tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post8321611301031346212..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Between Here and Forever ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48764095198472535992011-07-13T00:13:49.459-04:002011-07-13T00:13:49.459-04:00It was a good book, it surprised me, I have read t...It was a good book, it surprised me, I have read things by Scott before and I was exepecting this one not to disapoint me and it didn´t. But, yeah Abby was exasperating sometimes and I agree that we shoul have known more about Eli (<3)<br />Nice review ^^<br /><br />-Mariana S<br />http://smartgirls-read.blogspot.com/Mariana Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230051813194886508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3305636166440708582011-06-06T08:25:37.517-04:002011-06-06T08:25:37.517-04:00I really must get this book. I've not read a ...I really must get this book. I've not read a book by Elizabeth Scott either and I keep hearing such good things about her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-11702438017334594992011-06-03T23:24:33.465-04:002011-06-03T23:24:33.465-04:00Love Elizabeth Scott! I haven't read this one,...Love Elizabeth Scott! I haven't read this one, though. Thanks for the review!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73825459346992586922011-06-03T19:42:54.822-04:002011-06-03T19:42:54.822-04:00I've never read an Elizabeth Scott book either...I've never read an Elizabeth Scott book either but it's good to hear that you enjoyed her writing. I keep saying that I need to read more contemps, so maybe I should get around to that. Great review!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68058489863733465692011-06-02T23:44:41.529-04:002011-06-02T23:44:41.529-04:00Oh I don't know if I could stand Abby, and if ...Oh I don't know if I could stand Abby, and if Eli needs more development... but the story sounds interesting... oh I'm on the fence. I may try this one from the library.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22102255611107973682011-06-02T18:35:01.355-04:002011-06-02T18:35:01.355-04:00I haven't read this one yet. I did read Love ...I haven't read this one yet. I did read Love You, Hate You, Miss You and as I remember, the character was a bit mopey and down on herself, but she'd lost her best friend in a drunk driving accident. She felt so guilty about it that I thought she had a right to feel that way. But she grows in the book from the mopey woe is me girl to someone that can hold her head up. If you read it, you'd be really surprised at the twists in the plot. I listened to it on audio and enjoyed it. (I'm having a hard time enjoying audio books.)<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-56494734776267631942011-06-02T18:16:34.989-04:002011-06-02T18:16:34.989-04:00I would have loved more Eli! Many people couldn...I would have loved more Eli! Many people couldn't stand Abby in this book and I understand that, I was able to get over it. I'm glad you liked it! :)Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11923129365106674434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14048843506868638442011-06-02T13:30:27.574-04:002011-06-02T13:30:27.574-04:00Ugh I wanted to punch Abby too. She was so negativ...Ugh I wanted to punch Abby too. She was so negative it was getting me down. This was my first Elizabeth Scott book too though, and I did like the writing, so I'll be checking out her other books.Laura (All of Everything)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11854775486921170991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40386481565041536582011-06-02T12:50:33.081-04:002011-06-02T12:50:33.081-04:00Nice review -- makes me just curious enough about ...Nice review -- makes me just curious enough about the book to grab it from the library. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456689516505172959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-87740025104358832011-06-02T12:41:57.790-04:002011-06-02T12:41:57.790-04:00YAY, now read the rest :) ps. did you get my email...YAY, now read the rest :) ps. did you get my email?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-33903060984350388232011-06-02T12:33:31.643-04:002011-06-02T12:33:31.643-04:00I don't agree with you that Abby was ridiculou...I don't agree with you that Abby was ridiculous and I don't think she was all that over-dramatic either. For me, I though it was definitely real and relatable, and that's what I liked about it the most. Abby lived in Tess's shadow for so long, that I'm not even a little bit surprised that she ended up feeling that way about herself for so long, I think that towards the end of she book she was starting to try and really break out of that shell and maybe that's something we should take away from the book. As far as Eli and not knowing enough about him, the book was mostly about Abby and what was going on with Tess, so I didn't mind that there wasn't any more than we were given on him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796778737522213840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-27516046640070299582011-06-02T12:24:51.408-04:002011-06-02T12:24:51.408-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love Elizabeth Scot...I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love Elizabeth Scott but this is by far my least favorite of her books. One thing I really liked about the book was Eli's "flaw". It's so easy to judge people by the way they look and I really liked that this physcially perfect guy had a huge "flaw". Goes to show you know nothing about another person's personal struggles. But I'm with you on Abby's attitude!