tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post7972380144240418190..comments2023-09-27T14:46:31.484+02:00Comments on Paperback Treasures: Review: Notes to Self by Avery SawyerHannah Doermannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797679970202012252noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-45851688133087594232012-05-21T01:59:20.769+02:002012-05-21T01:59:20.769+02:00 I think I'm going to have to agree with this ... I think I'm going to have to agree with this comment. While I was on the fence about reading it when it was posted about before, I don't think this is going to be a book for me after all from reading your review. Good review, but not my style.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-57881914132453595422012-05-20T06:27:56.370+02:002012-05-20T06:27:56.370+02:00This one is not for me unfortunately! I don't ...This one is not for me unfortunately! I don't like coming-to-age novels at all and honestly I'm not a fan of any kind of "dark contemporary" novels... Good review... but :/Lisahttp://twitter.com/BadassBookienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-68360759923743016432012-05-12T14:29:12.233+02:002012-05-12T14:29:12.233+02:00Wow, you make it sound amazing - I really have to ...Wow, you make it sound amazing - I really have to get a copy of that book :)Hannah Doermannhttp://www.paperbacktreasures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-86186703837838573302012-05-11T23:29:39.119+02:002012-05-11T23:29:39.119+02:00Flat-Out Love is AMAZING!! It's New Adult (the...Flat-Out Love is AMAZING!! It's New Adult (the main character's 18, just started college) and there's a mystery in the story, but one that has to do with family dynamics and relationships and their history.<br /><br />And you'll love the brother-sister relationship:) It's not done a lot but I love it and in this case it's very well done. And all the characters are completely well-developed.<br /><br />BTW even though it's a serious story, there are some parts that are absolutely hilarious!! <br /><br />I'm still gushing about the book and thinking about it and it's been months since I read it.Christina Kit.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-50134210461072598672012-05-11T21:50:26.236+02:002012-05-11T21:50:26.236+02:00I have no idea about stuff like that, so maybe it ...I have no idea about stuff like that, so maybe it is realistic. It just seemed too convenient to me when I was reading it - but who knows :)<br /><br /><br />I've heard really good things about Flat-Out Love, and I just saw that it's new adult, which I love - adding it to my wishlist :)Hannah Doermannhttp://www.paperbacktreasures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-82031654709371255462012-05-11T21:46:59.000+02:002012-05-11T21:46:59.000+02:00Okay, then I guess I can't criticize that. It ...Okay, then I guess I can't criticize that. It just seemed too convenient while I was reading it.Hannah Doermannhttp://www.paperbacktreasures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-14090633509814804832012-05-11T03:43:07.608+02:002012-05-11T03:43:07.608+02:00Yeah, that's medically possible, actually. But...Yeah, that's medically possible, actually. But with a book, I think it's kind of too convenient! But I'll see for myself. ;)franchie15noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-1019498222704710172012-05-10T21:01:26.020+02:002012-05-10T21:01:26.020+02:00And the romance is incredible!!And the romance is incredible!!Christina Kit.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-21692621321145487722012-05-10T20:54:14.322+02:002012-05-10T20:54:14.322+02:00I really like the sound of this story!
I like tha...I really like the sound of this story!<br /><br />I like that it focuses on friendship and family as well as a romance - and since she's recovering she'll need all of that support, the whole range of people in her life, to be able to reclaim a life for herself.<br /><br />I'd seen a movie about that kind of injury, where simple mechanical things like showering or cooking weren't remembered, but that's because those things comprise of steps, it's sequential as opposed to recognizing people. I think it's a different part of the brain or something - they'd explained it in the movie, which was also a mystery/thriller. For instance the character with the injury couldn't remember to take his house keys with him before pulling the door closed behind him, but he remembered people and roads and where all the shops were and where his friends worked. <br /><br />It would be interesting to know if this is customary in these kinds of injuries - any neuroscience majors out there?<br /><br />When it comes to self-published books, I have to tell you that my favorite book ever is self-published. It's called Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park, and the story combines a huge family secret that's heart-breaking, awesome unique characters and incredible dialogue. I can't recommend it enough:) It's YA contemporaryChristina Kit.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-88952782113639734842012-05-10T16:39:15.215+02:002012-05-10T16:39:15.215+02:00Well, the premise is basically that because of her...Well, the premise is basically that because of her traumatic head injury, random parts of memory are missing, which I guess is medically possible. But to me, it didn't seem random - it seemed like everything fit the author's purpses a little too nicely. Like, she can't remember those basic things, but she does remember almost everything about the other characters and what they're like. And she can't remember what exactly happened the night she fell. It seemed a little like the author took the easy way out, having her MC remember the people around her, since her figuring out who's who would have taken some extra scenes and would have possibly been a little confusing to read about, if it isn't done perfectly. Her only not remembering those little things that aren't necessary for the story seemed unrealistic to me.Hannah Doermannhttp://www.paperbacktreasures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-48065630851738893852012-05-10T15:54:15.440+02:002012-05-10T15:54:15.440+02:00I think it's a good example that this one is s...I think it's a good example that this one is self-published yet some readers enjoyed it. And I'm glad you're one of them. The premise of this book is really intriguing. Robin's character sounds great and her friendship with Emily too sounds fun. I'm glad to know that there's a family part here as well! But the memory thing sounds a little weird. You mean she totally forgot some basic things while she didn't really forget about the people around her?franchie15noreply@blogger.com