tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post7415233716418906357..comments2023-11-03T09:03:39.356-04:00Comments on Shooting Stars Mag: Review: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. RowlingShooting Stars Maghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-74811957074233085032013-08-05T11:17:31.609-04:002013-08-05T11:17:31.609-04:00Expecting the Blogosphere to be full of reviews of...Expecting the Blogosphere to be full of reviews of this book, yours is one of only a handful I've read.<br /><br />Great stuff, I think you give sound advice in that I really should give it a try even if I suspect it won't be to my taste.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-21300774678475718222013-08-05T00:03:26.348-04:002013-08-05T00:03:26.348-04:00I am looking forward to giving this a chance-I jus...I am looking forward to giving this a chance-I just need to carve out some time to leisurely page through it.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-80110678649564250792013-08-03T16:22:12.859-04:002013-08-03T16:22:12.859-04:00I really want to read more books from Rowling some...I really want to read more books from Rowling some day. I am a fan of Harry Potter and I know her new books are totally different, but I think she writes amazing!Gaby Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-46679657163213694062013-08-01T22:48:56.130-04:002013-08-01T22:48:56.130-04:00Oh, Lauren!! You have no idea how happy it makes m...Oh, Lauren!! You have no idea how happy it makes me that you loved this one so!! I was a bit disappointed when this was first released and people seemed to not like it at all because I personally loved it, as well. It was definitely a slow start and it took me awhile to sort out who everyone was because there were so many characters. But like you, the more I read, the more I got into it and everyone's lives. I loved that non of the characters were perfect, that they all had their faults. It made them more REAL. She is so great with her characters and their development - they are truly and fully realized.<br /><br />So yeah, I really loved this review. Really well said!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-26292281161879209032013-08-01T16:13:59.924-04:002013-08-01T16:13:59.924-04:00I've been curious about this one, but am more ...I've been curious about this one, but am more curious about the other book she wrote under another pen name. Still need to check this one out. Sounds fab.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-43867148588857261522013-08-01T07:45:22.171-04:002013-08-01T07:45:22.171-04:00I've been so bothered about this one and the m...I've been so bothered about this one and the mixed reviews. I attempted a read some time back but couldn't quite get into the story. I am glad to hear it worked for you, hon!<br /><br />Great review.<33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-33177532683512008762013-08-01T03:49:31.763-04:002013-08-01T03:49:31.763-04:00I still haven't gathered the courage to read t...I still haven't gathered the courage to read this one, mostly because i fear disappointment, but your review brought me a step closer. I'm glad you cared about the characters despite the slow start. It all sounds pretty promising.<br />Great review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-60524592405017810442013-08-01T02:36:11.824-04:002013-08-01T02:36:11.824-04:00I hope to read this. I love how this author expand...I hope to read this. I love how this author expanded into other genres successfully. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-67424712448200435792013-08-01T01:05:26.337-04:002013-08-01T01:05:26.337-04:00Strangely enough, I haven't had a strong urge ...Strangely enough, I haven't had a strong urge to read this one. I'm glad it worked for you though!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-81889191258103411162013-08-01T00:30:15.727-04:002013-08-01T00:30:15.727-04:00I don't think it is for me especially with the...I don't think it is for me especially with the slow beginningbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-13407900167072865342013-07-31T20:52:51.036-04:002013-07-31T20:52:51.036-04:00I have been waiting to see a review of this book t...I have been waiting to see a review of this book that didnt gush about Harry only. I know Harry rocked, but that alone wont make this good. Ya know? <br />Ive read a few books that were slow in the beginning and the books were fabulous. <br />I am happy its a good review for her birthday..lolz..<br />Very nice. <br />What style book would you call it? <br />Drama,Contemp, etc.? <br />Bellas Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576276571107467319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-21570218280114201652013-07-31T20:50:43.074-04:002013-07-31T20:50:43.074-04:00I'm still debating on this one. I feel the slo...I'm still debating on this one. I feel the slow parts would be too much for me. I do want to check out her new one though!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-38063539313501939112013-07-31T20:21:56.783-04:002013-07-31T20:21:56.783-04:00I am one of the few people on the planet who haven...I am one of the few people on the planet who haven't read Harry Potter so I've wondered how this would work for me. I'm sure comparing this to the Harry Potter series did nothing but a disservice to the story and I have a feeling I'd like this story as well. Great review, Lauren. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-58747097622062024642013-07-31T20:04:59.763-04:002013-07-31T20:04:59.763-04:00I very much agree with your review! Though I'm...I very much agree with your review! Though I'm not sure it is really my thing, I thought JK Rowling's cast of characters was fascinating and so detailed, and I was really invested in them as the story went on.The HoneyNerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871290381116725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-17266271146953915752013-07-31T20:00:48.715-04:002013-07-31T20:00:48.715-04:00Im glad you have Casual Vacancy a chance, and that...Im glad you have Casual Vacancy a chance, and that it paid off. It sounds like the multiple points of view were well-done also. Great review! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639675212408846217.post-76319820444161030282013-07-31T13:53:52.707-04:002013-07-31T13:53:52.707-04:00I still need to read this one. I'm glad you l...I still need to read this one. I'm glad you loved it!Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.com