tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post8778242152465229728..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: The Julian Game by Adele GriffinSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67694404368732235342011-03-15T10:34:14.559-04:002011-03-15T10:34:14.559-04:00Oops, that first response was to Aylee!Oops, that first response was to Aylee!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-58544785659091125962011-03-15T10:33:46.039-04:002011-03-15T10:33:46.039-04:00, Good! Her books are often outside my comfort zon..., Good! Her books are often outside my comfort zone but she’s managed to make me love them anyway. <br /><br />Leanna, Thank you! I’m so shallow with covers too. I completely dismissed this book based on its cover. This is definitely a different sort of mean girls book. It’s much more serious and real. <br /><br />Jessica, You’re so welcome :)<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Interesting take on the characters! I’ve heard that complaint in a few reviews, but I actually thought they were pretty unique. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with a main love interest like Julian. It’s always so interesting to see how subjective reading experiences can be! I agree with you about her handling of cyber bullying. <br /><br />Kelsey, Thank you! I’ve been plowing through her books lately (three down, on a fourth now) and she continues to amaze me. <br /><br />Lazy Girl, Haha, I let this book go by for a long time because of the cover. I’ve probably missed out on a lot of good books that way. I know the opposite has definitely happened where I’ve read a book because I loved the cover and then….eh not so good! <br /><br />Heather, Nope, your TBR doesn’t stand a chance with me around :) It is interesting to look at the cover after having read the book and seeing how all of the elements are represented. <br /><br />Alex, Where Adele is concerned I’ve learned that page counts don’t matter. She can capture in a single sentence what would take other authors (or someone like me!) an entire paragraph or more. There might not be many pages, but she packs so much into them that her books never feel lacking or sparse. I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Missie, Exactly, totally a feel of quirky humor….which isn’t even present in the book! I love the crashing wave of where have you been all my life. Best book feeling ever (right next to book boyfriend crushing). I’m glad you enjoyed my review :) <br /><br />Logan, You are so right about “issue” books. This book says so much about so many different topics, but it’s not an “issue” book at all. It touches on so many important things, and with so few pages I’m just amazed. Yay I’m on Facebook!!!! *happy dance* Thank you for the link! I never would have seen it otherwise because I don’t have a Facebook account.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34639626111352854232011-03-14T15:48:16.001-04:002011-03-14T15:48:16.001-04:00DUDE! Penguin Teen just linked to your review on t...DUDE! Penguin Teen just linked to your review on their Facebook wall! http://www.facebook.com/penguinteenbooks?sk=wallLogan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89958447071701077422011-03-13T13:39:13.420-04:002011-03-13T13:39:13.420-04:00And that cover! So wicked cool. I also love books ...And that cover! So wicked cool. I also love books that don't mince words and pack a lot of punch. This sounds like a super cool book, but also an important one that touches on cyberbullying, especially as it gets more prevalent. My favorite thing is when a book can really say something about an issue without becoming an "issue book."Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-61870419236379183472011-03-13T03:10:54.368-04:002011-03-13T03:10:54.368-04:00But I'm old(ish) and I like the cover. Though ...But I'm old(ish) and I like the cover. Though I do think you are right, it gives off the wrong kind of vibe, and I would have never expected more than quirky humor, so I'm glad for your review. And now you've got me curious about Tighter, too. <br /><br />I'm very familiar with the whole, <i>Where have you been all my life</i> feeling. I love getting swept away in that crashing wave. <br /><br />I really enjoyed how you broke up your review into little sections. You did a great job of covering all the bases. Thanks.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-43056667683643029562011-03-12T21:54:32.402-05:002011-03-12T21:54:32.402-05:00It really does sound amazing!!
