tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post8804705565929185387..comments2024-03-10T01:18:18.094-08:00Comments on Elise Fallson: In Review: Anticipation of the PenitentElise Fallsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-44117221219527374752013-03-06T13:09:09.618-08:002013-03-06T13:09:09.618-08:00PS - You changed your header! :DPS - You changed your header! :DMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-30200226556009001952013-03-06T13:08:40.060-08:002013-03-06T13:08:40.060-08:00It's not what I usually read either, but you m...It's not what I usually read either, but you made it sound interesting. Great review! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-89767813786743730882013-03-06T00:30:25.193-08:002013-03-06T00:30:25.193-08:00Sam: Hey there! Glad my review caught your attenti...Sam: Hey there! Glad my review caught your attention. I'm the same way as you, normally I wouldn't have picked this up on my own, but I'm glad I got the chance to read it and I'll now be a little more open to other genres in the future. (: <br /><br />Linda: Hi Linda, This was a dark and powerful read but so well written. Definitely worth checking out. (:<br /><br />Al: I'm glad you enjoyed the review, it sure took me a while to write, lol! Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-53491166880967930272013-03-05T18:48:07.753-08:002013-03-05T18:48:07.753-08:00Your review gives me a clear idea of what the book...Your review gives me a clear idea of what the book is about. That is not something all reviewers achieve. It stirs my curiosity. Excellent job!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-20232977678606872782013-03-05T18:01:54.661-08:002013-03-05T18:01:54.661-08:00Wow, Elise. You really know how to write a review....Wow, Elise. You really know how to write a review. About to go check this one out. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-67840198811133117792013-03-05T13:36:53.451-08:002013-03-05T13:36:53.451-08:00Wow! Good for Nancy! Like you said, this is probab...Wow! Good for Nancy! Like you said, this is probably not a book I would normally pick up. However, your review has caught my attention. Well done :)Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-36758363615972745112013-03-05T12:37:44.621-08:002013-03-05T12:37:44.621-08:00Elizabeth: That's exactly what I meant about &...Elizabeth: That's exactly what I meant about 'proselytizing.' And if you don't mind a dark and emotional story with in-depth characters, then this is definitely the book for you! (-: <br /><br />Mina: Thanks Mina. I had been wanting to step out of my usually genre and boy was I served, and in a good way. (-:<br /><br />Crystal: Hi Crystal. I agree, good characterization is so important in a story. It's what got me turning the pages in this book. (-:<br /><br />Gary: I am like you and do shy away from religious books, but like I said in my review, this one was well written and didn't come across as 'preachy.' <br />Oh and Gary, if you see the sun, tell it to come back over here, please. (-:<br /><br />Randi: Thanks Randi. I don't often review books because I'm really slow at it. I'd be embarrassed to tell you how long it took me to write this review, lol. But it's an honest review and that's what I strive to accomplish. <br /><br />Sherry: That's the first two sentences of the book. Talk about a hook! (:<br /><br />Nancy: You are very welcome Nancy and I agree, your book though very dark in nature, can be read by people from varying different backgrounds. I read it and very much enjoyed your book. (: <br /><br />Joy: I'm usually a plot person, but in this book the characters were what drew me in. <br /><br />Lexa: Thanks Lexa, reviews don't come easy to me but I do make it a point to be honest when I write one.<br /><br />Nick: Thanks Nick, it was a powerful and interesting read. (:Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-15712705151892048962013-03-05T11:57:12.662-08:002013-03-05T11:57:12.662-08:00It does sound like an intense read and very intere...It does sound like an intense read and very interesting. Good to hear you found the subject matter was handled well.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-49025708348575063012013-03-05T11:55:12.549-08:002013-03-05T11:55:12.549-08:00What a great review! You were fair and honest abou...What a great review! You were fair and honest about what you liked and didn't, and you were so gracious about it. Very thorough and well-wrtten. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-79627103546010205762013-03-05T11:34:03.061-08:002013-03-05T11:34:03.061-08:00Hi, Elise,
