tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post8384501281593708819..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Spotlight List: Alternating POV NarrationSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4676219978437933672011-06-04T14:29:23.587-04:002011-06-04T14:29:23.587-04:00Heather, Wow, three are a lot, but I can believe i...Heather, Wow, three are a lot, but I can believe it would work in the hands of a good author. Sometimes I don’t mind guessing, but I do love knowing the inner thoughts of the characters. <br /><br />A Backwards Story, Thanks! Haha, more like a silly email system, but it gets the job done :P Thanks for the feedback about Forbidden.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-58359945651288283652011-05-28T23:35:15.490-04:002011-05-28T23:35:15.490-04:00Yeah, I replied to your comment about your concern...Yeah, I replied to your comment about your concerns regarding FORBIDDEN as well. I just don't have a fancy email system like you (but I always do reply! lol) Only read it when you're in the mood for something more serious. But it IS handled well...and SO GOOD!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-30050298692041223772011-05-28T12:35:28.020-04:002011-05-28T12:35:28.020-04:00Small-
Hmmm- see some more books to add to my lis...Small-<br /><br />Hmmm- see some more books to add to my list of TBR! I just read a book with 3 alternating POV's. Believe it or not it wasn't confusing. But the characters weren't interacting much. They were doing their own thing. Look for my review of The Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz.<br /><br />I liked 13 Reasons Why and thought the alternating POV worked perfectly for that story. It was almost a relief.<br /><br />I really prefer it that way because I always want to know how the other character feels. I hate just guessing the motives behind their actions.<br /><br />Great Post!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74908636731614556732011-05-27T20:12:15.171-04:002011-05-27T20:12:15.171-04:00Laura, Yay for Flipped love! Alternating narration...Laura, Yay for Flipped love! Alternating narration sounds like it would work really well in that book you describe. Yes, I agree about seeing both sides of the relationship grow. So sweet :)<br /><br />Rubita, I’ve only read…oh what was it called…Feeling Sorry for Celia? Or something like that. I liked it. Epistolary novels are another form of narration I really like. Unreliable narrators too! I’ve been debating doing a list on those because sometimes knowing the narrator is unreliable before you begin the book can be sort of a spoiler and I didn’t want to spoil any books. <br /><br />A Canadian Girl, You’re welcome. I agree, I always like reading the book first. <br /><br />A Backwards Story, Yay! Thirteen Reasons Why was so powerful and just <i>good</i>. I remember reading your review of Forbidden. It seems like a very poignant book. <br /><br />Gina, Is that the one by Kathryn Stockett? I have read Flipped. It's one of my Special Shelf books. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-86726556155030682312011-05-27T15:47:51.406-04:002011-05-27T15:47:51.406-04:00I do enjoy different narrator perspectives. If yo...I do enjoy different narrator perspectives. If you've ever read the book "Help" you really enjoy it because it has 3 or 4 different perspectives.<br /><br />I've had "Flipped" on my TBR for a while now, it sounds so awesome. Have you read it?Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-48317630745370675722011-05-26T22:57:47.923-04:002011-05-26T22:57:47.923-04:00I read and really enjoyed THIRTEEN REASONS WHY!
I...I read and really enjoyed THIRTEEN REASONS WHY!<br /><br />I just entered The All Male Challenge with FORBIDDEN by Tabitha Suzuma (absolutely CHILLING) and THE THRONE OF FIRE by Rick Riordan (which I didn't like as much as THE RED PYRAMID, but still enjoyed).Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-27605922791797564692011-05-26T22:42:25.061-04:002011-05-26T22:42:25.061-04:00Thanks for letting me know that there's also a...Thanks for letting me know that there's also a movie version for Flipped. I'll watch it after reading the book since the book always tends to be better.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53707303472025726482011-05-26T21:53:18.316-04:002011-05-26T21:53:18.316-04:00Lots of Jaclyn Moriarty's books are multiple P...Lots of Jaclyn Moriarty's books are multiple POV, but they're also epistolary. And great. And Australian. My problem with multiple POVs is that I love the mystery of not being sure what the other characters are thinking. Of course, this also works with unreliable narrators...but that's a whole 'nother spotlight.Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-54047884685551469502011-05-26T21:26:37.954-04:002011-05-26T21:26:37.954-04:00Aww I remember Flipped! So cutee.
