tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post2740690487777174219..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: RedThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-4199607030790244432013-10-28T21:19:40.056-07:002013-10-28T21:19:40.056-07:00I think the hair color can be really pretty and I&...I think the hair color can be really pretty and I've envied a girl a time or two because she possessed it but in general I'm glad to be a brunette.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-18065482101748878722013-10-28T21:19:08.027-07:002013-10-28T21:19:08.027-07:00I really don't think it's as good as BQ bu...I really don't think it's as good as BQ but if this is the kind of story you like, then you're in luck!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-23967053469691410782013-10-28T21:18:41.884-07:002013-10-28T21:18:41.884-07:00I almost think it could have been a short story or...I almost think it could have been a short story or novella? Some parts didn't add as much to the story as I would have liked.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-72138446811815364632013-10-28T21:17:48.519-07:002013-10-28T21:17:48.519-07:00I wonder if I wasn't quite primed for this rea...I wonder if I wasn't quite primed for this read-I think I was expecting something more straightforward than this which seemed to have a satirical edge that I didn't really get.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-46767960310958593002013-10-28T21:16:40.385-07:002013-10-28T21:16:40.385-07:00Eh, I think it's missable-there are more debut...Eh, I think it's missable-there are more debuts this year that may be better.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-40557340307205313782013-10-28T21:16:16.483-07:002013-10-28T21:16:16.483-07:00I love how the cover works with the premise-it mak...I love how the cover works with the premise-it makes perfect sense!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-91621140502026210572013-10-28T21:14:48.567-07:002013-10-28T21:14:48.567-07:00I've been curious about trying red hair but ha...I've been curious about trying red hair but have never been interested in maintaining a dye job-glad yours was convincing!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-65015680295472587362013-10-28T21:10:50.096-07:002013-10-28T21:10:50.096-07:00As I just told Christina T, definitely read Beauty...As I just told Christina T, definitely read Beauty Queens over Red if you can. I just thought is was better done all around.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42239040408014007342013-10-28T21:10:01.199-07:002013-10-28T21:10:01.199-07:00It's interesting to see how red hair is portra...It's interesting to see how red hair is portrayed; I think you hit on the two main ways (blondes also get this but not so much us brunettes :( I definitely preferred Beauty Queens so if it comes down to it, go with that one.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-23990735134903635782013-10-09T19:45:44.413-07:002013-10-09T19:45:44.413-07:00Hmm. I'm definitely not a redhead, but I'v...Hmm. I'm definitely not a redhead, but I've always admired their hair color. I think that this would be an interesting read for me.... the premise is amazing! I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy Felicity in general, but I'm glad that you liked certain things about her. Awesome review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807067899421221523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-92119364636646011162013-10-09T18:57:37.241-07:002013-10-09T18:57:37.241-07:00I loved Beauty Queens, but this one doesn't so...I loved Beauty Queens, but this one doesn't sound as good. It feels like I've been seeing lots of books lately where there is a privileged class based on a physical attribute like hair color, eye color, left-handed, etc. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052604405996474436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-32238510758734223672013-10-09T18:11:54.775-07:002013-10-09T18:11:54.775-07:00Hmm. I like that this book explores our society...Hmm. I like that this book explores our society's "obsession with appearance." That's really appealing. But I'm sad that it didn't fully work for you. I also dislike when a story seems to be dragged out unnecessarily, so I'm not sure if I'll be reading this. Thanks for the review, I didn't know a lot about this one! Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-72255171025943500052013-10-09T17:53:51.596-07:002013-10-09T17:53:51.596-07:00How interesting! I agree, I loved Beauty Queens, b...How interesting! I agree, I loved Beauty Queens, but need to be in the right mood and written the right way for me to enjoy certain satirical reads. I love that the main character is into art and that there's that blackmail aspect. Thanks for the great review! :)Katie (The Literary Files)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06155404444019517509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-64195694271736148202013-10-09T16:17:24.686-07:002013-10-09T16:17:24.686-07:00IDK, the premise of this one really wasn't gra...IDK, the premise of this one really wasn't grabbing me. But you liked it, so perhaps I will give it a try!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-44867885253871366342013-10-09T07:52:29.884-07:002013-10-09T07:52:29.884-07:00Thanks for the blurb and the review! We had no ide...Thanks for the blurb and the review! We had no idea what this book was about, but now that we know, it has our attention. We'll definitely try to check it out. (Also, the cover is super cute and fitting!)We Heart YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418854853031344928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-69535941672856616772013-10-09T06:42:17.810-07:002013-10-09T06:42:17.810-07:00I've been interested in this one, partially be...I've been interested in this one, partially because I dyed my hair auburn for years. (There were people surprised when I returned to my natural color, oddly. I didn't think my box red hair was that convincing.)Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-40840722140552021482013-10-09T06:03:52.172-07:002013-10-09T06:03:52.172-07:00I've been very interested in this book because...I've been very interested in this book because I just thought it sounded like a neat, fun premise but I never requested it for review. In fact, I haven't even read any reviews for it yet. I like what you say here, though. I also haven't read Libba Bray's Beauty Queens (I know, FOR SHAME!) so I can't compare or make a comment on that one. I just think it sounds like one that I'd enjoy, particularly after the things you mention. Plus I like the cover. I think I'll see if my library gets this one and if they don't, I might even request that they purchase it. Thanks! Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-21723103006834241822013-10-09T03:56:22.696-07:002013-10-09T03:56:22.696-07:00I haven't read Beauty Queens yet though I defi...I haven't read Beauty Queens yet though I definitely plan to. I think red hair is usually portrayed as "beautiful and seductive" or "carrots"-something to be embarrassed by. I remember how Anne Shirley dyed her red hair in Anne of Green Gables. I think that in the Pride and Prejudice miniseries, Lydia even derides Mary King (Wickham's potential fiancee) for her red hair and freckles.<br /><br />I admit that the premise of the story didn't really appeal to me but I'm glad to hear that there is more to the story and that you liked it.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.com