tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post1164399723797427617..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: Love DisguisedThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-71204371116012431932013-08-19T21:33:03.894-07:002013-08-19T21:33:03.894-07:00Yeah, I can't imagine any book that is so diff...Yeah, I can't imagine any book that is so difficult ending up getting 5 stars but sometimes you are rewarded. Personally I admire your ability to DNF as I am not good at that at all.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-51489705745639351712013-08-19T21:32:24.971-07:002013-08-19T21:32:24.971-07:00I loved the time period and the gutsy gals it feat...I loved the time period and the gutsy gals it features instead of timid, stay at home while the menfolk do stuff women I sometimes see.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-32166453429438380342013-08-19T21:32:00.819-07:002013-08-19T21:32:00.819-07:00I really wish I had felt more for the characters-I...I really wish I had felt more for the characters-I think this was a cool conceit on the Shakespeare story but eh.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-48343648324199985532013-08-19T21:31:31.223-07:002013-08-19T21:31:31.223-07:00I think the cover is super cool and the concept is...I think the cover is super cool and the concept is neat; it just didn't gel for me.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-39854124303034736022013-08-19T21:31:15.524-07:002013-08-19T21:31:15.524-07:00I've had mixed experiences with Klein's wr...I've had mixed experiences with Klein's writing so far-I keep hoping to fall head over heels with one of her books but I'm going to have to keep looking.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-44834714611068279682013-08-19T21:30:48.210-07:002013-08-19T21:30:48.210-07:00I think it would be really cool if you did decide ...I think it would be really cool if you did decide to read it and I'd love to check out a review if you do!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-54834085174303979652013-08-19T21:29:20.830-07:002013-08-19T21:29:20.830-07:00I am glad I stuck with it but it also would have b...I am glad I stuck with it but it also would have been okay if I had skipped it, I think.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-65157174759784511542013-08-19T21:28:49.141-07:002013-08-19T21:28:49.141-07:00Once I was settled in the world, I really apprecia...Once I was settled in the world, I really appreciated how Klein played with language but I think character readers would be disappointed.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-67186449527321035242013-08-19T21:28:16.070-07:002013-08-19T21:28:16.070-07:00Doesn't it sound cool? It just didn't quit...Doesn't it sound cool? It just didn't quite work out for me.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-57094588876547048972013-08-12T19:15:49.172-07:002013-08-12T19:15:49.172-07:00Darn, I was hoping you would love this. Also I'...Darn, I was hoping you would love this. Also I'm a big DNf'er and now you're making me feel conflicted about that. But it's rare that a 2 or 3 star book suddenly turns into a five star!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-17549412137707055582013-08-12T18:21:27.601-07:002013-08-12T18:21:27.601-07:00I'm definitely curious about this one. It sou...I'm definitely curious about this one. It sounds like the beginning is a bit tough, but the rest sounds pretty good. It's a time period and subject that interests me anyway.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-68974317894365765422013-08-12T14:21:58.103-07:002013-08-12T14:21:58.103-07:00Love the idea of this book, but that's too bad...Love the idea of this book, but that's too bad that it's dull and you never really fell in love with the characters (especially characters - they're usually the most important part of the novel for me). <br /><br />Nice honest review :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-84017933390236888402013-08-12T13:43:49.809-07:002013-08-12T13:43:49.809-07:00I'm glad that you stuck with it and ended up e...I'm glad that you stuck with it and ended up enjoying it. Not sure if it is one that I would pick up though. I'll see if my library will carry it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-31490723736346732792013-08-12T10:46:12.723-07:002013-08-12T10:46:12.723-07:00I've read Lisa Klein in the past and have enjo...I've read Lisa Klein in the past and have enjoyed her books and a book revolving around Shakespeare is intriguing. I'll keep an eye out for this one and probably give it a try.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567954521782974033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-5391527555916618292013-08-12T10:37:05.261-07:002013-08-12T10:37:05.261-07:00I would say that I'm half a language person an...I would say that I'm half a language person and half a plot/character person so I think I'll wait on reading this book and see what other reviews come out. Thanks for the review!<br />-DannaDanna (Bananas For Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03824529314628825176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-78120489772089229102013-08-12T06:56:43.001-07:002013-08-12T06:56:43.001-07:00Glad it ended up being worth it despite the rough ...Glad it ended up being worth it despite the rough startbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-83516550350311908602013-08-12T06:48:08.718-07:002013-08-12T06:48:08.718-07:00Too bad! Much as I love language, I'm a huge c...Too bad! Much as I love language, I'm a huge character reader, so I think I have to pass on this one. :(Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-82212182332794520032013-08-12T05:51:40.901-07:002013-08-12T05:51:40.901-07:00Huh-- I haven't heard of this one but it sound...Huh-- I haven't heard of this one but it sounds interesting! I'm a bit fascinated by Shakespeare and love decoding his use of language so I think I'd appreciate it (though I'd probably have to be in the right frame of mind to read it).Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com