tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post5151690225718110850..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Book Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh MafiGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-2574012372256896992015-02-19T09:05:31.816-08:002015-02-19T09:05:31.816-08:00Hi!I would love if you checked out my review for S...Hi!I would love if you checked out my review for Shatter Me here! http://bookaholicsreviews.blogspot.com/2015/01/shatter-me-by-tahereh-mafi.htmlDylanthereader5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-14001419761998671482012-05-25T10:35:22.504-07:002012-05-25T10:35:22.504-07:00I could be wrong, but I don't think they actua...I could be wrong, but I don't think they actually did the deed (and judging by some comments I've seen on <i>Shatter Me</i>'s FB page, the insinuation seems to be that they've yet to do it). And yes, they are definitely on the mature side. <br /><br /><br />I'm relatively sure Mafi had a reason for not spelling out the numbers, but it was definitely an interesting and unusual choice in writing style.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-50191166009790338232012-05-25T08:21:31.204-07:002012-05-25T08:21:31.204-07:00It was a great book, but I agree the romance was h...It was a great book, but I agree the romance was handled in the wrong way. Those love scenes still confuse me. Are they supposed to be a metaphor for sex? Are they actually having sex yet they're not? Or is it just plain old cuddling that's ignoring sex?<br /><br /><br />That sounds dirty. But these are mature teenagers we're talking about.<br /><br /><br />Really, the bigger problem was the way numbers weren't spelled out, but it was otherwise a good book.Chihuahua Zerohttp://www.youngaspiringwriter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-5883552320581238482011-12-12T06:25:29.252-08:002011-12-12T06:25:29.252-08:00It's certainly subjective, but I actually foun...It's certainly subjective, but I actually found I liked the crossing out of words. Maybe it's just because I haven't seen it before, but I thought it was a pretty neat idea. <br /><br />Definitely agree, though. The voice and the story is fantastic--yet another addition to my collection of awesome YA dystopians. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-4830403948543579822011-12-12T06:20:20.120-08:002011-12-12T06:20:20.120-08:00The writing threw me at first. I'm not into th...The writing threw me at first. I'm not into the crossing out of words. But I soon fell in love with the voice and story. It's one of the best YA dystopians around. I can't wait for the sequel. :DStina Lindenblatthttp://www.stinalindenblatt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-49283891052889320282011-12-10T14:56:59.313-08:002011-12-10T14:56:59.313-08:00Ooo, how exciting! Let me know what you think once...Ooo, how exciting! Let me know what you think once you read it! ^_^Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-27004762468791750992011-12-10T14:55:38.678-08:002011-12-10T14:55:38.678-08:00I am so looking forward to this one! I recently wo...I am so looking forward to this one! I recently won an arc from Shannon O'Donnell and can't wait to see it in my mail box!angela ackermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-38269731557039299212011-12-10T11:19:58.813-08:002011-12-10T11:19:58.813-08:00Honest--I like that, definitely fits her writing. ...Honest--I like that, definitely fits her writing. I'm definitely going to be re-reading <i>Shatter Me</i> at some point in the future to take a closer look at the writing itself. It really deserves that kind of attention. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-8903973312450512032011-12-10T09:00:45.175-08:002011-12-10T09:00:45.175-08:00I've "known" Tahereh since I started...I've "known" Tahereh since I started online. Immediately (like everyone else) I LOVED her. At some point I was like, can she really be this amazing for reals?? And I'm here to tell you YES YES SHE CAN. She really is that genuine and amazing. And her writing is... what's the best word? HONEST. It's definitely something every writer should read and probably study, if you can slow down enough to do it. Yes, that's a challenge.Lisa Gail Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-53478547935068995432011-12-10T05:28:46.554-08:002011-12-10T05:28:46.554-08:00She most certainly is. ^_^She most certainly is. ^_^Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-41958715525994817132011-12-10T04:44:37.518-08:002011-12-10T04:44:37.518-08:00Thanks for introducing me to this author, Ava. I h...Thanks for introducing me to this author, Ava. I hadn't heard of her, but it seems like she's doing some pretty cool things.Joe Buntinghttp://joebunting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-75532057567552031092011-12-09T09:21:11.629-08:002011-12-09T09:21:11.629-08:00In my opinion, it's the best book I've rea...In my opinion, it's the best book I've read all year and definitely deserves the raving review. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-84159276892352374122011-12-09T09:19:59.560-08:002011-12-09T09:19:59.560-08:00Wow! Can you give a stronger recommendation than t...Wow! Can you give a stronger recommendation than that, Ava? I've been hearing lots of great review and look forward to reading it as well!Susan Sipalhttp://twitter.com/HP4Writersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-77041570392443124112011-12-09T07:13:26.096-08:002011-12-09T07:13:26.096-08:00I hope you do! I hope you do! Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-75062447447234131582011-12-09T07:10:39.967-08:002011-12-09T07:10:39.967-08:00I heard another review that came to a similar conc...I heard another review that came to a similar conclusion. I guess I really need to check it out now.Jennifer Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-54841378224878162012011-12-09T06:54:49.096-08:002011-12-09T06:54:49.096-08:00I look forward to seeing what you think! :)I look forward to seeing what you think! :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-5649965116808154272011-12-09T06:53:28.253-08:002011-12-09T06:53:28.253-08:00Me too. It'll be awhile before I get to it, bu...Me too. It'll be awhile before I get to it, but I'll definitely let you know.Daniel Swensenhttp://www.surlymuse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-57345043612679047872011-12-09T06:40:53.530-08:002011-12-09T06:40:53.530-08:00lol I hope you enjoy it! ^_^lol I hope you enjoy it! ^_^Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-7442001376960204292011-12-09T06:39:40.155-08:002011-12-09T06:39:40.155-08:00I picked it up on your recommendation. If I don...I picked it up on your recommendation. If I don't like it I will be back here to blame you for not only that, but several other personal issues of mine unrelated to the book.Daniel Swensenhttp://www.surlymuse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-5093880110666318492011-12-09T06:38:43.986-08:002011-12-09T06:38:43.986-08:00lol you're right, I wasn't very clear. My ...lol you're right, I wasn't very clear. My apologies. :DAva Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-33153881912871113472011-12-09T06:36:08.137-08:002011-12-09T06:36:08.137-08:00Sorry, but I'm not convinced you enjoyed it!Sorry, but I'm not convinced you enjoyed it!Daniel Swensenhttp://www.surlymuse.comnoreply@blogger.com