tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post4034850551840351852..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Red Hill by Jaime McGuireJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-25463831516428538062014-04-29T01:39:24.950+01:002014-04-29T01:39:24.950+01:00This genre isn't my first choice, unless the s...This genre isn't my first choice, unless the story really stands out to me. I've been hesitant to read this, because I don't usually go for books featuring several narrators with overlapping stories. But I'm glad this worked so well for you, and I trust your judgement about stories. Is this a standalone? It definitely sounds different from Beautiful Disaster. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-22309914919919590822014-04-28T16:47:29.373+01:002014-04-28T16:47:29.373+01:00I absolutely loved this book and I'm glad you ...I absolutely loved this book and I'm glad you did too Rachel! I read this one but think that the different narrators for each character sounds like a really fun experience.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-83324605684005631972014-04-25T23:22:34.423+01:002014-04-25T23:22:34.423+01:00I think the 3 POV's would originally confuse m...I think the 3 POV's would originally confuse me, but it sounds like it was done well and easy to follow. I love zombie books, did not know this was one of them! sounds fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-24320429649293543302014-04-23T18:06:18.909+01:002014-04-23T18:06:18.909+01:00The audio version sounds fantastic! I must have be...The audio version sounds fantastic! I must have been living under a rock as this is the first time I came across this book. >.< <br /><br />Hmm... those must be very tough decisions that Scarlet had to make in the end and I now wonder what they were - bet I'll have to read the book to find out. Thanks for sharing, Rachel!Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-16073693530179963852014-04-22T04:55:18.199+01:002014-04-22T04:55:18.199+01:00See, I don't like zombie books or movies, but ...See, I don't like zombie books or movies, but I loved Red Hill. I think it's bc I really do love survival stories. And I agree, the fact McGuire made such a big switch was so impressive. <br />Great review, Rachel! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8862677506493025922014-04-22T00:26:29.657+01:002014-04-22T00:26:29.657+01:00Oh yay, Rachel! Loved this one as well when I read...Oh yay, Rachel! Loved this one as well when I read it last summer. I think it's quite an endeavour for Ms. McGuire, but she did splendidly well. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-39831028849314600032014-04-21T19:46:24.331+01:002014-04-21T19:46:24.331+01:00I am so happy that you liked Red Hill this much, R...I am so happy that you liked Red Hill this much, Rachel. I already have it on my e-reader and I plan to read it soon. I am curious about it, especially because it is completely different from Beautiful Disaster. <br />Great review. Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-55323743540014691552014-04-21T18:19:34.421+01:002014-04-21T18:19:34.421+01:00This is definitely a switch from her last genre! I...This is definitely a switch from her last genre! I'm not typically into zombies but I admit I've been curious about this one!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-13186030724371919952014-04-21T15:46:07.825+01:002014-04-21T15:46:07.825+01:00Oh, wow! Usually multiple POVs don't work well...Oh, wow! Usually multiple POVs don't work well for me, but it sounds like each one was distinct and vivid, which could make it work. Plus, I love the cross-genre appeal of this one...it sounds like something I'd love to read! Great review, Rachel!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-91314567098110513882014-04-21T14:50:11.137+01:002014-04-21T14:50:11.137+01:00They are all very distinctive personalities and wo...They are all very distinctive personalities and would bring diversity to the story. I have read a few zombie stories, but don't normally pick them up for whatever reason, but this seems well done. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40316790016576133322014-04-21T14:29:57.787+01:002014-04-21T14:29:57.787+01:00It's definitely impressive that this author co...It's definitely impressive that this author could move so seamlessly between genres. I didn't read BD (mostly because of the hype and all that jazz that surrounded its release) but this one's been on my list because ZOMBIES!