tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post3529059526641266778..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: Saving JuneRummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-5556046961395396382011-11-21T09:31:50.178-06:002011-11-21T09:31:50.178-06:00I actually enjoyed this book, but I definitely see...I actually enjoyed this book, but I definitely see everything you are saying and why you had trouble with it. I also do not like my significant other to smoke because the habit grosses me out extremely, as it did when Jake smoked and when Harper smoked. At least you liked it, LOL!Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-37792718544176917132011-11-20T19:36:15.212-06:002011-11-20T19:36:15.212-06:00Thanks for the honest review. Originally, I had t...Thanks for the honest review. Originally, I had this on my TBR list, but your review definitely has me rethinking that. I'm a big advocate of Show Don't Tell, so if the author has to keep relying on Telling us how strong a character is or just pulls on cliched actions to "prove" it, then usually I'm not a fan.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br /><br />Smiles!<br />LoriLoriStronginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764202539292045963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-30346946575262858112011-11-20T14:43:30.951-06:002011-11-20T14:43:30.951-06:00Jenny: Yeah, I liked the second half of the book m...Jenny: Yeah, I liked the second half of the book much more than the first.<br /><br />Danya: I think I may be in the minority, which is why I hope others check out more reviews of the book.<br /><br />Melissa: I was kinda bummed that I didn't like this one as much as other bloggers, but I wanted to give my honest opinion about the book.<br /><br />Canadian Girl: Please do give it a try. You might like it much more than I did.<br /><br />Missie: It really depends on what clicks for you and what doesn't. I think I was reading it more for the grief storyline than the romance, which is why I thought it was kinda flat. Hope it works for you!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-81036293928274804282011-11-20T12:11:08.725-06:002011-11-20T12:11:08.725-06:00I just finished a book that left me with the same ...I just finished a book that left me with the same exact feeling. I didn't feel like the story or the characters had any depth to it, so it left me a bit dissatisfied. <br /><br />I'm on a Saving June tour myself, but I haven't read it yet. Now I'm worried I'll have the same reaction. We'll see.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-85914361361896061862011-11-18T21:37:49.852-06:002011-11-18T21:37:49.852-06:00Oh, darn, this seems like another one of those gri...Oh, darn, this seems like another one of those grief stories that falls flat. I know Nic really loved this one so I'll give it a try but I have a feeling my reaction will be closer to yours.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-76980535663435644492011-11-18T17:04:44.163-06:002011-11-18T17:04:44.163-06:00Well, a book I loved may not be for someone else a...Well, a book I loved may not be for someone else and vice versa, so that is why I love all perspectives on a book. <br /><br />I think the grieving plot line would make it or break it for me. I can see why it didn't work for you. I think this is a great review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-79859504819731337302011-11-18T11:46:00.684-06:002011-11-18T11:46:00.684-06:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear this one didn't live...Aw, I'm sorry to hear this one didn't live up to expectations! I've been seeing quite a few positive reviews so it's nice to get a different perspective. It's a pity Harper's emotions didn't ring true for you, since her reaction to her sister's death is obviously a very important aspect of the book. And I totally agree with you, smoking is just not attractive :(danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-53418771040700372012011-11-18T09:22:06.592-06:002011-11-18T09:22:06.592-06:00Hm. I love the sound of the romance in this one, I...Hm. I love the sound of the romance in this one, I like when my love interests aren't perfect and the relationship takes a while to develop (Ethan and Merit anyone?). The grieving aspect does sound problematic however, and I can see how it would have prevented you getting really involved with the story. Fantastic review Rummanah!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com