Your review tells me the book was well...Hi, Elise, <br />Your review tells me the book was well-written. When you get invested in the characters, it's a good sign. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-68907420266716088022013-03-05T11:11:18.336-08:002013-03-05T11:11:18.336-08:00Thank you Elise for reading my book and for this w...Thank you Elise for reading my book and for this wonderful and thorough review. I so appreciate your input!<br /><br />And yes, though there is Christian theology in the book, it's a book that not many Christians would want to read unfortunately, because of its dark nature and the serial killer topic. It's meant for everyone, Christian and non, as both would enjoy it in the end.Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-54258059754228556622013-03-05T10:48:01.870-08:002013-03-05T10:48:01.870-08:00It does sound intriguing. The quote about the cag...It does sound intriguing. The quote about the caged woman piqued my interest.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-41089709956397942332013-03-05T09:57:41.278-08:002013-03-05T09:57:41.278-08:00I don't typically read books about religion, e...I don't typically read books about religion, either...but you've interested me with this one. Awesome review of it, by the way. Your words are some that I'd expect to see in a literary magazine!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-6251109044216849272013-03-05T09:54:08.885-08:002013-03-05T09:54:08.885-08:00Hi Elise,
What a thorough and articulate write up...Hi Elise,<br /><br />What a thorough and articulate write up of the book you have shared, Elise. Even though, I also, would hesitate to read a book with a religious undertone, it seems, despite that, you considered the book a notable read.<br /><br />Look after yourself, Elise. And hopefully the sunshine continues.<br /><br />In peace and goodwill, your way,<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-85817715765560523772013-03-05T09:14:58.535-08:002013-03-05T09:14:58.535-08:00Nice. Any time a writer can move me--without blata...Nice. Any time a writer can move me--without blatant emotional traps, I'm hooked. Nothing better than characters you love. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-77841820206290211892013-03-05T09:06:31.268-08:002013-03-05T09:06:31.268-08:00Sometimes its nice to step out of the genres we pr...Sometimes its nice to step out of the genres we prefer every now and then. Great review. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-57171752684164928242013-03-05T08:35:00.372-08:002013-03-05T08:35:00.372-08:00If proselytizing means being harassed and preache...If proselytizing means being harassed and preached to, then I agree 100% I hate that too. My faith relationship is as personal as my marriage, if I want advice, I will seek it...if I don't, butt out. <br /><br />But I do love a good book that supports a theme I can root for, and this sounds like it's right up my spiritual alley!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-76560114989890135182013-03-05T08:25:37.750-08:002013-03-05T08:25:37.750-08:00Alex: Yes, this is a very powerful read. (:
Mark...Alex: Yes, this is a very powerful read. (: <br /><br />Mark: Exactly. That's what I really enjoyed about this book too.<br /><br />Julie: I do too! (:<br /><br />EJ: I understand what you mean, and I too am sensitive to books that come off as preachy, but I'm happy that this was not the case imo with Nancy's book. (: <br /><br />DG: Thanks DG. I probably wouldn't have picked this book up had I not gotten it as a giveaway, but I am glad I got to read it. Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-68169477157002816032013-03-05T08:18:46.589-08:002013-03-05T08:18:46.589-08:00Interesting, but with my limited reading time, not...Interesting, but with my limited reading time, not likely I'd read this. I have an aversion to certain genres too, Elise. <br /><br />Kudos to you for reading it and sharing it with us.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-51344966967140085492013-03-05T08:17:42.123-08:002013-03-05T08:17:42.123-08:00Very complex-sounding read, Elise. I shy away from...Very complex-sounding read, Elise. I shy away from many religious-themed books for similar reasons. And I consider myself to be a religious person in many respects. I just don't enjoy having perspectives crammed down my throat--even if they're my own perspectives. :) I have an admittedly sensitive BS detector, so I think my feathers are a little too easily ruffled in this regard.<br /><br />Good to hear this book pulled it off, and great review. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-42310440390621744202013-03-05T08:13:31.754-08:002013-03-05T08:13:31.754-08:00I love when I pick up a gook outside my usual read...I love when I pick up a gook outside my usual reading style and end up committed to the story. Nice to see a good review of Nancy's book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-72157068787150643672013-03-05T07:51:58.331-08:002013-03-05T07:51:58.331-08:00I think those are the best kind of books....the on...I think those are the best kind of books....the ones we wouldn't normally read...but do (for whatever reason), and then really enjoy.<br /><br />Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-19711152917200818912013-03-05T07:47:12.280-08:002013-03-05T07:47:12.280-08:00It does sound powerful and I knew it had a strong ...It does sound powerful and I knew it had a strong Christian theme. Good for Nancy!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com