tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post1648881790807921831..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Shut OutJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-76007464473993298662011-12-27T21:14:33.063-05:002011-12-27T21:14:33.063-05:00I love your review for this book! It's definit...I love your review for this book! It's definitely been on my wish list for a while now. I can't wait to check it out! Thanks for sharing your review for the book!Christy @ TheReaderBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685095896828655217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37832949584460999002011-12-22T01:11:27.895-05:002011-12-22T01:11:27.895-05:00Interesting. I'm really responding well to the...Interesting. I'm really responding well to the author's take on sex, as you describe it. It doesn't sound preachy or stereotypical, which is ideal. I really want to read either The Duff or Shut Out now. I think I'll try to include it as part of the 2012 contemp challenge I will hopefully take part in. Thanks Jenny!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57103606031324098402011-12-21T20:38:25.260-05:002011-12-21T20:38:25.260-05:00I have THE DUFF on my tbr shelf. I'm not reall...I have THE DUFF on my tbr shelf. I'm not really much of a contemporary YA reader, but I am interested in eventually reading Ms. Keplinger's books. The girl on the cover of SHUT OUT reminds me of Liv Tyler.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87007849747831620072011-12-21T12:16:30.753-05:002011-12-21T12:16:30.753-05:00After seeing so many less than stellar reviews, I&...After seeing so many less than stellar reviews, I'm glad to see a good review of Shut Out. I loved The DUFF and I fell in love with Keplinger's writing. I was hoping this one was as good. I'll settle for almost. Thanks for the great review!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34222814677453189262011-12-21T09:48:08.865-05:002011-12-21T09:48:08.865-05:00The girl on that cover looks just like what's ...The girl on that cover looks just like what's her name from Lord of the Rings!<br /><br />I don't know that this is up my alley to read but I do like that Keplinger is willing to take on the hard stuff of teenage years!Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35264864656244414412011-12-21T09:19:02.270-05:002011-12-21T09:19:02.270-05:00"In the same vein, she refuses to use the exc..."In the same vein, she refuses to use the excuse of “being honest” to portray the relationships in a crass or graphic manner, keeping things real while still being appropriate."<br /><br />This was one of the reasons I enjoyed DUFF. Keplinger is frank and honest, never getting melodramatic or crass, just honest.<br /><br />I'm always interested in re-imaginings of old stories, and it sounds like this one will be entertaining.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075396524555306851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55120600365078180512011-12-20T23:37:47.739-05:002011-12-20T23:37:47.739-05:00I perfectly agree with you here! I really enjoyed ...I perfectly agree with you here! I really enjoyed it, but it wasn't as mind blowing as THE DUFF. However, I just love Kody Keplinger's style and characters and I'm excited for her next book!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-56025483754807849802011-12-20T18:16:30.633-05:002011-12-20T18:16:30.633-05:00I almost bought this the other day. Now, thanks t...I almost bought this the other day. Now, thanks to you, I've just ordered this and The DUFF which I was purposely avoiding. As usual, great review.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12204675992532323742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14277230646729116442011-12-20T12:26:07.060-05:002011-12-20T12:26:07.060-05:00Hi Jenny! Great review. Is Chloe like a younger ve...Hi Jenny! Great review. Is Chloe like a younger version of Samantha from Sex & the City? My mother claims that hypersexual women like her don't exist but I think they do.<br /><br />I'm participating in a launch party for a paranormal YA book--Embrace by Cherie Colyer--on my blog today if you want to check it out.<br /><br />BTW, loving Rhage!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-54108814327451193232011-12-20T10:43:25.449-05:002011-12-20T10:43:25.449-05:00Sounds great. I need to read Kody's books. I l...Sounds great. I need to read Kody's books. I like the fact that the doesn't necessarily glorify or demonize sex. That she presents it from numerous points of view. That's different than other authors.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78312445538038899502011-12-19T20:56:58.251-05:002011-12-19T20:56:58.251-05:00I'd put this on my wish list a while back. SOu...I'd put this on my wish list a while back. SOunds like I really do need to get on this one -- I love a character who's unapologetic about who she is, like Chloe. Teens are so quick to call each other "slut" and good for Chloe for just being herself.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84570269040505020282011-12-19T20:00:29.738-05:002011-12-19T20:00:29.738-05:00I'm a big fan of The Duff so I can't wait ...I'm a big fan of The Duff so I can't wait to read Kody Keplinger's follow up.