tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post7399506602088436341..comments2024-01-26T02:25:17.645-07:00Comments on Alternate Readality: Review: RoomJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-26160978652654906172012-04-03T22:29:05.094-06:002012-04-03T22:29:05.094-06:00I did miss this review apparently! I liked this b...I did miss this review apparently! I liked this book, but, like Suey, I liked the first part a little better than the second part. It was interesting to see how they survived in the room. The whole thing was well done though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-71352763020290170782012-03-11T19:00:19.902-06:002012-03-11T19:00:19.902-06:00That's OK, I know you're very busy. I hope...That's OK, I know you're very busy. I hope you enjoy Room, it does get better soon.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-65987657040369544032012-03-11T17:21:30.231-06:002012-03-11T17:21:30.231-06:00Gahh I've fallen behind on checking out your b...Gahh I've fallen behind on checking out your blog! But its so ironic that I waited until today because I started reading Room last night! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I'm finding the first 100 pages a bit slow right now too...so hopefully it picks up for me soon!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022820245021249707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-36703134299528361142012-03-10T15:53:54.396-07:002012-03-10T15:53:54.396-07:00Yeah, it can be hard to read about. It's handl...Yeah, it can be hard to read about. It's handled pretty well but if it's not your thing it's not your thing.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-57525519808781719212012-03-10T05:46:36.862-07:002012-03-10T05:46:36.862-07:00Everyone I know that has read this book has told m...Everyone I know that has read this book has told me that they loved it...that said, it's just not a subject-matter that I want to read about.TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-6980130614923847182012-03-08T16:07:59.282-07:002012-03-08T16:07:59.282-07:00I'm not the person to say if it was too heavy ...I'm not the person to say if it was too heavy emotionally. I'm pretty numb to stuff like that. I mean if it was real and on the news it would sadden me but in book form that was written as fiction...meh.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-46338329425061303362012-03-08T16:06:09.554-07:002012-03-08T16:06:09.554-07:00I always judge a book by it's cover and this o...I always judge a book by it's cover and this one doesn't really grab my my attention either. It does kinda make sense once you've read it but still.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-8531521420262219162012-03-08T16:05:09.347-07:002012-03-08T16:05:09.347-07:00Yeah, I let my expectations get in the way all the...Yeah, I let my expectations get in the way all the time! I think that's why I put this one off for so long.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-79332421473972872382012-03-08T14:34:10.065-07:002012-03-08T14:34:10.065-07:00Oh, good, I'm glad you liked this one and were...Oh, good, I'm glad you liked this one and were impressed with the writing. It's on my wish list, but like some of your other commenters, I've been a little concerned that it might be either boring or too heavy emotionally. Excellent review, Jenny!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-87123706344515241482012-03-08T01:31:21.723-07:002012-03-08T01:31:21.723-07:00The cover of this book puts me off. I know, I know...The cover of this book puts me off. I know, I know, I shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but this one gives me absolutely no clue about the story. So, if not for your review, I'd probably never give it a second glance.Small Blonde Hippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750668557722950799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-20354982178532633612012-03-07T21:26:57.087-07:002012-03-07T21:26:57.087-07:00Oh, good!I try not to be spoiley but I'm afrai...Oh, good!I try not to be spoiley but I'm afraid I don't always succeed.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-49568038518921129372012-03-07T19:16:48.609-07:002012-03-07T19:16:48.609-07:00I think my expectations for this one were too high...I think my expectations for this one were too high, as I was ultimately disappointed with it. While I liked Jack well enough, I just didn't care for the book overall. :(Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-88939205543554530112012-03-07T18:55:03.093-07:002012-03-07T18:55:03.093-07:00This book's premise really leaves you with a b...This book's premise really leaves you with a billion questions, doesn't it? What the heck are these two doing locked in some room somewhere? Are they going to get out, and how? <br /><br />Great review and non-spoilery, so thanks for that.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-80050305137408185342012-03-07T13:54:39.020-07:002012-03-07T13:54:39.020-07:00You mean how hard emotionally it would be??? Cause...You mean how hard emotionally it would be??? Cause it was tough but the kid was so innocent it made it bearable. If you mean hard just in general, it was very easy and entertaining.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-84491789189417711532012-03-07T13:53:14.474-07:002012-03-07T13:53:14.474-07:00I know! I didn't know it was based on a true s...I know! I didn't know it was based on a true story but I did wonder. I would really have liked to read this one for a book club. There was a lot I would have liked to delve into but didn't have the energy to put it in a big long post. :(Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-77024699998579611702012-03-07T13:51:52.800-07:002012-03-07T13:51:52.800-07:00You should try it sometime...you know, with all th...You should try it sometime...you know, with all those other books you want to read. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-66653257287512447212012-03-07T13:50:59.573-07:002012-03-07T13:50:59.573-07:00I found the first bit interesting but realized I w...I found the first bit interesting but realized I wouldn't be able to stand 200 + pages more! I wondered if it was based on a true story. That's so sad! I found the whole thing really fascinating and had all sorts of interesting thoughts but I didn't want to write a novel of a post, you know? We'll have to discuss in person. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-44204924198728228332012-03-07T13:48:24.744-07:002012-03-07T13:48:24.744-07:00Yeah, funny how we don't read much in common. ...Yeah, funny how we don't read much in common. Oh well, that's why I like you! ;) And, yes, it was a bit depressing.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-54466560859053905072012-03-07T12:38:18.724-07:002012-03-07T12:38:18.724-07:00I have been completely putting off reading this bo...I have been completely putting off reading this book because I think it would affect me regardless of the subject matter. With a title like Room and a child MC, how can it not??Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-56351327765003886982012-03-07T11:43:04.374-07:002012-03-07T11:43:04.374-07:00I'm actually reading this right now for my boo...I'm actually reading this right now for my book club - I think I'm just getting to the part where things pick up, though I've been intrigued from the first. I didn't know it was based on a true story! Ack!melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-79102455056848147792012-03-07T11:00:30.840-07:002012-03-07T11:00:30.840-07:00This sounds like an interesting read. I'm glad...This sounds like an interesting read. I'm glad you ended up enjoying it after those first 100 pages.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-83207297829344848322012-03-07T09:59:52.528-07:002012-03-07T09:59:52.528-07:00I actually found those first hundred pages fascina...I actually found those first hundred pages fascinating, to see how the mom made do with what she had and was able to create some sort of normal life for that boy! And to see how incredibly smart he is, with no real world experience at all. <br /><br />You know this is based on a true story... I saw a news thing awhile back where a girl was kidnapped at 11, and then found at 29. She had two teen aged daughters who had grown up in the room.<br /><br />The other interesting thing about this book is how they handled things afterwards. Was it surprising to you?Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-33357103503562056152012-03-07T08:42:58.232-07:002012-03-07T08:42:58.232-07:00It's so interesting to hear your thoughts on a...It's so interesting to hear your thoughts on a book I've read. I liked it as well but I found it terribly depressing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530996464574256654noreply@blogger.com