tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post2735343550395307375..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-30731239906437812162011-12-05T00:18:44.391-05:002011-12-05T00:18:44.391-05:00I really want to read this one, sounds like the ki...I really want to read this one, sounds like the kind of book I like. Nice review :)Mariana Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230051813194886508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40731582694465261772011-12-04T22:49:56.951-05:002011-12-04T22:49:56.951-05:00I've never even heard of this one before, but ...I've never even heard of this one before, but it sounds extraordinary.<br />And. that. cover.<br />Well, 'nuff said XDSarah (saz101)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08936602748682093150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-9885858271769994842011-12-03T05:21:14.101-05:002011-12-03T05:21:14.101-05:00Amazing review! :) Will surely read this soonAmazing review! :) Will surely read this soonSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40068545348187434522011-12-03T01:34:09.969-05:002011-12-03T01:34:09.969-05:00I'm beginning to think you aren't going to...I'm beginning to think you aren't going to be able to say you don't really read/like Contemporary anymore pretty soon. :) It makes me happy inside :)<br /><br />I've only read one book by Zarr (Story of a Girl) but it was WOW. So I'm definitely looking forward to this one. SO glad to hear that you loved it so much! :DAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-13587903910723181372011-12-02T19:02:30.058-05:002011-12-02T19:02:30.058-05:00This book sounds intense. Even though I don't ...This book sounds intense. Even though I don't read much YA Contemporary...I'm adding it to my list. I like the cover tooJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-56390449483956781262011-12-02T14:10:22.798-05:002011-12-02T14:10:22.798-05:00I absolutely loved Sara Zarr's other books, so...I absolutely loved Sara Zarr's other books, so I can't wait to read this one! So glad to hear you liked it.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-71679242478936635292011-12-01T23:46:59.372-05:002011-12-01T23:46:59.372-05:00I am SO going to read this book and as soon as I c...I am SO going to read this book and as soon as I can get to it! Thanks.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-24847004078179671632011-12-01T22:46:32.534-05:002011-12-01T22:46:32.534-05:00It seems like this book had a huge effect on you! ...It seems like this book had a huge effect on you! Nice review.<br /><br />♥<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/bookluvrmindy" rel="nofollow">bookluvrmindy</a><br /><a href="http://www.magicalurbanfantasyreads.com" rel="nofollow">Magical Urban Fantasy Reads</a>Bookluvr Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705973227780072479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-78181773912542329472011-12-01T19:20:39.463-05:002011-12-01T19:20:39.463-05:00You have a way with words, seriously. What a love...You have a way with words, seriously. What a lovely review. I completely agree with everything you said in it and you said it so intelligently. I'm so jealous! =)Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472559027348735571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-12369864814147992322011-12-01T18:38:47.652-05:002011-12-01T18:38:47.652-05:00What a great review! I can tell how much you liked...What a great review! I can tell how much you liked this story and the writer's style. There goes my list again!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-25077122321519656472011-12-01T18:01:12.756-05:002011-12-01T18:01:12.756-05:00I've heard great things about this book. I do...I've heard great things about this book. I don't think I've seen a bad word.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965647842119649711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-50086085765278051862011-12-01T17:14:47.132-05:002011-12-01T17:14:47.132-05:00I want to read this book! I love heartfelt books t...I want to read this book! I love heartfelt books that make your heart feel so many emotions. Loved the review!Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82642757399503194912011-12-01T16:09:49.366-05:002011-12-01T16:09:49.366-05:00Gorgeous and heartfelt sure sounds lovely, and the...Gorgeous and heartfelt sure sounds lovely, and the name, hm, I must google herBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-11567010890333299182011-12-01T12:28:58.309-05:002011-12-01T12:28:58.309-05:00I hadn't heard of this one before, but I reall...I hadn't heard of this one before, but I really like the cover. Admittedly, though, the book sounds really sad. I do love good contemporary fiction, and I can handle some sadness, but if it is too sad and the ending is tragic then I tend to steer clear of them. This one sounds like one I may pick up, though. The prose sound beautiful and the decisions by both narrators are so intriguing! Great review, Melissa!Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-12481502186074136222011-12-01T11:47:05.633-05:002011-12-01T11:47:05.633-05:00Oh, wow! I'd heard good things, but now I'...Oh, wow! I'd heard good things, but now I'm completely convinced that I must read How to Save a Life. I love when books get real, but somehow manage to stay beautiful. Great review, Melissa! :)Lauren Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749629168151466704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34229929489301409132011-12-01T11:14:48.573-05:002011-12-01T11:14:48.573-05:00I have this one on my bookshelf and waiting for my...I have this one on my bookshelf and waiting for my Winter Break to read it. I've read Sara Zarr's other books and felt the same way. I'm craving for a great contemporary read that goes beyond the grieving/death angle that I've read so much lately. Fab review as always!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3307233985536106482011-12-01T10:37:53.201-05:002011-12-01T10:37:53.201-05:00wow! i'm so scared of books like this because ...wow! i'm so scared of books like this because i tend to get to emotional and i'm one of those people who tend to read to escape...but i've heard NOTHING BUT EXCELLENT things about it. so, i don't know. i kinda want to try it...but like i said, i have a total fear of overwhelming emotion!!! <br /><br />beautiful review, as always!Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4591018003737511642011-12-01T10:20:31.706-05:002011-12-01T10:20:31.706-05:00Absolutely gorgeous review Melissa, I love a story...Absolutely gorgeous review Melissa, I love a story that feels not just realistic but truthful and can take two very different characters and make them both accessible to readers. You say 4.5 out of 5 and I say SOLD.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-69837655811741227542011-12-01T10:15:24.454-05:002011-12-01T10:15:24.454-05:00I like the sound of this one, but I've never r...I like the sound of this one, but I've never read any reviews until now. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70041935292291791882011-12-01T10:09:15.423-05:002011-12-01T10:09:15.423-05:00If you liked this one, I would highly recommend yo...If you liked this one, I would highly recommend you read some more Sara Zarr. All of her books have the same qualities you mentioned about this book. Great review!Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64608401111244821632011-12-01T09:54:45.943-05:002011-12-01T09:54:45.943-05:00Nice review! Mandy & Jill sound like interesti...Nice review! Mandy & Jill sound like interesting characters/narrators....Wow, it seems like everyone is loving this book!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-76246745210190973122011-12-01T01:49:45.712-05:002011-12-01T01:49:45.712-05:00I'm surprised you haven't read Sara Zarr y...I'm surprised you haven't read Sara Zarr yet. I've only read one book by her but I really liked it. This one sounds good. I like intensely emotional books at times.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-19852456806753472112011-12-01T00:37:08.338-05:002011-12-01T00:37:08.338-05:00AWESOME review! I purchased this on Amazon the oth...AWESOME review! I purchased this on Amazon the other day and cannot wait for it to arrive!!! :DLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387514456532980921noreply@blogger.com