tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post7240082820577701005..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: Living with the dead and learning somethingTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-52319401484385064012010-06-08T11:54:53.144-07:002010-06-08T11:54:53.144-07:00Elle: It's interesting that several times late...Elle: It's interesting that several times lately I've read one good book, followed by a not-so-good one. It has given me the chance to really think about why one worked and the other didn't. I can feel my skills grow as I study others.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-63029082193537545862010-06-08T09:34:36.249-07:002010-06-08T09:34:36.249-07:00Great analysis! It's not easy to examine what ...Great analysis! It's not easy to examine what makes a good book work, but you seemed to have nailed it. And often the first chapter of a book can really work, but it slides as the story unfolds, so good to know this one keep the craft up until the end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-16700941793680150922010-06-06T20:11:12.718-07:002010-06-06T20:11:12.718-07:00Hi MP, welcome. ;) Thanks!
Shelli: It's such ...Hi MP, welcome. ;) Thanks!<br /><br />Shelli: It's such a rush. I'm sure you're going to love it.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-7511445994396315692010-06-06T16:44:01.569-07:002010-06-06T16:44:01.569-07:00just got this. I dont like zombies either but love...just got this. I dont like zombies either but loved the first one. :) Cant wait!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-86056725992333438892010-06-05T23:29:03.280-07:002010-06-05T23:29:03.280-07:00You make a good point about the rubbing her palms ...You make a good point about the rubbing her palms on her legs bit. It was a great way to show her fear.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-45029127441118146932010-06-05T17:59:44.981-07:002010-06-05T17:59:44.981-07:00Hi Shelley: Thanks--I enjoyed doing it!
I loved re...Hi Shelley: Thanks--I enjoyed doing it!<br />I loved reading Blackbringer. It's such a bright, creative fairy story. And Jim's illustrations made it even richer. Let me know if you discover any gems on POV. I'm always curious how others approach it.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-65611987701922698142010-06-04T13:30:27.109-07:002010-06-04T13:30:27.109-07:00I love when people analyze books like this! Figur...I love when people analyze books like this! Figuring out why things work and what the author did that made me go....hmmmmmmm.<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />Rereading Laini Taylor's Blackbringer right now to see how she plays with POV. It is very well done, I think.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-33657261392498915792010-06-04T13:13:34.044-07:002010-06-04T13:13:34.044-07:00Carolina: Intense. That is it. I'm not writing...Carolina: Intense. That is it. I'm not writing dystopian but I'm learning a lot from this.<br /><br />Suzanne: As Carolina above says, it's an intense read. Hang on tight.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-56542012612160030582010-06-04T10:50:29.833-07:002010-06-04T10:50:29.833-07:00I love that the book "grabbed you by the thro...I love that the book "grabbed you by the throat from page one."<br /><br />Thanks for the review. I'll have to read it!Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-31913661632665323642010-06-03T23:09:47.322-07:002010-06-03T23:09:47.322-07:00I could not put down The Forest of Hands and Teeth...I could not put down The Forest of Hands and Teeth!! It was gripping. In fact, so intense at one point I had to skim a page to get to the end of the chapter. I can't wait to read the companion novel.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-66395127480309867282010-06-03T23:00:57.970-07:002010-06-03T23:00:57.970-07:00Niki: Happy suspense to you!
