tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post5989652027721265017..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Book Review: The Adoration of Jenna Fox a.k.a. I love dystopian novelsMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-86158358952229562782010-11-19T22:47:21.879-05:002010-11-19T22:47:21.879-05:00Yep, that's pretty much what my thoughts were ...Yep, that's pretty much what my thoughts were on this book. Fell apart in the second half, tried to work with too many ideas...yeah.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-10771609294892608472010-11-18T16:03:16.496-05:002010-11-18T16:03:16.496-05:00Jenners - I remember reading your review and I agr...Jenners - I remember reading your review and I agreed with many of the things you said. I thought the first half was significantly better and that the author lost her focus towards the end.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-9916727416692125612010-11-17T21:07:03.020-05:002010-11-17T21:07:03.020-05:00I thought this book had some real problems and did...I thought this book had some real problems and didn't live up to the promise of the premise (I love that phrase). I wasn't sure if it was the YA label or just me; I did think she waffled a bit and it could have been a much better book. But I was pretty much in the minority on this one. I like the grandmom best too; she was one of the few characters that rang true to me.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-83578848063526870022010-11-17T11:45:49.899-05:002010-11-17T11:45:49.899-05:00I have not read much dystopian fiction but I like ...I have not read much dystopian fiction but I like the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing :)Vaishnavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829055456233904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-41716476850536000452010-11-17T10:53:57.405-05:002010-11-17T10:53:57.405-05:00Alexandra - I have read it and I loved it. I was s...Alexandra - I have read it and I loved it. I was so disappointed to see the preview for the film, because it gave everything away! I will probably see the movie, but I was sad that the trailers ruined the end for those who haven't read it. <br /><br />Brenna - Atwood's Haidmaid's Tale is one of my fav dystopians. She is definitely one of the best authors in that genre. <br /><br />Becky - Thank you! I've read The Passage and Mockingjay, but most of your recommendations are new to me. They're going on the TBR!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-48624104829007468962010-11-16T19:20:13.206-05:002010-11-16T19:20:13.206-05:00If you like dystopian novels try James Howard Kuns...If you like dystopian novels try James Howard Kunstler's book, The World Made by Hand and The Witch of Hebron. Also, one of the absolute best novels is The Stand by Stephen King or Earth Abides by George Stewart. You can also read Alas Babylon by Pat Frank and of course, the classic, On the Beach by Nevil Shute. Great YA apocalpytic fiction includes Summer of the Apocalyse by James Van Pelt or Susan Beth Pfeffer's series, Life As We Know It. Finally, new YA dystop or post apocalyptic fiction includes Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi, Salvation City by Sigrid Nunez, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, The Line by Teri Hall, Carbon Diaries by Saci Lloyd, Epitaph Road by David Patneaude and Pod by Stephen Wallenfels. New adult fiction includes The Passage by Justin Cronin, One Second After by William Forstchen, Flood by Stephen Baxter or The Wind Up Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi.Becky Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087422973163715707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-78971521350201761802010-11-16T14:16:54.530-05:002010-11-16T14:16:54.530-05:00I like dystopian novels as well, although I haven&...I like dystopian novels as well, although I haven't read very many. Margaret Atwood is my favorite dystopian author and now I am dying to read Never Let Me Go after reading the comment above.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-83142378071441859012010-11-16T09:27:05.118-05:002010-11-16T09:27:05.118-05:00Have you read Never Let Me Go? By far my favorite ...Have you read Never Let Me Go? By far my favorite dystopian in years. I’m actually a bit afraid to go see the movie… who know what they’ll make of it?!Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.com