tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post3883371841680758945..comments2024-01-23T19:58:09.448+01:00Comments on In Love With Handmade: Saturday Pages: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin!!!Pilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-60897448742695004742014-07-01T23:15:28.576+02:002014-07-01T23:15:28.576+02:00My emotional state in itself is really not very go...My emotional state in itself is really not very good at all, and Ruin & Rising gave me a bad reading hangover, so it was a combination of things! And YESSSSSSSSSSS, READ IT ALREADY, I WANNA DISCUSS IT!!!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-28638051088217611812014-07-01T23:12:53.025+02:002014-07-01T23:12:53.025+02:00Thank you, Wendy, for helping me discover new (old...Thank you, Wendy, for helping me discover new (old) books that are wonderful! I love your blog cause it's YA for adults, and it's nice to see that there are more adults like me out there that love YA!<br />I'm a big fan of Christie, so I'm biased towards her but that doesn't mean I can't say how amazingly clever her plot was and how well crafted the characters are!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-26509915384474628782014-07-01T21:20:02.562+02:002014-07-01T21:20:02.562+02:00PS--two weddings?! And are you feeling okay, re: e...PS--two weddings?! And are you feeling okay, re: emotional state, or did you mean RUIN AND RISING? We are still so crazed that I haven't had a chance to read that yet (IIII know, and I have three copies in this house right this minute), but it looks like things will get back to normal after the 20th, so I have my fingers crossed I can get to it then.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/07/allfourstarsnytour.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-6381206672162407112014-07-01T21:18:47.549+02:002014-07-01T21:18:47.549+02:00Eeeeeee, it makes me so so happy that you loved th...Eeeeeee, it makes me so so happy that you loved this, Pili! THE WESTING GAME is dear to my heart, and sometimes the structure can be too much for some readers, so I'm always thrilled when friends end up enjoying it. I don't think it feels like an outright copy of Agatha Christie either, although she is clearly influenced by her--I think it's awesome that Raskin adapted the structure and tropes to suit a middle grade audience, and it still stayed a book that's clever enough to be enjoyed by adults. I personally think her characterization is a lot more nuanced and memorable than Christie's too, but I'm also biased. ;)<br /><br />Thank you so much for joining along with these readalong discussions, Pili! We always love chatting with you about books, but it's so lovely that you help introduce readers to classics as well. <br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/07/allfourstarsnytour.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-59346844497748851382014-06-30T11:10:54.799+02:002014-06-30T11:10:54.799+02:00I am feel a little better today, but I think I'...I am feel a little better today, but I think I'm gonna have ups and downs for quite a while... *hugs*<br />Thank you sweetie!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-10138397952689672902014-06-29T23:33:18.365+02:002014-06-29T23:33:18.365+02:00Aw, yay :D Amazing review sweetie. <3 I have no...Aw, yay :D Amazing review sweetie. <3 I have not heard of this book before, but it makes me happy that you loved it :D It do sound good. Also, *hugs* <3 Hoping you are feeling better sweetie. :) Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-85572124189456298152014-06-29T09:32:31.205+02:002014-06-29T09:32:31.205+02:00I highly recommend this one, Jeann! It was a quick...I highly recommend this one, Jeann! It was a quick read that was really clever and kept me guessing!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-16484749151036859612014-06-29T09:31:16.165+02:002014-06-29T09:31:16.165+02:00I might even push this one on you for September! I...I might even push this one on you for September! It was a delight! =DPilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-53229583871731591612014-06-29T09:30:44.695+02:002014-06-29T09:30:44.695+02:00Well, this read like a fantastic story for all age...Well, this read like a fantastic story for all ages, even if sometimes we're reminded that the main focus is Turtle, and she's like 12... This one felt like it could hold its own against some Agatha Christie stories, so it was a lot of fun! I hope you'll check it out, Faye!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-12816404677290563852014-06-29T09:28:29.260+02:002014-06-29T09:28:29.260+02:00I hadn't heard about it before, but I wish I h...I hadn't heard about it before, but I wish I had! I highly recommend it, Kristen! If nothing else, eventually for you and your boy!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-83875938075901511622014-06-29T06:42:55.977+02:002014-06-29T06:42:55.977+02:00Wow, that book sounds excellent! I love how everyo...Wow, that book sounds excellent! I love how everyone is kind of interwoven with each other's stories and the social commentary sounds great! Thanks for the review, I love discovering new books.Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-55210650599682636802014-06-29T05:27:51.831+02:002014-06-29T05:27:51.831+02:00I haven't heard of this one but dang, five sta...I haven't heard of this one but dang, five stars?! Wow! I don't read too many Middle Grade books anymore, unfortunately :( Must rectify that! This one is a classic, eh? I'll check it out :D Fabulous review, Pili!<br /><br />Alyssa @ <a href="http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Eater of Books!</a>Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-63249132420743800272014-06-29T05:15:12.694+02:002014-06-29T05:15:12.694+02:00This sounds really intriguing! I always find it a ...This sounds really intriguing! I always find it a wonder how a MG can successfully pull off a murder mystery, and with enough suspense to keep you chasing the pages. I really need to read this one as well... I'd love meself some good whodunit story. And it's even a classic! God knows how many classics I've read (guess: it's less than my fingers). Thanks for reminding me, Pili!<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato Reviews</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-20448252459938128372014-06-29T03:07:34.563+02:002014-06-29T03:07:34.563+02:00I've not heard of this book before! Sounds int...I've not heard of this book before! Sounds interesting and to hear it pulled you out of the Ruin & Rising slump says volumes! I'll have to check it out eventually. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630672600904860698noreply@blogger.com