tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post2335060209330811729..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: BEFORE I FALL by Lauren OliverCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-18791586449652107662015-05-05T01:33:57.549-04:002015-05-05T01:33:57.549-04:00This is by far my favorite Lauren Oliver book as w...This is by far my favorite Lauren Oliver book as well. Reading this book is what got me to read her Delirium series. It's been a while since I've read this so I can't remember a whole lot that happened... but maybe you are just over thinking it? Glad you enjoyed it! <br /><br />Mica<br /><a href="http://www.alaskabearviewing.com/index.php" rel="nofollow">Customer recommendations for Katmai Bear Tours website</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118707550077647899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1141950503696610142010-05-01T01:58:26.604-04:002010-05-01T01:58:26.604-04:00I've been hearing fantastic things about this ...I've been hearing fantastic things about this book. Maybe I should bump it up on my to-read list.annalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208069352645033037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-16213238519548258782010-04-29T02:59:35.149-04:002010-04-29T02:59:35.149-04:00I won this book in a contest. I can't wait to...I won this book in a contest. I can't wait to read it!!!!!!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-22758103389085572172010-04-29T02:38:48.627-04:002010-04-29T02:38:48.627-04:00So far, I've only read reviews about this book...So far, I've only read reviews about this book, but from what I've read it seems like an interesting premise.Kate Evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329658806888882504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-42829823946657001322010-04-29T00:55:09.128-04:002010-04-29T00:55:09.128-04:00I keep hearing how good this is. I'm going to ...I keep hearing how good this is. I'm going to have to read it. And I love that you listed the author, agent and editor. You're so brilliant!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-25215093849738907802010-04-28T21:17:53.784-04:002010-04-28T21:17:53.784-04:00This looks really interesting!
It reminds me of...This looks really interesting! <br /><br />It reminds me of a journal I did with my students once. They were supposed to write about what they'd do if they only had a week left to live. One kid wrote, "I'd go to the doctor and get a second opinion." Killed me!Jill Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059527254551768150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-30870330444570334962010-04-28T20:58:22.784-04:002010-04-28T20:58:22.784-04:00Okay, I've got to get this. Even though I'...Okay, I've got to get this. Even though I'm looking for a change from YA paranormal, I've heard it's good and I think the premise is a real grabber.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-84531042184063195512010-04-28T20:27:26.200-04:002010-04-28T20:27:26.200-04:00Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant stop thinking ...Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant stop thinking about it, and if I think too much I get emotional again. It's sooooo amazing! Im going to have to read it again very soon!Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-89476314088329294762010-04-28T20:05:57.900-04:002010-04-28T20:05:57.900-04:00I loved the book, and did a review of it last week...I loved the book, and did a review of it last week on my blog. <br /><br />Yours is the second review I've seen of it today. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-56598556126242711352010-04-28T18:47:03.858-04:002010-04-28T18:47:03.858-04:00I haven't red it yet, but I put it on my list ...I haven't red it yet, but I put it on my list yesterday after reading another review.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-60119207129671455002010-04-28T18:32:18.793-04:002010-04-28T18:32:18.793-04:00Sounds like something I would enjoy. I'll add ...Sounds like something I would enjoy. I'll add it to my ever-growing list.Rebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-74535014544963956532010-04-28T18:03:48.950-04:002010-04-28T18:03:48.950-04:00This is next after next on my TBR list. So glad yo...This is next after next on my TBR list. So glad you recommend it!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-10985966170723570412010-04-28T17:42:55.393-04:002010-04-28T17:42:55.393-04:00I can't wait to read this book! Keep hearing ...I can't wait to read this book! Keep hearing great things about it!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-44904460847555434582010-04-28T17:23:35.639-04:002010-04-28T17:23:35.639-04:00I read this book last month and like you I couldn&...I read this book last month and like you I couldn't put it down. I kept saying, "Okay, I'll read ONE more day and then when I got to the end, Okay, ONE more day." I really wanted to see what would happen next.<br /><br />Plus, one thing I loved about this book is that how the characters changed and how you really got to see them -- honestly, at the beginning, I didn't care much for the characters. That changed at end of the book. So for me, that was because of the author's way with characterization and words.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-29367126335575784632010-04-28T16:56:45.255-04:002010-04-28T16:56:45.255-04:00I haven't read this, but I will. I'd love ...I haven't read this, but I will. I'd love if you recommend more books. It's a great feature.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-85164460756145527122010-04-28T15:12:06.576-04:002010-04-28T15:12:06.576-04:00Me too Valerie! I'll definitely be reading it...Me too Valerie! I'll definitely be reading it again.Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-26102953481686385472010-04-28T15:10:51.017-04:002010-04-28T15:10:51.017-04:00Get it however you can, Jon! It's worth it.