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535404585690225142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-52911717888919794092011-06-02T11:42:14.734-04:002011-06-02T11:42:14.734-04:00Haha! "Woe is me," indeed. You crack me ...Haha! "Woe is me," indeed. You crack me up, Melissa.<br /><br />It is with a Shameface that I admit to never having read Scott either, but I plan to soon, I just may not start with this book.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-18735401200977950262011-06-02T11:39:42.655-04:002011-06-02T11:39:42.655-04:00Between Here and Forever sounds great! I love what...Between Here and Forever sounds great! I love what you said about Elizabeth Scott's writing style. I'm glad she impresses in her latest book! Great review! :)Lauren Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749629168151466704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-76783478029551100442011-06-02T11:31:26.754-04:002011-06-02T11:31:26.754-04:00Don't worry Melissa, I'll be getting stone...Don't worry Melissa, I'll be getting stoned in the street along with you, I haven't read anything by this author either:( I suck.<br /><br />I'm with you on the self-deprecating female characters, they always tend to grate on me after a while and I want to reach in and slap them out of their funk. I definitely want to read about this stunning twist though, that alone is enough to make me want to pick this one up!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-75198232683277214382011-06-02T09:36:54.653-04:002011-06-02T09:36:54.653-04:00oh i love this review
and i am so glad you liked ...oh i love this review<br /><br />and i am so glad you liked the book as i have had mixed reviews but am determined to love it as i ADORE Elizabeth scott.<br /><br />my fave book of hers is STEALING HEAVEN. i really think you'd love it :) it's got an oder YA vibe with the MC being 18 and the love interest being 20 :)Nomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995363401476834241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73815320291342211952011-06-02T09:32:01.290-04:002011-06-02T09:32:01.290-04:00I love this author and this book! To me this book ...I love this author and this book! To me this book hit so many areas in my life. I am a really harsh critic when it comes to myself,so I related to the character right away. Nice review!Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6622612954500571752011-06-02T08:25:11.125-04:002011-06-02T08:25:11.125-04:00It's always frustrating when a character is so...It's always frustrating when a character is so down on herself. But that does seem quite realistic for a teenager. It's hard to view the thoughts most of us had when we were young from the outside looking in.<br />This book sounds like a story that's been done and done again, but if anyone can do it well, it's Elizabeth Scott.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36486936448471721512011-06-02T07:55:54.216-04:002011-06-02T07:55:54.216-04:00Feel the same way you do about the female characte...Feel the same way you do about the female characters! And I also like Elizabeth Scott's writing style. There's something so simple about it, but it flows just right you just can't help but read it.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-29174961176926160492011-06-02T03:28:33.223-04:002011-06-02T03:28:33.223-04:00Either a book works or not - the fact that you are...Either a book works or not - the fact that you are courageous enough to try a genre you are not sure about I find very appealing. I do the same. If the writting was so good as you state, I might be tempted. Great review!Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4063874751311932882011-06-02T03:14:17.785-04:002011-06-02T03:14:17.785-04:00I think the way she acts would bother me too. I do...I think the way she acts would bother me too. I do not people who whine now and again but she just seems to do it too muchBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-39360554641203465542011-06-02T03:04:28.444-04:002011-06-02T03:04:28.444-04:00I starting this tonight. I love Elizabeth's p...I starting this tonight. I love Elizabeth's prose too - simple yet elegant. Definitely one of my favourite writers. Great review :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-42676017598288352742011-06-02T01:50:59.215-04:002011-06-02T01:50:59.215-04:00I love Elizabeth Scott but Abby's whining anno...I love Elizabeth Scott but Abby's whining annoyed me too which is why I didn't like this one as much as some of Scott's other books.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-85871956737909927402011-06-02T01:48:48.849-04:002011-06-02T01:48:48.849-04:00It has been a while since I have read one of Scott...It has been a while since I have read one of Scott's novels, and while I am not a huge fan of self-deprecating protagonists either, I am surprised that you gave this a 4 out 5 rating, which tells me tht the writing and story does over come this flaw. Great review.Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-23947440090313830812011-06-02T01:41:36.982-04:002011-06-02T01:41:36.982-04:00I am sick of self-deprecating female protagonists ...I am sick of self-deprecating female protagonists too. It's hard to feel sorry for a character when he/she is constantly whining.<br />I haven't tried any Elizabeth Scott books till now; I think I will start with some of her other books and come to this later.Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.com