tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post8320734251987837540..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: The RaftJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-22626182599564895112012-08-21T11:39:36.884-04:002012-08-21T11:39:36.884-04:00This one was crazy. I liked it but I tend to agree...This one was crazy. I liked it but I tend to agree with your thoughts! It kept me on the edge of my seat while I flew through it. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53619192594914726192012-08-16T19:19:20.397-04:002012-08-16T19:19:20.397-04:00The cover of this book is very intriguing and I li...The cover of this book is very intriguing and I like that you can read it in a short period of time. I do like a good survival story so I will probably pick this up! ~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-74225693655732656242012-08-15T16:16:41.227-04:002012-08-15T16:16:41.227-04:00Oh well that is kind of a downer, that she seems t...Oh well that is kind of a downer, that she seems to be such a snotface. Sorry lol. It would ruin the story for me if I just wanted to slap the character. Or in this case throw her overboard. KIDDING :P I love survival stories and I'm still hoping to pick this one up.Giselle @ Book Nerd Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220976183733996936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-28897416243593204822012-08-15T10:40:01.739-04:002012-08-15T10:40:01.739-04:00I think in any kind of extreme survival situation,...I think in any kind of extreme survival situation, most people would likely be out to save themselves. I think it's the instincts kicking in. But when your own companion is suffering that close to you... yeah, that's kind of coldhearted, dude! LOL<br /><br />I dont think I could like Robie, therefore, I can't muster up the interest to read this one, but I did just finish On the Island and WOW!!! Even thought those survivor miraculously obtained some much needed essentials, I was happy for them. Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-5042570968636407062012-08-15T00:15:34.809-04:002012-08-15T00:15:34.809-04:00Oh, excellent - I've been looking forward to r...Oh, excellent - I've been looking forward to reading some reviews about this one because I LOVE survivor stories! (btw, why is it we find stories like this so addicting in their tension when in real life, the entire situation would not be even remotely captivating or addictive, but scary as hell?!). This sounds like it would be a great, quick read that could easily be squeezed into my reading schedule - too bad about the MC though.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-67363712387999529492012-08-14T22:20:51.005-04:002012-08-14T22:20:51.005-04:00So I have a confession and it's that I have th...So I have a confession and it's that I have this ARC and I haven't read it yet, but I did read the end. I NEVER do that, so I have no idea why I did it here. Soooo even though I read the ending without context I think I basically know the twist... I'll probably read this within my next few books, and I think it will be interesting to read it and look for clues.<br /><br />ALSO I have to point this out because I saw someone else point it out. THAT COVER!! Totally bleak/kind of eerie to begin with, right? But then LOOK AT THE HAND. The way it's positioned? It really can't belong to her. ... *shivers*Ashley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57359051100793323792012-08-14T13:49:12.627-04:002012-08-14T13:49:12.627-04:00I haven't heard of this one before but I reall...I haven't heard of this one before but I really like reading books that are fast-paced!!! The cover is a bit creepy and I don't think Robie is my kind of character. But oh well! Glad to hear you thought it was entertaining Jenny! If I'm ever looking for a short, quick read I will definitely consider The Raft. Jaskirat@SeeitORreadithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022969251689585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53607615526625490732012-08-14T12:04:55.623-04:002012-08-14T12:04:55.623-04:00Glad that Robie isn't a survival expert - It a...Glad that Robie isn't a survival expert - It always bothers me when MC's do mysteriously have survival knowledge, despite having no good reason for knowing any of it. Although, Robie does sound a bit frustrating and difficult to like.... <br /><br />Regardless, very nice review! Sounds like a gripping story. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-13267163109479629002012-08-14T00:50:11.471-04:002012-08-14T00:50:11.471-04:00It sounds like Robie would drive me nuts! I like t...It sounds like Robie would drive me nuts! I like that its fast, short chapters can work really well at keeping me in the story. I think this book would be hard for me just cause its a realistic type survival story. What a nightmare! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9637592560286588032012-08-13T23:47:14.371-04:002012-08-13T23:47:14.371-04:00I can't imagine being in such a situation! How...I can't imagine being in such a situation! How frightening. I would find it grating that Robie thinks more of herself than helping her raft-mate who's obviously fairing badly. I would hope that I would be different in the situation but you really don't honestly know until your in it. Great review Jenny. