tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post3331904030947472700..comments2024-02-14T17:33:59.172-04:00Comments on The Written World: Room by Emma DonoghueKailanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-39643146820858284302010-09-23T13:50:21.317-03:002010-09-23T13:50:21.317-03:00ibeeeg: When I first heard about the book I didn&#...ibeeeg: When I first heard about the book I didn't think I would want to read it at all because of the narrator. Then, I started seeing some very enthusiastic reviews from other bloggers and I decided I had to give it a try. While not a fan of child narrators, I still ended up enjoying the book.<br /><br />Caroline: If you like historical fiction SLAMMERKIN is really good!<br /><br />joanna: I can see your point on that, actually.<br /><br />thebookwormchronicles: Thanks!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-14396824689669137982010-09-22T07:25:51.592-03:002010-09-22T07:25:51.592-03:00Wasn’t sure where to post this. Just popping by to...Wasn’t sure where to post this. Just popping by to let you know how much I’ve been enjoying your blog, and to tell you I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award <br /><br />For more information go to:<br />http://thebookwormchronicles.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/one-lovely-blog-award/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-71189303312800755552010-09-22T05:10:10.094-03:002010-09-22T05:10:10.094-03:00See, I think that the fact that Jack annoyed you s...See, I think that the fact that Jack annoyed you sometimes is a compliment for the author's writing - I thought Jack was really believable and he annoyed me at times too, just like any 5-year-old would. I'm glad you enjoyed the book anyway - it's one of my favorites of the year!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-29423475270639795852010-09-21T11:00:03.195-03:002010-09-21T11:00:03.195-03:00It does sound interesting but I am not into very y...It does sound interesting but I am not into very young narrators either. Maybe I should start with another one of her books if they are that good.Carolinehttp://beautyisasleepingcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-34259912934719761822010-09-20T18:11:05.861-03:002010-09-20T18:11:05.861-03:00I have seen this book floating around but was not ...I have seen this book floating around but was not real sure what is about. Now I know, and wondering how I would do with a young narrator. Like you, I tend to have troubles with a young narrator and 5 is young. I don't have much patience if they are whiny at all. :shrug:<br />I think,however, that I will pick this one up and try it.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-70717184081109193352010-09-20T12:44:48.976-03:002010-09-20T12:44:48.976-03:00Bermudaonion: It wasn't THAT bad, but it did b...Bermudaonion: It wasn't THAT bad, but it did bother be at times...<br /><br />Heather: I hope you can get around the young narrator and enjoy the book!<br /><br />Danielle: I wasn't sure about the book either, but after reading some reviews of it, I decided to give it a try and it worked out. :)<br /><br />Kay: I hope Jack doesn't bother you!<br /><br />Chris: I know, I know. I saw how much you liked this book. lol <br /><br />Debi: I hope you find time to read it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-38381528733887453602010-09-20T07:22:32.558-03:002010-09-20T07:22:32.558-03:00I only read the beginning of your review because I...I only read the beginning of your review because I just started this book. But I'll be back (hopefully in a few days, if I can ever make some time for reading!) to see what you thought. So far, but I'm only 20 or so pages in, I'm really loving it.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999759633682551104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-51700364146385971202010-09-20T00:05:29.336-03:002010-09-20T00:05:29.336-03:00No no no Kelly, You're supposed to say you lov...No no no Kelly, You're supposed to say you loved EVERYTHING about it and it's the best book that youve ever read :p I'm glad you did enjoy it though!! I just loved it!!chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-13766372320392948662010-09-19T23:08:22.540-03:002010-09-19T23:08:22.540-03:00Great review!
