tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post3476793764689333032..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Wild Awake by Hilary T. SmithJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-23714504940103177592013-06-05T14:38:49.195+01:002013-06-05T14:38:49.195+01:00I have the same problems that you did sometimes wi...I have the same problems that you did sometimes with contemporary books, it sucks!! Glad you managed to finish though (I would have gave up!) lol. Book Passion for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309754672553133249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30306311148021265262013-06-04T02:24:52.452+01:002013-06-04T02:24:52.452+01:00I know exactly how you feel, Jasprit! I've had...I know exactly how you feel, Jasprit! I've had quite a few books where I couldn't connect and enjoy them as much as I expected simply because they told a story unlike what I was expecting to/wanted to hear. It's a frustrating experience for sure. But by not connecting with every book we read, perhaps it makes the connections we form with certain other books that much better? And I suppose there's always the possibility of re-reading a book in a better state of mind. After reading the blurb and some reviews, I do think that Wild Awake is a book I'll be passing by myself.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-7573357780270070352013-06-03T19:59:34.876+01:002013-06-03T19:59:34.876+01:00I've seen mostly really positive or really neg...I've seen mostly really positive or really negative reviews for this book, so it's good to get one that's more middle of the road. I'm sorry you couldn't connect with this, though, Jasprit—that's really important for me in books as well.Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8685660058624088892013-06-02T19:46:49.286+01:002013-06-02T19:46:49.286+01:00Ooh, I'm sorry this one wasn't quite what ...Ooh, I'm sorry this one wasn't quite what you were expecting, Jasprit. I hate when that happens. However, despite your lack of connection with the characters (which is ALWAYS a problem for me), I'm glad you found some things to like about this book. Thanks for the candid review! :)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678009807863670317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-5712029305556708152013-06-02T11:56:49.842+01:002013-06-02T11:56:49.842+01:00I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one more J...I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one more Jasprit! Thanks for pointing out that you might have enjoyed it more if you were in the mood for a darker read. I'll definitely keep that in mind before starting this one!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-46283098575272237542013-06-01T22:01:41.690+01:002013-06-01T22:01:41.690+01:00It's such a disappointment that this one wasn&...It's such a disappointment that this one wasn't what you'd hoped it to be, hope your next read is more to your tastes!<br /><br />It's really difficult to enjoy a book when you have no connection with the main character whatsoever... it's like it just deflates because you have no investment in the protagonist. And I'm not a particualr fan of wild childs either! It is interesting to hear though that it deals with realistic issues - you wouldn't expect that from looking at the cover.<br /><br />Lovely review, Jas! I sure have missed you and Rachel and your pretty blog but I'm back so expect to see a lot more of me over summer! Hope you guys have been doing well since I've been gone <3Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592918949547677731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-75626013886777390282013-06-01T19:49:12.413+01:002013-06-01T19:49:12.413+01:00Great review :D Thank you for being honest. Sigh. ...Great review :D Thank you for being honest. Sigh. I didn't really like this book either. I just failed to enjoy it, lol :p Can't explain it either. But yeah. It just wasn't that good. Glad you kind of liked it a little, though :)Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-71835056356753000092013-06-01T08:00:04.094+01:002013-06-01T08:00:04.094+01:00I knew right from the start that this wouldn't...I knew right from the start that this wouldn't be a good read for me. I don't doubt that the writing is gorgeous, but I don't deal well with delf-destructive behavior so I'd probably be very angry at Kiri and end up abandoning the book. <br />I'm sorry it didn't work for you either. <br />Great review, Jasprit. :)Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-59641285272818595252013-06-01T05:38:24.593+01:002013-06-01T05:38:24.593+01:00I know that Jenny didn't exactly love this one...I know that Jenny didn't exactly love this one either. I am not a huge fan of books that are like this and so I am going to pass. Thanks for the honest review. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-77502654970604714512013-06-01T04:12:03.190+01:002013-06-01T04:12:03.190+01:00My copy just came and I'm so excited to read t...My copy just came and I'm so excited to read this! I'm sorry you didn't fully connect with this book. It seems this book has been getting mixed reviews. :( What a shame. The premise sounded amazing. