tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post1343789276359921249..comments2024-03-22T02:20:24.383-05:00Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: The PassageTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-21670427493465756612010-08-22T12:04:04.207-05:002010-08-22T12:04:04.207-05:00I enjoyed your review but I'm afraid I didn...I enjoyed your review but I'm afraid I didn't care for it, and invested a lot of time in a book I just never got into! I found the story interesting but the characters pretty lifeless. My review is posted at The Book Stop if you want to check it out: http//thebookstop.wordpress.com/curlygeek04https://www.blogger.com/profile/17024197260947677556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-57252430068263417862010-08-17T12:54:09.947-05:002010-08-17T12:54:09.947-05:00Another positive review. I almost picked this up ...Another positive review. I almost picked this up over the weekend, but decided I didn't have time for the 700+ pages right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-15574901669362665092010-08-04T21:59:54.953-05:002010-08-04T21:59:54.953-05:00Jenny Girl - Haha! Glad to help you pick a book ev...Jenny Girl - Haha! Glad to help you pick a book even with the Stephen King connection. ;)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-46419202645827601092010-08-04T11:03:07.590-05:002010-08-04T11:03:07.590-05:00Oh my God, like I will totally read this now!
This...Oh my God, like I will totally read this now!<br />This is the second great review I have read. I was nervous becuase Stephen King loved the bok and he and I don't get along. But you, another trusted reviewer recommends it, so I will give it a try. Thanks Trisha!Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-55693651017480640782010-08-04T09:55:17.207-05:002010-08-04T09:55:17.207-05:00Stephanie - I used to be like that. I refused to r...Stephanie - I used to be like that. I refused to read Harry Potter because of the hype. Then I started reading them right around the release of book four, fell in love with the series, and decided hype was there for a reason. :)<br /><br />Amy - I don't know that I was ever in love with it, but I did feel it was a well-crafted (despite the plot holes) and solid read.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-52555994321225697462010-08-04T07:48:42.201-05:002010-08-04T07:48:42.201-05:00I'm really on the fence about this one. I'...I'm really on the fence about this one. I'm 400 pages in but haven't touched it in over a month. I have to get back to it, but am not in love yet. I do hope I end up loving it though!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-14230581810484800382010-08-04T07:48:27.577-05:002010-08-04T07:48:27.577-05:00I have been avoiding this one because of the hype....I have been avoiding this one because of the hype. I'm weird that way. However, you -- along with every other reviewer I've seen who's talked about this book -- make it sound wonderful.Stephaniehttp://laughingstars.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-57579354095730301042010-08-03T20:56:24.023-05:002010-08-03T20:56:24.023-05:00Tara - A week would be plenty of time I'd say....Tara - A week would be plenty of time I'd say. It's long but not overly complex in regards to language.<br /><br />Kathy - I would say it's definitely not for everyone, but if your son likes post-apocalyptic fiction, it will probably be a good fit.<br /><br />Jenners - It bothers me too when people call it a vampire book. I get very little vampire vibe from the virals. And I really hope they go more adult with the film than YA and make a real horrific film.<br /><br />Cass - I think my biceps did get a bit bigger....Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-57493048116387309002010-08-03T20:12:46.735-05:002010-08-03T20:12:46.735-05:00I think I'd have to get this for my nook--I do...I think I'd have to get this for my nook--I don't think I have the upper-body strength to lift this monstrosity!Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177812350470523072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-41770513532676958522010-08-03T14:53:49.667-05:002010-08-03T14:53:49.667-05:00I so agree with you that this is NOT a vampire boo...I so agree with you that this is NOT a vampire book!! I keep hearing people describing it like that and it totally bothers me. To me, the virals feel like a new creation, and although they share some of the same characteristics of vampires, they seem so completely different. <br /><br />The book is tailor-made to be a movie ... but I bet it will be as scary as all hell!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-36794664008584528412010-08-03T09:24:32.646-05:002010-08-03T09:24:32.646-05:00I don't think this is for me, but my son's...I don't think this is for me, but my son's interested in it, so I'll probably pick it up.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-22485626512804226912010-08-02T22:54:10.254-05:002010-08-02T22:54:10.254-05:00I keep putting this off because of the length and ...I keep putting this off because of the length and I think I just need to take a week and dedicate it to knocking this one out...<br /><br />Great review!!Tara SG (25 Hour Books)http://25hourbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-86754283583412532342010-08-02T21:08:59.291-05:002010-08-02T21:08:59.291-05:00Care - I do the same thing. If it sounds like some...Care - I do the same thing. If it sounds like something I want to read, I do a quick skim, but I never really read the review.