tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post7963845923142330577..comments2024-03-11T22:06:54.857+11:00Comments on inkcrush: Matched by Ally CondieNomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995363401476834241noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-73502023380272882652011-10-22T19:13:55.406+11:002011-10-22T19:13:55.406+11:00I just finished Matched and I really liked it; I c...I just finished Matched and I really liked it; I couldn't put it down. <br />Great job with the review. I think it perfectly describes the book.Melhttp://twitter.com/knightinrustynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-57077989755527580772011-07-27T07:59:30.142+10:002011-07-27T07:59:30.142+10:00I just finished Matched.
LOVED it.
Oh and I totall...I just finished Matched.<br />LOVED it.<br />Oh and I totally love your choices for who should play each character.<br />My only feedback on the actors: Ky should be slightly darker.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-43964273553957461692010-12-19T10:51:27.602+11:002010-12-19T10:51:27.602+11:00This is on my shelves so thanks for the heads up o...This is on my shelves so thanks for the heads up on the pacing. Wonderful review!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-8366413169527186502010-12-18T10:58:31.498+11:002010-12-18T10:58:31.498+11:00i completely agree with absolutely everything you ...i completely agree with absolutely everything you have said here!<br /><br />for me: it was totally the last third that had me being like: 'oh my god i think i really like this book'<br /><br />i initially put the book down because i just didn't like it. and then my penguin person was like: no no you have to persevere!... and it was totally worth it for me.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047013417343451910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-37927038318374751962010-12-18T09:12:32.501+11:002010-12-18T09:12:32.501+11:00Totally lovin your review, I had really, really hi...Totally lovin your review, I had really, really high hopes for this one so I'm glad you've given me more realistic expectations. <br /><br />On a side note I'm halfway through Delirium and it is brilliant, I think you'll find it right up your alley!Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-30284255855274997072010-12-17T10:14:22.055+11:002010-12-17T10:14:22.055+11:00Thanks so much for such a thoughtful review. I do ...Thanks so much for such a thoughtful review. I do want to read this but sometimes I kind of distrust the hype, I'm an older reader (at 15 days shy of 27) so yeah, sometimes I don't get some stuff or don't find characters as appealing as younger readers might, thanks for addressing that stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-71155114413944415392010-12-17T09:39:16.626+11:002010-12-17T09:39:16.626+11:00Loving this review, especially the in-depthness.
...Loving this review, especially the in-depthness. <br /><br />Overwritten? Not for my tastes, but I see what you mean. I prefer to think of it as poetic. :D I also think I've gorged myself on dystopia this year and it was good to read something set in the future that didn't have that starkness to the writing that a lot of dystopia does. (I like the starkness, don't get me wrong, but you can have too much of a good thing).<br /><br />I definitely felt the similarity with The Giver, though, and also 1984 in some ways. That said, I have no idea where the sequel's going to go, which is interesting in itself.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483030255023873716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-525695253235670782010-12-17T08:09:48.197+11:002010-12-17T08:09:48.197+11:00Agreed. It was a very good read but yes, pacing wa...Agreed. It was a very good read but yes, pacing was off and the grit just wasn't there. I too am looking forward to the sequel and hoping for something more. Great review!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007037401143598285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-19319869118167980132010-12-17T05:17:33.767+11:002010-12-17T05:17:33.767+11:00I just finished this book, and I enjoyed your revi...I just finished this book, and I enjoyed your review. <br /><br />I am on the fence about it. I actually enjoyed the world building. I also agree with you that neither of the guys made me swoon.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084758235250322298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-1024160347162634542010-12-17T04:03:06.992+11:002010-12-17T04:03:06.992+11:00I was a bit on the fence about Matched but I might...I was a bit on the fence about Matched but I might give it a try now. I haven't read anything dystopian(ish)for ages! Thanks for the review.Liz. Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946301117581700393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-6202761167288461402010-12-17T02:35:19.118+11:002010-12-17T02:35:19.118+11:00Fab review! I have this one on my list and it'...Fab review! I have this one on my list and it's nice to know what to expect from it. I think your likening it to Sarah Dessen will tell me exactly what to think going in. Seven figure deal?? Really? Wow.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526875813399934443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-77249665996560081702010-12-17T02:04:12.331+11:002010-12-17T02:04:12.331+11:00Really fabulous and well balanced review, I enjoye...Really fabulous and well balanced review, I enjoyed reading both the things you liked and didn't like about it. I adored this one, but it's fun to see how we all react to the same book! I'm definitely looking forward to book 2:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-1817773187276886822010-12-17T00:28:03.024+11:002010-12-17T00:28:03.024+11:00Sounds brilliant. I love that you mentioned it can...Sounds brilliant. I love that you mentioned it can appeal to males too. Great review and I love your new layout :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-44338440722454038782010-12-16T23:46:31.308+11:002010-12-16T23:46:31.308+11:00I'm reading similar views of this, it's go...I'm reading similar views of this, it's good but not blow your mind good. I've got a copy and I suppose will go into it not expecting too much and might be pleasantly suprised :-)Danielle Zappavignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493099952285137131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-9951565760438360582010-12-16T23:22:59.238+11:002010-12-16T23:22:59.238+11:00Great review, very through and honest and you quot...Great review, very through and honest and you quoted me I feel special :)<br /><br />Having talked to quite a few people now I think reactions to this book are quite heavily influenced by whether you have read The Giver or not. I now really want to read it. I also MUST read Across the Universe I was desperate for it and now I have bumped it down my list twice. Did you review it yet? Maybe I missed it.<br /><br />Great casting too, I like.Alix https://www.blogger.com/profile/04684209302932310537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-323119350693298832010-12-16T22:47:21.332+11:002010-12-16T22:47:21.332+11:00Thanks for the honest review, Nomes! After all the...Thanks for the honest review, Nomes! After all the reviews I have read comparing it to The Giver , I don't feel like reading the book anymore. Unfortunately I bought the book and now its just lying on my shelf..Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-26732761223554801682010-12-16T21:23:09.653+11:002010-12-16T21:23:09.653+11:00Oh Nomes, I'm SO glad someone else shared my r...Oh Nomes, I'm SO glad someone else shared my reaction to Matched! I too felt a little 'meh'-ed out by its approach. It was sort-of marketed as a slap-bang-in-your-face dystopian, but I kept wanting MORE about the dystopian and LESS about Cassia making ga-ga eyes at Ky. WE GET IT. YOU WANT TO HOLD HIS HAND.<br /><br />:DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445416054945632135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-11720342651651455732010-12-16T20:25:51.419+11:002010-12-16T20:25:51.419+11:00Great review! It is nice to know what to expect es...Great review! It is nice to know what to expect especially since there is a lot of dystopia novels coming out soon. I think it is finding the right fit for you.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-74772676564427395652010-12-16T20:07:14.449+11:002010-12-16T20:07:14.449+11:00I'm getting this for Xmas. I've heard some...I'm getting this for Xmas. I've heard some mixed reviews so I'm trying to keep my expectations on the down low. We'll see.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-31501278461846541582010-12-16T19:43:45.687+11:002010-12-16T19:43:45.687+11:00While I really like Matched, after reading Deliriu...While I really like Matched, after reading Delirium, which has some similarities to Matched I would have to day hands down that Delirium is the better of the two. I am looking forward to the next book though as I am wondering what will happen next. Great review as always!Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-67720565831824964352010-12-16T18:53:51.602+11:002010-12-16T18:53:51.602+11:00ARGH! I love that you loved it :)
I can't wait...ARGH! I love that you loved it :)<br />I can't wait for 'Crossed' in 2011.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440460463119645788noreply@blogger.com