tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post8352224312616221162..comments2023-10-20T23:18:04.656+11:00Comments on Shiirleyy's Bookshelf: Review: When We Wake by Karen HealeyShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15660299375972501570noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-77187885756121620112016-03-11T21:51:47.691+11:002016-03-11T21:51:47.691+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Penelope Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732383763497653346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-46934658991279246542013-02-17T02:48:45.399+11:002013-02-17T02:48:45.399+11:00I always like different/weird names, I'm not s...I always like different/weird names, I'm not sure why :p I just love it when they come up with something else. It gives me the idea they are really thinking about their story.<br /><br />It's also fun that the author created a character you really hated. It's great when they can make you feel all these things :D<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-24882202504806955362013-02-16T15:13:19.941+11:002013-02-16T15:13:19.941+11:00"I HATE strange names. Tom. George. Nick. EAS..."I HATE strange names. Tom. George. Nick. EASY."<br /><br />The author deliberately does that, you realise. She makes a huge effort to *not* stay in the monoculture safe zone with characters from the same anglo-saxon background. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-4557144281536289722013-02-15T18:24:16.320+11:002013-02-15T18:24:16.320+11:00I think I'd actually enjoy such detailed world...I think I'd actually enjoy such detailed worldbuilding, but I'm always strange about these things. Dystopia is all about the worldbuilding for me so I don't think I have the right to complain when it becomes too detailed. :))<br />I'm sorry the characters were a bit forgettable and I'm sorry you weren't blown away by this.<br />I'll probably read it when the time comes. <br />Great review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-37778936661007004102013-02-15T02:54:43.205+11:002013-02-15T02:54:43.205+11:00Glad you enjoyed and liked mc, even if slightly fo...Glad you enjoyed and liked mc, even if slightly forgettable. <br />Brandi @ <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a>brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-63549348766767404372013-02-14T11:52:54.657+11:002013-02-14T11:52:54.657+11:00Okay, The Father is pissing me off already. Charac...Okay, The Father is pissing me off already. Characters like that deserve a bludgeoning. I HATE strange names. Tom. George. Nick. EASY. Arkjhatadban. Irnahgajkabfjsakbfjasf. EXCUSE ME? It totally distracts from the story and makes you lose track of what's going on. I had this issue when I started watching Game of Thrones. So many characters with wacky names, lord help me!! Bah, boring lectures. Let's not go there.... I think I may give this a miss. Thanks for the review though! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239321289629390609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-91898255359103348402013-02-14T04:36:34.029+11:002013-02-14T04:36:34.029+11:00I love the look of this one, and that front cover ...I love the look of this one, and that front cover really catches my attention! <br /><br />Like Rachel in the comment above, I also hate hard to pronounce names. It's a massive distraction for me as I end up having to Pronounce.com the name online and keep having to put the book down :P <br /><br />Wonderful review, Shirley. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I'm going to add this to my Wishlist, as like you summed up, this seems interesting! :D <3 And the father sounds awful! xJessica@Booked Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03353937366316081066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-12767315474794856442013-02-14T01:35:31.679+11:002013-02-14T01:35:31.679+11:00I just read this on Monday and my feelings for it ...I just read this on Monday and my feelings for it are a lot like yours. I had a really hard time pin pointing exactly what wasn't right for me but I started with the fact that she woke up after 100 years of nothing and was running and jumping off buildings to get away. Seems like that wouldn't be possible, but maybe it's just me. Like you I did get bored just the economic and religious lectures but I think it did add a lot to the world building. Fantastic review, Shirley!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-44191805038107274802013-02-13T19:01:10.406+11:002013-02-13T19:01:10.406+11:00I actually have a pet-peeve about names that are h...I actually have a pet-peeve about names that are hard to pronounce or oddly unusual. When they're weird or hard to pronounce I always pause at the name and wonder if I'm saying it right. It's such a distraction for me. Anyhow, other than that, I agree, this does sound "interesting" Not sure if it's interesting enough for me to pick up, though. The synopsis reminds me of Across the Universe. I have yet to finish that series. Lovely review Shirley. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-73803410820370803242013-02-13T17:05:51.558+11:002013-02-13T17:05:51.558+11:00It definitely was an interesting read. Glad you en...It definitely was an interesting read. Glad you enjoyed it for the most part. And don't get me started on the Father. Urggh!Braidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156943108558867027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472660668173459751.post-68619798874260434662013-02-13T15:52:54.453+11:002013-02-13T15:52:54.453+11:00I actually won a copy of this book this week, so I...I actually won a copy of this book this week, so I can't wait to read this one. Nice review!Erin W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12057902364536764649noreply@blogger.com