tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post5395604475554366275..comments2024-03-28T03:17:34.514-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11744953345670046702016-06-04T04:00:18.391-04:002016-06-04T04:00:18.391-04:00I absolutely loved this book. While its true that ...I absolutely loved this book. While its true that its slow to pace, what you get is a lot of character growth and rich characters. Corlath is completely dreamy and Harimand-sol grows and thrives while offering so little complaint you have to be impressed by her dignity. Its a hidden gem and so far my favorite of Robin McKinley's books.You want to check out House Cleaning Warwick NY click herehttp://www.housecleaning-maidservice-ny.com/warwick_ny_maid_servicestart.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57145098142515252312012-11-15T16:02:14.707-05:002012-11-15T16:02:14.707-05:00hello nicely done by the website online casino
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I reread A Wrinkle in Time last year and was upset by how not good I thought it was when I'd adored it as a child. I read this one something like 15 years ago, and was actually thinking of rereading it, but you've certainly given me pause. I'm sorry that the characters didn't really flush out for you, but you've given a lovely and fair review nonetheless!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22936593332829232682012-08-01T22:06:14.996-04:002012-08-01T22:06:14.996-04:00Oh, overly mature characters are always hard to co...Oh, overly mature characters are always hard to connect with! Harry seems like not my kind of character. I think I might have some problems with this book because writing plays important part in my verdict. But I'm happy that you still can find things you enjoyed in this book, Keertana! <3<br /><br />Beautiful review as always! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87404369570398140382012-08-01T21:27:09.984-04:002012-08-01T21:27:09.984-04:00Thanks Jasprit! I'm thrilled that my review di...Thanks Jasprit! I'm thrilled that my review didn't put you off of this one! It definitely have an interesting premises and I love the world-building and concepts, I simply had issues with the writing. Hopefully you'll like it better than me! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-53136001991712739782012-08-01T21:26:10.201-04:002012-08-01T21:26:10.201-04:00Thanks Rachel! I'm glad you were able to enjoy...Thanks Rachel! I'm glad you were able to enjoy McKinley's other novels! Perhaps you might like this one better than I did? If you do get around to reading it, I'll be interested to see what you think! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11595648382216607332012-08-01T21:24:37.047-04:002012-08-01T21:24:37.047-04:00Wendy, it definitely is! McKinley is known for bei...Wendy, it definitely is! McKinley is known for being such an amazing fantasy author, but I can't see why. I guess it really is just a matter of writing style though since you didn't seem to enjoy her other novels either! :/ I read this along with a few of my other GoodReads friends during a readalong and they weren't too fond of it either, so opinions seem to depend on personal tastes it looks like. I guess I just don't have what it takes to join the McKinley bandwagon! *shrugs*Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-52976074647494886972012-08-01T21:22:33.691-04:002012-08-01T21:22:33.691-04:00You're welcome, Sam - I'm glad you found m...You're welcome, Sam - I'm glad you found my review helpful! It definitely didn't meet my expectations and I was rather disappointed with it, but I'm not sure if my dislike of it was just my problems with the writing style. If/when you do read it, I'll be interested to see what you think! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65841978899439173082012-08-01T21:21:32.943-04:002012-08-01T21:21:32.943-04:00Yup, I think it just came down to opinion and writ...Yup, I think it just came down to opinion and writing style. I wasn't able to really grasp or get into the manner in which this novel was written, so it didn't quite work for me. I did enjoy it though, so I guess that's what matters!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65475269017115571282012-08-01T21:20:20.511-04:002012-08-01T21:20:20.511-04:00Yes, I'd probably have to recommend that too, ...Yes, I'd probably have to recommend that too, Aneeqah. I think a lot of people read this at a younger age and loved it, but reading it now, I just didn't enjoy it as much as other readers seemed to. Plus, as you said, the characters were definitely rather dull and strangely written. Anyway, I'm glad my review helped! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45662596000706710382012-08-01T05:34:16.827-04:002012-08-01T05:34:16.827-04:00I've never actually heard of this book before,...I've never actually heard of this book before, but it sounds like it has a lot of potential, I'm glad that you enjoyed it overall despite some of your issues with it! A lovely review Keertana, I may have to check this one out :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2350398624378516862012-07-31T21:32:22.085-04:002012-07-31T21:32:22.085-04:00I haven't read this one but I did read Sunshin...I haven't read this one but I did read Sunshine by this author. Her writing style does take some getting used to but I ultimately love the story. This one doesn't seem to attract my attention as much. The fact you just felt it was "okay" just re-affirms my hesitancy. Great review Keertana.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-47452274888582107792012-07-31T20:10:18.516-04:002012-07-31T20:10:18.516-04:00I've tried to read BEAUTY by this author sever...I've tried to read BEAUTY by this author several times and could never get into it--it sounds like I'd feel the same way about this book. Always disappointing when a book you hear so much about is one you don't have a positive reaction to. :(<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2012/07/monstrous-beauty-review.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-16930302618092599102012-07-31T19:14:22.433-04:002012-07-31T19:14:22.433-04:00I have never really been too interested in reading...I have never really been too interested in reading this book. I actually didn't even know it was as popular as you mentioned! It's a shame it didn't quite meet your high expectations Keertana, but I'm glad you still liked it. It sounds like lots of different aspects of this book were lacking in good development. I doubt I'll be reading it any time soon, but thanks for the helpful review! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82735589567405495532012-07-31T18:04:19.469-04:002012-07-31T18:04:19.469-04:00Thanks for such an honest review, I guess it comes...Thanks for such an honest review, I guess it comes down to different opinions? I often read books that have received LOTS of hype and plenty of 5star reviews only to be disappointed. I'm glad you managed to enjoy for the most part!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80328401776655466332012-07-31T17:03:41.900-04:002012-07-31T17:03:41.900-04:00I'm sorry that this was such a disappointment ...I'm sorry that this was such a disappointment for you Keertana, but am glad that you at least liked this one. Surprisingly, I haven't heard of this one before!! It sounds MG-ish though, which is something I'm not completely sure that I'd enjoy. The writing style sounds very strange, and the characters definitely seem very dull. And characters are so important for me!<br /><br />I think I'll have to pass on this one. Thanks for the super helpful review Keertana! <3Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.com