tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post6056326630731759918..comments2023-11-14T02:10:02.743-08:00Comments on A Nudge in the Right Direction: Book Review: The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae CarsonKrispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-22967225169243374082016-10-03T08:23:56.250-07:002016-10-03T08:23:56.250-07:00I love this book so so sooo much. I bought the oth...I love this book so so sooo much. I bought the other three books right away and cannot wait to dive into the magical world of Thorn and Fire again.<br /><br />Mariz<br /><a href="https://www.wildernessplacelodge.net/_startup.php" rel="nofollow">Click Here Alaska Fishing Trips</a>Penelope Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732383763497653346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-89338426237893203812012-01-20T14:23:44.936-08:002012-01-20T14:23:44.936-08:00Of course I turned to the page immediately as well...Of course I turned to the page immediately as well. I'm more forgiving of those kinds of conclusions - par for the course for fantasy, it seems. <br /><br />In Carson's defense, she did address the weight loss and external approbation on her website with a feminist critique on how heroines are viewed. Worth the read and I appreciated what she had to say about how women are judged by appearance, good or bad - including her protagonist. She's aware of the issues surrounding weight and how women are perceived, and also about how women are perpetrators of this very critical eye more than men at times.<br /><br />Last note - the WIP I had you rip to shreds actually had a bit of a similar plotline with GoFaT (don't you love that that's the acronym??) so I ended up having to change the whole thing. You'll be glad, I'm sure lol.Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-77556194049344956402012-01-18T20:01:27.135-08:002012-01-18T20:01:27.135-08:00I had to re-read page 414 to follow what you were ...I had to re-read page 414 to follow what you were talking about -- and yes, I do agree. I actually enjoyed the novel up until the climax. Then, everything just got very weird and hazy.<br /><br />Regarding the arts of war in the novel: If I don't think too hard about it and just speed through the book, I appreciate the existence of a heroine who has a tactical mind. But I agree that the military strategies present in the novel are shaky at best.Emy Shinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841308748068494839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-48728797794137260232012-01-18T18:33:09.920-08:002012-01-18T18:33:09.920-08:00One of the best things about your reviews is getti...One of the best things about your reviews is getting inside your head and finding out that words such as "weaksauce" exist. Also, the doodles. The doodles are doodleriffic, but you already knew that. <br /><br />You need to illustrate a PB for grown ups. Seriously. It would be killer.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-54636503469953832992012-01-18T15:16:01.255-08:002012-01-18T15:16:01.255-08:00I recently read this book and I have to say, I agr...I recently read this book and I have to say, I agree with much of your review. I never felt a whole lot of emotional connection with Elisa or the other characters, and the weight thing bothered me. It's interesting that the author took that route since a lot of MCs are skinny, but it wasn't handled very well overall.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-62826627759320756162012-01-18T13:32:31.996-08:002012-01-18T13:32:31.996-08:00I haven't read this or seen it. But if you'...I haven't read this or seen it. But if you're looking for a wonderful read (if you haven't already read it), try Divergent. I just finished it--it was great! Oops, just remembered you've read it. Try The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Not quite as good as Divergent, but good.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-63885812292795918992012-01-18T09:36:28.053-08:002012-01-18T09:36:28.053-08:00I was wondering how the mc's weight was going ...I was wondering how the mc's weight was going to be treated in this (because OMG, she can't STAY fat, because that would just be silly. :P), so thanks for addressing that. <br /><br />And as always, your doodles help me visualize the Alz-Reading-Experience, especially the one that has nothing to do with the story. That's my favorite. ;)Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-74995635687255104122012-01-18T08:48:10.906-08:002012-01-18T08:48:10.906-08:00I haven't read this one, but I've heard of...I haven't read this one, but I've heard of it. Thanks for an honest review.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-78898448171222825632012-01-18T08:46:33.034-08:002012-01-18T08:46:33.034-08:00I haven't read this book so page 400 something...I haven't read this book so page 400 something doesn't mean much. However, I appreciate your honest review. You vented about the CONTENT, which makes it a good review...not a high score for the novel, but a good review.<br /><br />And the doodles made it pleasant. Okay, actually...the doodles made it hilarious.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.com