tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post4614406477733653190..comments2023-10-05T03:37:45.040-04:00Comments on Life in the Thumb: Review: 'This One is Mine' by Maria SempleStacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-18523896841514280192012-09-21T18:52:10.606-04:002012-09-21T18:52:10.606-04:00I couldn't have said it better myself!I couldn't have said it better myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-67076493442741335772010-06-05T19:07:12.240-04:002010-06-05T19:07:12.240-04:00I love this review. I really liked this book, but...I love this review. I really liked this book, but hated Teddy. I think it's interesting that you liked David so much. He grew on me, but at the beginning I didn't see him as a stand up guy. I totally agree with you about Violet, but she did show a little growth by the end. Not enough to make me really like her, but enough for me to apreciate the journey. <br />Great way to review a book :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-31245346671977405572010-06-05T10:42:02.757-04:002010-06-05T10:42:02.757-04:00I didn't like this book at all - but I will re...I didn't like this book at all - but I will read more from the author. I enjoyed her writing style but I thought the love interest for Violet would NEVER happen. Dirty, greasy hair, vulgar... it didn't work for me.mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-89642504348848912672010-06-04T18:47:27.942-04:002010-06-04T18:47:27.942-04:00I won this book and got it not too long ago. I pr...I won this book and got it not too long ago. I probably won't rush to read it.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906154987526522696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-64111870905641161942010-06-04T14:03:17.572-04:002010-06-04T14:03:17.572-04:00What can I say? This is an awesome review and a g...What can I say? This is an awesome review and a great way to get your point across. I think your upfront disclaimer was the best part becuase it wasn't writing but the characters. I think we sometimes blame the writer when it's their creation we don't like, you the fictionalized people.<br />It's her writing that makes us dislike them, but to stir up that many emptions speaks to her talent. <br /><br />Great method of reviewing this one. Succinct and to the point.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-76464889652427226512010-06-04T07:40:52.499-04:002010-06-04T07:40:52.499-04:00On one hand, I hate it when characters make me scr...On one hand, I hate it when characters make me scream at them or want to put my hand into the book and slap them silly. But on the other hand, I think it's good when authors can provoke such emotion. It really shows the power of the written word. However, I think Violet would annoy me too much, so I think I'll pass on this one. Thanks for the honest review!<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-61728779307658769972010-06-04T02:47:56.715-04:002010-06-04T02:47:56.715-04:00I am still thinking of what emotions to tell. The ...I am still thinking of what emotions to tell. The book caught my interest.<br /><a href="http://www.erikorganic.com/dining-room/dining-room-table.shtml" rel="nofollow">dining table</a>precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490600922036710284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-27880225294549119472010-06-04T00:53:04.475-04:002010-06-04T00:53:04.475-04:00100% agree! I was a little more patient with Viol...100% agree! I was a little more patient with Violet--I think it was a case where she thought she knew what she wanted because she bought into the "stuff will make us happy" and "all mommies must stay at home with their babies." But Teddy? Yuck!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-21894904081419836422010-06-04T00:03:21.211-04:002010-06-04T00:03:21.211-04:00I left my comment on Goodreads, but again, such a ...I left my comment on Goodreads, but again, such a good review.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-13606465768197730462010-06-04T00:01:39.348-04:002010-06-04T00:01:39.348-04:00Ack. Violet would make me want to throw myself of...Ack. Violet would make me want to throw myself off a cliff. Thanks for the heads-up.raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-52821234299077408902010-06-03T21:48:08.351-04:002010-06-03T21:48:08.351-04:00Good way to review Staci! I liked it! I have yet...Good way to review Staci! I liked it! I have yet to read this book and have read many mixed reviews on it. I'm sure I'll read it one of these days.<br /><br />I get what you're saying about characters evoking strong emotions. I just read one like that- had me cursing and shaking my head. lol. Sometimes it amazes me what these characters will actually do but I guess that's the whole point of a story. lol. It's taking you somewhere you wouldn't normally ever even consider going.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-35341336641904013832010-06-03T20:25:13.284-04:002010-06-03T20:25:13.284-04:00This was a fun review. I really enjoyed it. I lo...This was a fun review. I really enjoyed it. I loved Semple's writing but I also like the way the story developed a little more than you did. Everyone in the book needed a good shaking, with the exception of Dot!Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-82650553561318305432010-06-03T16:57:30.073-04:002010-06-03T16:57:30.073-04:00I loved your translation of the Goodreads summary ...I loved your translation of the Goodreads summary -- you are laugh-out-loud funny. ;-) Your description of Violet made me cringe, especially the unprotected-sex-with-a-former -drug-user-with-hepatitis thing. Egads! Her poor husband.<br /><br />http://laughingstars.netStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932060902413958983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-39090040189142369532010-06-03T15:27:10.557-04:002010-06-03T15:27:10.557-04:00I'm with you -- books that stir up strong emot...I'm with you -- books that stir up strong emotions are often worth reading, even if we don't love them! <br /><br />I've read too many novels featuring cheaters lately, so I'd probably pass this one up for now... but glad to hear the writing was well done!Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-84294494128208095472010-06-03T15:23:52.106-04:002010-06-03T15:23:52.106-04:00I liked picturing that body condom! lol
I agree....I liked picturing that body condom! lol<br /><br />I agree...Violet and Sally were both narcissistic brats.<br /><br />You're also right that the author is talented. I think I gave the book five stars, but I didn't care for the characters either.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-45021164051872408432010-06-03T13:09:10.126-04:002010-06-03T13:09:10.126-04:00I'm glad I passed on this book now since I'...I'm glad I passed on this book now since I'm not sure I would not have the same problems you did. Thanks for the honest and well thought out review.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-31285389265170097822010-06-03T12:11:14.967-04:002010-06-03T12:11:14.967-04:00I LOVED the way you reviewed this book. I felt lik...I LOVED the way you reviewed this book. I felt like I was sitting in the room with you as you exploded about this book. I had fun.<br /><br />Characters in a novel are important to me too. I don't mind a couple of stupid ones but when they all have issues, it spoils the story for me. Since they are all ficitonal characters I'm guessing you meant them to go to a fictional fiery pit of hell. Good one.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-36424710776259628892010-06-03T10:07:09.135-04:002010-06-03T10:07:09.135-04:00I love the bit about having your entire body cover...I love the bit about having your entire body covered with a condom! :--)rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-15218552666523239732010-06-03T09:01:04.647-04:002010-06-03T09:01:04.647-04:00I can soooooooooooooooooooooooooo hear U yelling a...I can soooooooooooooooooooooooooo hear U yelling at her!! LOL! I do the same thing!! Yeah...I think this book would irritate me! :):):) LOL :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Julie Tucker-Wolekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120580254018653082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-20906237660198022012010-06-03T08:10:35.237-04:002010-06-03T08:10:35.237-04:00I remember having strong feelings towards the char...I remember having strong feelings towards the characters as well. Hoping that they would figure out that what they think they want is not what they really need.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-71434909129798679502010-06-03T07:12:53.977-04:002010-06-03T07:12:53.977-04:00Sometimes I read along for days and days not think...Sometimes I read along for days and days not thinking about the reality of what a character is doing. And then I will stumble upon a book where a character is so annoying, or so stupid, or so something, that I can't help but pause and question what the author wanted me to feel about this character.pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-60325271665664559942010-06-03T04:12:42.204-04:002010-06-03T04:12:42.204-04:00Ok yak, no I do not wanna get hep-3, I would not l...Ok yak, no I do not wanna get hep-3, I would not like to read about someone who was stupid enough to sleep with a guy with that.<br /><br />Still getting emotions out of the reader is goodBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com