tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post5126755280740747484..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Wrapped by Jennifer BradburySmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-58731309694126342842011-07-14T14:10:22.875-04:002011-07-14T14:10:22.875-04:00i'm not young and i loved it you do realize th...i'm not young and i loved it you do realize this time period girls don't know how to do much stuff so the fact she can do anything is amazing and maybe the sciences are incorrect but the characters and there emotions and reactions are very much correct isn't that what makes a good story. just because its for younger people dose not mean we cannot enjoy it. sure the character acts differently then i would but she felt the same way the love the fear the hope the worry that is what makes this book an amazing read and a believable story and one i stayed up till 4:00 am finishing itSmezzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873901205574610948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-8208808813689675982011-07-10T18:30:38.933-04:002011-07-10T18:30:38.933-04:00Alison, Hm, yes, I think if you go into it with lo...Alison, Hm, yes, I think if you go into it with lower expectations that it could be enjoyable! Can’t wait to see what you think of it :)<br /><br />Logan, LMAO!!! We’re totally putting its hand in water. Bwahaha! <br /><br />Alyssa, Aw, I like the cover. That’s about the only part I really liked :P<br /><br />Cialina, That’s probably a much better way to go into it. I think a big problem on my part was because I so over-hyped it in my head. <br /><br />Bookish Hobbit, No, I don't think you would appreciate the historical inaccuracies much at all. <br /><br />A Backwards Story, The cover is really pretty. The historical inaccuracies weren't even the worst part for me. :(<br /><br />Dazzling Mage, You might still like it! I think if you go into it with expectations lower than mine and with the understanding that there isn't a whole lot of history and it's written at a "younger" level then you might like it.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-87592756457411867552011-07-09T12:35:33.675-04:002011-07-09T12:35:33.675-04:00Oh noooo! I was hoping this would be a good book (...Oh noooo! I was hoping this would be a good book (the cover! The synopsis!) It's too bad you didn't like it. >_<<br /><br />Awesome review.Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47071322528575286892011-07-08T12:50:59.734-04:002011-07-08T12:50:59.734-04:00I snagged this one from GG and didn't have tim...I snagged this one from GG and didn't have time to read it. Now I'm so glad. I wasn't compelled by the summary so much as by the cover, so the book wasn't like, grab me, grab me! I wanted to eventually read it and maybe I still will...but maybe not. Historical inaccuracies drive me nuts! So much promise, too :(Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25149980776466316732011-07-07T14:23:23.736-04:002011-07-07T14:23:23.736-04:00From what you've said of historical inaccuraci...From what you've said of historical inaccuracies in this book, I'm sure I would fail to finish it and just throw it across the room. Ancient Egypt is something I know a lot about so I would probably go nuts over such things. So I think I'll pass on this book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-18002335028608942782011-07-06T20:01:42.470-04:002011-07-06T20:01:42.470-04:00I ended up liking this one but mostly because I ba...I ended up liking this one but mostly because I basically knew nothing about the book before jumping into it. I didn't really think about historical inaccuracies but I can definitely see why you wouldn't like this one. Some parts of the book do seem absurd, but I didn't take it too seriously.Cialina at Muggle-Born.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149012619221886587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-15515515072740962442011-07-06T00:43:56.448-04:002011-07-06T00:43:56.448-04:00Goodness that sounds painful. That cover bothers m...Goodness that sounds painful. That cover bothers me too.Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-88866368633906888862011-07-05T19:22:54.815-04:002011-07-05T19:22:54.815-04:00Oh my God, I love you. I love this review. I want ...Oh my God, I love you. I love this review. I want to read this book just so we can have a sleepover and put the book's hands in water and make it pee the bed. Then we'll laugh at it together and braid each other's hair.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-21786001360015493992011-07-05T18:58:53.879-04:002011-07-05T18:58:53.879-04:00I've read several bad reviews of this which ha...I've read several bad reviews of this which has dampened my interest in the book. The funny thing is that this review makes me want to read the book even more. It sounds (for the most part) so bad that it would be a laugh.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-70570581689393190282011-07-05T17:56:55.755-04:002011-07-05T17:56:55.755-04:00Bookworm1858, My expectations really were super hi...Bookworm1858, My expectations really were super high. I had hyped it up so much and I think that’s part of the reason I was so disappointed. I buy her speaking the languages more than the tick :P<br /><br />Gina, Well, it is just my take on it. I’ve seen a lot of very positive reviews. They seemed to like Agnes a lot more than I did. <br /><br />Belle, You’re welcome! I have seen a lot of positive reviews, but it just wasn’t for me.