at least it sounds like you got some enjoyment in terms of the discussions on abuse and sexual pleasure. Perhaps Scott will combine her relevant discussions with a stronger protagonist a future novel. Until then, I think I'll wait to give her a chance.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45907843281041344412013-06-05T17:33:32.168-04:002013-06-05T17:33:32.168-04:00Augh, it's seriously so disappointed when a bo...Augh, it's seriously so disappointed when a book has potential! I'm glad that it was at least powerful even if it was lacking in other aspects. Thanks for your honest review!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68094044480194698622013-06-05T16:25:14.833-04:002013-06-05T16:25:14.833-04:00I haven't read Freefall so I wouldn't know...I haven't read Freefall so I wouldn't know what to expect to begin with, but I'm sorry you were so disappointed. <br />For me, this book never even stood a chance, to be honest. There's abuse, and I just can't put myself through that, no matter how amazingly written it may be. But since it proved to be a disappointment, I feel better about being a coward.<br />Lovely review as usual!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60847293413053183272013-06-05T16:23:18.392-04:002013-06-05T16:23:18.392-04:00Hm. We don't always have the same reaction to ...Hm. We don't always have the same reaction to books, so I'm still undecided about whether to give this one a go. I have a hit or miss relationship with "problem" books, but some of the things that bothered you actually interest me about it, so...maybe, maybe. :) Given Tanja's comment above, though, I should probably stop reading more reviews of this and just resolve to try it before things get spoiled for me.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85383031469116106622013-06-05T15:44:43.581-04:002013-06-05T15:44:43.581-04:00Aww, to have the mystery ruined in this one is a d...Aww, to have the mystery ruined in this one is a definite shame, Tanja. I doubt you'd enjoy the book much in that case, but maybe another of Scott's works will work out for you (and me too)!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2601672548081145442013-06-05T15:35:44.369-04:002013-06-05T15:35:44.369-04:00I have heard of this story and unfortunately I'...I have heard of this story and unfortunately I've heard more than I wanted to know. So now that I know the main mystery this book is no longer interesting to me. I'm sorry to heard that this book disappointed you. Great review Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90509207453177668192013-06-05T10:52:13.467-04:002013-06-05T10:52:13.467-04:00Well I like that it presents sex in a positive way...Well I like that it presents sex in a positive way and bypasses the slut shaming that can be found so often in YA, but based on your other remarks about this book I will probably skip this one for now. Thanks for the honest review, Keertana:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72010078965955743502013-06-05T07:51:24.100-04:002013-06-05T07:51:24.100-04:00It's too bad that such a powerful book lacked ...It's too bad that such a powerful book lacked the follow-through to live up to its very important premise. Mindi's writing has always succeeded for me, so I'll definitely still try it, but I worry that I feel just as lost and left in the cold as you did. I appreciate your honest take on this, Keertana! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32383189314613329412013-06-04T22:38:56.947-04:002013-06-04T22:38:56.947-04:00Ahhhh I'm sorry this book didn't reach its...Ahhhh I'm sorry this book didn't reach its full potential. I've been meaning to read this, but now I'm thinking I most likely won't. I hate when books try to tackle too many things, and it becomes overwhelming and messy. And that first half of the book would bother me too. Great review, Keertana! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56771139027116425802013-06-04T21:37:06.428-04:002013-06-04T21:37:06.428-04:00It's such a shame when a book doesn't live...It's such a shame when a book doesn't live up to its full potential (especially a book with such a pretty cover), but I can understand why you didn't like this more. I like that the writer took the time to craft out a very real character and write about things not often talked about in YA books, but the middle part of the book doesn't quite pull me in either. Sorry this didn't work out for you, Keertana! Lovely review. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19762657887039618412013-06-04T14:47:00.623-04:002013-06-04T14:47:00.623-04:00I could see exactly why you had mixed feelings. I ...I could see exactly why you had mixed feelings. I was wondering if it was for me until the end. I don't love those kind of endings. I guess if the next book rocks then maybe, but not for now. Brilly review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.com