I've heard a lot of good things ...Great review!<br />I've heard a lot of good things about this one and really want to read it, but like you I'm not a fan of young narrators. I'm hoping I won't get too annoyed with Jack's voice!kay - Infinite Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227285073921171393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-14779690723610174202010-09-19T22:40:02.828-03:002010-09-19T22:40:02.828-03:00I read Slammerkin also and really liked it. When ...I read Slammerkin also and really liked it. When I first heard about her newest it didn't really appeal to me and figured I wouldn't bother reading it--at least not anytime soon, but after hearing so much about it, I finally got in line for it at the library. I don't mind young narrators, but five is pretty young--especially one who has such a limited world--it should be an interesting read!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-20322631879303414512010-09-19T15:17:15.156-03:002010-09-19T15:17:15.156-03:00Good review - I've been hearing and reading go...Good review - I've been hearing and reading good things about this book but I have to admit that the thought of a young child narrator is what put me off. I may give it a try after reading your thoughts on that.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-84526476100460973252010-09-19T14:14:35.502-03:002010-09-19T14:14:35.502-03:00It did take a little while to get used to Jack'...It did take a little while to get used to Jack's voice, but once I did, I liked the book a lot. Sorry Jack bugged you so much.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-61142222044821084092010-09-19T14:06:47.820-03:002010-09-19T14:06:47.820-03:00Kim: I want to read Kissing the Witch at some poin...Kim: I want to read Kissing the Witch at some point. It sounds rather interesting!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-49296795782338730242010-09-19T14:05:37.335-03:002010-09-19T14:05:37.335-03:00I first read Emma Donoghue's book Kissing the ...I first read Emma Donoghue's book Kissing the Witch, which is only similar to this one in that it has a unique narrative structure. I've read lots of good and not-so-good reviews of Room, but I think it's intriguing enough that I'll give it a try sometime.Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)http://sophisticateddorkiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-68129505372716109382010-09-19T06:20:26.372-03:002010-09-19T06:20:26.372-03:00Anna: I was worried about the narrator, too, but i...Anna: I was worried about the narrator, too, but it worked out for me.<br /><br />Tink: Yeah, a 5-year-old is a bit young for me, but I think she pulled it off. He bothered me sometimes, but not enough to destroy the book for me.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-35737428953431549892010-09-19T00:27:19.476-03:002010-09-19T00:27:19.476-03:00Unless I'm reading YA (and sometimes not even ...Unless I'm reading YA (and sometimes not even then), I'm not too fond of younger narrators either. Glad that didn't make much of a difference in your enjoyment of the book!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-39424103103807114242010-09-19T00:01:48.023-03:002010-09-19T00:01:48.023-03:00I've heard so many good things about this book...I've heard so many good things about this book so I want to give it a try but I'm afraid the young narrator won't work for me.Annahttp://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-88769339195508391932010-09-18T23:47:02.915-03:002010-09-18T23:47:02.915-03:00Darren: I wanted to read it before I heard too muc...Darren: I wanted to read it before I heard too much about it. It sort of ruins it for you otherwise. <br /><br />Helen: She writes really well. I think my next book will be Life Mask, but I also own, well, all of her other books. lol<br /><br />Memory: SLAMMERKIN was really good, but this book is completely different...<br /><br />She: No, I haven't read Foer's book, but I have heard about it. Normally I try to avoid child narrators because I tend to hate them, but obviously I do read a few here and there. I will have to give that one a try at some point, though.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-17529498036195753172010-09-18T22:29:49.883-03:002010-09-18T22:29:49.883-03:00This one has been everywhere! I really need to rea...This one has been everywhere! I really need to read it, but I'm glad to have seen your review first.<br /><br />Have you ever read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer? The narrator of that book is young and I thought it was done pretty well.Shehttp://www.historyofshe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-86329663690058387862010-09-18T21:52:54.857-03:002010-09-18T21:52:54.857-03:00I also became interested in Emma Donaghue after I ...I also became interested in Emma Donaghue after I read SLAMMERKIN, but I've yet to try any of her other books. I've heard so many good things about this one that I plan to keep an eye out for it at the library.Memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922151273874989122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-13730763156573710472010-09-18T16:48:52.494-03:002010-09-18T16:48:52.494-03:00I really need to read something by Emma Donoghue s...I really need to read something by Emma Donoghue soon. Her books all sound so interesting! I've been hearing a lot of good things about this one - I'm glad you enjoyed it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129403256160928190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-55998192656809203922010-09-18T16:15:23.581-03:002010-09-18T16:15:23.581-03:00I've heard so many good things about this one,...I've heard so many good things about this one, I'm looking forward to reading it fairly soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994804810007576090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-18428778939859581942010-09-18T12:53:39.032-03:002010-09-18T12:53:39.032-03:00Amy: I hope you enjoy it!Amy: I hope you enjoy it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-32811946885181940432010-09-18T12:25:50.185-03:002010-09-18T12:25:50.185-03:00I skimmed your review because I'm looking forw...I skimmed your review because I'm looking forward to reading this myself soon. Just wanted to say - I can't wait!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-62924757008272535672010-09-18T12:17:56.772-03:002010-09-18T12:17:56.772-03:00Book Worm: It does seem to be making the blogging ...Book Worm: It does seem to be making the blogging rounds. I am glad I read it, though!<br /><br />Nioola: She did pull it off really well. I am just not a huge fan of child narrators. <br /><br />And, that is too true on book collecting. She is not the only author I have done that with! lol<br /><br />Samantha: I have been skimming reviews of this for a while now, so I am glad I can finally read them to see what everyone else really thought.<br /><br />Christina: I am hoping that it continues to garner all this attention. :)<br /><br />Amanda: I hope you like it, too. I am never entirely sure if you will like something or not... :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com