<br /><br />Aylee, Oh good, that’s exactly what I try to do (give you an idea of what to expect with a book)! I could have overlooked the historical inaccuracies, too, but the physics was the killer for me. And to hinge the climax on it! Very frustrating. <br /><br />Danya, It was very frustrating to see her continually do the wrong thing. Oh quoting Jane Austen is totally fine in context, but she would do it randomly. I thought it was very strange. The historical inaccuracies were pretty big, but I think as long as you knew going in not to expect truth then it would be fine. <br /><br />Stephanie, So disappointing! It really could have been so good because there were many good ideas here. I can see why people who liked Agnes would like this book. <br /><br />T.B., You’re welcome! Maybe we can get a print of that cover :)<br /><br />Nic, It’s such a shame when a good cover graces a book I didn’t enjoy. :(<br /><br />Jessi, Agreed :( <br /><br />Alex, It really does suck. I had such high expectations, too :(<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Whew! Glad I wasn't the only one who couldn't get into it. I think if you weren't feeling the beginning then you probably wouldn't have liked the rest of it either.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-51589271014611595842011-07-05T16:40:08.563-04:002011-07-05T16:40:08.563-04:00I snagged this one from Galley Grab because of the...I snagged this one from Galley Grab because of the pretty cover and because I think I saw it featured on your blog, but just couldn't get into it and had to make it a DNF. So glad I didn't miss anything special :)A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5611933845475807012011-07-05T13:51:25.031-04:002011-07-05T13:51:25.031-04:00Aww, it sucks when a book has tons of potential bu...Aww, it sucks when a book has tons of potential but it doesn't work out in the end. <br /><br />I loved this cover too, but I don0t think I'll be reading it :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31893602962043205132011-07-05T09:24:27.195-04:002011-07-05T09:24:27.195-04:00That's too bad! I love the cover too. :(That's too bad! I love the cover too. :(Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188267834426956905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28918090933819190802011-07-05T02:42:32.536-04:002011-07-05T02:42:32.536-04:00Oh that sucks. I think from what I have read in y...Oh that sucks. I think from what I have read in your review this book would annoy me too in parts. Such a shame because it has a beautiful artwork cover. Great honest review though Small :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74936175065707147232011-07-05T02:17:39.269-04:002011-07-05T02:17:39.269-04:00The cover IS gorgeous! I would have bought the bo...The cover IS gorgeous! I would have bought the book just to have that on my shelf :) I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one, and I don't think I'll be trying it out anytime soon. All the points you made were things that would annoy the heck out of me while reading. Thanks for your honest review!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-82368895983119621222011-07-05T02:13:30.550-04:002011-07-05T02:13:30.550-04:00Sorry to hear this one didn't live up to your ...Sorry to hear this one didn't live up to your expectations! It's disappointing when a book has a great plot but doesn't live up to its potential. I think the heroine would irritate me too.Stephanie (Books Are A Girl's Best Friend)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18209205559175407310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59046095634640486702011-07-05T01:15:29.729-04:002011-07-05T01:15:29.729-04:00LOL, this one sounds like a groaner. It's so f...LOL, this one sounds like a groaner. It's so frustrating when there's a really clear, smart option for the heroine to choose and she does the exact opposite. From the sound of it she would grate on my nerves as well. (I admit to quoting Jane Austen lines upon occasion, but *not* as a nervous tic and only in English! Austen is too awesome to not quote sometimes :D). <br /><br />Historical inaccuracies don't bug me that much if they're not major and there's still a good story being told. But it sounds like that wasn't happening here, sadly :( I'm sorry this one was so disappointing for you!danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-45992766221504555712011-07-05T00:33:44.534-04:002011-07-05T00:33:44.534-04:00Your reviews always give me such a good idea of ex...Your reviews always give me such a good idea of exactly what to expect from a book. And in this case, I can tell I wouldn't like this one at all. The historical inaccuracies wouldn't bother me so much because I am no history buff but the inaccuracy in the Physics would drive me crazy. Also, I'm pretty sure I would be highly annoyed with Agnes' character. I think you're right in thinking this one might be more suited to a younger audience.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63668029288397165212011-07-05T00:15:18.581-04:002011-07-05T00:15:18.581-04:00"Oh yeah, and she also randomly recites Jane ..."Oh yeah, and she also randomly recites Jane Austen quotes in various languages as a sort of nervous tick. Who the heck does that???"<br />LOL! Giving this one a miss, despite the pretty cover. Thanks for the review!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191122506568430650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67753835065392968612011-07-05T00:14:43.168-04:002011-07-05T00:14:43.168-04:00Goodness, Small, you make me happy I didn't tr...Goodness, Small, you make me happy I didn't try and read this one when it was avaiable from Galley Grab. I'm sorry it was such a big disappointment.Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-72893838427465141962011-07-05T00:09:02.469-04:002011-07-05T00:09:02.469-04:00I think my expectations weren't as high as you...I think my expectations weren't as high as yours because I thought it was for younger YA anyway. I also loved Agnes' Austen tick-I think that is so cool even if I don't buy Agnes' proficiency in all of those languages.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com