I kind of had dismi...It really does sound amazing!!<br />I kind of had dismissed this book because of the cover and the fact that it seemed so short. But you have me reconsidering!!<br />I'm going to add it to my list!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47079065251313385052011-03-12T20:44:23.284-05:002011-03-12T20:44:23.284-05:00I never really knew what this book was about when ...I never really knew what this book was about when it came out. The cover was way out there, but that didn't bother me. I just didn't understand what happened past the getting even with the boyfriend stage. Thank to your review, I know a lot more about it. Enough to make me want to read it. You're never gonna let me catch up on my TBR!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57982148865462270832011-03-12T20:12:48.918-05:002011-03-12T20:12:48.918-05:00Very cool! I saw this cover and wondered what woul...Very cool! I saw this cover and wondered what would merit a 5 star review! But I see now that I'm guilty of judging a book by its cover and should give it a chance. How many books have I let pass my by because the cover was weird?! Aaah!La Toyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837173119599366968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-35775250203195825822011-03-12T19:44:20.669-05:002011-03-12T19:44:20.669-05:00Great review- I enjoyed this as well. Such a uniqu...Great review- I enjoyed this as well. Such a unique and intriguing premise! I love Adele's books :)Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085277539073751549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-54435609388242770002011-03-12T18:18:52.074-05:002011-03-12T18:18:52.074-05:00I didn't like this one as much since I thought...I didn't like this one as much since I thought the characters were a little stereotypical but I did like that the topic of cyber bullying was dealt with realistically.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-6650751113037310632011-03-12T17:33:18.637-05:002011-03-12T17:33:18.637-05:00I've been meaning to get this book since I saw...I've been meaning to get this book since I saw if on goodreads but I hadn't seen much on it so it slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me and for the awesome review :)Just So Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263117231717037961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-83412689293989443672011-03-12T16:40:10.635-05:002011-03-12T16:40:10.635-05:00Great review! I'd seen this one around, but I ...Great review! I'd seen this one around, but I hadn't paid it much attention. The cover doesn't appeal to me (I know, I am so shallow with the covers!). I do enjoy the mean girl tings when it's done right, so maybe this is one I should check out!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-41048186149046461392011-03-12T15:15:09.628-05:002011-03-12T15:15:09.628-05:00Never read an Adele Griffin book but I have to say...Never read an Adele Griffin book but I have to say your fangirling is rubbing off on me! I'll have to read her books sometime. I really love the way you describe the main characters especially. I don't like to read about particularly mean characters but at the same time, if they're too nice and Mary Sue-ish then it just doesn't seem real. Amazing review, as usual!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89732743158528866862011-03-12T14:32:26.514-05:002011-03-12T14:32:26.514-05:00Sniffly Kitty, I agree with you about characters w...Sniffly Kitty, I agree with you about characters with flaws. I also find them a lot easier to relate to when they aren’t perfect. Your TBR might be quaking but at least this book is short! <br /><br />Gina, Thank you! I’m the same way. I actually wrote this book off because of the cover and wouldn’t have given it a second glance if it weren’t for Tighter. <br /><br />A Backwards Story, I hope you enjoy it! I was surprised at how much it affected me. <br /><br />Bookworm1858, Yes, the cover makes a lot more sense after reading the book. I also had a very wrong impression about what the cover elements would mean. I hope you enjoy the book! <br /><br />Nic, Thank you! I think this book, while a mean girls book, is different from the other books in the genre. Most have a slightly funny edge to them? The over the top mean girl, her gaggle of stupid followers, etc. This one is very different and much more serious. It has a weight the others lack. <br /><br />Asher, Thank you! I hope you enjoy it :)<br /><br />Yiota, I do like the colors used, even though I didn’t like the cover itself. They are very eye-catching. <br /><br />Nina, Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! I’ll be looking forward to reading your review either way. :)<br /><br />Alison, It is rare, especially considering how much depth there was to the characters. I’m always amazed at how much this author can pack into a few pages.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85572880946997353142011-03-12T11:34:13.133-05:002011-03-12T11:34:13.133-05:00Wow...it's rare that 200 pages can be so good....Wow...it's rare that 200 pages can be so good. I like when I have to take a book slowly b/c there's so much going on. It makes it ultimately more enjoyable.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-61971832477624048562011-03-12T10:43:59.288-05:002011-03-12T10:43:59.288-05:00Awesome review! I got this book too and now I real...Awesome review! I got this book too and now I really cant wait to read it. I'm so glad you really loved it!!!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-52737028426691261792011-03-12T06:27:23.827-05:002011-03-12T06:27:23.827-05:00I'm not really interested in the book itself b...I'm not really interested in the book itself but i totally love the colors used at the cover! It's impossible to not notice it.Yiotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657532766872325324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-19885172386068893122011-03-12T04:36:48.642-05:002011-03-12T04:36:48.642-05:00Great review, Smalls. Now I'M totally interest...Great review, Smalls. Now I'M totally interested in reading this book.Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63215251647928271632011-03-12T02:58:14.703-05:002011-03-12T02:58:14.703-05:00Brilliant review. I am not a fan of the whole mea...Brilliant review. I am not a fan of the whole mean girl theme books but this one I want to read after all your cheerleading! I like real and honest characters :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28795895171415139662011-03-12T01:08:34.723-05:002011-03-12T01:08:34.723-05:00Yeah, I don't really like the cover but if the...Yeah, I don't really like the cover but if the book explains it, then I appreciate that more. That was the main reason I'd avoided this book despite seeing it at my library; thanks to your review, I will definitely be reading this at some point!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47235653133903517122011-03-12T00:36:08.886-05:002011-03-12T00:36:08.886-05:00I almost picked this up last year, than never did....I almost picked this up last year, than never did. Since you're so gaga over it, maybe I'll have to the next time I see it!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59344267164707829562011-03-12T00:31:51.775-05:002011-03-12T00:31:51.775-05:00What a great review. I've not heard of this b...What a great review. I've not heard of this book ibam familiar Tighter. I wouldn't have even given this book a second look because I am totally turned off by the cover. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. The subject matter is very enticing. I hate the sad truth I'm such a cover snob. Thank goodness for great reviews like yours!Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47695931837123838032011-03-12T00:09:30.065-05:002011-03-12T00:09:30.065-05:00I actually really like the cover of this book, but...I actually really like the cover of this book, but I think that may be because I like blue...<br /><br />It's probably better than Raye wasn't a paragon since characters that have some flaws are more interesting.<br /><br />I might just have to read this >.> my TBR pile quakes...<br /><br />Sniffly Kitty<br /><a href="http://snifflykitty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sniffly Kitty's Mostly Books</a>Sniffly Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625818304443563472noreply@blogger.com