tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post8318820717670539339..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34585831174123110802013-07-03T02:45:49.939-04:002013-07-03T02:45:49.939-04:00I agree that it's often hardest to review the ...I agree that it's often hardest to review the books we love rather than the books we dislike. The Fault in Our Stars is definitely a gem amongst YA novels. It's so, SO, good. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as you did. :)<br /><br />Julia @ <a href="http://thathapachick.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">That Hapa Chick</a>Julia @ That Hapa Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961460353502898001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70708605409226933862013-07-01T14:52:54.042-04:002013-07-01T14:52:54.042-04:00Yea, have you read any other book written by John ...Yea, have you read any other book written by John Green? Paper towns were published recently here but I didn't have an opportunity to read this one :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508524292506777124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7763882617807617102013-07-01T12:30:03.778-04:002013-07-01T12:30:03.778-04:00Thanks, Vy! I almost didn't review it because ...Thanks, Vy! I almost didn't review it because I didn't think I'd be able to put my feelings into words, you know?Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26372956441822129052013-07-01T12:26:42.121-04:002013-07-01T12:26:42.121-04:00I loved it, too, Paulina....it's incredible!I loved it, too, Paulina....it's incredible!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-32078070570382747442013-07-01T12:26:22.977-04:002013-07-01T12:26:22.977-04:00I understand, Shirley. Not everyone can! But Green...I understand, Shirley. Not everyone can! But Green is a great writer, and I highly recommend his other books!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46891088230686892642013-07-01T12:25:41.077-04:002013-07-01T12:25:41.077-04:00It so is, Christina. I tried so hard to have my re...It so is, Christina. I tried so hard to have my review measure up, but it's pretty much impossible!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48323908695986457582013-07-01T12:25:06.358-04:002013-07-01T12:25:06.358-04:00I think this is worth it, Mary. Green has a way of...I think this is worth it, Mary. Green has a way of making you feel so deeply...and this is definitely no exception.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-65389892484245606692013-07-01T12:24:38.040-04:002013-07-01T12:24:38.040-04:00I think it really worked for this one, especially....I think it really worked for this one, especially. It was really, really powerful.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-23011675717685908082013-07-01T12:24:14.159-04:002013-07-01T12:24:14.159-04:00Do it! It's SO, so good!Do it! It's SO, so good!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84523556628562400362013-07-01T12:18:13.543-04:002013-07-01T12:18:13.543-04:00It was just so dang powerful, huh? I read it on th...It was just so dang powerful, huh? I read it on the airplane and cried like a baby.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40600924672076559172013-07-01T12:17:49.301-04:002013-07-01T12:17:49.301-04:00Thanks, Aylee! It really is such a special book. T...Thanks, Aylee! It really is such a special book. There aren't enough words to say just how well John Green captured every emotion in this book.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31084309300793283462013-07-01T12:17:09.366-04:002013-07-01T12:17:09.366-04:00SO sad, but so realistic and optimistic, too. It&#...SO sad, but so realistic and optimistic, too. It's the reality of it that hits the hardest, you know?Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8992938816412907612013-07-01T12:16:25.554-04:002013-07-01T12:16:25.554-04:00It really is, Alison. I cried like a baby, but I w...It really is, Alison. I cried like a baby, but I was happy and laughing, too.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-49099433491957938152013-07-01T12:16:06.611-04:002013-07-01T12:16:06.611-04:00This is a fabulous place to start, Aman. I was flo...This is a fabulous place to start, Aman. I was floored. I cried on the airplane while I was reading it :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-21467636836200301952013-07-01T11:59:41.459-04:002013-07-01T11:59:41.459-04:00At first I read your sentence as "I've ne...At first I read your sentence as "I've never been so disappointed." And I thought - 'oh no, she didn't like it!" I'm so relieved that you loved it. It's a wonderful book. And hard to put into words how great it is.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46042580766834523302013-07-01T05:05:12.898-04:002013-07-01T05:05:12.898-04:00Awesome review! I love everything John Green has w...Awesome review! I love everything John Green has written and I loved this as well. I think i went through a whole box of tissues though. SO sad!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667805212769758234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-87346329896598692262013-06-30T22:06:23.636-04:002013-06-30T22:06:23.636-04:00I know exactly what you mean about feeling like yo...I know exactly what you mean about feeling like you could never put into words exactly how much you truly loved a book. But honestly, I thought you did a wonderful job with this review, Melissa! I can definitely tell how special this one was for you. And I really think I'm going to love this one just as much as you when I get around to reading it (hopefully soon!).Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-87038516877573112752013-06-30T17:39:44.790-04:002013-06-30T17:39:44.790-04:00Yay! I'm so glad you loved this one! It made m...Yay! I'm so glad you loved this one! It made me cry ugly tears but was so beautiful...definitely by favorite Green novel so far. :) Lovely review, Melissa!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-62271724102427819922013-06-30T11:43:06.786-04:002013-06-30T11:43:06.786-04:00I really can't wait to read this book!I really can't wait to read this book!Ashley @ The Bibliophile's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643228807730738670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-44020565975348974902013-06-30T11:32:52.290-04:002013-06-30T11:32:52.290-04:00I love character-driven books over plot-driven boo...I love character-driven books over plot-driven books for sure. I've heard nothing but good buzz about this, and all of John Green's, books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-30479362634374208662013-06-30T08:56:47.467-04:002013-06-30T08:56:47.467-04:00This one's sat on my shelf because I'm a c...This one's sat on my shelf because I'm a chicken. I love when I fall into a book but sometimes, I'm just not ready for all the emotion, you know? And John Green is always good at poking at my emotions. Plus, I totally get not being able to put all your feels into words. But you did good! :)Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-45512819840094310102013-06-30T08:41:11.164-04:002013-06-30T08:41:11.164-04:00I reviewed this book but I definitely didn't d...I reviewed this book but I definitely didn't do it justice. Wasn't it such an awesome and powerful read? I am glad you enjoyed it. I need to read more John Green! Great review!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36919760022188521602013-06-30T06:35:03.070-04:002013-06-30T06:35:03.070-04:00Yes, I totally agree the best books are the most d...Yes, I totally agree the best books are the most difficult to review! I'm really glad you loved this so much Melissa<3 Unfortunately, I couldn't connect with this story :( I'm definitely the black sheep here, but I'm willing to give John Green's other books a go one day!Fab review!!<3Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660299375972501570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-79103647999625254952013-06-30T04:36:37.721-04:002013-06-30T04:36:37.721-04:00I love this book! I also can't say enough good...I love this book! I also can't say enough good things about this book ;) I can't wait to read other books written by this author ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508524292506777124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84596416133831011252013-06-30T01:15:22.879-04:002013-06-30T01:15:22.879-04:00I ended up not reviewing The Fault In Our Stars be...I ended up not reviewing The Fault In Our Stars because I'm not even sure what to say. But I love your review and absolutely agree about the subtle romance in the book. Glad to see you loved it! Thanks for the review :)Vy https://www.blogger.com/profile/17555429237785443297noreply@blogger.com