tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post6290950903412223148..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Altered by Jennifer Rush ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31941446123444286902013-07-10T23:35:15.207-04:002013-07-10T23:35:15.207-04:00This is a great review - I agree! I remember worry...This is a great review - I agree! I remember worrying that the author wouldn't be able to distinguish the voices, but feeling like she did a great job. And I love how you talk about this book being cinematic. So true! I read it at a time that I needed a light, fun book and that's exactly what I got. Lots of action and excitement, plus a plot that got a lot more complex as it progressed. I'm hoping that we get more development from the characters in book 2. I also wish the covers weren't so cheesy. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-2989192906102333842013-07-07T19:50:02.036-04:002013-07-07T19:50:02.036-04:00I'm not sure how I feel about this book yet, w...I'm not sure how I feel about this book yet, which is why I haven't picked it up. I love that you describe it as cinematic, since I do enjoy stories that I can visualize very well in my mind. But I would probably have a problem with the lack of characterization!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-57174512019836494952013-07-07T15:30:51.503-04:002013-07-07T15:30:51.503-04:00I really enjoy books with a cinematic feel to them...I really enjoy books with a cinematic feel to them. They're usually quick reads and quite exciting. I don't think of myself as a sci-fi person when reading books but I really should, because I do love stories like these. I'm totally a sci-fi nerd when it comes to shows and movies, though. Lovely review, Melissa. Nice to see you enjoyed this overall. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-53725342618055612822013-07-07T09:44:19.317-04:002013-07-07T09:44:19.317-04:00I get what you mean about it being cinematic. It h...I get what you mean about it being cinematic. It had a sort of CSI feel to me, I really enjoyed the mystery aspect of it. I agree that Rush did a brilliant job with the characterization, the boys definitely all had distinct voices. Despite having some issues I'm glad you enjoyed this overall. Great review, as usual, Melissa! tthepageturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175214824875744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7142103910298294022013-07-06T21:04:11.173-04:002013-07-06T21:04:11.173-04:00I've seen mixed reviews for this one, though I...I've seen mixed reviews for this one, though I know the series isn't for me just based on the synopsis, but I'm glad you did like it despite your reservations. Your qualms would grate on me too - I know that tell not show has done that to me countless times before. Great review, though, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14252432995562141402013-07-06T14:05:17.628-04:002013-07-06T14:05:17.628-04:00I like books which keep the action moving and this...I like books which keep the action moving and this sounds like one, even though it's lacking some elements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73234842416450020332013-07-06T13:03:38.886-04:002013-07-06T13:03:38.886-04:00I think you might enjoy it, Melanie! It's defi...I think you might enjoy it, Melanie! It's definitely intriguing, and the concept is really solid. What can I say? I just want it all haha ;)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36930630366930296382013-07-06T13:02:55.906-04:002013-07-06T13:02:55.906-04:00I definitely agree with you on that, Mary. I enjoy...I definitely agree with you on that, Mary. I enjoyed this one, don't get me wrong. I just think that it would serve far better as a film.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68332244131144538562013-07-06T13:02:16.143-04:002013-07-06T13:02:16.143-04:00I'm glad I'm not the only person who felt ...I'm glad I'm not the only person who felt that way! I felt like it would make an excellent movie/television show!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22881757273135126262013-07-06T12:59:28.477-04:002013-07-06T12:59:28.477-04:00I love the premise from this one. Perhaps I'm ...I love the premise from this one. Perhaps I'm too picky, but I just wanted so much more!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-75059612667418170822013-07-06T12:56:07.098-04:002013-07-06T12:56:07.098-04:00I'm honestly not sure. I'm divided on it! ...I'm honestly not sure. I'm divided on it! I want to continue, but I also want so much MORE. I think if the tell vs. show thing doesn't improve, I doubt I'd finish book two.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-55559419467689927542013-07-06T12:19:30.713-04:002013-07-06T12:19:30.713-04:00Ah, I know what you mean about telling instead of ...Ah, I know what you mean about telling instead of showing. That does make the characters less.. interesting. I really like the sound of the experiments and the lab, so that might be enough for me to pick this one up :)<br /><br /> <a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5214601401958205212013-07-06T11:40:05.039-04:002013-07-06T11:40:05.039-04:00All of the reviews I've read about this book h...All of the reviews I've read about this book have been very similar to yours and yet I find myself really interested in the story. I wonder will you continue with the series? TELL ME. You know what I like and I wonder should I start this series? It sounds kind of fun, particularly if I go into it knowing how everyone already feels that it is a little on the flawed side. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-63726639595361558722013-07-06T10:26:12.647-04:002013-07-06T10:26:12.647-04:00Wonderful review, Melissa. I agree with what you s...Wonderful review, Melissa. I agree with what you said it being very cinematic. That's exactly what I thought when I read this too. I can say that it did has some flaws and needs some room for improvements too but I still really enjoyed this book. Hopefully the second book would be much better. I'm glad you still enjoyed the overall. :) Eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149413249084973336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-83621614080954788222013-07-06T09:47:33.329-04:002013-07-06T09:47:33.329-04:00Definitely very cinematic! I feel like I'm rea...Definitely very cinematic! I feel like I'm reading more and more books like that these days. Not that I mind! But it does seem like a lot of these books have an end game of being on TV or made into a movie. Maybe that's just me. Either way, they're usually pretty enjoyable, though they seem a bit fluffier than their compatriots. Luckily, I like fluff.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-1975157198293949642013-07-06T09:23:33.631-04:002013-07-06T09:23:33.631-04:00I'm feeling pickier and pickier myself lately ...I'm feeling pickier and pickier myself lately as well. I love action books and really want to read this one but my horrible horrible library doesn't have it -.- I'm interested by the plot and character here. Glad you enjoyed this one whole! <br /><br />Lovely review as always, Melissa! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.com