I love alternati...Aww I remember Flipped! So cutee.<br />I love alternating perspectives. Getting the emotions and experiences from multiple characters can make a book more interesting I think. Not every book, but some can definitely benefit.<br />Like I just read a book about teens in rehab and you get all sorts of different views, first person and third and it made it seem more real to me.<br />And bonus on seeing two sides to a growing relationship, it makes my inner romantic swoon <3Laura (All of Everything)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11854775486921170991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25741065679181853542011-05-26T20:15:36.293-04:002011-05-26T20:15:36.293-04:00It's adorable!It's adorable!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25132659320713607252011-05-26T19:52:31.350-04:002011-05-26T19:52:31.350-04:00Flipped looks too freaking cute!!Flipped looks too freaking cute!!Bookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59674982884517315102011-05-26T19:52:00.505-04:002011-05-26T19:52:00.505-04:00Danya, I can see that with A Kiss in Time. It’s re...Danya, I can see that with A Kiss in Time. It’s really weird, on one hand I liked it a lot but a part of me is also kind of meh about it. I LOVED Flipped though. Both the book and the movie were so touching. I agree, I loved Jinn and Viola together! I read Sleepless (but I didn’t like it). Oh yes, we’ve spoken about Sorcery and Cecelia :) But good books always bear mentioning again and I loved it! I haven’t read the others yet, but I want to. The way the authors each wrote from the characters’ perspectives through letters was awesome. Aw, yes, I love The Ghost and the Goth! Dual narration is perfect for those two characters. <br /><br />Aylee, Oh please do read Flipped! I hope you like it. There’s also a movie version that was done really well.<br /><br />T. B., I haven’t heard the audio of 13 Reasons Why! When I get home I’m going to go check it out. Thanks! I liked Jessica’s Guide. I was surprised at how much I liked it because I wasn’t expecting much. I’m so glad you mentioned Unwind! I’ve seen it around but I never knew what to think about it. I didn’t even know it had alternating POV. Thanks! Don’t ever feel like you have to apologize for babbling, about books or otherwise :) I (queen of babbling) love it. <br /><br />Alex, Oh yeah, it sucks when it’s a dual narrative and the guy doesn’t sound like a guy…or they both sound the same. I haven’t read any bookd by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan but I can imagine they do a great job. I think it must be easier that way because then each author only has to worry about writing one perspective. The cover of Flipped is so cute, but it always makes me think of this one scene that always makes me cry (my fiance knows the book as “The book with the scene with the eggs that makes me cry” :P )<br /><br />Missie, I’m going to hide now because (no, I haven’t read the Perfect Chemistry series yet) *eep* I’ve read Leaving Paradise though! I do also have the series on my TBR :) Everyone is loving Forbidden. I have a copy but…it’s long! Maybe I should read it anyway. I didn’t know The Piper’s Son was dual narration! Nice! I really need to read her books. You’re totally welcome for the challenge pimp :)<br /><br />Nic, Isn’t it fun getting into a guy’s head? Alternating POV’s are a great way to take a baby step into a guy’s head while not having to read a whole book in that mindset. I remember seeing Good Oil on your blog! I need to check that one out. I don’t think I’ve heard of A Little Wanting Song so I’ll look that one up too. Thanks!<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Oh yeah, if they’re done poorly then forget it, the whole book is ruined. Or if one of the voices is annoying. Please do read Flipped! I hope you like it. There’s also a movie version that’s done really well. <br /><br />Leanna, Wow, I’m getting a lot of recommendations for Perfect Chemistry! I guess I should read that series, huh? :) I didn’t realize the Summer books had a guy’s POV too. Interesting!<br /><br />Debz, Thanks for the link! I agree, I think the two POVs made A Kiss in Time much better than it would have otherwise been. Aw, I didn’t know that about Ever! It has such a pretty cover. <br /><br />Christy, Oh I hope you enjoy 13 Reasons Why! Be prepared to cry though!<br /><br />Yiota, Yeah, it is very common in YA to have two (or more) narrators. I’ve checked Old Magic out of the library so many times, but I still have yet to read it! Someday. At least I know it has your endorsement :) <br /><br />Catherine Stine, I'm happy it helped you! Dual narration is a great technique, but, like others have said, it really needs to be done right in order to work. It can add so much depth to the characters. Best of luck to you and your book!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-27622786664716619712011-05-26T17:48:36.265-04:002011-05-26T17:48:36.265-04:00I'm glad I read your post at this time, becaus...I'm glad I read your post at this time, because I wrote a YA fantasy that has some chapters from the love interest's POV, and I think it adds a lot of depth. The freelance editor I hired was trying to get me to cut those chapters out, and I totally disagreed. Now I'll stick to my guns.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-41561874231951820562011-05-26T17:46:41.291-04:002011-05-26T17:46:41.291-04:00Just thought of another one - The Ghost and the Go...Just thought of another one - The Ghost and the Goth! That one's really cute too, as we get to see Alona and Will's perceptions of each other change as the story goes on.danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-54171278027245006602011-05-26T14:06:52.516-04:002011-05-26T14:06:52.516-04:00I've read only A Kiss In Time from those XD