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-88299176982818957202013-06-01T04:11:48.083+01:002013-06-01T04:11:48.083+01:00I actually really appreciate your iffy take on thi...I actually really appreciate your iffy take on this one, Jasprit. I've seen so many glowing reviews that it's refreshing to see someone for whom it didn't automatically succeed. To be honest, it sounds a bit like the type of YA contemp that just wouldn't work for me. Great thoughts!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-595504037651014052013-06-01T03:54:45.741+01:002013-06-01T03:54:45.741+01:00Everyone seems to be slightly weirded out by the r...Everyone seems to be slightly weirded out by the randomness of this book.. how the main protagonist started doing crazy stuff. loved how you referred to it as a nose dive into an abyss. <br /><br />great review,<br />- Juhina @ <a href="http://www.majibookshelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Maji Bookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-70574169662680677792013-06-01T02:48:21.756+01:002013-06-01T02:48:21.756+01:00Sorry this didn't work for you; it does sound ...Sorry this didn't work for you; it does sound like an interesting premise. I don't mind realistic novels, so I guess if I go in knowing it's a bit darker that maybe it first seems, I might enjoy it. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-90837165333461962552013-06-01T02:36:06.151+01:002013-06-01T02:36:06.151+01:00I see crazy mixed reviews for this one, I have no ...I see crazy mixed reviews for this one, I have no idea what to think of it. 'nose drive into an abyss' LOL. I really can not stand it when I can't relate to main characters, it really makes the story blah. Thanks for an honest review!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://www.readerswonderland.com" rel="nofollow">Readers In Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-11326122244847819252013-05-31T18:02:50.387+01:002013-05-31T18:02:50.387+01:00It kills me when a book I've been wanting to r...It kills me when a book I've been wanting to read forever is just okay.Statistical Probability of Live at First Sight did that to me :/ totally get how sometimes it's just the mood you're in or what you're expecting as well. Thanks for the review :DPooja. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156279672026185014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-62923503582416240922013-05-31T17:27:31.796+01:002013-05-31T17:27:31.796+01:00This was a really weird read for me too! There we...This was a really weird read for me too! There were so many things that I didn't like and so many that I did. I thought the writing was beautiful, but that some of the content was just odd. But I also think that was on purpose. I'm still conflicted about this one.Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-68697652771834649132013-05-31T16:46:57.364+01:002013-05-31T16:46:57.364+01:00Aww, sorry to hear that this didn't work out f...Aww, sorry to hear that this didn't work out for you. I'm the same way, if I can't connect with the mc it hinders my enjoyment of the book. I hope your next read is much better! <3tthepageturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175214824875744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-37093670732163146032013-05-31T15:53:32.650+01:002013-05-31T15:53:32.650+01:00That's really too bad! I've heard such mix... That's really too bad! I've heard such mixed reviews and I don't think this is the book for me anymore. I couldn't deal with the character nose dive and the non-existent connection to the MC. Oh, I hate that! When you think you MIGHT have liked a book better if it was at a different time. *sigh* Great review, Jasprit! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-5157775887997110732013-05-31T14:39:45.054+01:002013-05-31T14:39:45.054+01:00I received this from the publisher, and like you, ...I received this from the publisher, and like you, was really excited. I've started seeing some reviews that have me worried. I'll still read WA, but w/different expectations. Great review, Jasprit! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52733936500994949752013-05-31T13:37:20.332+01:002013-05-31T13:37:20.332+01:00sorry your connection with the mc didn't stand...sorry your connection with the mc didn't stand through the whole book. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-33957732762643345522013-05-31T11:25:35.874+01:002013-05-31T11:25:35.874+01:00I'm glad you were still able to enjoy this for...I'm glad you were still able to enjoy this for the most part, Jasprit. I do think this is a difficult book to completely connect with, so I understand your qualms. I wound up loving it, though, and am really looking forward to Smith's next book since she's such an incredible author. Lovely review, dear!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-73259147665913444132013-05-31T09:29:10.353+01:002013-05-31T09:29:10.353+01:00I'm still really curious about this book. It s...I'm still really curious about this book. It sounds mysterious and has music in it. Only I have pretty high expectations and so I'm afraid of disappointing. Great review Jasprit :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com