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-7173241940623647722014-04-21T14:00:51.734+01:002014-04-21T14:00:51.734+01:00Can I get a high five on our love of zombies? The...Can I get a high five on our love of zombies? They're one of my favourite things to read about and, like you, Rachel, I'm not entirely sure what it is about them. But I'm content to just shrug and carry on reading. ;)<br /><br />It really is impressive that McGuire has managed to switch from contemporary to post-apocalyptic, seemingly effortlessly. I've had this one on my radar for a while, and it's good to know that this is worth the read. Definitely looking forward to it now. Fab review! :)Aa'Ishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034750057312410821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40910266692421428322014-04-21T13:55:12.751+01:002014-04-21T13:55:12.751+01:00I love anything Zombie or apocalypse-y. I'm a ...I love anything Zombie or apocalypse-y. I'm a huge fan of Walking Dead or any films about it. But I haven't really read very novels on this genre. But I really think I should give this one a go. I've read her Beautiful Disaster book and I loved it but I haven't given the sequel to it a go. Lovely review, Rachel! :)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409669758470666840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-53106508225888956242014-04-21T13:47:29.766+01:002014-04-21T13:47:29.766+01:00I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this one, Rachel....I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this one, Rachel. I haven't had much luck with the author's works, but this one sounds something that would be enjoyable. I like post apocalyptic books and this has been receiving some impressive review, so I'm going to have to give it a shot.<br />Great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-34658238914917888732014-04-21T13:08:52.855+01:002014-04-21T13:08:52.855+01:00I haven't read a book by this author yet but I...I haven't read a book by this author yet but I confess I'm curious. I love a good zombies book when I can find one because I don't read a lot of them. I'm also anxipus when we have many POVs but it sounds well done here! Tahnks for the lovely review.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30739913899778223892014-04-21T13:05:37.579+01:002014-04-21T13:05:37.579+01:00Fantastic review, Rachel! I enjoyed the recap - i...Fantastic review, Rachel! I enjoyed the recap - it reminded me how much I loved this book! It is SO good. I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. I agree that it's impressive that the author was able to switch hats and write something completely different. She introduced a whole new world to me.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650612252443297585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-92134255338618692242014-04-21T12:16:02.976+01:002014-04-21T12:16:02.976+01:00I had dismissed Red Hill for so many reasons, none...I had dismissed Red Hill for so many reasons, none that I can even remember at the moment, and while it does sound pretty fantastic, I'm still not comfortable with zombies yet, so this may be on my 'very far in the future' list when I'm less afraid of them, but it sounds like a great book and I'm glad you enjoyed it and connected to it Rachel. Great review! :)Amanda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-3077564069312862912014-04-21T11:39:08.247+01:002014-04-21T11:39:08.247+01:00McGuire's work just hasn't worked for me i...McGuire's work just hasn't worked for me in the past, and while this sounds extremely different from her typical read, I'm a bit wary to touch it with even a six-foot long pole. Still, I'm so glad you enjoyed this and you've definitely made me consider it, Rachel, so perhaps I'll tentatively add it to my TBR after all! ;)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-55218043095670995162014-04-21T10:33:50.518+01:002014-04-21T10:33:50.518+01:00Ohh. Great review :D I am glad you enjoyed this bo...Ohh. Great review :D I am glad you enjoyed this book. <3 I haven't decided yet if I want to read it, but it makes me happy that you liked it :D Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-83286144298774707182014-04-21T10:24:08.767+01:002014-04-21T10:24:08.767+01:00I got this in the mail but ended up sending it to ...I got this in the mail but ended up sending it to a fellow blogger because it didn't look that itneresting. Now I am thinking maybe I should have given it a go first. Oh well, I'm glad that this one worked well and all the characters were likable. <br /><br />Lovely review, girl! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-42463623098385022582014-04-21T09:08:05.386+01:002014-04-21T09:08:05.386+01:00After Walking Disaster ruined one of my favorite b...After Walking Disaster ruined one of my favorite books Beautiful Disaster for me, I'm not really excited to read anything by McGuire no matter how many times I hear about Red Hill's brilliance. I'm glad that you enjoyed all the POVs. I especially like the sound of Miranda's since I feel like I could connect with her the most. Yay that you got your romance :) Even though I'll probably never read this, I'm glad you loved this one :)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.com