tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post4084442538444005479..comments2024-03-28T15:23:18.037-05:00Comments on I Wish I Lived In a Library: The Night Garden - ReviewKatherine Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-12260466156805072822014-10-28T19:43:45.213-05:002014-10-28T19:43:45.213-05:00I'm going to try the first book. I'm hopi...I'm going to try the first book. I'm hoping I will enjoy it more. Olivia is definitely a challenging character to love!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-72021413300931301312014-10-26T17:42:42.352-05:002014-10-26T17:42:42.352-05:00I loved her first book but partway into book two I...I loved her first book but partway into book two I still haven't really connected with Olivia, either. But I'll give it time; it took me a bit to connect with the characters in The Wishing Thread, and it ended up being one of last year's few 5-star books for me.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-61560687208659260232014-10-26T11:01:30.257-05:002014-10-26T11:01:30.257-05:00Her descriptions were really lovely so if you'...Her descriptions were really lovely so if you're curious I'd definitely give the book a try!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-30731132604697977532014-10-26T10:53:09.386-05:002014-10-26T10:53:09.386-05:00I haven't yet read this author, but I might ju...I haven't yet read this author, but I might just give it a go, since the writing was beautiful and lyrical. Sometimes I don't connect with characters because of what else I have going on in my reading life.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-89081923559968654252014-10-25T18:53:35.789-05:002014-10-25T18:53:35.789-05:00Yes. I think that was my main problem. I could s...Yes. I think that was my main problem. I could see why Olivia was closed off to those around her but it felt like she blocked the reader out as well.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-48631969261669010972014-10-25T18:51:04.533-05:002014-10-25T18:51:04.533-05:00I definitely love the idea of one but just couldn&...I definitely love the idea of one but just couldn't connect to the characters. This is definitely an author try.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-35282384442380021772014-10-25T18:48:56.582-05:002014-10-25T18:48:56.582-05:00I don't disagree about mood and genre playing ...I don't disagree about mood and genre playing a part in enjoyment. I do wish I could've connected more with Olivia.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-29495932015046067292014-10-25T18:42:18.961-05:002014-10-25T18:42:18.961-05:00I do love this cover! I haven't given up on t...I do love this cover! I haven't given up on this author though. Looking to try another by thief author!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-1667995670804956702014-10-25T18:39:17.745-05:002014-10-25T18:39:17.745-05:00You have made so happy! Glad to know it wasn'...You have made so happy! Glad to know it wasn't just me as well!!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-22905212901090323662014-10-25T18:38:30.628-05:002014-10-25T18:38:30.628-05:00I know! Couldn't resist that cover!I know! Couldn't resist that cover!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-15772008318436256782014-10-25T18:37:33.697-05:002014-10-25T18:37:33.697-05:00This actually might be one of the in betweens! Th...This actually might be one of the in betweens! The world was great but I wish the characters were easier for me to connect to.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-66313249555278528052014-10-25T18:33:30.346-05:002014-10-25T18:33:30.346-05:00I will definitely be reading her first book. I...I will definitely be reading her first book. I'm not a huge reader of magical realism but when it's good I love it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-80453790651776806892014-10-25T18:31:42.175-05:002014-10-25T18:31:42.175-05:00I'm the same way about magical realism and I t...I'm the same way about magical realism and I think I needed a warmer main. I do want to read her previous book though.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-18982209571938048832014-10-25T18:14:39.778-05:002014-10-25T18:14:39.778-05:00I really want to read The Wishing Thread. I think...I really want to read The Wishing Thread. I think audio would be great for this one. I might give it another try if I find it I'm audio.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-7354867466972226292014-10-25T18:10:56.762-05:002014-10-25T18:10:56.762-05:00There was no way I could pass up that cover!There was no way I could pass up that cover!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-51024860916742822432014-10-23T19:48:41.002-05:002014-10-23T19:48:41.002-05:00I enjoy magical realism, but it is a shame you did...I enjoy magical realism, but it is a shame you didn't connect.Usually I at least connect even if other characters find the protagonist aloof. I do love the cover.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-10797558009451050842014-10-23T14:26:36.853-05:002014-10-23T14:26:36.853-05:00I really like the sound of this one. Magic realis...I really like the sound of this one. Magic realism and I do not always get along, and so I'm picky about what books I will read that include it. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-36832674576671976712014-10-22T18:26:56.778-05:002014-10-22T18:26:56.778-05:00I've read her first book and gave it 3.5 stars...I've read her first book and gave it 3.5 stars I believe, it was last year. I enjoy magical realism to a certain point, such as Alice Hoffman books, but not a steady diet of them. I like to be able to connect and feel something intense, whether good or bad, about the MC. Not sure about this one.<br /><br />I'd like to point out that this happens to me sometimes, and probably all of us, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-78322132951797836702014-10-22T17:36:59.892-05:002014-10-22T17:36:59.892-05:00It's hard to connect with a book when you have...It's hard to connect with a book when you haven't connected with its main character. Hope the next one is better for you. I agree that the cover is very pretty! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://onecurvyblogger.com" rel="nofollow">One Curvy Blogger</a> Nerdy Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107121403768062081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-22428924344940636572014-10-22T16:37:15.521-05:002014-10-22T16:37:15.521-05:00So glad it wasn't just me! I was not a fan of ...So glad it wasn't just me! I was not a fan of Olivia-much as I wanted to see the garden maze! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-13805555187509868582014-10-22T13:40:33.001-05:002014-10-22T13:40:33.001-05:00Sounds like an interesting one. Hard when you don&...Sounds like an interesting one. Hard when you don't quite connect with a character but still sounds good! And gah what a cover!Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-5554019613791993392014-10-22T12:58:01.467-05:002014-10-22T12:58:01.467-05:00I don't think this would be my type of book, b...I don't think this would be my type of book, but I like the sound of how descriptive the writing is. I like how you say you could imagine smelling the flowers. That's lovely. <br />Magical realism books are hit and miss with me. They're either done really well or not done well at all. No in between, I've found anyhow. <br />Happy reading!<br />Brittany @ <a href="http://BrittanyLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645210938042967995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-41275930202403389582014-10-22T12:39:48.466-05:002014-10-22T12:39:48.466-05:00I don't read a lot of magical realism, but I&#...I don't read a lot of magical realism, but I've really liked the ones I have. This sounds interesting. Maybe the next book will be even better, if there is one. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-77781082977292382862014-10-22T09:10:27.226-05:002014-10-22T09:10:27.226-05:00The cover is gorgeous. I didn't realize the bo...The cover is gorgeous. I didn't realize the book was magical realism. I have to be in the right mood for those and if Olivia is hard to connect to, I may not bother with it. Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455117466213636141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-15659068089625819522014-10-22T06:04:27.947-05:002014-10-22T06:04:27.947-05:00I read The Wishing Thread by this author and reall...I read The Wishing Thread by this author and really enjoyed it. I'm on the fence about this one, though...might try it on audio.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361326880689146372noreply@blogger.com