tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post3750804400130493640..comments2023-07-29T01:47:51.300-07:00Comments on Abnormally Paranormal Reviews: Book Review: The Thirteenth Chime by Emma MichaelsCathy Keatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-65421676394375896352012-03-29T14:05:01.342-07:002012-03-29T14:05:01.342-07:00@Lilly: Yeah, the ex is an odd choice, and the MC&...@Lilly: Yeah, the ex is an odd choice, and the MC's reason for calling him seem only because he's the more capable helper. Well, it seemed suspicious to me, but never culminated into a scenario where the MC admitted to still having feelings for the ex. Weird.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-91053713042623610542012-03-29T14:02:59.618-07:002012-03-29T14:02:59.618-07:00@Lan: Maybe you're right! It's hard to see...@Lan: Maybe you're right! It's hard to see it as a love triangle because the fiance is barely in the story. It's not really that scary, but maybe a fear of ghosts warrants your apprehension.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-2632736733838083802012-03-29T05:23:59.612-07:002012-03-29T05:23:59.612-07:00How should I but this ,,, i like the idea of the V...How should I but this ,,, i like the idea of the Victorian old house and the old clock but why would anyone call their ex-boyfriends when they need some help, shouldn't she call her fiance. the book look kind of good but I'm still not sure if i should read it :)alreem @ (AlreemBookChapters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18368604527786343456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-47808735546265375252012-03-29T02:46:17.113-07:002012-03-29T02:46:17.113-07:00Seems like a bit of love triangle fail! Which is w...Seems like a bit of love triangle fail! Which is why I am such a horrible love triangle writer because I would do the exact same thing. I'm not a massive critic of slightly flawed writing if the story is strong so I think I might give this a try. Although it feels like it's got a bit of a ghostly aspect to it which would be way too scary for me!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-20682936684213777512012-03-28T23:13:50.539-07:002012-03-28T23:13:50.539-07:00@Alison: I'm here to inform!
I haven't r...@Alison: I'm here to inform! <br /><br />I haven't read Rowling's later HP books, but I thought she handled omniscient 3rd-person better than anyone I've seen in HP1. I usually see it handled badly.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-57023082627093456952012-03-28T22:24:57.169-07:002012-03-28T22:24:57.169-07:00I've heard good things about this one, but clu...I've heard good things about this one, but clumsy writing would drive me crazy. That's why I don't do self pubs. <br />And as for the omniscient POV, I think Rowling's use of it in HP1 was one of the weakest parts of the whole series (the writing of the first book was, understandably, not nearly as good as her later books).Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-48241395089844546382012-03-28T21:31:55.718-07:002012-03-28T21:31:55.718-07:00@Camille: Yes, omniscient POV is very hard to do r...@Camille: Yes, omniscient POV is very hard to do right. J.K. Rowling may have used it a bit in HP1 and succeeded wildly. But, she's J.K. Rowling, so, of course she did!Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-56335988652965215092012-03-28T21:27:37.132-07:002012-03-28T21:27:37.132-07:00The premise sounds very cool. Makes me think of th...The premise sounds very cool. Makes me think of the creepy clock in The Last Unicorn. :)<br />I think omniscent POV is one of the hardest POVs to write and applaud anyone who goes for it. Unfortuantely, if it's not done, it tends to distract from the story.<br /><br />Great review!Camille Picotthttp://www.pixiupress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-35620829670632990362012-03-28T21:24:29.847-07:002012-03-28T21:24:29.847-07:00@Andrea: It is gorgeous! Definitely attracted me t...@Andrea: It is gorgeous! Definitely attracted me to reading it. At least it's only 99 cents, so it's not a big risk. You may end up liking it, after all.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-88279541850902121902012-03-28T21:23:04.907-07:002012-03-28T21:23:04.907-07:00@Jenny: It does! But, yeah the writing isn't q...@Jenny: It does! But, yeah the writing isn't quite that good.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-698365157073780402012-03-28T20:53:31.052-07:002012-03-28T20:53:31.052-07:00First of all, I love that cover. Gorgeous. Second,...First of all, I love that cover. Gorgeous. Second, I was reallllly intrigued by the synopsis. I was headed to the kindle store. But...I'm hesitant now. I could probably deal w/the sentence structure, but jumping POV mid scene w/out a break bugs me. I would still give this a try, probably, b/c of the premise. And the fact the ex-BF sounds so cool. Awesome review, Cathy. As always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-90605799978431917412012-03-28T20:40:15.148-07:002012-03-28T20:40:15.148-07:00Dang! This one sounds good but I can't handle ...Dang! This one sounds good but I can't handle writing that's littered with adverbs. :( I think it would just end up ruining the story for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-45439333396429376632012-03-28T18:35:29.327-07:002012-03-28T18:35:29.327-07:00@Ash: I thought the MC still had feelings for her ...@Ash: I thought the MC still had feelings for her ex, but was out of touch with her own feelings. He's a really cool character, though! <br /><br />Thanks. ;)Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932333374195558840.post-72651539646043418702012-03-28T18:20:48.240-07:002012-03-28T18:20:48.240-07:00I don't understand why she would call her ex-b...I don't understand why she would call her ex-boyfriend... maybe it's just me, but I would call the one I'm with, instead of the one I am no longer with. Seems strange, but with a provocative cover and interesting summary, I may pick it up! <br /><br />great review. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com