tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post5778245853822530079..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Book Review: The Night CircusJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-15926023903620446222020-06-04T16:11:34.492-04:002020-06-04T16:11:34.492-04:00Just wanted to let you know her new one, The Starl...Just wanted to let you know her new one, The Starless Sea, is almost as gorgeous. Very "Invisible Library" feel but I loved it.Jennifer Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541374376445997714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27027042088950186552014-05-31T00:32:52.903-04:002014-05-31T00:32:52.903-04:00I know I'm really late to this party, but as a...I know I'm really late to this party, but as an awesome FYI, The Night Circus was written for NaNoWriMo, which I think is awesome (participants write 50k+ word stories during the month of November). Obviously it takes longer than that to get a finished project, but any author that can get a top-notch novel out of NaNo is totally worth reading in my book. Novel writing is damn hard work.Ink Monkey Magazinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263294396574590178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84703955364298557942013-11-28T01:20:41.449-05:002013-11-28T01:20:41.449-05:00I second this recommendation, although the writing...I second this recommendation, although the writing style is vastly different from Night Circus and really it's just a different type of book altogether. But still one of my favorites. And my favorite character is the Luggage, BTW. :)GeekyGingerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195746769283846191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26752954338787277532013-11-15T15:08:03.504-05:002013-11-15T15:08:03.504-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458054800158256830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58358896564957556702013-11-13T20:03:06.351-05:002013-11-13T20:03:06.351-05:00I love your review of this book. I read it over th...I love your review of this book. I read it over the summer and was a little frustrated at the pace because the story was so good I wanted to know what happened next. But I stuck with it and loved how it came together. I'm glad though that I wasn't the only one who felt this way about the pace, I wasn't too sure at first if it was taking me so long to read it because I couldn't get into it, or because it was written to be like that. Caitlin Ostberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723568806750848481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50107419262279078502013-11-12T18:26:12.580-05:002013-11-12T18:26:12.580-05:00Ha, me too! Ha, me too! Audreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14242077310196810722013-11-12T11:05:36.777-05:002013-11-12T11:05:36.777-05:00OMG! I'm late to the party because of a comput...OMG! I'm late to the party because of a computer issue, but I had to comment on Something Wicked This Way Comes. For some reason, that movie came out (or at least made it to our movie theatre) around 4th of July. And in my hometown, 4th of July always meant carnival in the park. Guess what idiot walked uptown to see the movie, and then had to walk back home, past the carnival, at night after the movie was over? Yup. That idiot would be me.Nagzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759428185831351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44303093556778727382013-11-12T08:03:50.033-05:002013-11-12T08:03:50.033-05:00Is that the book where Lwaxana is given the power ...Is that the book where Lwaxana is given the power of the Q, and goes after Q; telling Deanna "not now dear, mother is chopping wood?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82790170879311615382013-11-12T07:54:17.530-05:002013-11-12T07:54:17.530-05:00I loved this book - ran out and bought it the day ...I loved this book - ran out and bought it the day it came out based on a review I read in the toronto star & it didn't disappoint :)<br />It's beautifully written, and I love how it ended. It *is* on the slow side, but I can overlook that. My only real complaint is that there's a lack of overt conflict - until you realise there's a ton of it, just very subtle.<br />I would recommend 'the thirteenth tale', by diane setterfield - this is her first novel and it's incredible, impossible to put down. This one will make you cry in the end though, but worth it.<br />~erin kristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51138711399850939392013-11-12T00:52:01.825-05:002013-11-12T00:52:01.825-05:00I don't know if you've read the book Somet...I don't know if you've read the book Something Wicked This Way Comes. It is in the very word-picturey, poetic, Ray Bradbury style that I love--not sure if you're a fan, but it is the happiest Bradbury story I've ever read. I would highly recommend it.colour.of.rain.cloudshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787137325598106538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40043465360238485642013-11-11T23:05:58.957-05:002013-11-11T23:05:58.957-05:00Oh yes, I've read it multiple times, and of co...Oh yes, I've read it multiple times, and of course I own a copy in my Star Trek book shrine! Peter David is THE MAN when it comes to 'Trek books - I love him! (Have you read Q-in-Law? Because Oh. MAGOSH. Srsly. AMAZEBALLS.)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-59802607388191205602013-11-11T23:03:05.139-05:002013-11-11T23:03:05.139-05:00WOOT! So glad you're liking it! (And I agree a...WOOT! So glad you're liking it! (And I agree about the title; that must be why they changed it later to Foundling. :)) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84134446965239984622013-11-11T20:39:29.057-05:002013-11-11T20:39:29.057-05:00Plus! Riker's response to a Betazed asking why...Plus! Riker's response to a Betazed asking why Earthmen are so hairy: "Traction," responds Riker!