Bu...I've read only A Kiss In Time from those XD<br />But lately many YA books are like that.<br />My favorite are the books from Marianne Curley. Both Old Magic and The Named series.Yiotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657532766872325324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31479047940088806872011-05-26T13:48:46.706-04:002011-05-26T13:48:46.706-04:00Great post! I've only read one of the books yo...Great post! I've only read one of the books you have listed, (Jessica's Guide), and I did enjoy the alternating POV's. I have 13 Reasons Why on hold at the library, and I can't wait to read it!Christy @ TheReaderBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685095896828655217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4407644876188237302011-05-26T09:47:42.129-04:002011-05-26T09:47:42.129-04:00I forgot to mention The Piper's Son by Melina ...I forgot to mention The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta! Best alternating POVs ever!Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-38226345808404019192011-05-26T09:18:11.737-04:002011-05-26T09:18:11.737-04:00I've always found alternating POV's intere...I've always found alternating POV's interesting. I've read <a href="http://debzbookshelf.blogspot.com/2011/04/book-review-kiss-in-time.html" rel="nofollow">"A Kiss in Time"</a>. I thought it was a great story, and the different POV really helped the story. <br />Ever by Gail Carson Levine also has alternating POV, but I wouldn't recommend it to ANYONE!Deborah Julenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430027399250373507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85472184294934095802011-05-26T08:45:25.670-04:002011-05-26T08:45:25.670-04:00One of my favourite examples of dual narrative is ...One of my favourite examples of dual narrative is Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - it's been mentioned before for a reason! Alex Fuentes was a tough cookie and I loved getting inside his head!<br /><br />Recently I've been reading the Jenny Han summer books, and loved that we got to see Jeremiah's viewpoint in the second book.Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74377421784162248142011-05-26T05:34:04.658-04:002011-05-26T05:34:04.658-04:00If not done properly though, alternating POVs can ...If not done properly though, alternating POVs can just wreck the book. I've read all the books you listed except for Flipped (which I'm going to add to my wishlist) and especially loved Wish and Thirteen Reasons Why.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-49279685371922819032011-05-26T03:07:00.491-04:002011-05-26T03:07:00.491-04:00I am huge fan of alternating POV's too! I lov...I am huge fan of alternating POV's too! I love getting inside a guy's head. <br /><br />My favourites are Wish and 13 Reasons Why too. But I love Perfect Chemistry (like Missie), Good Oil and A Little Wanting Song. There is probably a bunch more but I can remember.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-18087413725249170502011-05-26T02:30:15.819-04:002011-05-26T02:30:15.819-04:00I love this post! Alternating POVs are often very ...I love this post! Alternating POVs are often very fun. <br /><br />My absolute favorite is The Perfect Chemistry series! Have you read it? Please say yes! <br /><br />Oh, and I just finished Forbidden and it killed me. Soooo good! <br /><br />*hearts in front of eyes* Thanks so much for the challenge pimpage. :)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-88814052180853142412011-05-26T02:28:40.857-04:002011-05-26T02:28:40.857-04:00Awesome topic!!!
I too love hate turned love stori...Awesome topic!!!<br />I too love hate turned love stories. and I love the dual narrative, particularly when the voices are distinct and guys do sound like guys. <br /><br />My favorites, I think are the collaborations between Rachel Cohn and David Levithan.<br /><br />I think it's just an awesome narrative devise when it's done well!<br /><br />Oh, and I love the cover of flipped!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-7836531124837002322011-05-26T01:18:24.589-04:002011-05-26T01:18:24.589-04:00I loved Thirteen Reasons Why, and I got so frustra...I loved Thirteen Reasons Why, and I got so frustrated reading about the tapes as well. Have you heard the audio of the book and listened to the tapes there? Oh my gosh it's so creepy. You can go on the author's website and listen to it there too. I read Flipped when I was younger and that was a cute story. I've heard Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side is pretty good too, although I haven't read it yet.<br /><br />Oh, one book that I think you would like is Unwind by Neal Shusterman. His alternating perspectives are done so well. Some times a random person's POV is put in for a couple of pages, but it's perfect! It adds so much to the story. Unwind is definitely a haunting, creepy read but I think you'd enjoy it. All of his other books are pretty good too. Sorry for my babbling :) Great spotlight post!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89695732845607585562011-05-26T00:58:46.344-04:002011-05-26T00:58:46.344-04:00Ooh, I love alternating perspectives! For both of ...Ooh, I love alternating perspectives! For both of the reasons that you mentioned. Flipped has been on my TBR forever! Must read soon.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com