tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post941945562492947396..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: I Was Here by Gayle Forman Jasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-64685094358520769852015-03-24T09:11:37.113+00:002015-03-24T09:11:37.113+00:00This popped up in your reviews, & yes, finally...This popped up in your reviews, & yes, finally someone with a four stars as me. I feel so many people were let down by this novel but it's not a bad novel at all .. The romance made me cringe sometimes but I did appreciate he was caring - and the plot and concept was great overall! Fantastic review Jasprit.<br /><3 Benish | <a href="http://feministreflections.com/" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-11002628606649745662015-02-01T01:21:59.851+00:002015-02-01T01:21:59.851+00:00I've heard a lot of mixed reviews for this one...I've heard a lot of mixed reviews for this one, which makes me want to read it even more. Very curious about Cory. I can see reacting badly like that but I think I'd also be frustrated with her.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-67653349941881776672015-01-27T23:28:26.237+00:002015-01-27T23:28:26.237+00:00Lovely review, J! I had such trouble connecting to...Lovely review, J! I had such trouble connecting to this one. :( I hated the path Cody took, though it's certainly a unique one compared to most grief books. And I wasn't feeling Ben and Cody's connection. <br />Glad you found it so raw and moving! I'm hoping I'll like Just One Day/Year better. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-2539154383779929022015-01-27T22:04:48.892+00:002015-01-27T22:04:48.892+00:00I need to read more by Gayle Forman. I'm glad ...I need to read more by Gayle Forman. I'm glad you liked this one, even if aspects were a bit predictable and Cody was a bit annoying. I really like the premise of this! Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-35779057015111736732015-01-27T01:58:27.742+00:002015-01-27T01:58:27.742+00:00I'm a little worried about this one. I've ...I'm a little worried about this one. I've been reading some reviews that touched on Cody's impulsive decisions that made her a not-so-well-liked character, but I'm still so anxious to read it. I think she's the type that needs a bit more understanding than usual, I suppose. <br /><br />Great review, Jas!Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-12968359040107299502015-01-26T21:05:24.299+00:002015-01-26T21:05:24.299+00:00I've been seeing really mixed reviews of this,...I've been seeing really mixed reviews of this, and despite your issues with Cody, I still want to read it because I'm sure Gayle's writing is still wonderful :)<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookishmanicurist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mands @ The Bookish Manicurist </a><br />The Bookish Manicuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306340951256242816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-1381536838433664792015-01-26T20:46:37.516+00:002015-01-26T20:46:37.516+00:00I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this, Jasp...I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this, Jasprit, as this novel seems to be a hit-or-miss with most readers. I know some who have loved it and really enjoyed the reading experience whereas others have told me that the sadness of this piece is too much to bear. I'm looking forward to it, though, as Forman's novels always open so many doors of thought, for me. Fantastic review, as always, Jasprit! Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-80781806654052766862015-01-26T19:45:14.501+00:002015-01-26T19:45:14.501+00:00I've been hearing a lot of not so positive thi...I've been hearing a lot of not so positive things about this book so it was nice to see that you ended up enjoying this book! :) Based on what I've heard about Cody though, I feel like I too am going to have a hard time loving her character :(<br /><br />It's nice to hear that even though Ben initially seemed like a shady character he stepped up to the mark and turned out to be such a sweet heart :)<br /><br />I am sad to hear that the 'reveal' at the end wasn't as awesome :( It makes me sad knowing that perhaps the whole situation could have been prevented if there was better communication though :( <br /><br />ANYWAYSSss. I am glad you enjoyed the book, Jasprit! :) It gives me more hope! <br /><br />Lovely review as ALWAYS<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-9718208063832846852015-01-26T18:58:35.067+00:002015-01-26T18:58:35.067+00:00Hmmm.. I think Cody sounds like she is a big strug...Hmmm.. I think Cody sounds like she is a big struggle which takes away from the enjoyment, Still I know Forman's writing and I am sure it impresses. I am planning on reading this. Thanks for the helpful review. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-62213843108626386122015-01-26T14:56:20.838+00:002015-01-26T14:56:20.838+00:00Amazing review Jasprit. <3 I'm glad you man...Amazing review Jasprit. <3 I'm glad you managed to enjoy this book a lot, despite some small issues :) I have heard some bad things, so I won't be reading it :p Though I haven't read any books by this author yet, hih, just don't think they are for me, as I don't like a lot of drama and heartbreak in my books. Sigh. But this do seem interesting :D Thank you for sharing about it sweetie. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-87926923904321628802015-01-26T14:34:17.059+00:002015-01-26T14:34:17.059+00:00I was going to read this but all the reviews have ...I was going to read this but all the reviews have put me off honestly. I don't think I would like Cody as a character and since she's the main character I don't know if I can handle that. It does sound like Ben is a charming guy though.<br />I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Jasprit! Lovely review! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-3546329168287686232015-01-26T12:39:56.218+00:002015-01-26T12:39:56.218+00:00I heard that this one is different from most other...I heard that this one is different from most other Forman books! Ah, what you're saying of Cody and her reactions. Sort of reminds me of my reaction at the beginning of Cynthia Hand's The Last Time We Say Goodbye. I wonder if the closing off from others portrayal is a frequent one for grief? I like reading your perspective on Ben because I've heard some negative things about him and about also the idea of him and Cody getting together after what happened to and with Meg on both ends. It's definitely interesting to see someone say that Ben made up for the story where Cody lacked because I always feel like for Forman novels, I've liked her girl MCs so much more than the romantic interests :O. Her secondary characters being awesome, though -- that I am not at all surprised by! I'm glad you enjoyed the novel, Jasprit :)Christina Reads YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583184608177224763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-87712790174779945422015-01-26T10:05:39.887+00:002015-01-26T10:05:39.887+00:00I think this one's a tough read, and that it&#...I think this one's a tough read, and that it's not for everybody. I've been hearing mixed reviews, and I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to read the book or not. <br />Kim @ Divergent Gryffindor: <a href="http://divergentgryffindor.blogspot.com/2015/01/stacking-shelves-wrap-up.html" rel="nofollow">BLOG</a> || <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkZJXFHnuh8" rel="nofollow">VLOG</a>Divergent Gryffindorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411348768067712337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-77562069283594302622015-01-26T09:41:33.663+00:002015-01-26T09:41:33.663+00:00From all the reviews I've read of this book, a...From all the reviews I've read of this book, a lot weren't fans of Cody at all, so I wasn't surprised when you mentioned not being impressed by her more extreme reaction. I will need to read this for myself, though!<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.com