tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post3201764381069661128..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: Five SummersThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-19125950574113385982013-08-03T10:09:11.551-07:002013-08-03T10:09:11.551-07:00Yay-so excited to have been influential and lookin...Yay-so excited to have been influential and looking forward to your thoughts!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-73461927561705808482013-08-03T10:08:53.857-07:002013-08-03T10:08:53.857-07:00It's less drama-filled than other books I'...It's less drama-filled than other books I've read and leavened with the comedy and friendship at least. <br /><br />I'm not entirely sure the eighth-grade trip counts but hopefully you have some great memories :)The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42688591571284057952013-08-03T10:07:51.271-07:002013-08-03T10:07:51.271-07:00Definitely try to get it included! My sister did G...Definitely try to get it included! My sister did Girl Scout Camp and didn't much like it either so I'm glad my troop never went.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-41168766847402253002013-08-03T10:07:00.150-07:002013-08-03T10:07:00.150-07:00It did take a while to get set up but I was in jus...It did take a while to get set up but I was in just the right frame of mind for it. Surprised we don't agree but it has to happen some time!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-64351710785587255592013-08-03T10:06:30.600-07:002013-08-03T10:06:30.600-07:00Hope your library has this so you can give it a re...Hope your library has this so you can give it a read-especially worth it during the summer!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-80073800407906011012013-08-03T10:05:27.470-07:002013-08-03T10:05:27.470-07:00I would be interested in checking out some more ca...I would be interested in checking out some more camp stories-need to look that up as I didn't realize I enjoyed them so much.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-57681409613623158652013-08-03T10:04:47.200-07:002013-08-03T10:04:47.200-07:00I was also a very shy kid so that's another re...I was also a very shy kid so that's another reason I probably wouldn't have liked camp.<br /><br />I think the comparison to SotTP is an interesting one-I feel like the four girls kind of conform to the same archetypes and it would be appealing to fans.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-73350059608718578712013-08-03T09:58:14.833-07:002013-08-03T09:58:14.833-07:00I think it is a great summer read if you can squee...I think it is a great summer read if you can squeeze it in and I love all the memories it brings up for people even if I never personally experienced camp.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-6814701980129156282013-08-03T09:56:37.263-07:002013-08-03T09:56:37.263-07:00I bet we were-why go hiking or camping or whatever...I bet we were-why go hiking or camping or whatever when you could stay inside and read? It's a bit on the dramatic side for my taste but balanced with humor and I liked that a lot of the drama was between friends instead a guy convinced he can't be with the girl because as a paranormal creature, he'll hurt her or something like that.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-6689821622002271382013-08-03T05:27:59.689-07:002013-08-03T05:27:59.689-07:00I have this in my ARC pile of must-reads and I'...I have this in my ARC pile of must-reads and I've bumped it up to this week's tbr since you enjoyed it so much. I can't wait to try this one! I like dramatic contemporaries to a point but I'm mostly looking forward to uncovering all the girls' dirty little secrets.Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-11348293415616080932013-07-29T19:58:49.831-07:002013-07-29T19:58:49.831-07:00This does sound quite full of drama, which isn'...This does sound quite full of drama, which isn't always my thing...depends on how it's done. However, I do like the premise and I'm glad you were able to read it and found it overall enjoyable.<br /><br />I never attended an overnight camp either. Well, okay, I went once...it was one night, two days and it was with my whole eighth grade class so more of a school thing. Besides that, it was always day camp.<br /><br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-67113244247864307362013-07-29T19:17:45.716-07:002013-07-29T19:17:45.716-07:00I remember going to Girl Scout Camp ONCE, and I ha...I remember going to Girl Scout Camp ONCE, and I hated it for the reasons you mentioned. I am picky about my food and the wilderness and I do not get along. I came back and could barely move after all the mosquito bites I had acquired. I'll have to fit this in before summer ends, it sound great, even with all the drama. <br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-36654796162618677902013-07-29T17:20:20.221-07:002013-07-29T17:20:20.221-07:00I tried this one but it was too many POVs for me a...I tried this one but it was too many POVs for me and took too long to get going so I stopped reading. But I'm glad you enjoyed it -- and glad we don't always agree :)<br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-80559222812869668482013-07-29T14:46:51.802-07:002013-07-29T14:46:51.802-07:00Drama you say? I am always up for a book with dram...Drama you say? I am always up for a book with drama and this one sounds great. I need to see if I can get this from my library. Great review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-79800780174129415442013-07-29T08:10:49.503-07:002013-07-29T08:10:49.503-07:00Glad you enjoyed and it was a fun read. I was neve...Glad you enjoyed and it was a fun read. I was never much of a camp person either, but I am good reading about itbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-32016058717586792412013-07-29T05:46:07.007-07:002013-07-29T05:46:07.007-07:00I never went to camp either though my younger sist...I never went to camp either though my younger sister did. I have a feeling I would have hated it too because of the whole bug/outdoor thing and like you I was a very picky eater. I was also very shy so I think it would have been hard for me to go to camp.<br /><br />Your description of this book reminded me of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. This sounds like a mostly fun book that I think a lot of people would be able to relate to especially if they went to camp as kids and teens.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-51680778743197080352013-07-29T05:19:25.964-07:002013-07-29T05:19:25.964-07:00I went to camp once - my mother sent me to try it ...I went to camp once - my mother sent me to try it out and I didn't really enjoy it so she never made me go again. That being said, I enjoy reading about camp a la BabySitters Club and whatever other book I can get my hands on. I think this book sounds really fun and light and summer-y, and I seem to be enjoying those quite a bit this year. I like the idea of the reunion and all of the secrets and drama coming out. Also, I think this is just a really lovely cover. I just checked and one of my libraries has ordered a copy of this one so perhaps I'll check into it. Thanks for this review! Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42248318736915891572013-07-29T02:18:18.040-07:002013-07-29T02:18:18.040-07:00I think we were pretty similar as kids ;) I really...I think we were pretty similar as kids ;) I really didn't appreciate those things either (and I'm still not big on bugs or latrines) (or outdoor activities aside from swimming)<br />This does sound like a really fun read! I like drama, so it might just be my kind of book :) Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468649356197119023noreply@blogger.com