tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post5209275140487630141..comments2024-03-20T08:13:24.605+01:00Comments on Bingeing On Books: BOOK REVIEW: I Was Here by Gayle FormanCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-48238917035801322902015-01-30T09:16:22.869+01:002015-01-30T09:16:22.869+01:00Oh I would definitely recommend If I Stay. I loved...Oh I would definitely recommend If I Stay. I loved that one! I hope you enjoy it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-36671346303596216982015-01-30T01:13:47.547+01:002015-01-30T01:13:47.547+01:00I've been seeing mixed reviews for this book.N...I've been seeing mixed reviews for this book.Not having read any of her books, which would you recommend I read first? I like both ya and na.Confessions of a YA and NA Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397701715635712468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-73441800288814531272015-01-28T19:52:13.002+01:002015-01-28T19:52:13.002+01:00Thanks Jen! I think that seems to be the consensus...Thanks Jen! I think that seems to be the consensus among the reviews I have read. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-67379235295063959542015-01-28T19:51:46.462+01:002015-01-28T19:51:46.462+01:00Thanks Diane! It is not a bad book so I would stil...Thanks Diane! It is not a bad book so I would still encourage people to read it. There may be people who liked it more than me. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-15086970996625074642015-01-28T19:51:12.515+01:002015-01-28T19:51:12.515+01:00Well If I Stay DOES have a sequel. The name is Whe...Well If I Stay DOES have a sequel. The name is Where She Went. Maybe that is the one you are thinking of?<br /><br />This one is the same author, but different characters. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-72028385099716645082015-01-28T19:09:46.324+01:002015-01-28T19:09:46.324+01:00Interesting, I was under the impression that it wa...Interesting, I was under the impression that it was :P Still, Gayle Forman? Nuh-uh Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-92020722573953472702015-01-28T15:28:33.940+01:002015-01-28T15:28:33.940+01:00I agree with your points. I'm still not sure w...I agree with your points. I'm still not sure why I felt detached from Cody and her story, but like you, I did.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-69809052229356181442015-01-28T13:10:26.810+01:002015-01-28T13:10:26.810+01:00The reviews do seem to be mixed on this one, but i...The reviews do seem to be mixed on this one, but it sounds like it is worth a try. Thanks for sharing Cynthia(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-7380974299777397682015-01-28T12:14:10.251+01:002015-01-28T12:14:10.251+01:00Thanks Allie! I really do not think it is a bad bo...Thanks Allie! I really do not think it is a bad book; just not as good as her others. I hope you enjoy it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-59208313928424807162015-01-28T12:13:22.455+01:002015-01-28T12:13:22.455+01:00Thanks Melanie! I think it's good not to get y...Thanks Melanie! I think it's good not to get your hopes up too high. I hope you enjoy it though. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-83065789993071129592015-01-28T11:38:22.896+01:002015-01-28T11:38:22.896+01:00Hmm, I'm still rather on the fence about readi...Hmm, I'm still rather on the fence about reading this one but I am so glad that you enjoyed it for most of the part, Cynthia! I think I'll be heading into this one with lowered expectations. <br /><br />Fantastic review hun <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-34253504323404236592015-01-28T10:47:22.728+01:002015-01-28T10:47:22.728+01:00It's good to see a positive review of this, be...It's good to see a positive review of this, because so many I've seen lately have been heavily critical and seem to be so let down. I have the E-ARC and was total put off reading it because of all the negative reviews.<br /><br />Thanks for perking my interest back up!Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-22799664023780847952015-01-28T09:12:20.793+01:002015-01-28T09:12:20.793+01:00Thanks Shannon! I was definitely disappointed with...Thanks Shannon! I was definitely disappointed with the underwhelming characters. If I were to make the choice again, I would either borrow it or wait until the price drops drastically. