tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post7695676938141539724..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn AndersonSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-9292036275248299002013-04-06T23:39:56.820-04:002013-04-06T23:39:56.820-04:00You know, I'm not really sure. I can definitel...You know, I'm not really sure. I can definitely see you appreciating it, particularly the relationship between Tiger Lily and her father. But...it is slow and sad and I'm not sure you'd care for that very much. If you want to take a gamble given the price, go for it! But it might be a toss up. Sorry that's such an inconclusive response. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25410016648709342452013-04-06T18:20:15.272-04:002013-04-06T18:20:15.272-04:00Hmm, I see this one is on amazon.com for $1.99. I...Hmm, I see this one is on amazon.com for $1.99. I'm really curious about this read, but its scares me how dark and sad it is. I like fairy-tale retellings, not sure if I've read a dark one yet, though. Do you think I'd like it?Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31052046577166751312012-10-09T02:36:45.702-04:002012-10-09T02:36:45.702-04:00I'm a huge fan of Peter Pan, I want to get Tig...I'm a huge fan of Peter Pan, I want to get Tigerlily desperately. But I'm curious to know, how does this book leave you? Does it make you want for more or makes you regret reading it? should i have high expectations for it or not?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187116639491714558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-82338590968001003182012-07-10T12:34:41.118-04:002012-07-10T12:34:41.118-04:00Looks like a book to pick up if you're in an e...Looks like a book to pick up if you're in an emo mood. I definitely see how this one is a downer, but I think Anderson does a really cool job in bringing a new layer to well known characters.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-35723865795433142772012-07-08T22:01:34.359-04:002012-07-08T22:01:34.359-04:00I'm always a proponent of borrowing from the l...I'm always a proponent of borrowing from the library :) <br /><br />About that plot point, yes, we are on the <i>exact</i> same page!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-46128226677477073732012-07-08T22:00:33.242-04:002012-07-08T22:00:33.242-04:00It's definitely a book to read when you're...It's definitely a book to read when you're in exactly the right mood for it. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed my review! Thank you for following :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-91422034718953997562012-07-08T21:59:44.437-04:002012-07-08T21:59:44.437-04:00I hope you do love it!I hope you do love it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-3553622228202805682012-07-08T21:55:45.518-04:002012-07-08T21:55:45.518-04:00YES, exactly! There are a ton of themes and ideas ...YES, exactly! There are a ton of themes and ideas explored that could really spark a lot of discussion. The romance didn't do it for me either, but I did like the exploration of the other types of love.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-19642947126234248862012-07-08T21:54:26.766-04:002012-07-08T21:54:26.766-04:00Yes, I think you would like this. I was hesitant a...Yes, I think you would like this. I was hesitant about Tink at first, but I really, really like the author's choice to tell the story that way. Tink's viewpoint added an extra dimension I really appreciated. Her loves are also sad and touching and I'm glad they were included.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25533210609578307372012-07-08T21:52:46.786-04:002012-07-08T21:52:46.786-04:00I usually go for the happy ending retellings, too....I usually go for the happy ending retellings, too. I can see you liking Tiger Lily if you read it in the right mood. As a retelling, I think the author did a great job—one of the better ones out there for sure.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-7653372450903215512012-07-08T21:51:45.345-04:002012-07-08T21:51:45.345-04:00"quite the story, but also heartbreaking"..."quite the story, but also heartbreaking" is the perfect description! Save it for a day you're feeling in the mood for something slow and sad. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28953821175729026892012-07-08T21:50:49.205-04:002012-07-08T21:50:49.205-04:00Weeeelll...not compare it like the storylines are ...Weeeelll...not compare it like the storylines are similar (they're nothing alike), but I think a reader who can appreciate the deeper parts of Jenna Fox and can be patient with the way the story unfolds will be able to appreciate Tiger Lily. They have a similar slow poignancy. <br /><br />This is TOTALLY voyeurism to the max times a million! Tink can kinda read minds, too, so it's really cool. I was thrown at first, but I love that the author chose this narration style.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47930222905069906702012-07-08T21:47:55.752-04:002012-07-08T21:47:55.752-04:00I was surprised at the darkness, too, but I think ...I was surprised at the darkness, too, but I think it fits really well. I really want to see what Peter Pan fans think of it, since I was never a big PP fan.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-60668926569734061482012-07-08T21:47:08.958-04:002012-07-08T21:47:08.958-04:00I'm very curious to see what you think of it i...I'm very curious to see what you think of it if you do read it. I'm not really sure if you'd like it or not, but I think you'd have interesting things to say about it either way.