tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post2126245273470752439..comments2024-03-28T15:23:18.037-05:00Comments on I Wish I Lived In a Library: Of Monsters and Madness - ReviewKatherine Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-22898010174706084612014-09-15T18:12:05.524-05:002014-09-15T18:12:05.524-05:00I've always been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe...I've always been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe. At least since I had to memorize The Raven in high school. I am curious about this one, but I don't think I'll rush out to read it. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-41106598721722397102014-09-15T01:01:01.163-05:002014-09-15T01:01:01.163-05:00I\m a big Poe fan so I'll check this out, but ...I\m a big Poe fan so I'll check this out, but I'll go in with an open mind and not put all my eggs in one basket. <br /><br /> -<a href="http://www.turningthepagesx.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kimberly @ Turning the Pages</a>Kimberly @ Turning the Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631676112769349872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-72804750511093467182014-09-14T10:42:17.618-05:002014-09-14T10:42:17.618-05:00Brilliant review. I had seen this book around but ...Brilliant review. I had seen this book around but wasn't too sure if it was something I wanted to read myself. You've made me feel pretty good about the fact I decided against it in the end. It sounds okay, but not a book that I am going to love.Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-80459022899375727362014-09-14T03:07:05.175-05:002014-09-14T03:07:05.175-05:00I've read other reviews of readers who finishe...I've read other reviews of readers who finished the book, but weren't very enthusiastic about it :)Red Izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343756274551914014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-66851846643746425432014-09-13T09:54:09.674-05:002014-09-13T09:54:09.674-05:00I like a good Gothic romance as well but this real...I like a good Gothic romance as well but this really didn't wow me. I'll probably look for the 2nd book but it definitely be a must read!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-51114725268238138442014-09-13T09:50:50.760-05:002014-09-13T09:50:50.760-05:00I think there are better Gothics out there. There...I think there are better Gothics out there. There's definitely better books out there!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-40547082055487423432014-09-13T09:47:06.946-05:002014-09-13T09:47:06.946-05:00I think walking away was probably best. While I ...I think walking away was probably best. While I did find it readable I don't think you missed much by walking away. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-18200728058268457652014-09-13T09:44:11.769-05:002014-09-13T09:44:11.769-05:00It kind of was. It definitely didn't have the ...It kind of was. It definitely didn't have the intensity I was looking for. I will definitely give Nevermore a try as I think there's lots of potential for a really great story! Thanks for the recommendation!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-35996205714321498412014-09-13T09:32:01.379-05:002014-09-13T09:32:01.379-05:00Don't worry I definitely enjoyed the next book...Don't worry I definitely enjoyed the next book more. I didn't hate this one it just wasn't what I wanted. I think I'm going to do what Trish suggested and just read actual Poe to get my gothic fix!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-55371009553653339992014-09-13T09:22:56.653-05:002014-09-13T09:22:56.653-05:00Thanks! It wasn't a terrible book and it defi...Thanks! It wasn't a terrible book and it definitely has the atmosphere. As for giving it a go - it's not a particularly long book and I'm always more adventurous with short books! I look forward to seeing what you thought of it if you read it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-4042665360957161972014-09-13T09:20:31.867-05:002014-09-13T09:20:31.867-05:00I think I agree with you and should do the same. ...I think I agree with you and should do the same. I will be reading Poe and giving this one a miss!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-45325982769088839312014-09-12T11:21:34.718-05:002014-09-12T11:21:34.718-05:00It's really interesting to see what the author...It's really interesting to see what the author has done in fictionalizing Poe and Annabel Lee. But I think I'll hold off and see what the reviews are like for the second book. I'm not big on creepy stuff, though I read my share of Gothic romances (Victoria Holt, anyone?) when I was younger!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-58030712074118779962014-09-11T12:50:20.102-05:002014-09-11T12:50:20.102-05:00Thanks for another honest review. Although I like ...Thanks for another honest review. Although I like Gothic, I probably won't read this because there are so many other books on my TBR list. noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-38155781164407611522014-09-11T11:47:39.643-05:002014-09-11T11:47:39.643-05:00Well, you have made me feel better about my decisi...Well, you have made me feel better about my decision to DNF. I was bored despite things I liked, as you mentioned but not invested enough to care. When I cannot slip in, I am slowly learning to walk away. Thanks for sticking it out. Great reviewKimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-11790085568002208342014-09-11T05:55:59.898-05:002014-09-11T05:55:59.898-05:00I'm a huge Poe/Gothic fan, but this one sounds...I'm a huge Poe/Gothic fan, but this one sounds a bit bland. If you want a great Poe story, Nevermore by Kelly Creagh is a great one :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-61276094801393617172014-09-10T17:26:28.587-05:002014-09-10T17:26:28.587-05:00I've been in a gothic mood for a while so I re...I've been in a gothic mood for a while so I really thought this one was going to appease that need I have for a gothic reads but sadly i don't think it will :( I do love how you felt the whole atmosphere of the book was done well but Annabel doens't seem to get much character development until the very end which can be quite annoying! Hopefully you enjoy your next read more! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-19681542479288345292014-09-10T15:28:43.329-05:002014-09-10T15:28:43.329-05:00I also got this off of Netgalley. Although at the ...I also got this off of Netgalley. Although at the time it was only because I recognized the author. I really didn't have any intention of reading it. But recently I read The Madman's Daughter(LOVED IT) and am kind of in a gothic mood. Your review is fantastic! I know you didn't love it, but you kind of make it sound like I might enjoy the book. So I'm probably going to give it a BrittanyLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645210938042967995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-61382316635481679742014-09-10T13:02:36.755-05:002014-09-10T13:02:36.755-05:00I love the sound of the gothic atmosphere. I have...I love the sound of the gothic atmosphere. I haven't read a lot of Poe though so it mightn't mean too much to me. I think at this stage I'd rather read some Poe instead and maybe in the future I might look at retellings .Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.com