Jackee: I read dysto...Niki: Happy suspense to you!<br /><br />Jackee: I read dystopian but not horror and I was able to handle these. If you read them, I hope they don't freak you too much!<br /><br />Lee: I'd love to hear what she said about the science.That would be fascinating!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-85466450544783233432010-06-03T22:10:22.407-07:002010-06-03T22:10:22.407-07:00I read DTW and really enjoyed the story. This is k...I read DTW and really enjoyed the story. This is kind of unusual because I'm not one who usually picks up books about dystrophic worlds. I met Carrie at a book signing, loved what she had say about the science behind her book and bought it.<br /><br />I'd give it a lot of stars because it engaged me.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-72136001297925722682010-06-03T20:38:29.077-07:002010-06-03T20:38:29.077-07:00Wonderful! I admit I've been afraid of these b...Wonderful! I admit I've been afraid of these books because I'm such a chicken. But you can't pass up a book that keeps you in awe of the writing without actually noticing the writing (until you go back). <br /><br />Thanks for the rec!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-69370038798319821962010-06-03T17:29:36.704-07:002010-06-03T17:29:36.704-07:00ooh I didnt realise there was a second book. I hav...ooh I didnt realise there was a second book. I have the Forest of Hands and Teeth but havent read it yet. Will have to save up and get this one too :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-70525590576740635962010-06-03T16:37:26.290-07:002010-06-03T16:37:26.290-07:00Hi Davin! Yes, that's what I'm hopin--that...Hi Davin! Yes, that's what I'm hopin--that I learn a thing or two about why this was so hard to put down. I already figured out a few things,yay!<br /><br />Melissa: It was a wild ride, wasn't it? I'll have to check out Hex Hall. Thanks for the rec.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-57186138768090752512010-06-03T13:58:35.525-07:002010-06-03T13:58:35.525-07:00I loved The Dead-Tossed Waves! Read it in three d...I loved The Dead-Tossed Waves! Read it in three days (that's quick for me now). You're right, every time you thought the MC had things figured out, the author threw her back into danger.<br /><br />I just finished Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins this weekend and it was wonderful.Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-62180790205282921942010-06-03T13:47:37.926-07:002010-06-03T13:47:37.926-07:00I love it when I find a book that's this addic...I love it when I find a book that's this addictive. It's an entertaining read, but then it's also a great tool to help us improve our own writing!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-56080038294479322322010-06-03T11:37:51.421-07:002010-06-03T11:37:51.421-07:00Shannon: Hang on to your hat!
PJ: I do think the ...Shannon: Hang on to your hat!<br /><br />PJ: I do think the characters are drawn better in WAVES but I may reread them both--purely for academics, you understand. ;)Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-6259687140413290982010-06-03T11:19:17.038-07:002010-06-03T11:19:17.038-07:00Funny as I loved FOREST more than WAVES. But they ...Funny as I loved FOREST more than WAVES. But they both were awesome, and I do find myself thinking of the characters and scenes in WAVES much more often.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-25396973317741969922010-06-03T09:15:16.805-07:002010-06-03T09:15:16.805-07:00Okay - it's time I bump both of these books to...Okay - it's time I bump both of these books to the top of my reading list. You have left me wanting to start reading them RIGHT NOW, this minute!! Great review. I'm sold. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-22916666395441281632010-06-03T07:51:57.190-07:002010-06-03T07:51:57.190-07:00Liza: I think of this as more dystopian than horro...Liza: I think of this as more dystopian than horror, but there's no doubt it's a scary world.<br /><br />Viva: Yes! You said it beautifully. Dystopian is prophecy, the what-if that could come of our own mistakes--government gone awry, environmental disaster, biological warfare, war or terrorists destroying the infrastructure.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-78209397024463293172010-06-03T07:32:48.567-07:002010-06-03T07:32:48.567-07:00Horror rarely scares me, while true life crime (wh...Horror rarely scares me, while true life crime (which I seldom read) chills me to the bone. I find dystopian much more frightening than horror. Horror is fantasy pure and simple. Good dystopian feels like prophecy.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-15166509573342401122010-06-03T05:16:40.603-07:002010-06-03T05:16:40.603-07:00I'm not much into fear and horror...but you ar...I'm not much into fear and horror...but you are making me think about it...Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-82371123640860008632010-06-02T22:37:39.753-07:002010-06-02T22:37:39.753-07:00Jemi: You've been blogging a lot about spooky ...Jemi: You've been blogging a lot about spooky stuff lately! I'm not a big fan of horror but I do like dystopian, which can be quite horrifying. I just love "other" worlds.<br /><br />Catherine: I had fun scanning back through the book to see why it hooked me. There is some fine writing.<br /><br />Wen: I still can't believe that intruder story!!!<br />Gabry is easier to like than her mother. But I really do want to dissect this book more to see what other elements make it so compelling.<br /><br />Sherrie: Everyone seems to say the same--don't like the protag but couldn't stop reading. I think there's some serious writing skill to hook us like that.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-30400326549922353172010-06-02T22:10:43.407-07:002010-06-02T22:10:43.407-07:00I did not like the MC in Forest of Hands and Teeth...I did not like the MC in Forest of Hands and Teeth although the story kept me reading through to the end. But I love the examples you pulled out in this review. I may give this sequel a gander :)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.com