tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post1616356422041480537..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : ReplicaGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-67627438081842863392016-10-25T14:56:08.295-07:002016-10-25T14:56:08.295-07:00I was so excited to read this one, but then for so...I was so excited to read this one, but then for some reason I still haven't picked it up. I think I was disappointed with a couple others I was looking forward to and then I was disenchanted. So now I'm excited about this one again. Need to pick it up soon!!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a><br />Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-7659528587055268412016-10-25T11:35:59.436-07:002016-10-25T11:35:59.436-07:00LOVE the format idea^^ I'd read it just like y...LOVE the format idea^^ I'd read it just like you did too! I've only read one Lauren Oliver book so far but I loved it and I've been meaning to read more of her! I love the sound of this Greg :D Great review!!Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53927458904369633042016-10-25T07:52:41.341-07:002016-10-25T07:52:41.341-07:00I've been on the fence about this one...but it...I've been on the fence about this one...but it sounds like it's worth the read for your description.Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-18925670311513633812016-10-24T06:19:04.152-07:002016-10-24T06:19:04.152-07:00Love the sound of Replica. The uniqueness would b...Love the sound of Replica. The uniqueness would be a great spin for the publishers (PR!).<br /><br />Thanks for linking #TalkoftheTown Hope to see you again Greg.Shaz Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01958774656126470776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-26500021109580432262016-10-23T15:56:59.892-07:002016-10-23T15:56:59.892-07:00It does sound like a very original and interesting...It does sound like a very original and interesting way of telling a story with how it's the same story from two point of views. And how you can even read it in different ways. Do you really have to flip the book to the other side for the other point of view?<br />That's great the two characters actually felt like two different girls, I like it when the author can do that right with dual pov. Great review!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284689418552571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-52317661947630265472016-10-22T22:57:59.604-07:002016-10-22T22:57:59.604-07:00So, I just finished this last night and... such mi...So, I just finished this last night and... such mixed feelings! I agree about the whole Haven thing, that place was SO messed up! And that it ended at a really good place, and I liked how the whole thing... well, you know. (I don't want to be the jerk who writes spoilers in your comments ;) ) But... I also predicted the outcome like, from the start, so that was kind of frustrating. It ended up feeling a bit underwhelming, though I did really like the characters and the writing. Great review! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-11695468484478819892016-10-22T20:59:36.183-07:002016-10-22T20:59:36.183-07:00I am so intrigued by the concept of this one but I...I am so intrigued by the concept of this one but I don't always love Olver's books so I haven't decided if it is one for me yet. I am glad to hear you enjoyed it overall though, despite some issues. Great review!Teresa Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573535131010947664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91983748420842136602016-10-21T23:52:07.325-07:002016-10-21T23:52:07.325-07:00I'm definitely going to read this soon!! I...I'm definitely going to read this soon!! I've been meaning to read it for months now... only I couldn't decide which was the best way to read it. Now that I've read a few reviews I think I will read alternating chapters.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288722022982656753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-14256362481190789382016-10-21T07:36:33.008-07:002016-10-21T07:36:33.008-07:00I've only read one other Oliver book but did e...I've only read one other Oliver book but did enjoy it. I like the idea of this book. I would probably read it in alternating chapters too but the other way would be interesting to try. Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-34734110297631438312016-10-20T21:25:40.293-07:002016-10-20T21:25:40.293-07:00What a very interesting format! I think I'd c...What a very interesting format! I think I'd choose to read in alternating POVs, too; it would just be weird to me to skip every other chapter, LOL. I like that you get enough closure from the ending, but it's not so final that there couldn't be a sequel!Lee @ Rally the Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316252000736657757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-37240614515967653812016-10-20T16:35:38.609-07:002016-10-20T16:35:38.609-07:00I had heard about the two POVs and the flipping of...I had heard about the two POVs and the flipping of the book, but I had no idea what it was about. It sounds intriguing. I might put it on my Kindle wish list so I get notified if the ebook goes on special. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-2869371283974394792016-10-20T04:30:11.167-07:002016-10-20T04:30:11.167-07:00Great review and you've hit on some really gre...Great review and you've hit on some really great points. The diversity did feel a little like it was just checking boxes, and Gemma being 'overweight' was also a very repetitive topic. I actually got the impression that Gemma was actually fairly normal but had a bit of a body image disorder. <br /><br />You can see what Oliver wanted to address here, but you can see it because it's been hammered home too far which probably isn't a good thing. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed this though and it sounds like you were entertained by the format too. Di @ Book Reviews by Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021249735871126514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-78530505284935104972016-10-20T03:59:21.005-07:002016-10-20T03:59:21.005-07:00I agree with all of what you said. I just finished...I agree with all of what you said. I just finished this yesterday and kind of have mixed feelings. There were parts I liked but some I didn't. I agree it started slowly and Gemma and her weight was just too much for me. She didn't mention anything else and it seemed kind of out of place and not really addressed to any conclusion. I did like when they were all together much better and loved Pete. Great review!!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-49540728694154529882016-10-20T02:54:13.428-07:002016-10-20T02:54:13.428-07:00This makes me even more intrigued by the story - I...This makes me even more intrigued by the story - I wasn't really sure of the plot before but it sounds interesting. Diversity is good but it would be nice if it felt natural.Dual Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290847657953476202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-41431225288243664392016-10-20T02:30:55.555-07:002016-10-20T02:30:55.555-07:00Oh, I've heard about this book but didn't ...Oh, I've heard about this book but didn't know what book it was, I just heard about the two perspectives and how you could choose to read whichever one first or whatever. That's so unique! I've always thought it would be cool to make a story like that since perspective changes everything. It's why there's always two sides to every story, you know? I'm not so sure this actual story would be for me though. But I'm glad you enjoyed it!Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.com