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-21269182618369489892012-07-08T21:46:05.940-04:002012-07-08T21:46:05.940-04:00Yes, this would not be the right book to read if y...Yes, this would not be the right book to read if you're looking for a pick-me-up, that's for sure! The cover makes me think of those Dark Divine books. It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize there was a person on the cover and it wasn't just a pretty flower :PSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-86491307489936649322012-07-08T21:44:45.703-04:002012-07-08T21:44:45.703-04:00I think it was the darkness that bothered me as a ...I think it was the darkness that bothered me as a kid, so I never LOVED Peter Pan. But I do love how the author here wove that darkness into her version. It feels <i>right</i>. I hope you enjoy it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-39708197920526187182012-07-08T21:43:40.735-04:002012-07-08T21:43:40.735-04:00I'm curious to see what you think of it. I was...I'm curious to see what you think of it. I was never a HUGE fan of Peter Pan but I did like this version a lot and it felt faithful. <br /><br />I KNOW, RIGHT?!?! Code Name Verity zaps the coherent words out of me and leaves me in a sobbing puddle. I can't wait to read your thoughts!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-36594588307690839872012-07-08T21:41:40.708-04:002012-07-08T21:41:40.708-04:00Me too! I think the author did a great job balanci...Me too! I think the author did a great job balancing the original with her own spin. It felt like a very faithful expansion.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34113353601181781762012-07-08T21:41:07.193-04:002012-07-08T21:41:07.193-04:00You're welcome! It is very sad. It's not l...You're welcome! It is very sad. It's not like there are a few big sad scenes. It's more like all of the characters have lots of cumulative hurts.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-58585652557642184932012-07-08T21:40:11.887-04:002012-07-08T21:40:11.887-04:00Hm, I can see you liking this book. As long as you...Hm, I can see you liking this book. As long as you know what to expect, I think you'll appreciate it. Hope you do like it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-9612036945147354482012-07-08T21:39:39.918-04:002012-07-08T21:39:39.918-04:00When you're in the mood for something sad, the...When you're in the mood for something sad, then this would be a great pick. It's beautiful. <br /><br />YES!! I'm SO glad you liked it! You're gonna make me cry with that line *sob* What a powerful scene.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-10580112959357259992012-07-08T09:07:13.959-04:002012-07-08T09:07:13.959-04:00I want to read this one, but I'm also rather h...I want to read this one, but I'm also rather hesitant. I've read other reviews that feel the same way you do. It's beautiful but sad and that's the reason I'm not <i>quite</i> sure I want to read it. I think I may borrow this one from the library :) And I completely agree about being tired of that plot point. I feel like most of the time, it doesn't <i>add</i> anything to the book, it's just a way for the author to show how he/she feels about that situation in real life. <br /><br />Great review! <br /><br />All the best ♥<br />Mackenzie @ <a href="http://ohfortheloveofbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Oh, For the Love of Books!</a>Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601479928922791077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74561984940774678862012-07-05T00:00:54.105-04:002012-07-05T00:00:54.105-04:00This sounds really interesting. I love the review ...This sounds really interesting. I love the review because I know what to expect now, I loved the concept at first glance, but... in all honesty I don't think I could handle that meaty a story just now. Once again, I loved your review, it was concise and clear, but entertaining. New follower, without a doubt!<br />www.dogearedandcoffeestained.blogspot.comSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975542836253429182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-9599781285458556502012-07-04T13:12:53.220-04:002012-07-04T13:12:53.220-04:00I can't wait to read this one. I'm glad I...I can't wait to read this one. I'm glad I haven't read much about it thus far, so I don't have much in the way of expectations as of yet. For the reasons you said - the darker side - I think I will love it!<br /><br />- Jessica @ <a href="http://booksake.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Book Sake</a>Book Sakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000472552375000686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-71257345066275144812012-07-04T10:45:58.355-04:002012-07-04T10:45:58.355-04:00I think you completely nailed the feel of this boo...I think you completely nailed the feel of this book in this review - it isn't for everyone, but I think a lot of people could read it and pick it apart just for its themes and ideas, etc. I didn't love everything either (I actually wasn't a big fan of the romance- go figure!) but I definitely get what you're saing about the culture clash. But yet, it still had a feel of historical fiction in that sense where it would have been appropriate. <br /><br />Either way, you did a fantastic job reviewing Tiger Lily. I really look forward to seeing more of your thoughts on other books!<br /><br />Brenna from <a href="http://everafteresther.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Esther's Ever After</a>Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514638012223235684noreply@blogger.com