tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post4912744373916230262..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Little Giant of Aberdeen County - Tiffany Baker (audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-75777555252349259152010-02-13T22:00:30.252-05:002010-02-13T22:00:30.252-05:00I wonder if this one just didn't work on audio...I wonder if this one just didn't work on audio for some reason. I remember seeing it on a lot of blogs, but don't remember if anyone else listened to it. I do want to read this one, but will be getting it from the library.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23173344042958947982010-01-26T10:08:20.873-05:002010-01-26T10:08:20.873-05:00Very interesting review. I'm still planning on...Very interesting review. I'm still planning on reading this book, but I'm going to keep your reservations in mind and temper my expectations!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-83138392175907338122010-01-25T16:59:37.366-05:002010-01-25T16:59:37.366-05:00Sorry you didn't really love this book, I didn...Sorry you didn't really love this book, I didn't even notice that the similes flowed like water ;)Jen - devourer of bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-67614884826323918962010-01-20T07:45:09.718-05:002010-01-20T07:45:09.718-05:00I'd like to read this one, but I haven't p...I'd like to read this one, but I haven't picked it up yet.<br /><br />I can see what you mean about the similes (and I hope it was H2O you were chugging each time you heard one!) ... Sometimes I'll read a passage that strikes me as inconsistent (with plot, or the general tone of the writing), and I just can't get past it.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-86439578551376491882010-01-19T17:27:38.320-05:002010-01-19T17:27:38.320-05:00I just bought this book and now I wish I had read ...I just bought this book and now I wish I had read your review first! I, too, had heard nothing but good things all over the place about this book, but it sounds like it will turn out to be a bit creepy. Too bad it wasn't a favorite with you. I am moving it down in the pile.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-47042834666641693572010-01-18T22:36:28.807-05:002010-01-18T22:36:28.807-05:00I actually had a copy of this and gave it away via...I actually had a copy of this and gave it away via PaperBack Swap without reading it ... perhaps I "sensed" how you felt? Good for you for being honest ... always appreciated in the book blogging world.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-10159901589851547052010-01-18T02:46:56.310-05:002010-01-18T02:46:56.310-05:00I have the book and should try to get to it as soo...I have the book and should try to get to it as soon as I can. I know I have like tonnes of books in the TBR pile (we ALL do!) and it's crazy trying to keep up.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-66492253349200689522010-01-17T21:47:48.947-05:002010-01-17T21:47:48.947-05:00I bought this book after reading several good revi...I bought this book after reading several good reviews, but just haven't got around to reading it yet. I suppose I'm not in a hurry of reading this book after reading your review. ;)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-78084656522973402272010-01-17T17:00:38.128-05:002010-01-17T17:00:38.128-05:00I really loved this book as well. I even have it ...I really loved this book as well. I even have it on order from the library to listen to. Sorry you didn't like it so much but everyone has different tastes when it comes to books and that's ok.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-27531328923219369912010-01-17T15:50:00.210-05:002010-01-17T15:50:00.210-05:00I also sang praises for this one because I enjoyed...I also sang praises for this one because I enjoyed it like a fairy tale, but was aware that readers might have thought otherwise. The book does rely on heavy employment of similes and metaphors, to a point that might a bit cliche. You've got strong argument to support why you don't enjoy it as much as others do. This is a great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48425649384868397522010-01-17T07:42:34.952-05:002010-01-17T07:42:34.952-05:00The overuse of similes and metaphors drives me cra...The overuse of similes and metaphors drives me crazy...I call it flowery writing. Just say her heart was pounding in her chest. We get it.<br /><br />I trust your judgment implicitly, so I probably won't waste my time with this one. Besides, I get all the 400+ pound people I need on Biggest Loser! lolSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46367343428538431512010-01-16T15:24:35.406-05:002010-01-16T15:24:35.406-05:00I never picked this one up. Not sure why, probabl...I never picked this one up. Not sure why, probably some indefinable reason that I miss a lot of "blogland" favorites. Sometimes the hype stands up, but for me many times it does not.