tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post668002085259160908..comments2023-10-16T02:36:28.611-07:00Comments on One Librarian's Book Reviews: Book Review: How I Live Now by Meg Rosoffmelissa @ 1lbrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-86528489720839388362011-09-13T12:00:23.081-07:002011-09-13T12:00:23.081-07:00Jessica, I totally miss you too! I think breaking...Jessica, I totally miss you too! I think breaking it down this way really helps me recognize what I do and don't like. Glad it's nice for others too :)melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-28428810616772422802011-09-12T13:04:40.367-07:002011-09-12T13:04:40.367-07:00I completely adored this book. But I can definite...I completely adored this book. But I can definitely understand how it would not appeal to everyone. That's one of the reasons I really appreciate the way you break down your reviews. <br /><br />(Also, I miss seeing you at book club!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-50871043967615321052011-09-08T13:30:18.220-07:002011-09-08T13:30:18.220-07:00Susan, YES! That's how I felt too.Susan, YES! That's how I felt too.melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-91397511210454701902011-09-08T11:47:46.195-07:002011-09-08T11:47:46.195-07:00I really liked the concept of this one, but the st...I really liked the concept of this one, but the story itself just depressed and confused me. And the romance between cousins? Ick.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-79664315875300999252011-08-31T16:35:33.783-07:002011-08-31T16:35:33.783-07:00reviewsbylola, it's worth another shot, especi...reviewsbylola, it's worth another shot, especially if you were enjoying it so far.<br /><br />Jenny, I think your reviews are often refreshing, as opposed to the glowing and raving. :)<br /><br />Angie, fantastic! I'd have loved to sit down and have a book group chat with you about it (read it several weeks ago and it's fading in my mind). Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-66756511173826852862011-08-31T14:17:59.204-07:002011-08-31T14:17:59.204-07:00Well, this is one of my favorite books ever, as yo...Well, this is one of my favorite books ever, as you know. And I named my daughter after Piper because she just felt like a ray of light to me throughout the story. But I understand people having mixed reactions, for obvious reasons. Personally, the whole thing came together for me. The writing, the characters, the magic of children set against the backdrop of war, and I loved Daisy. Loved how she grew, took control of their survival, and never gave up on hope in the end. One of my very favorite passages is when she notes the stamp FAMILY in her passport and how fierce it looks and how that is what's bringing her home.<br /><br />Anyway. My thoughts, fwiw. :)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-1543352249341146562011-08-31T10:06:59.218-07:002011-08-31T10:06:59.218-07:00Well, this one just sounds confusing. I like that...Well, this one just sounds confusing. I like that you try to pick out the good in everything, though. As you know I'm not so good at that.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-49643227096406669782011-08-31T09:05:20.928-07:002011-08-31T09:05:20.928-07:00I started this one months ago but got sidetracked ...I started this one months ago but got sidetracked and put it aside. I was blown away by what I read thus far, so I never picked it up again, although I do want to give it another chance at some point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com