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-26226975983709164112015-01-28T09:11:09.359+01:002015-01-28T09:11:09.359+01:00Kaitlin, I love the author so I wanted to read it ...Kaitlin, I love the author so I wanted to read it even with the mixed reviews I read. I certainly hope you enjoy it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-10590383243487993612015-01-28T09:09:58.847+01:002015-01-28T09:09:58.847+01:00Thanks Ana! I am sorry for your loss as well. Even...Thanks Ana! I am sorry for your loss as well. Even though the story was a bit underwhelming, I do think she handled this topic very well.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-3208638575800542312015-01-28T09:08:53.208+01:002015-01-28T09:08:53.208+01:00Claudia, oh no this book is not connected at all. ...Claudia, oh no this book is not connected at all. It is a different story with different characters. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy If I Stay. I loved it, but I have heard from others who didn't like it. You are right: she may just not be for you. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-61727370684816325012015-01-28T09:07:42.355+01:002015-01-28T09:07:42.355+01:00Thanks Rachel! I do hope you enjoy her books. I ab...Thanks Rachel! I do hope you enjoy her books. I absolutely loved If I Stay.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-46477924671851670502015-01-28T09:07:12.641+01:002015-01-28T09:07:12.641+01:00Chrissireads, I hope you enjoy it! It isn't a ...Chrissireads, I hope you enjoy it! It isn't a bad read, just not as good as her other stuff (in my opinion).Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-49514832592708872352015-01-28T09:06:38.661+01:002015-01-28T09:06:38.661+01:00Joyous Reads, yes you are right about that. Even t...Joyous Reads, yes you are right about that. Even though I had red similar reviews I still didn't hesitate to buy the book. I really love her work. I hope you enjoy it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-48985873578586482752015-01-28T09:05:58.213+01:002015-01-28T09:05:58.213+01:00Thanks Trish! Maybe romance is added to try to sel...Thanks Trish! Maybe romance is added to try to sell more books? I am writing a YA right now and honestly I am torn about adding unnecessary romance. I would rather just leave it out because my main character is already dealing with so much.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-14715473228027558062015-01-28T06:56:02.839+01:002015-01-28T06:56:02.839+01:00First off, I am so very sorry about your friend. T...First off, I am so very sorry about your friend. That is just heartbreaking. I am nervous about this one, because I have heard the same things: people underwhelmed and not really feeling a lot for the characters. That is kind of important in a book with this kind of topic, so I am a bit hesitant to read it. But great review, I think I will heed your advice and not buy this one just yet! <br /><br />Shannon @ <a href="http://www.itstartsatmidnight.com" rel="nofollow"> It Starts At Midnight </a>Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-48408882277038573452015-01-28T03:38:28.114+01:002015-01-28T03:38:28.114+01:00This one seems to be disappointing for a lot of pe...This one seems to be disappointing for a lot of people! It's made me curious about it. I want to see if I'll have a similar reaction as you, so I'm definitely going to read it. :)<br /><br />Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559414823544545672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-40546679867502702732015-01-28T03:27:03.645+01:002015-01-28T03:27:03.645+01:00It's too bad this book was underwhelming. I...It's too bad this book was underwhelming. I'm so sorry you had to deal with your loss. I went through a similar experience recently, and I was kind of in shock, but I'm glad to hear this book captures the feeling well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-27918138670764126762015-01-27T16:51:35.444+01:002015-01-27T16:51:35.444+01:00I struggled a great deal with If I Stay. I also fo...I struggled a great deal with If I Stay. I also found it extremely difficult and exhausting even to connect with the characters and their story line. At the end, I concluded that Gayle Forman is simply not for me (shakes head). Is this novel connected to the series at all? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-54307785773482235522015-01-27T15:54:45.096+01:002015-01-27T15:54:45.096+01:00Awww sorry it's a bit underwhelming. I haven&#...Awww sorry it's a bit underwhelming. I haven't read anything by Forman yet, but I really want to give her books a try. Lovely review!<br /><br />Rachel @ <a href="http://aperfectioncalledbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Perfection Called Books</a>Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/06616299360211920794noreply@blogger.com