tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post2966800483703334855..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse AndersonSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4425119847263408032013-08-16T14:45:10.980-04:002013-08-16T14:45:10.980-04:00She was my favorite!!She was my favorite!!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-70479498259457991282013-08-16T14:44:58.277-04:002013-08-16T14:44:58.277-04:00It seems like maybe she's a hit or miss author...It seems like maybe she's a hit or miss author? This is the first book of her's I've read. I think. I might have read Speak years and years and years ago, but I don't remember anymore. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-39130889114553666462013-08-16T14:44:07.184-04:002013-08-16T14:44:07.184-04:00haha I think it's because they're so scary...haha I think it's because they're so scary! I have read the Edgar Allan Poe Masque of the Red Death (love) but haven't read the YA book. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-73351436025769650952013-08-16T14:42:33.545-04:002013-08-16T14:42:33.545-04:00See, and I love historical fiction, but this one w...See, and I love historical fiction, but this one wasn't doing it for me. Hm, I really wonder what the hype is about. Makes me question the hype for her other books, though more trusted people have said they're better. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-24832814116748395292013-08-16T14:41:33.319-04:002013-08-16T14:41:33.319-04:00ME TOO!!!! My ranking was Felicity, Samantha, Kier...ME TOO!!!! My ranking was Felicity, Samantha, Kiersten. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-19701267680563594042013-08-16T14:41:02.602-04:002013-08-16T14:41:02.602-04:00Oh I totally see what you mean about Girl of Fire ...Oh I totally see what you mean about Girl of Fire and Thorns! I ended up liking her, but, yep, totally perfect example. <br /><br />I'm glad you'd listen to me babble about historical factoids :PSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-76053048441670497402013-08-13T19:02:55.919-04:002013-08-13T19:02:55.919-04:00So glad you said that! I've seen Chains around...So glad you said that! I've seen Chains around a lot, I'll add it to my TBR> Thanks!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-49269774817352499942013-08-13T19:02:10.180-04:002013-08-13T19:02:10.180-04:00haha well, they're definitely not for everyone...haha well, they're definitely not for everyone! I think they're terrifying. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-17565652524743518082013-08-13T19:01:39.136-04:002013-08-13T19:01:39.136-04:00I have never read anything by Mary Hooper! Oh, wai...I have never read anything by Mary Hooper! Oh, wait, scratch that, I DNF-ed her book The Remarkable Life and Times of Eliza Rose. It didn't turn me off completely though (part of the reason I DNF_ed was because I don't love Restoration era books). So I'll check that one out some time. <br /><br />I did try reading Shadow of Blackbirds and DNF-ed it. Didn't like it at all, unfortunately. I had such high hopes for it, too! Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47736489400266779892013-08-12T23:16:06.866-04:002013-08-12T23:16:06.866-04:00No, from what I hear of Speak, it doesn't soun...No, from what I hear of Speak, it doesn't sound like this one has the emotional impact that one has. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-62874669729143121642013-08-08T12:05:20.026-04:002013-08-08T12:05:20.026-04:00I loved Felicity!I loved Felicity!Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745513625965620545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-12988719419839725702013-08-07T19:08:32.936-04:002013-08-07T19:08:32.936-04:00I remember I tried to read this one after I read S...I remember I tried to read this one after I read SPEAK - can't believe it has been 10 years since then - but I couldn't get into it. I'm glad it worked a little better for you thoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-81584618805153767432013-08-07T16:37:26.840-04:002013-08-07T16:37:26.840-04:00I wasn't surprised about your allure for histo...I wasn't surprised about your allure for historical fiction. I had no idea you had a morbid obsession with reading disease/plague books! This one sounds pretty good, too bad you don't play nice with the MC. Have you tried the Mask of Red Death? Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-6050479060177213122013-08-06T01:07:08.341-04:002013-08-06T01:07:08.341-04:00I remember trying this one when I was ten and I co...I remember trying this one when I was ten and I couldn't get through it. Love LHA, but a historical fiction novel has to be REALLY good to grab my attention. I don't remember exactly what it was- I think I was ok with Mattie as a character, though that may change now that I'm older- but I don't really get the hype either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-75117122885451732152013-08-05T20:31:23.476-04:002013-08-05T20:31:23.476-04:00Yay Felicity! She was my favorite American Girl, a...Yay Felicity! She was my favorite American Girl, although Samantha comes very close. I've thought about reading this for years. Now I still want to but I don't feel the need to rush.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26350767329328086822013-08-05T17:22:06.056-04:002013-08-05T17:22:06.056-04:00"the problem with character growth means they..."the problem with character growth means they need to start out at a point in need of growth, and that starting point can be irritating to read about." <-- So true. I think that's yet another reason why Girl of Fire and Thorns (book I read most recently) didn't elicit the feels for me.<br /><br />"I learned a whole bunch of stuff, which is exactly the reason I love reading historical books. MAJOR points for this! I entertained everyone around me with all sorts of wonderful facts about disease and eighteenth century living (I'm sure they were very pleased with me)." <-- YES SO TRUE. Huge part of the appeal in historical fiction, and hahah I would have been pleased if you did explain that to me :P.<br /><br />Sorry that Mattie (and the other characters) didn't work out as well as you'd liked. I wish I knew some other disease or plague books to recommend, but I can't think of any right now. It sounds like Rubita's got you covered there, though. Hope you enjoy your next read! :)Christina Reads YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937783114868207494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85339104147653023072013-08-05T16:54:59.599-04:002013-08-05T16:54:59.599-04:00I felt the same way. I thought the overall plot id...I felt the same way. I thought the overall plot idea was really strong but I couldn't connect that well with the characters. If you do get a chance, definitely pick up Chains by LHA. It's SO much better!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-38950986656754019792013-08-05T16:52:43.949-04:002013-08-05T16:52:43.949-04:00Huh, I don't think that "disease books&qu...Huh, I don't think that "disease books" are my thing! lol And an MC needing that much growth from the get go? I don't think this is for me...but great review nonetheless!Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-21565534555061444602013-08-05T14:10:49.153-04:002013-08-05T14:10:49.153-04:00Small, have you read Mary Hooper At the Sign of th...Small, have you read Mary Hooper At the Sign of the Sugar Plum<br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1699969.At_the_Sign_of_the_Sugared_Plum" rel="nofollow">At the Sign of the Sugar Plum</a> by Mary Hooper? It takes place in London during the plague of the mid 1600's. I read it aloud to my students and it was a big, big hit. They even convinced me to read them the sequel (which I never do--I like to be mean and tell them that if they want to continue the series, they should read it themselves). And have you read In the Shadow of Blackbirds yet? That has a plague/illness. I didn't know you liked plague stories!Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-75695247973380049352013-08-05T00:14:13.108-04:002013-08-05T00:14:13.108-04:00I know I read this but I don't really remember...I know I read this but I don't really remember because it was back in middle or high school-it was no Speak is what I remember.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com