tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post8891334127279158732..comments2013-08-28T13:50:36.372-04:00Comments on Books on the Bay: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. RowlingLynn @ Books on the Bayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-27946962494034931862013-03-19T23:07:37.432-04:002013-03-19T23:07:37.432-04:00This book certainly isn't for everyone, but I ...This book certainly isn't for everyone, but I did enjoy it. I agree there is a lot going on, but I didn't find it to be too much. This isn't a book I'll want to read a million times like HP, but I am definitely glad I read it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-35673583767772533812013-03-12T15:19:25.599-04:002013-03-12T15:19:25.599-04:00Definitely make up your own mind - I know I'm ...Definitely make up your own mind - I know I'm not alone but there are plenty of people who did like it too!Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-87855402554443995702013-03-12T15:19:04.348-04:002013-03-12T15:19:04.348-04:00Thanks of the follow and the compliment! I designe...Thanks of the follow and the compliment! I designed it myself and have NO idea what I'm doing so that really means a lot to me!Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-10175144113967403152013-03-12T15:12:48.614-04:002013-03-12T15:12:48.614-04:00I think her attention to detail may have taken awa...I think her attention to detail may have taken away a little bit from the story in this context, where it adds so much in fantasy. She's still a fantastic writer in my eyes though.Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-83607470365922299862013-03-10T09:22:48.670-04:002013-03-10T09:22:48.670-04:00Eek! I bought this book a month or so ago and it&...Eek! I bought this book a month or so ago and it's been sitting on my book pile with other books to be read, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I wonder if that's a good thing after reading your review?<br /><br />I'll have to read it over the summer and see if I get the same feel as you. It's always sad when you expect so much from an author and they don't meet those expectations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-35674730010491391622013-03-10T05:47:12.053-04:002013-03-10T05:47:12.053-04:00PS - your blog has a great header and name :)PS - your blog has a great header and name :)Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-34964094460699989102013-03-10T05:45:59.281-04:002013-03-10T05:45:59.281-04:00I haven't read this yet and I already think wh...I haven't read this yet and I already think when I do, I won't like it. Still going to read it though, I really need to experience it for myself and give it a chance.<br /><br />We all love JK so much, its disappointing that this book and fallen flat with so many :(<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my blog, following you now!Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-23138005772323056812013-03-09T22:09:31.722-05:002013-03-09T22:09:31.722-05:00:( Sorry to hear that. I still haven't read &#...:( Sorry to hear that. I still haven't read 'The Casual Vacancy', but it's been on my TBR for a while. One thing I really admire about JK Rowling's writing is her attention to detail and amazing ability to plot. Sounds like this one missed the mark. Sometimes the darker topics add to a story, and sometimes the just feel thrown in for shock value.Nickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509263760472428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-36425195039089455302013-03-09T19:26:35.017-05:002013-03-09T19:26:35.017-05:00Definitely read it and make up your own mind! It m...Definitely read it and make up your own mind! It may be more your style than mine, plus it's always interesting to get to know authors by reading all of their writing.Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-91408761337259156962013-03-09T19:25:13.854-05:002013-03-09T19:25:13.854-05:00Or seven hit wonder - haha. I think she has a phen...Or seven hit wonder - haha. I think she has a phenomenal imagination and would love to see it come out more!Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-84469249272875562342013-03-09T19:24:26.299-05:002013-03-09T19:24:26.299-05:00That's very true! I do think she stayed true t...That's very true! I do think she stayed true to her writing style, even though it's in a different genre and that's admirable in any author. Lynn @ Books on the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962934427741250585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-55128099361015459642013-03-09T14:58:56.200-05:002013-03-09T14:58:56.200-05:00I have been seeing a lot of mixed reviews on this ...I have been seeing a lot of mixed reviews on this one. I am still going to read it and see what Jo had to say. I'm sorry you didn't like this one. <br /><br />Sara @ <a href="http://jstanotherstory.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Just Another Story</a>~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-82599059876365355762013-03-08T15:58:08.823-05:002013-03-08T15:58:08.823-05:00It's so disappointing to see all the meh revie...It's so disappointing to see all the meh reviews on this one! I was so excited for it and I never even read it because really everyone feels utterly underwhelmed. Maybe HP was her one hit wonder.Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162303533974963308.post-53352213598041452542013-03-07T22:34:31.425-05:002013-03-07T22:34:31.425-05:00I'm sorry this one was disappointing! I actual...I'm sorry this one was disappointing! I actually really liked it, but I think I am well in the minority on that opinion. Despite the dark characters, I could see some of Rowling's over-the-top descriptions and writing style, which I liked. But, to each reader his/her own!Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09240085627916462704noreply@blogger.com