tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post2053577933650582904..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: ThumpedJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57253759622952828832012-04-22T20:39:51.397-04:002012-04-22T20:39:51.397-04:00Ah, glad to hear that the language is a bit toned ...Ah, glad to hear that the language is a bit toned down in Thumped. That was one of the main problems that I had with Bumped, I had no idea what was going on. I am looking forward to seeing where the author took the story in this book. Your review has me super curious!Christy @ TheReaderBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685095896828655217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-58978788683908610172012-04-21T23:24:20.875-04:002012-04-21T23:24:20.875-04:00Jenny-
You are the reviewing Ninja. Do you sleep? ...Jenny-<br />You are the reviewing Ninja. Do you sleep? Maybe you're a speed reader. Anyway, I never read Bumped. I saw a video review of it on The Book Rat and I decided it wasn't for me. I'm glad you liked it for making you think. I just think the over the top, in your face stuff would make me put it down in a hurry. Maybe I'll check it out in the library sometime. But I really hate it when there isn't a definite ending.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81927527992338987682012-04-18T06:53:21.636-04:002012-04-18T06:53:21.636-04:00Hi, Jenny! I haven't read either of these, but...Hi, Jenny! I haven't read either of these, but you've made them sound very interesting to me. I'm a feminist from way back to its more current roots in the '60's and '70's, and have read books both fiction and non-fiction having to do with this similar subject for years. Now you have me scrabbling to go to the local bookstore for copies. Thanks for another very insightful review! Wishing you all the best in blogging, Jenny!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318926277089882125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-5866944955452905462012-04-18T03:28:57.973-04:002012-04-18T03:28:57.973-04:00I loved the sound of Bumped but for some reason I&...I loved the sound of Bumped but for some reason I've never picked up a copy .. I'm glad you overall enjoyed it Jenny. I totally see what you mean, I really hate when things get resolved super easily and quicly in a book ... Thanks for the great review !Elodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867264400308246173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-11694978639734309922012-04-18T01:44:00.099-04:002012-04-18T01:44:00.099-04:00You seem to have a much more positive view of this...You seem to have a much more positive view of this book than most people. I've read so many bad reviews. I wonder why it's so controversial.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-82187788170968266352012-04-18T01:42:00.111-04:002012-04-18T01:42:00.111-04:00Hmm, that's weird that she would leave the sto...Hmm, that's weird that she would leave the story so open like that without the promise of a third book. That would be a bit annoying. But I do love the concept of these books, in that you can picture it happening because it was a reality in the past. I find that when I am able to make that connection to reality within the dystopian world that I'm reading about, as disturbing as that might be to imagine it coming to life, those really are the best and most effective dystopians.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21051709651763726162012-04-17T23:01:53.815-04:002012-04-17T23:01:53.815-04:00Zahida - The slang definitely wasn't as much o...Zahida - The slang definitely wasn't as much of an issue for me in this one, can't wait to see what you think!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37019168537770851182012-04-17T17:51:07.015-04:002012-04-17T17:51:07.015-04:00Jenny, I didn't love Bumped but I agree that i...Jenny, I didn't love Bumped but I agree that it's one of those books that inspire conversation, which is why I'm looking forward to reading Thumped. It's good to know there's less of that annoying slang around this time!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15943328873071160892012-04-17T16:49:36.868-04:002012-04-17T16:49:36.868-04:00Rummanah - I liked the contrast between the open e...Rummanah - I liked the contrast between the open ending and the very defined world in the beginning, but I would have liked a little more info on the fallout of Melody and Harmony's actions:)<br /><br />Candace - Exactly! Couldn't agree more:)<br /><br />Heidi - It's definitely a thought-provoking series, one that gets under your skin and refuses to let you move on to something else without giving it its due notice:)<br /><br />Melissa - They're extremely interesting reads, even if the over the top nature of them is too much for you. You'll definitely have an opinion one way or the other:)<br /><br />Missie - Thanks! I've always wanted to be a ninja:) I felt a little more prepared for the slang in this one, so not only was it not as prominent but when it was it didn't startle me quite as much.<br /><br />Savy - You're welcome!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-25634342821185363372012-04-17T16:40:57.240-04:002012-04-17T16:40:57.240-04:00Thanks for the review Jenny. I wasn't sure if ...Thanks for the review Jenny. I wasn't sure if I was going to read this but I will give it a try.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-52542719321894773002012-04-17T15:33:12.438-04:002012-04-17T15:33:12.438-04:00Wow, Jenny! You are a reviewing ninja! I wonder if...Wow, Jenny! You are a reviewing ninja! I wonder if I could get you to share the secrets of your super skills with me?<br /><br />I just skimmed this review because I have yet to read book one, but I'm glad to know the slang was toned down in this installment. I remember numerous complaints about it.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24392876323226715982012-04-17T14:19:44.060-04:002012-04-17T14:19:44.060-04:00I have to be honest... I wasn't wanting to rea...I have to be honest... I wasn't wanting to read the first book. You have me curious about the second one. I may have to rethink and pick up Bumped. Maybe I'll wait until the 3rd and then library book it. Hm...Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-592963255737300342012-04-17T13:01:08.041-04:002012-04-17T13:01:08.041-04:00I have not picked up this series but was seriously...I have not picked up this series but was seriously considering it after I read Candace's review last week. I like the idea of only a two book series and it sounds like such a thought provocative topic, but now I am scratching my head, Drat I hate open endings and draw yur own conclusions...this is what this sounds like, still I am fascinated by the concept.