tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post4372662604300184340..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom RiggsSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-29377393535349953002018-09-30T13:15:31.803-04:002018-09-30T13:15:31.803-04:00Great review! While I do agree with you on the fir...Great review! While I do agree with you on the first book. TBH I found myself scratching my head a lot while reading it, the next two books are great! Especially the 3rd book! and I am on pins and needles waiting for A Map Of Days!Lynn's Tidbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750078653518819568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-88203428683205598282012-08-17T16:23:58.207-04:002012-08-17T16:23:58.207-04:00Awesome review.
I hate being blindsided.
Total tur...Awesome review.<br />I hate being blindsided.<br />Total turn off.<br />Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-77810455832703616072011-10-16T01:11:02.416-04:002011-10-16T01:11:02.416-04:00Yours is, I believe, the first review I've see...Yours is, I believe, the first review I've seen of this that didn't love the book, but really- who didn't love the inclusion of the photos! I'm definitely intrigued! I'm still not sure if this is a book I'll pick up, but I definitely want to at least look through it for the pictures!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-3274058671051195572011-09-17T15:45:58.511-04:002011-09-17T15:45:58.511-04:00Sorry to hear this one didn't live up to your ...Sorry to hear this one didn't live up to your expectations. I've read a little bit of the book and actually enjoyed what I read and can't wait to read the whole thing. Though, I do agree that Jacob's voice is more like he's narrating the story as an older man than as a teen. Your "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" line cracked me up! I usually age YA characters in my head, too. I like your honest though! Great review :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63703794976860457012011-09-16T22:09:47.915-04:002011-09-16T22:09:47.915-04:00Gina, I’m glad you liked it! You know, I almost de...Gina, I’m glad you liked it! You know, I almost deleted the date scenario at first. Glad I kept it in! Jacob totally needed to grow a pair. He was so wimpy. I’ll be curious to see what you think of it if you do read it. <br /><br />Alison, That’s <i>exactly</i> how I felt about it! It was more a genre switch that surprised me. Imagine expecting a noir mystery and then halfway through it turns into The Lord of the Rings. Except, different genres here :P<br /><br />Heather, Hm, I haven’t either. I’m pretty sure the author is open to doing interviews though. Glad you liked the date analogy!<br /><br />Natalie, I think if you know the genre switches midway through then you might like it more. I seem to be very much in the minority, so hopefully you’ll fall on the side that loves it. <br /><br />Silver Thistle, haha you’re welcome! Hope you like it!<br /><br />Nic, The photos didn’t match the story or characters at all—to my mind. I pictured things very different, but I seem to really be in the minority. I just didn’t think they were necessary or really added anything. I much preferred the way the illustrations were used in Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown (THOSE pictures were very much a part of the story and even included foreshadowing). <br /><br />Leanna, Hm…I don’t think it is very Halloween-ish. It’s not a scary or gothic book. Have you read The Revenant by Sonia Gensler? I’m in the middle of that one now and so far it’s scary! It’s a ghost story set in the 1800s in a boarding school. That might be better for Halloween. <br /><br />We Heart YA, You’re welcome!<br /><br />Jessi, Thank you so much! I would definitely wait for the library. It’s not a bad book, but it’s really not a spooky gothic read at all. <br /><br />Kristi, Thank you! I’m so glad I didn’t cut the date scene (I almost did!) I’m totally in the minority about the pictures. Most people loved them, so maybe you will too. <br /><br />Rummanah, I watched it too! :D The curiosity surrounding the “It’s not what you think” is certainly working well for the author! I won’t spoil the surprise for you :)<br /><br />Jen, Yes! Those jars were kind of creepy, but then the reason behind them sort of disappointed me (that guy was just <i>weird</i>). I’m glad you liked the book more than I did! It was interesting to see how their situation affecting their thinking in different ways (like Emma compared to the jar kid). <br /><br />The Lovely Getaway, Thanks! I hope you enjoy the book. I’ve had good experiences working with Quirk.