...Get it however you can, Jon! It's worth it.<br /><br />Yay Bryan! Janet Reid plugged it as well: <br /><br />http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2010/03/molly-oneill-must-be-stopped.htmlCasey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27781218698872463122010-04-28T15:10:42.220-04:002010-04-28T15:10:42.220-04:00LOVED this book! Couldn't stop thinking about ...LOVED this book! Couldn't stop thinking about it for days. In fact even now if I think about it I get emotional. Such a great book!Valerie Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664186778812993543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-51981429691009133552010-04-28T15:05:39.384-04:002010-04-28T15:05:39.384-04:00Even Bryan Bliss plugged the book and that's n...Even Bryan Bliss plugged the book and that's not a recommendation you pass off! Thanks for yours too, C, I am like craving this book now.Jonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-14004324755167601022010-04-28T15:03:28.119-04:002010-04-28T15:03:28.119-04:00I need to get this in my hands, but it's not f...I need to get this in my hands, but it's not feasible at the moment... okay, I'll inter-library loan it. yay.Jonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72268631956115973052010-04-28T14:58:33.588-04:002010-04-28T14:58:33.588-04:00Mike, I agree. I was just telling someone how ama...Mike, I agree. I was just telling someone how amazing the character building is. <br /><br />And the prologue is a great example of one that works 100% and does nothing but enhance the story. <br /><br />The beginning didn't put me off too much, but I've heard people say they wanted to put it down due to Sam's unlikable character. <br /><br />People, please DON'T PUT IT DOWN. It's amazing. <br /><br />Elana, definitely get your hands on it!<br /><br />Anna, I tore through it as well and stayed up way too late to finish it. <br /><br />When you go back to read it again, pay attention to how much back story and history the characters have. There's a lot of it but it's carefully balanced and laced throughout. I think that's what makes them so real.Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55738196536336873842010-04-28T14:53:50.669-04:002010-04-28T14:53:50.669-04:00I tore through this book in two days; I didn't...I tore through this book in two days; I didn't want it to end, but I also needed to see what would happen. It was one of the best stories I've read in a looong time. After I was done, I immediately made my husband read it (even though it's not really his kind of book) and he really enjoyed it too. The main character felt SO real. I'm going to have to go back and reread it at some point to see how Oliver made it work.Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-79461939464810267232010-04-28T14:49:50.989-04:002010-04-28T14:49:50.989-04:00I've heard nothing but good from this book. I ...I've heard nothing but good from this book. I can't wait to get my hands on it.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-40911557411502911192010-04-28T14:46:45.226-04:002010-04-28T14:46:45.226-04:00It contains one of the best character development ...It contains one of the best character development arcs I've ever read. I loathed both Sam and Lindsay after the first chapter, to the point that except for the fabulous voice and prologue, I probably would have put the book down. By the end, of course, I felt very differently.<br /><br />Speaking of prologues, the many folks who advise never to include a prologue obviously haven't read Before I Fall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705584247681883936noreply@blogger.com