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-4297982489827543302012-04-17T12:44:36.964-04:002012-04-17T12:44:36.964-04:00I agree that whether you like these books or not, ...I agree that whether you like these books or not, they certainly invoke a lot of thought and that, in my opinion, makes a book a winner.<br />I was surprisingly okay with the ending. Usually I hate not knowing how everything turned out.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-47455492361360644512012-04-17T09:41:35.363-04:002012-04-17T09:41:35.363-04:00I really enjoyed how twisted "Bumped" wa...I really enjoyed how twisted "Bumped" was and I'm curious to see where the story goes from there. It's a bummer that the book ends with an open note, perhaps it's one of those "as you like it" endings? I'm a bit surprised how the main conflict was easily resolved, but I can see how since the book seemed to be much more character driven. Looking forward to reading this one!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62294065992907472962012-04-17T09:39:00.850-04:002012-04-17T09:39:00.850-04:00Danny - I didn't dislike Bumped, I gave it a 3...Danny - I didn't dislike Bumped, I gave it a 3.5 as well:) Any books that makes me think as much as these do are worth reading I think!<br /><br />Shirley - It's definitely a sex-centric world - very exaggerated and crazy and kind of horrifyingly interesting:)<br /><br />Linda - There's a virus in this future that renders people over a certain age infertile, so they pay the teenagers to carry their children for them.<br /><br />Lilly - It's an interesting read for sure!<br /><br />Jasprit - The reviews for Bumped were rather varied, but I kind of like that aspect. It was a story that got people talking and that's something fun in the book blogging world I think:)<br /><br />Mimi - It's a bit out there in the slang and the slogans/advertisements, but I couldn't stop thinking about them when I finished reading so I appreciate that they left such an impression even with the few problems I had.<br /><br />Felicia - Awww thanks Felicia, I try. I know my reviews are sometimes vague and full of random metaphors, so I appreciate you saying that:)<br /><br />Chrystal - Exactly. Sometimes being knocked out of my comfort zone is a good thing:)<br /><br />Jennifer - I'll be interested to see what you think of it!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-6441812442911665402012-04-17T09:04:37.592-04:002012-04-17T09:04:37.592-04:00I have Bumped on my tbr list. I took a break from ...I have Bumped on my tbr list. I took a break from YA but I'm ready to jump back in.Jennifer | Mrs Q Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531081381712505056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-58722378583068118402012-04-17T08:38:20.740-04:002012-04-17T08:38:20.740-04:00I read Bumped as well and am still wanting to read...I read Bumped as well and am still wanting to read Thumped to see what happens. I kind of have mixed feelings, but tried to just read the book for what it is... a story. We'll see how I feel about it once I read book two. Like you said, they are "uncomfortably fascinating".Chrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960209705110683101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-60937937090909988222012-04-17T08:09:45.199-04:002012-04-17T08:09:45.199-04:00I have the first one on my shelves but I don't...I have the first one on my shelves but I don't know when I will get to read them. I loved your review and it definitely gives some insight into the series. Thanks for being great at conveying what the books really mean to you as a reader!Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34662391187856605622012-04-17T07:30:06.341-04:002012-04-17T07:30:06.341-04:00I keep hearing more and more about this series as ...I keep hearing more and more about this series as the year goes on, and I have to admit that the main reason I was intrigued at first was because of the egg on the cover x) But it also sounds like it's be such a funny book! I've seen a lot of mixed feelings about this series, but reading your review makes me think I should give it a shot one day -- it may not be perfect, but the promise of character development is golden! :) <br /><br />Beautiful review, Jenny! <3Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14523242444973773692012-04-17T06:22:50.804-04:002012-04-17T06:22:50.804-04:00This is such a great review Jenny, I still have to...This is such a great review Jenny, I still have to pick up Bumped, I remember the reviews being all over the place, but after you throughly detailed review I can't wait to start it! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34437856420782424072012-04-17T03:46:48.492-04:002012-04-17T03:46:48.492-04:00I'm haven't heard about this book so i wil...I'm haven't heard about this book so i will make sure to check it out soon and I glad you enjoyed it :)alreem @ (AlreemBookChapters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18368604527786343456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69598169060111680512012-04-17T01:28:41.280-04:002012-04-17T01:28:41.280-04:00I really cant see why the would be popular. i woul...I really cant see why the would be popular. i would think that if this came to play in the future people would just kidnap girls, not pay them for their uterusBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-72641940056590261322012-04-17T00:50:48.414-04:002012-04-17T00:50:48.414-04:00Whoaaa...I haven't read Bumped yet, but based ...Whoaaa...I haven't read Bumped yet, but based on your review, it seems this series focuses a lot on sex/sexual relationships etc. I'm not too keen on starting this series, but who knows, I might give it a go someday! Awesome review Jenny!<3Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660299375972501570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48700730054832796272012-04-17T00:49:10.535-04:002012-04-17T00:49:10.535-04:00Didn't we talked about Bumped before?? If I am...Didn't we talked about Bumped before?? If I am not mistaken you were not such a big fan of Bumped? <br /><br />I loved it - I found the humor incredible and I was laughing out so many times. Bumped totally took me by surprise about how much I actually loved it in the end. <br /><br />I can't wait to to get back into this hilarious tale in Thumped!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.com