<br /><br />Missie, I’m putting you on speed dial for future “Can I escape through the bathroom” dates :P<br /><br />Alex, I’m so happy you liked it! Nah, based on the books you like, I don’t think this is really your type. SO happy to hear you age your characters too! I mean, they’re hot guys, but they’re a LOT younger than me :P I think that’s why I like fantasy books too, because there’s no high school or other things that make their age really apparent (and thus harder to mentally change!)<br /><br />T. B., It definitely goes in an interesting and unexpected direction. Yay, I was wondering if anyone would click the video!<br /><br />The Slowest Bookworm, Hm…I think you might still like this book. It’s different and I think as long as you know to expect a genre change it might be something you’ll enjoy. <br /><br />Cialina, It doesn’t feel very YA to me, but at the same time it kinda does…which I know doesn’t make much sense. I think it really is a perfect fit for the New Adult genre and I wish the MC had been made a little older. I hope you like the book! I’ll be curious to see what you think of the YA/New Adult point.<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Yes, don’t expect a gothic story. I know, I’m totally in the minority about the photos. :(<br /><br />Logan, And I can always count on you to get my Jurassic Park references :D<br /><br />Aylee, Thanks! I can see you really liking this, especially when it changes. I’m really curious to read your review.<br /><br />Alyssa, Thank you! Isn’t it frustrating?Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-38944100965553213312011-09-14T11:19:09.484-04:002011-09-14T11:19:09.484-04:00Fantastic review and love the date analogy! I hate...Fantastic review and love the date analogy! I hate it too when blurbs are misleading.Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-17959709536686640422011-09-13T22:53:45.616-04:002011-09-13T22:53:45.616-04:00What a great idea to write a review of the events ...What a great idea to write a review of the events that transpire in a book as a date scenario! Both amusing and informative.<br />I still really want to read this though. I have a feeling I'd really enjoy it. I'll keep in mind not to trust the blurb (I usually never do anyway) and not to get too distracted by the photos though!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-68908049846080930922011-09-13T22:40:21.677-04:002011-09-13T22:40:21.677-04:00I can always count on you for a Jurassic Park refe...I can always count on you for a Jurassic Park reference.<br /><br />Oh I seriously just laughed out loud for like 5 minutes.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-71620927063662260692011-09-13T17:26:53.641-04:002011-09-13T17:26:53.641-04:00It's so annoying when the book's blurb is ...It's so annoying when the book's blurb is misleading. Lol, I think you're the first review I've read about this one complaining about the photos. Most people seem to love them and the story but it's nice to hear an opinion from the minority. I'm still not even tempted to read this one in spite of all the reviews proclaiming how much they loved it; but if I do, I'll know not to expect a Gothic story.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-70158294863278650092011-09-13T15:37:43.051-04:002011-09-13T15:37:43.051-04:00Hm I like that this is the first review that I'...Hm I like that this is the first review that I've read that thought that this was just okay. I was definitely quite shocked when I heard that it was classified as YA since the book doesn't give me that appeal during my first impression. I'm definitely still going to pick this one up though!Cialina at Muggle-Born.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149012619221886587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47146807452807733102011-09-13T13:10:42.511-04:002011-09-13T13:10:42.511-04:00Aww, I was hoping you'd like this one. I have...Aww, I was hoping you'd like this one. I haven't read it yet but it looks so good. Your description is exactly what I thought it would be about too. Now at least I'll be aware that its not! Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-37218236837881093152011-09-12T23:53:25.192-04:002011-09-12T23:53:25.192-04:00Hmmm, I really don't know about this one! Aft...Hmmm, I really don't know about this one! After reading the blurb I was still not sure where the story was going to go, and I wondered how the photographs would be incorporated. Sorry this one didn't turn out as planned! I think it'd still be interesting to read to see where it goes.<br /><br />Oh, and I loved the SHOOT HER, SHOOT HER!! video you included :D Haha, yes I actually did click on it ;pT.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57474496665047131382011-09-12T22:54:44.055-04:002011-09-12T22:54:44.055-04:00LOL!!
I loved reading your review my dear!!