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-44233000070103758312012-08-13T23:37:44.443-04:002012-08-13T23:37:44.443-04:00I probably shouldn't have read your review as ...I probably shouldn't have read your review as I'm set to read this one next, but it's Shark Week and I had read there would be sharks and I was curious.... So, she doesn't get eaten by sharks. That's good. After yesterday's marathon, not sure I could read about that!<br />Great review! I'm sensing a Hatchett kind of book. Though he knows or learns how to fend for himself. Glad to know it's engaging.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-20046862585704708762012-08-13T23:22:21.607-04:002012-08-13T23:22:21.607-04:00I can't even imagine that. It's probably o...I can't even imagine that. It's probably one of my worst fears - to be stuck in the middle of the ocean with nothing but saltwater and sharks surrounding me. *dies*Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-10704629453328173602012-08-13T23:21:33.252-04:002012-08-13T23:21:33.252-04:00Thanks so much Leanne! I'm so glad the review ...Thanks so much Leanne! I'm so glad the review was helpful to you:) Despite not falling in love with the characters, it was still an entertaining read, and sometimes that's more than enough:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-3175498298300002582012-08-13T23:20:33.365-04:002012-08-13T23:20:33.365-04:00You're probably right, if it come down to you ...You're probably right, if it come down to you and someone else, I think most people would choose themselves, but I still wanted her to wake him up:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-75843456518989333352012-08-13T23:19:22.970-04:002012-08-13T23:19:22.970-04:00I'm really bad at keeping bookish secrets, so ...I'm really bad at keeping bookish secrets, so if you want to know the twist I will gleefully tell you:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-86825957161956953842012-08-13T23:18:57.272-04:002012-08-13T23:18:57.272-04:00That was one of my favorite parts. All she had wer...That was one of my favorite parts. All she had were some soggy skittles and she was as concerned about what to do for food and water as I would be:) Definitely a short book!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59126779261372993522012-08-13T23:18:17.044-04:002012-08-13T23:18:17.044-04:00I just wanted to shake her at times for not helpin...I just wanted to shake her at times for not helping Max as much as I would have liked. By the end I had a better understanding of why things happened the way they did, but I still struggled while it was happening:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-44621777457240832942012-08-13T23:17:21.543-04:002012-08-13T23:17:21.543-04:00Definitely a quick read, I was in and out and then...Definitely a quick read, I was in and out and then on to the next book!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45085442218689515642012-08-13T23:16:52.166-04:002012-08-13T23:16:52.166-04:00ME TOO! I love reading the books, but I tend to dr...ME TOO! I love reading the books, but I tend to drag my feet writing the reviews. Reading is so much more fun than trying to formulate coherent thoughts:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-6376943631213505252012-08-13T23:16:19.404-04:002012-08-13T23:16:19.404-04:00You're welcome Sam! I enjoyed this one overall...You're welcome Sam! I enjoyed this one overall, but it's not one I'll rush to read again:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57453113545811429172012-08-13T23:14:40.651-04:002012-08-13T23:14:40.651-04:00I don't like when the protagonists seem to sud...I don't like when the protagonists seem to suddenly call up survival knowledge and now how to set traps or eat bark or build a useful shelter. I wouldn't know how to do any of that if I got stranded! Robie knew a lot about birds and that helped her with some things, but otherwise she seemed to have pretty standard knowledge like any one of us might have:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-17135341713355760892012-08-13T23:13:18.625-04:002012-08-13T23:13:18.625-04:00I actually really like it too! It fits the story p...I actually really like it too! It fits the story perfectly and seems to convey to me what Robie must be feeling on the raft:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-44398413425504908012012-08-13T23:12:40.837-04:002012-08-13T23:12:40.837-04:00*princess waves* Thank you, thank you. You don'...*princess waves* Thank you, thank you. You don't get called a Super Shark for nothing you know? ;-) Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9950038677010301272012-08-13T23:11:45.158-04:002012-08-13T23:11:45.158-04:00Robie drove me crazy at time - like I said in some...Robie drove me crazy at time - like I said in some of the other comments, it all makes sense at the end, but by then it was a little late and my opinion of her had already formed even if it was no longer entirely accurate.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-66581769273954433812012-08-13T23:10:58.536-04:002012-08-13T23:10:58.536-04:00If you're in the mood for a survival story, it...If you're in the mood for a survival story, it's worth a read. There were a lot of things I liked and an interesting twist, but I just wasn't as connected as I usually like to be.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com