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29489921082567240042013-11-11T15:14:28.865-05:002013-11-11T15:14:28.865-05:00Thanks for this! I just finished two great books o...Thanks for this! I just finished two great books on my kindle, and was having a book hangover, and couldn't figure out what to start next. This made me realize that I had this on my wish list...time to purchase!TheRedQueenhttp://www.red-rover.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37381741462706140012013-11-11T14:13:23.164-05:002013-11-11T14:13:23.164-05:00Second!Second!DBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51209156559393890522013-11-11T13:28:39.074-05:002013-11-11T13:28:39.074-05:00I had picked two books from the reader comments a ...I had picked two books from the reader comments a few book reviews back to try. "Night Circus" and "Birthmarked" by Caragh O'Brien.<br /> <br />Though I did enjoy reading "Birthmarked" I would not highly recommend (read: PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT) the other two in the Trilogy. <br /><br />I will say only this. "Love Square" <br /><br />And no, I am not over exaggerating. The term is actually used by the female lead in the series. It is dismal.<br /><br />I was stalling on "Night Circus" because of my literary depression brought on by the "Love Square." So I am glad you brought this one back up and gave such an honest review. You have bolstered me in my time of greatest literate need! Thank you Jen! Thank you!<br />Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183273645562327436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49325009352916568182013-11-11T12:54:57.183-05:002013-11-11T12:54:57.183-05:00I love the cover, but for whatever reason never pi...I love the cover, but for whatever reason never picked it up until you mentioned "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Bought the book this weekend and am really enjoying it so far. The writing is lovely.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787848462710742004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14075579215871658602013-11-11T12:36:09.886-05:002013-11-11T12:36:09.886-05:00I really enjoyed reading The Night Circus. It was...I really enjoyed reading The Night Circus. It was a slow read for since I had to reread parts of the story to make sure I didn't miss any details. I will be rereading it soon. I am sure I missed something. It was a fantastic story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50447767345960761742013-11-11T11:29:29.894-05:002013-11-11T11:29:29.894-05:00So, I haven't read this one but I just wanted ...So, I haven't read this one but I just wanted to say that upon reading your review of Monster Blood Tattoo (such a ridiculous title) I decided I wanted to read it. I mentioned it to my wife and the next day she showed up fresh from the library, the whole trilogy in tow. I'm about half way through the third book and it. has. been. awesome. I want to live there. I want a thrice high and a proofed weskit. I want to crank a seltzer lamp and sail the vinegar seas. Thanks for the recommendation. I hope the ending is as good as the rest of it.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43369816017859400432013-11-11T08:20:37.750-05:002013-11-11T08:20:37.750-05:00I adore this book, and I second the recommendation...I adore this book, and I second the recommendation for The Golem and the Jinni. KDotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45300716220914354272013-11-10T22:13:10.715-05:002013-11-10T22:13:10.715-05:00I'm so glad to see your review of Night Circus...I'm so glad to see your review of Night Circus! I'm one of those who looked at it at the store for a long time before finally making the commitment. I loved the book, but was somewhat bemused by the "when is the story going to get started?" feeling. Once I got used to the fact that "this IS the story" I loved it. The one violent act really shocked me. I too thought the ending was a little nebulous; I kind of wondered if the author couldn't figure it out herself. Once I finished it I couldn't think of a single person in my life who might enjoy it, so had to "half-price" it. I read "Something Wicked..." and loved it, but it was so long ago I never thought to make the connection. Thanks for thinking of that for me! I know my thoughts on the Night Circus seem to be all negative, but I did enjoy the dreamy feeling of it and her captivating use of the language.Mary Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9317268874834808172013-11-10T22:10:42.525-05:002013-11-10T22:10:42.525-05:00Jen, may I suggest a great book called Imzadi. it ...Jen, may I suggest a great book called Imzadi. it is a Star Trek, The Next Generation book by Peter David. I read it at least once a year. It takes the Riker/Troi romance to a whole new level. I can't recommend it highly enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76786183977200914382013-11-10T21:55:52.869-05:002013-11-10T21:55:52.869-05:00I listened to this book, and it was absolutely del...I listened to this book, and it was absolutely delightful! Worth a listen, even if you've already read it!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381811352227427724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81175167111507133582013-11-10T12:41:42.718-05:002013-11-10T12:41:42.718-05:00Read "The Color of Magic" It is one of t...Read "The Color of Magic" It is one of the best books I've ever read. It is extremely funny but also has an interesting plot and world. YOU WILL LOVE RINCEWIND. YOU WILL ALSO LOVE TWOFLOWER. I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING YOU WILL LOVE BUT BELIEVE ME YOU WILL LOVE THEM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-12880221625463885522013-11-10T00:16:43.275-05:002013-11-10T00:16:43.275-05:00I noticed that no one seems to have pointed it out...I noticed that no one seems to have pointed it out, there is actually a game, too. I believe it was made for promotional purposes. It's a sort of online, story-driven card game where you can actually experience the circus yourself. I haven't read the book, but this game is beautiful. http://nightcircus.storynexus.com/sLupisReapyrnoreply@blogger.com