I hav...LOL!! <br />I loved reading your review my dear!!<br />I have to confess that I don't want to read this book - It just isn't my thing, and your review has confirmed it, I don't think I would enjoy it much. <br /><br />and it's awesome that you age the characters! I do that too!!! It helps me feel ok about talking about those awesome guys! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-46348720596111972712011-09-12T16:22:42.953-04:002011-09-12T16:22:42.953-04:00That is precisely why I didn't buy the book. I...That is precisely why I didn't buy the book. I spotted it at wal-mart, flipped through the pages, and thought, this is way too distracting and just lost interest altogether. <br /><br />I would have totally called you in the middle of your date with an "emergency".Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1345879353796238822011-09-12T15:08:00.709-04:002011-09-12T15:08:00.709-04:00Love you're review! especially the dating scen...Love you're review! especially the dating scenario. Very clever ;) had me laughing for about 5 mins straight! I got an email a while back asking if I wanted to review this book on the blog and I think I shall accept (I've always been a sucker for xmen type books). I hope its not too late.<br /><br />DianaDiana https://www.blogger.com/profile/13618803609937407241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-2014123651834013072011-09-12T14:04:27.925-04:002011-09-12T14:04:27.925-04:00LOL!! I actually loved this book, but I know what ...LOL!! I actually loved this book, but I know what you're saying. It would have been far creepier had he had the chance to discover Gothic mansion "porn" (perfect wording by the way!). I mean those jars in the basement would have seemed so much worse. However, I think the fact that the children were so perverse in their own way and how they thought made it cool. Plus, I had a feeling it was going to go something like that. I totally get where you're coming from though. Plus, that date scenario had my crying I was laughing so hard! Um..that's all. :D Loved the review Small!<br /><br />JenJen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-11758596302372133842011-09-12T13:32:41.064-04:002011-09-12T13:32:41.064-04:00LOL, Save by the Bell-The College Years! I have no...LOL, Save by the Bell-The College Years! I have no shame in admitting that I watched the show.<br /><br />The cover totally gives you that goth/macabre thing for it. The whole cover and vintage pictures freaked me out and I was waiting for more reviews to see if I should pick it up. I've asked several people who've read it and they all say "it's really not what you think". Now, I'm curious as to *what* this book is really about! Great review, Small!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-51324158001091100722011-09-12T13:27:10.076-04:002011-09-12T13:27:10.076-04:00That was a fantastic review! Had me laughing at th...That was a fantastic review! Had me laughing at the Date Scene!<br /><br />I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on this book. The pictures combined with the story is what really made it interesting to me, so it's kind of a downer that they didn't really correspond with the story.<br /><br />I'll have to wait until I'm in an actual bookstore (90 miles away) to take a peek before buying. No Amazon buy for this one :o]<br /><br />Thanks so much for such a unique and fun review :o]Kristi The Book Faeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198548056627373947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47510579738205515212011-09-12T08:58:29.917-04:002011-09-12T08:58:29.917-04:00I love your reviews! They are seriously so unique ...I love your reviews! They are seriously so unique and I love it. <br /><br />That being said, I'm sorta bummed out to hear that this was just mediocre! I was expecting a spooky gothic read, too. I may just wait until this one makes its way to my library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59122238747574369472011-09-12T08:25:04.117-04:002011-09-12T08:25:04.117-04:00Mmm, your reactions sound very much like the ones ...Mmm, your reactions sound very much like the ones we would have (particularly regarding the photographs, and the disconnect between the marketing and the actual content in terms of gothic creepiness). Good to know. Thanks so much for writing the review!We Heart YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418854853031344928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85590606890711250112011-09-12T07:08:41.948-04:002011-09-12T07:08:41.948-04:00I have this one for review and from the blurb I wa...I have this one for review and from the blurb I was really expecting a gothic feel and a spooky old house too. Now I'm not sure if it'll be my kind of thing.<br /><br />I was planning on reviewing this one for Halloween. Do you think it would fit that theme at all? I'm starting to rethink...!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-18734584772708139942011-09-12T05:47:25.856-04:002011-09-12T05:47:25.856-04:00Great review Small. Sounds like the photos didn&#...Great review Small. Sounds like the photos didn't match the story and the characters. I would imagine them the highlight of this story so it is disappointing to hear that they took away from the enjoyment.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-76021046477438393872011-09-12T03:01:19.341-04:002011-09-12T03:01:19.341-04:00On cover alone I'd have walked right past this...On cover alone I'd have walked right past this one...but now you've made it sound interesting and I need it in the worst way. Gah! Another one added to the TBR. Thanks :)Silver Thistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145602071453032203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1272964636130333292011-09-12T02:03:05.530-04:002011-09-12T02:03:05.530-04:00Darn. I was hoping that this one would be more enj...Darn. I was hoping that this one would be more enjoyable. I think I have more realistic expectations after reading your review, though it hasn't knocked the book off my to-read list. I'm still planning on checking it out, if nothing else than for the photographs! I'm a sucker for 'em.Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-77718154898832274082011-09-12T01:23:27.588-04:002011-09-12T01:23:27.588-04:00You know I've never seen a picture or intervie...You know I've never seen a picture or interview with the author, but I did read he combs flea markets for those vintage photos. Get ready for more.<br /><br />Heather<br /><br />Love your date analogy! LOVE IT!BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.com