<br /><br />Jill - It's a decently quick read if that helps you make up your mind!<br /><br />Pam - Hmmm...now you have me wondering if you don't like it or if it's just taking a while because it's long?<br /><br />S - It's definitely a particular type of read.<br /><br />Lit Addicted Brit - It's only supposed to be a trilogy, so hopefully that won't be a problem!<br /><br />Jenny - A chunkster like this can't be a side read! It's too long!<br /><br />Stephanie - I definitely don't regret reading it!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-20801543447618938752010-08-02T17:07:37.763-05:002010-08-02T17:07:37.763-05:00I really need to pick up a copy of this one for my...I really need to pick up a copy of this one for my husband! It is right up his alley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-66805584232960367892010-08-02T15:39:42.234-05:002010-08-02T15:39:42.234-05:00Sounds great! I'm about 100-110 pages of 836 ...Sounds great! I'm about 100-110 pages of 836 on the nook through this and I'm really enjoying it. I'm finding myself wanting to read this instead of other books even though this is supposed to be by side read, lol! Love the way you describe it as a YA and adult book together. I agree so far it reads surprisingly easy. And I'm sort of glad to know it's not completely a vampire or zombie novel, lol.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-60871298705349932762010-08-02T13:42:17.011-05:002010-08-02T13:42:17.011-05:00The more I read about this, the more I want to act...The more I read about this, the more I want to actually read it. Although after Robert Jordan passed away before completing the 'Wheel of Time' series, I always feel a sense of trepidation when starting a series that is yet to be finished...Lit Addicted Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307643382274474774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-50262356052642550162010-08-02T12:49:33.795-05:002010-08-02T12:49:33.795-05:00Great review..though im not sure its my type of bo...Great review..though im not sure its my type of book!shttp://forkbootsandapalette.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-88172759987067501102010-08-02T10:56:08.959-05:002010-08-02T10:56:08.959-05:00*sigh* I really need to finish this one.*sigh* I really need to finish this one.Pamhttp://bookalicio.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-27430817443965635292010-08-02T09:58:24.781-05:002010-08-02T09:58:24.781-05:00I still can't decide whether or not I want to ...I still can't decide whether or not I want to read this...the thickness and the fact that it's the first in a trilogy is kinda scaring me. I'm not sure whether or not I'm ready to invest that much time in 3 books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-26280374210831985162010-08-02T09:49:01.381-05:002010-08-02T09:49:01.381-05:00I mean this post - not the book. You got that, r...I mean this post - not the book. You got that, right? :)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-48236352312822875412010-08-02T09:48:22.533-05:002010-08-02T09:48:22.533-05:00I stopped reading this after I saw the bolded BUY....I stopped reading this after I saw the bolded BUY. Maybe I'll read it later? I already know I want to read this.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-45959755421724235442010-08-02T08:53:37.520-05:002010-08-02T08:53:37.520-05:00Sandy - Deja vu for sure during this read! The bes...Sandy - Deja vu for sure during this read! The best part is that I am Legend and The Stand were my main two reminiscences too. I actually felt more I am Legend than The Stand. That could be because it's been ages since I've read The Stand though.<br /><br />Amanda - I can see that. It doesn't sound like the type of book you would give up reading other books for. Hmm...did that make sense?<br /><br />Jill - I think that the YA v. Adult issue is something I've never really thought about before. As for the open issues, you are right. Certain unanswered questions probably won't be in the next book because we are 100+ years in the future already. That is a bit annoying.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-52126879707676399932010-08-02T08:45:56.516-05:002010-08-02T08:45:56.516-05:00I love strolling through the YA section and seeing...I love strolling through the YA section and seeing which books someone has decided should go in both sections. The Book Thief is one I see in both YA and adult sections a lot. <br /><br />I just wonder if the "open issues" will get answered in subsequent books. It seems that the plot sort of moved on past the people (except Amy) and occurrences that have "open issues." I'll be looking forward to finding out!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-13106156342396943792010-08-02T08:04:45.919-05:002010-08-02T08:04:45.919-05:00I'm afraid this is an "avoid" for me...I'm afraid this is an "avoid" for me. I have no interest in this book whatsoever.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-6313893564645390432010-08-02T07:15:01.881-05:002010-08-02T07:15:01.881-05:00Actually as I read this, I'm on disc 28 of 29....Actually as I read this, I'm on disc 28 of 29. I would agree with just about everything you said. While I enjoyed certain sections more than others, I can't imagine what you would cut from the story. It is epic, and with epics you need to live and be the characters; you need details. I kept having dejavu, did you? The Stand? I am Legend? And I just want to bang my head against the wall thinking about having to wait for more!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com