tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post4644388896630386064..comments2024-02-25T06:30:53.030-06:00Comments on Alison Can Read: Ink by Amanda SunAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10161357580448621274noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-83962477278996074612013-09-18T18:53:13.959-05:002013-09-18T18:53:13.959-05:00I spent a week in Japan visiting my brother when h...I spent a week in Japan visiting my brother when he was studying abroad. I loved my time there, and for that reason, this book definitely has me intrigued.Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-36252664182677160182013-08-25T17:39:00.400-05:002013-08-25T17:39:00.400-05:00I loved the Japanese setting for this book but was...I loved the Japanese setting for this book but was so disappointed with the characters-how dull can you get???The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-90398908580307742013-08-22T14:04:15.844-05:002013-08-22T14:04:15.844-05:00I actually found Ink very underwhelming. I didn&#...I actually found Ink very underwhelming. I didn't think the story was good, I found the characters to be boring and not well developed. I did like the idea, though, of Kami. I just don't think Sun carried it out well. I'm glad that you found it pleasant though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-57145696380035821172013-08-22T12:15:53.188-05:002013-08-22T12:15:53.188-05:00I fell in love with this book and one of the main ...I fell in love with this book and one of the main reasons was the setting, the author did a great job of describing the atmosphere and about fitting in a completely different culture(:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949650304758065325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49969459384138887872013-08-21T19:39:10.375-05:002013-08-21T19:39:10.375-05:00Uh oh...I read Small's review of Ink and she d...Uh oh...I read Small's review of Ink and she did NOT like it. I mean--she DNF'd it, siting your main reason you think people <i>should</i> read Ink. I'm so confused...Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49422211935128153322013-08-20T23:52:02.367-05:002013-08-20T23:52:02.367-05:00I really loved the supernatural element here, yet ...I really loved the supernatural element here, yet there was something in the characters that hold me back from loving it completely! The setting and the paper god idea truly is outstanding) Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-11815662121396841562013-08-20T23:27:32.941-05:002013-08-20T23:27:32.941-05:00I've been wanting to read this, but her slowne...I've been wanting to read this, but her slowness to accept things might bother me a bit. I would be jumping head first into everything wanting to try it all! But if she's just lost someone I can see how things would be different. I'm really excited about the setting!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-36490501173167442092013-08-20T16:58:16.467-05:002013-08-20T16:58:16.467-05:00I haven't read this one yet (some meh reviews ...I haven't read this one yet (some meh reviews moved it down my TBR pile) but I still want to read it!! I'm truly interested in how she handles the setting -- I've heard good things about that so yay.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-51104722767849639242013-08-20T11:11:40.008-05:002013-08-20T11:11:40.008-05:00My mom recently went to Japan and brought back lot...My mom recently went to Japan and brought back lots of cool stuff and stories to tell. I really want to read this now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-55778092438533942852013-08-20T09:20:50.632-05:002013-08-20T09:20:50.632-05:00I've heard she does an outstanding job with th...I've heard she does an outstanding job with the Japanese setting, and that definitely has me wanting to give this one a try despite the fact that the romance doesn't necessarily bring anything new to the table. Seems like she makes up for that a bit with the paranormal element though, so I'm glad you enjoyed this one overall Alison!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-18504115263548386072013-08-20T06:55:11.759-05:002013-08-20T06:55:11.759-05:00This one that I haven't decided whether I woul...This one that I haven't decided whether I would enjoy or not. I think it sounds like pretty good. Great review. I'll have to check my library for it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-50953267517605600912013-08-20T06:49:06.404-05:002013-08-20T06:49:06.404-05:00Japan really came alive in this book for me, which...Japan really came alive in this book for me, which is, in large part, probably why I enjoyed this book so much. I found it well written and thoroughly researched, which really appealed to me. I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it overall, Alison! Great review :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-14625268651126072262013-08-20T05:37:58.346-05:002013-08-20T05:37:58.346-05:00This has to be one of the more +ve reviews I'v...This has to be one of the more +ve reviews I've seen for this book, I know everyone loved the cover but I saw some v.negative reviews. I might give this a go now, Alison!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-48268142606718628422013-08-20T00:37:43.625-05:002013-08-20T00:37:43.625-05:00Sounds interesting- Thanks for posting.
~Summer
My...Sounds interesting- Thanks for posting.<br />~Summer<br /><a href="http://summersvoice.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Blog</a>Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-48562415127090423942013-08-20T00:35:43.515-05:002013-08-20T00:35:43.515-05:00I really enjoyed how Sun used Japan as a setting. ...I really enjoyed how Sun used Japan as a setting. I think it was the strongest part of the book. While I found parts of the book predictable.I think you said it best by saying it was a formula that works well.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309088190871577423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-45139379014902173852013-08-20T00:16:17.143-05:002013-08-20T00:16:17.143-05:00I actually have this on my kindle and I was going ...I actually have this on my kindle and I was going to start it. I've been to Japan once, but it was very brief and not nearly long enough. I always love being immersed in other places! <br /><br />Love your review! I'm going to get on it! <br /><br /><a href="http://bookcrookliza.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Liza @ Book Crook Liza</a>Book Crook Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665787911458461098noreply@blogger.com