tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post7764938100708866246..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Hook & JillJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48982656131601818782013-11-13T23:24:15.381-05:002013-11-13T23:24:15.381-05:00Heidi's reviews of these got my attention but ...Heidi's reviews of these got my attention but I might have the same issues as you. Too many words can annoy me since I always feel like I'm in a rush. I have too many books to read to waste time on extra words! LOL. I do think they can make some stories better though. But I'm thinking about reading this. Maybe.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53282447727511897302013-11-13T14:03:54.488-05:002013-11-13T14:03:54.488-05:00The premise sounds great. Peter Pan is one of my ...The premise sounds great. Peter Pan is one of my favorites stories, but it sounds like I may get frustrated with this one. I don't mind pretty writing, but I also appreciate good editing. Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-27139018694332967082013-11-13T08:39:53.725-05:002013-11-13T08:39:53.725-05:00I don't think I disputed that the story was be...I don't think I disputed that the story was beautifully told in the least Mary, I just said the writing style wasn't necessarily for me personally. We're each entitled to our own opinions on a book, and I'm glad this one worked so well for you!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81130313725175062382013-11-13T06:51:34.746-05:002013-11-13T06:51:34.746-05:00I think everyone is belaboring the writing style h...I think everyone is belaboring the writing style here. It's an engaging story gorgeously told. The style absolutely compliments the classic and while it is not mainstream fiction it is unique and engaging. Not a 'popcorn' read.Mary Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292559187330429873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1650247691053085472013-11-12T22:38:53.021-05:002013-11-12T22:38:53.021-05:00Ohh, how I adore Neverland! I would absolutely rea...Ohh, how I adore Neverland! I would absolutely read a novel set in that world with those characters! Who is Jill though? She is not in the blurb or your review. A mystery woman! I really couldn't say whether the long descriptive passages would bother me or not because it depends on the circumstance, but I'm sure I would want more Hook, too! Nicely reviewed, Jenny.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-71948202256811074652013-11-12T18:59:16.156-05:002013-11-12T18:59:16.156-05:00I'm smiling as I read these comments on my sto...I'm smiling as I read these comments on my story! Thank you for your honest review, Jenny. I agree, Hook is The Man, and I love him, too. Because he appears in chapters 1, 3, 4, and 6, I can't agree that he isn't present in the book early on, though. I hope your readers will give "Hook & Jill" a look, and post their comments on our Facebook page. "Other Oceans: Book Two of the Hook & Jill Saga" is available, and I plan at least 5 books in this award-winning series.Andrea Joneshttp://www.hookandjill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-82015998208425135172013-11-12T17:28:05.902-05:002013-11-12T17:28:05.902-05:00I absolutely agree, I struggled with the writing a...I absolutely agree, I struggled with the writing a bit and the extraneous detail. I wished it were more concise and that there was more Hook. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9343217103266063652013-11-12T16:46:16.675-05:002013-11-12T16:46:16.675-05:00I can do overly descriptive, dense writing as long...I can do overly descriptive, dense writing as long as it's beautiful, but this sounds like it meanders a bit too much for my liking. I'm still going to read this though, because Hook sounds amazing! Wonderful review Jenny!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-79540110415817329032013-11-12T16:01:51.275-05:002013-11-12T16:01:51.275-05:00Sorry you didn't love it as much as I did. I d...Sorry you didn't love it as much as I did. I didn't even notice the extensive descriptions because I got lost in the characters. I think I was busy trying to compare the original characters with hers. I just loved the twist in all of them. <br /><br />At least we do agree that Hook is very swoony. :D Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-2465459425127536682013-11-12T16:00:52.956-05:002013-11-12T16:00:52.956-05:00I think you definitely have to be in the right moo...I think you definitely have to be in the right mood for this kind of writing style, and sadly, I'm rarely in that mood. I think Andrea is a fantastic storyteller though, and I loved Hook something fierce:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-12218663649222152662013-11-12T16:00:06.999-05:002013-11-12T16:00:06.999-05:00Hook was quite enjoyable Maja, that was actually p...Hook was quite enjoyable Maja, that was actually part of the problem for me. He was so far above all the other characters in terms of interest for me, that I just wanted to read the parts that had to do with him:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55726023165036830792013-11-12T15:59:05.655-05:002013-11-12T15:59:05.655-05:00I'd be interested to see what you thought Kim!...I'd be interested to see what you thought Kim!