<br /><br />But am I ever glad you pointed out the simile issues in this one....that would have driven me absolutely bananas.<br /><br />Don't they have a contest each year for the worst use of similes you can come up with???Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873109350235219509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-69467668239974535032010-01-16T10:06:42.525-05:002010-01-16T10:06:42.525-05:00Interesting. The premise/story never appealed to m...Interesting. The premise/story never appealed to me so I didn't buy or borrow it. THen I started seeing all sorts of rave reviews and I thought, hummm, I really need to read this. I bought the audio. I haven't listen to the audio. Now I may just pass.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-67806442188438325202010-01-16T06:28:08.249-05:002010-01-16T06:28:08.249-05:00I'm not sure if this one is for me either. Ah ...I'm not sure if this one is for me either. Ah well...better luck with your next book!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3469742254658003682010-01-15T22:08:41.865-05:002010-01-15T22:08:41.865-05:00I feel like I'm one of the few people who have...I feel like I'm one of the few people who haven't read this one. But the idea of a 400 pound giant never really interested me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-5246811461818364212010-01-15T18:12:40.543-05:002010-01-15T18:12:40.543-05:00Most of the reviews I have read have been glowing,...Most of the reviews I have read have been glowing, but I have read several from people who didn't like the book very much, so I don't think you're alone. I think this is one of those books that isn't going to appeal to everyone.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23080452781401419182010-01-15T18:08:09.249-05:002010-01-15T18:08:09.249-05:00Good review! Love the reference to the little kit...Good review! Love the reference to the little kitten in HFS. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356200080451424461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-35956003723704084002010-01-15T17:46:33.911-05:002010-01-15T17:46:33.911-05:00Well... that sounds pretty terrible, I have to say...Well... that sounds pretty terrible, I have to say.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54064340866155889212010-01-15T16:08:54.126-05:002010-01-15T16:08:54.126-05:00This kind of reminds me a bit of the book, She'...This kind of reminds me a bit of the book, She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb but I think he did it better. I'll have to check this one out and see what I think about it.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1536571663040425752010-01-15T12:53:41.467-05:002010-01-15T12:53:41.467-05:00I wonder if Caite is on to something - that you no...I wonder if Caite is on to something - that you noticed the overabundance of similes more because you were hearing them rather than seeing them?<br /><br />It is tough to look past something once it has made itself so obvious to your brain. Never apologize for having an opinion you can explain.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-29200619363744066392010-01-15T11:56:10.738-05:002010-01-15T11:56:10.738-05:00I haven't read this one, but I have to say I l...I haven't read this one, but I have to say I love the use of similies. However, their overuse can definitely feel heavy-handed. And I wasn't really feeling compelled to read Her Fearful Symmetry yet but knowing there's cruelty to cats makes me want to stay away from it!Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42031021836529265672010-01-15T11:09:43.510-05:002010-01-15T11:09:43.510-05:00Maybe the similes were more obvious in an audio bo...Maybe the similes were more obvious in an audio book? I have this one, but have not read it. But rather than making me want to read it less, the fact that Trudy sort of scared you makes it more interesting. Thanks..lolcaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-18252400837821831832010-01-15T10:54:21.801-05:002010-01-15T10:54:21.801-05:00I brought this home from the library, but had to r...I brought this home from the library, but had to return it before I got to it. After your review, I probably won't be in a rush to check it out again! (and that's okay, no shortage of books here)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-6511264816593616002010-01-15T09:47:16.290-05:002010-01-15T09:47:16.290-05:00or the LEAST. LOLor the LEAST. LOLLisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23224903690061451912010-01-15T09:46:20.842-05:002010-01-15T09:46:20.842-05:00Now that's a drinking game I'd like to pla...Now that's a drinking game I'd like to play!! LOL How funny! I enjoyed the book but I read it rather than listened to it, so maybe that's the difference because I didn't find the similes annoying in the lease. <br /><br />I love your review, Sandy! THanks for a good laugh this morning!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.com