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84009443126872270362011-12-19T19:26:33.030-05:002011-12-19T19:26:33.030-05:00I first picked this up because I heard it compared...I first picked this up because I heard it compared to a classical play (I'm studying classics at university) and I was curious, and having seen a couple of positive reviews and looked at it a few times, I really want to read this soon!<br />Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />~AilsaAilsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824021953575422303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53839924064048065042011-12-19T17:38:43.972-05:002011-12-19T17:38:43.972-05:00Dude, I loved this book. The cleverness of the gir...Dude, I loved this book. The cleverness of the girls really held to the book. I love the way the girls thought things and how they worked stuff out. Plus it was good to see the guys suffer.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-51537759418710624012011-12-19T17:07:26.997-05:002011-12-19T17:07:26.997-05:00I'm still surprised by how much I loved The DU...I'm still surprised by how much I loved The DUFF. So what the heck has taken me so long to try Shut Out? I like the sound of Chloe. Her outlook takes the kind of confidence I've always envied.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78432986145745762262011-12-19T16:45:44.737-05:002011-12-19T16:45:44.737-05:00I agree! I really enjoyed this one and am glad yo...I agree! I really enjoyed this one and am glad you did too!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-26742743048784611912011-12-19T15:08:33.700-05:002011-12-19T15:08:33.700-05:00Blodeuedd - Mine either, at least that I knew of, ...Blodeuedd - Mine either, at least that I knew of, but I have fun reading about them anyway:)<br /><br />Lauren - Chloe was my favorite, I liked how nothing phased her even if I didn't agree with her reasons for sleeping around.<br /><br />Christina - It's definitely edgy, but it's much lighter than The DUFF and just one of those quick reads.<br /><br />Melissa - *twist, twist*Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24285453748946647062011-12-19T14:39:59.170-05:002011-12-19T14:39:59.170-05:00I have to admit... I wasn't interested in this...I have to admit... I wasn't interested in this one until the reviews started coming out. Now I'm even more curious with your review. *sigh* Yes, it is going to go on the wishlist. Stop twisting my arm! ;DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14576753150053828262011-12-19T14:00:57.209-05:002011-12-19T14:00:57.209-05:00I am not sure how I feel about this one. I want to...I am not sure how I feel about this one. I want to like it, but it seems to edgy. I might check out The Duff instead, since everyone is saying they liked it a bit better. Thanks for the great review!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45654707200599210502011-12-19T12:55:15.917-05:002011-12-19T12:55:15.917-05:00I really enjoyed Shut Out! Like you, I was really ...I really enjoyed Shut Out! Like you, I was really impressed by Chloe, and how Keplinger positively portrayed female sexuality. Yay for girl power! :)Lauren Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749629168151466704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-824232653083281052011-12-19T12:48:54.896-05:002011-12-19T12:48:54.896-05:00I keep hearing good things about this one, and Duf...I keep hearing good things about this one, and Duff...I just do not know. Honestly they way they act, none of the kids at my HS where anything like thatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77350404731866804412011-12-19T11:58:38.435-05:002011-12-19T11:58:38.435-05:00Linds - It's definitely not The DUFF, but I st...Linds - It's definitely not The DUFF, but I still enjoyed it for what it was. I like how she writes about sex, it's never glorified but nor is it a fade to black type situation.<br /><br />Amanda - I really like her!<br /><br />Zahida - She definitely does. But at the same time, she doesn't say "hey, I'm just being realistic" and use it as an excuse to push the envelope in YA, and I like that about her:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-27336900428574412172011-12-19T11:23:12.953-05:002011-12-19T11:23:12.953-05:00I haven't read Keplinger's books yet but t...I haven't read Keplinger's books yet but they're in my TBR pile. I like that she handles issues like sex realistically, and I think Chloe as a character would interest me too because it's hard to be proud and accepting of yourself when people degrade you. Great review, Jenny!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35643390437148669942011-12-19T11:20:45.962-05:002011-12-19T11:20:45.962-05:00I haven't read anything by this author yet. P...I haven't read anything by this author yet. Perhaps I should fix that.Amanda @ On a Book Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975515860710635598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62721490534450291822011-12-19T11:01:22.239-05:002011-12-19T11:01:22.239-05:00That's a shame that it's not quite as inte...That's a shame that it's not quite as intense as The DUFF - sounds like it have the potential to be. I really do love how Keplinger writes about sex in high school without shame - she makes it feel like teens are making personal choices, rather than being 'bad'.<br /><br />Great review, Jenny - I wasn't sure about picking up this one with the sportsy cover, but it sounds like a fun read.bibliophile brouhahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135625757196944536noreply@blogger.com