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-43059596201758722352013-11-12T15:58:41.655-05:002013-11-12T15:58:41.655-05:00I don't deal well with all the description Ama...I don't deal well with all the description Amanda. I of course like some to set me up and give me a feel for what's going on, but there was just a lot in this book and that made me want to skim until I got back to Hook:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-23179069626181115162013-11-12T15:56:39.460-05:002013-11-12T15:56:39.460-05:00I have never heard of this one but I'm not sur...I have never heard of this one but I'm not sure should I read it. I read so many classics which typically have long descriptive paragraphs and while it's all majestic I need something a bit lighter in my YA reads. Great review, Jenny :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-85925664357539917402013-11-12T15:55:04.193-05:002013-11-12T15:55:04.193-05:00I agree, that cover is stunning. Love the shine on...I agree, that cover is stunning. Love the shine on the hook:)<br /><br />And yes, sexy bad boys should always be present from page one!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81779433709779761372013-11-12T15:54:12.430-05:002013-11-12T15:54:12.430-05:00You are a woman after my own heart Rummanah. I was...You are a woman after my own heart Rummanah. I was absolutely picturing Jack Sparrow throughout as well:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59995376456033999812013-11-12T15:53:48.062-05:002013-11-12T15:53:48.062-05:00Hook was my favorite part of the book Savy, it was...Hook was my favorite part of the book Savy, it was fun to see him as something other than a straight up villain!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14438378995095405792013-11-12T15:53:15.833-05:002013-11-12T15:53:15.833-05:00The style of the writing was difficult for me Ali,...The style of the writing was difficult for me Ali, I tend to like faster paced, more to the point type stories, and this one meandered a bit. It was beautifully written though.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14566495801622692172013-11-12T15:52:03.419-05:002013-11-12T15:52:03.419-05:00When I fall in love with a character, I always wan...When I fall in love with a character, I always want to stay with them you know? Then I get all resentful when other characters step in and steal some of the limelight:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15588817714217347372013-11-12T15:51:16.890-05:002013-11-12T15:51:16.890-05:00It was a very interesting premise and I liked seei...It was a very interesting premise and I liked seeing Hook and Wendy and Peter in a different light. It was just slow going for me at times.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35557807866010130222013-11-12T15:50:44.759-05:002013-11-12T15:50:44.759-05:00It just seemed to take a while to get where it was...It just seemed to take a while to get where it was going and I get all antsy when that happens. I wanted more time with Hook and we kept following other people instead, so that only added to my twitchiness:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-56584252576568675052013-11-12T15:49:21.682-05:002013-11-12T15:49:21.682-05:00You're welcome! It was definitely something di...You're welcome! It was definitely something different from what I had been reading, so I appreciated that about it:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-20352453744988665532013-11-12T15:48:54.753-05:002013-11-12T15:48:54.753-05:00That seems like a perfectly valid reason to me!That seems like a perfectly valid reason to me!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-61791781004652227242013-11-12T14:19:44.919-05:002013-11-12T14:19:44.919-05:00I am a huge fan of distinctive, even peculiar writ...I am a huge fan of distinctive, even peculiar writing styles, but this sounds a bit too descriptive even for me. Plus, I can't force myself to read a retelling these days, I was never a fan, but lately I'm just tired of seeing them everywhere.<br />Still, I am extremely curious about how Hook is portrayed, though, so that part is very tempting, even though he's not around as much as one would expect.<br />Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-73651667769013695032013-11-12T11:27:18.138-05:002013-11-12T11:27:18.138-05:00Ok, I am not sure where I will fall with this. I a...Ok, I am not sure where I will fall with this. I am going to hope I can find the first chapter or an excerpt first. I love the cover and concept and while you struggled it does sounds interesting.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.com