tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post1862450615648578362..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: The VyneJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69544609218668517332011-02-03T19:34:14.133-05:002011-02-03T19:34:14.133-05:00Another book I haven't heard of before. Hmm wh...Another book I haven't heard of before. Hmm while this sounds interesting and I love the main character's name, I'm not sure if this is for me. I'm stunned (as usual) by your amazing review. The puzzle analogy is brilliant. I think I'll hold off on this one.Tara SG (25 Hour Books)http://25hourbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77158381283564666172011-01-30T10:48:10.890-05:002011-01-30T10:48:10.890-05:00Jenny - I do as well, and this one just moved at a...Jenny - I do as well, and this one just moved at a different pace.<br /><br />Aylee - If you have patience and like fantasy, you'll probably like this one, I think it has potential:)<br /><br />Zahida - That's what I most had trouble with. I can deal with a slow story if I'm invested in the characters, but I just wasn't with this one. The world building was very well done though.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-83576956956976587852011-01-30T03:13:25.228-05:002011-01-30T03:13:25.228-05:00It sounds like it takes time for things to start h...It sounds like it takes time for things to start happening which I don't mind but combined with a lack of emotional connection to the characters, I'm not sure this one is for me.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-91591133810423231662011-01-30T00:34:36.331-05:002011-01-30T00:34:36.331-05:00I think this would be something that I might reall...I think this would be something that I might really like as I feel like I'm a pretty patient reader. Shame about the lacking character development though.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-76285633372981684012011-01-29T21:10:06.414-05:002011-01-29T21:10:06.414-05:00Probably not fofr me as i like stories with more a...Probably not fofr me as i like stories with more action and adventure.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24674039345170787502011-01-29T15:24:01.718-05:002011-01-29T15:24:01.718-05:00Melissa - Since the characters didn't grab me,...Melissa - Since the characters didn't grab me, I just had trouble getting into this one.<br /><br />Leanna - Thanks, glad you enjoyed!<br /><br />Savy - If you decide to pick it up, let me know, I want to know what you think!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53940353507449624042011-01-29T13:23:54.343-05:002011-01-29T13:23:54.343-05:00Thanks for reviewing this. I have been wanting to ...Thanks for reviewing this. I have been wanting to read this book and well I just could not bring myself to pick this book up. Something about it always made me change my mind.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57207799929035323262011-01-29T13:19:38.749-05:002011-01-29T13:19:38.749-05:00Great review, Jenny! I hadn't heard of this on...Great review, Jenny! I hadn't heard of this one before.Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-61740273840021325602011-01-29T13:10:17.599-05:002011-01-29T13:10:17.599-05:00I don't think this one is for me. I love world...I don't think this one is for me. I love world building but it is the characters you journey through the book with. So glad you reviewed this one. I've been so curious about the book.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55079369994657314192011-01-29T12:57:49.161-05:002011-01-29T12:57:49.161-05:00Mariya - Thank you!
Tina - You're welcome:)
...Mariya - Thank you!<br /><br />Tina - You're welcome:)<br /><br />Kat - Thanks! If you're a fan of fantasy you'll probably enjoy this one a little more than I did, I'd be interested to see what you thought!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80532850093677443852011-01-29T12:37:30.715-05:002011-01-29T12:37:30.715-05:00Awesome review, Jenny! :) I love complex fantasy w...Awesome review, Jenny! :) I love complex fantasy worlds (LoTR are some of my favorite books), though not that this one has a whiny protagonist and not much 'heart'. Character relationships make a book for me, too. Might check this one out anyway, if I can find it at the library.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414324160166322024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62017953294653095862011-01-29T12:18:57.389-05:002011-01-29T12:18:57.389-05:00Thanks for that in-depth review. I have this on my...Thanks for that in-depth review. I have this on my TBR list and have been wondering about it...I might still give it a try but no rush...:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48128785650141146552011-01-29T10:57:26.484-05:002011-01-29T10:57:26.484-05:00I gave you an award over at my blog! Here's th...I gave you an award over at my blog! Here's the direct link to my post: http://mystifyingparanormalreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-award.htmlMariyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036878271711747227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9937506983783968562011-01-29T10:50:31.587-05:002011-01-29T10:50:31.587-05:00Jennifer - I often find fantasy a bit taxing, so I...Jennifer - I often find fantasy a bit taxing, so I think readers who love fantasy and expect a complicated world will enjoy this one much more.<br /><br />Misha - I would put it on par with LoTR in terms of being a complicated journey, I had a difficult time getting through those books at times as well even though I love that story.<br /><br />Nic - As do I, and I need the characters to help me wade through all the fantastical elements and they were a bit lacking for me in this story.<br /><br />Juju - Thank you!<br /><br />Melissa - I had to force myself through the 1st third, it was a kind of a jumble of information, but the remaining thirds moved a bit quicker and were much easier to get lost in.<br /><br />Jan - There's a lot going on with this one, and though I think it's well written and he tells a good story, it was a bit slow for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-13232971814594565622011-01-29T09:47:25.467-05:002011-01-29T09:47:25.467-05:00While I have always loved a good fantasy your disc...While I have always loved a good fantasy your discussion of an arduous voyage and a whiny protagonist has me hesitating. I also have trouble if the story does not take off quickly. Your review however, is lovely as always so well written. ThanksJan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40072732834703048942011-01-29T08:50:43.592-05:002011-01-29T08:50:43.592-05:00Oh, I love your review for this, Jenny! I've b...Oh, I love your review for this, Jenny! I've been wondering about this a lot lately because the premise seems right up my alley. The fact that it has a really slow start definitely turns me off a bit though. Hmmmmm perhaps I'll wait to add this to my pile. Great review though! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-32812565125283290542011-01-29T08:46:23.093-05:002011-01-29T08:46:23.093-05:00Gorgeous review darling. You write so lovely.Gorgeous review darling. You write so lovely.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62327751804584008482011-01-29T04:47:30.009-05:002011-01-29T04:47:30.009-05:00Great review Jenny. I tend to struggle a little w...Great review Jenny. I tend to struggle a little with fantasy. And if the characters a lacking a little depth and connection I don't think this book is for me.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-60471996143537519012011-01-29T00:26:16.360-05:002011-01-29T00:26:16.360-05:00The Vyne reminds me of LoTR trilogy since you desc...The Vyne reminds me of LoTR trilogy since you described it as a journey. Character development is important for me, which you say is sadly lacking here. But I think I would like to give it a try.Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-85694141361114042372011-01-29T00:22:51.065-05:002011-01-29T00:22:51.065-05:00This sounded interesting until you go to the said ...This sounded interesting until you go to the said the beginning was tedious. Just not in the mood for a "taxing and arduous voyage". Though I'm wondering if Scar's appeal is because she is new, finally something different and possibly not afraid of his gifts (I'm guessing at that last bit).<br /><br />Great review, I'm stealing that "taxing and arduous" line for when I have to explain to the older students what I mean when I think a book is tedious.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.anabundanceofbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jennifer (An Abundance of Books)</a>Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075396524555306851noreply@blogger.com