tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post4539207678373788924..comments2024-03-11T22:06:54.857+11:00Comments on inkcrush: Audition by Stasia Ward KehoeNomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995363401476834241noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-4971803361502638542011-11-06T07:41:30.442+11:002011-11-06T07:41:30.442+11:00possibly the worst cover i have ever seen! it look...possibly the worst cover i have ever seen! it looks like a bad movie poster - which was the reason i read this one because it was at such a disadvantage next to all the other, prettier new releases.<br /><br />and it was ok - i had a lot of the same issues as you, felt like i floated alongside the story rather than in it, i'm not sure the writing had enough punch to do so. i didn't sympathise very much with sara and was not seduced by remington myself, which made it difficult to believe the story.<br /><br />and for a smart girl she came across as pretty dumb. not sure it's a great representation of a verse novel, but it's a fairly solid offering for teens.kate.o.dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462514018057840544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-25565871553883914352011-11-03T00:59:43.103+11:002011-11-03T00:59:43.103+11:00Doh!! I had no idea this novel was in verse.I have...Doh!! I had no idea this novel was in verse.I have it on reserve at the e-lib and I think I'm next up in line. I've never tried a verse novel before (they scare me- haha). I'll give this one a try though and keep in mind what you said. Lovely review!!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526875813399934443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-49116769867857348832011-11-01T04:22:32.825+11:002011-11-01T04:22:32.825+11:00You know, I think I would like this. I really enjo...You know, I think I would like this. I really enjoy verse novels.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-4132368021812109862011-11-01T04:09:09.485+11:002011-11-01T04:09:09.485+11:00I really want to read this book but I'm not su...I really want to read this book but I'm not sure about it being verse novel.<br /><br />Still, I'm intrigued and your review makes it sound so good, even if you couldn't quite connect. :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-39743594374513192052011-11-01T03:18:58.509+11:002011-11-01T03:18:58.509+11:00Audition seems really cool- I mean, dude, it's...Audition seems really cool- I mean, dude, it's in verse- but I get what you mean about being in the character's head but not really in the story. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading this one, though.Rida (Raindrop Reflections)http://www.raindropreflections.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-62112146168670986542011-10-31T23:50:21.733+11:002011-10-31T23:50:21.733+11:00With verse novels I usually am just in the main ch...With verse novels I usually am just in the main character's head. So far I haven't read a verse that has NAILED both character and plot, as well as the writing.<br /><br />And yes, the capitalisation with each new line is distracting, which I noticed right away when I picked it up. I'll let you know how I thought of it when I finish! Such a gorgeous cover, though...Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-28662699628476722562011-10-31T20:02:12.336+11:002011-10-31T20:02:12.336+11:00While I love verse, I have not embraced it totally...While I love verse, I have not embraced it totally in a book. I totally understand your comment about not being grounded in the plot because I have felt that way in every verse book I have read. Loved the quoted verse of this one though and I also like the subject matter.Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-89429130404489925372011-10-31T18:14:23.061+11:002011-10-31T18:14:23.061+11:00I saw this in the bookstore the other day and was ...I saw this in the bookstore the other day and was so tempted to buy it. I'm just worried its not my type, i dont like books that are too dark or 'Black swan' like. <br />Great review, i am however still in debate over to get it or not...Abbey https://www.blogger.com/profile/13194044194702479702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-7567212315464903842011-10-31T13:11:32.587+11:002011-10-31T13:11:32.587+11:00"On the flipside, the sparse wording did give...<i>"On the flipside, the sparse wording did give me a sense of weightlessness while reading. I felt burdened by the emotions of it all, yet not at all grounded in the plot, if that makes sense? It’s such an internal exploration, barely any dialogue, and I missed the sense of feeling like I was in the story alongside Sara, I was very much in her head, but not in the story. Argh, it’s hard to describe. The setting seemed vague, some of the characters interchangeable, the story more emotive than tangible. "</i><br /><br /><br />I have a sense that maybe I understand what you meant. I haven't read it yet, but I plan to. And I wonder--it sounds like it was all internal, perhaps specifically internal dialogue, and as a result you were caught up in her reaction more than experiencing the events themselves?<br /><br />Your review here is fascinating; I've been interested in Audition, but I got the impression it was a bit fluffy or shallow. Now I'm thinking it will be deeper and more like what I was looking for (if with it's problems.)<br /><br />Thanks, Nomes!<br />-MandyCreative Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960292977608812418noreply@blogger.com