tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post3286044283892311164..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: Alistair Grim's Odditorium by Gregory FunaroAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-44277617387722629372015-03-10T12:35:19.873-06:002015-03-10T12:35:19.873-06:00Thanks, Romi! :D I agree completely!!Thanks, Romi! :D I agree completely!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-25659146239062548102015-03-04T19:56:14.539-07:002015-03-04T19:56:14.539-07:00Hmm… I fall for MG, too, and this one does sound e...Hmm… I fall for MG, too, and this one does sound exciting and inventive, and I love that it has some really neat elements like that in HP, but I also feel the same as you in that Middle Grade (and picture books, too) can and should be enjoyed by all ages, and so I think I’d find the element where that wasn’t so prominent a little disappointing. I love a book that crosses borders and is suitable not only for the “intended” age, but for adults and YA, too, so I feel quite let down when that doesn’t happen.<br />I haven’t read one of your review posts in an age! I was very happy to see I’d bookmarked this one!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-56186127974781552172015-02-02T18:04:21.856-07:002015-02-02T18:04:21.856-07:00Some, yes. I sure wish there were more out there l...Some, yes. I sure wish there were more out there like that though!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-47880477775968691702015-01-28T14:14:48.047-07:002015-01-28T14:14:48.047-07:00I definitely get what you're saying about midd...I definitely get what you're saying about middle grade reads. While yes, you should expect something with a younger audience going into them, there are definitely some that have more to offer the older reader than others.DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-80380595476882858002015-01-25T18:57:07.863-07:002015-01-25T18:57:07.863-07:00Ooh yes! I do think it would be a really great one...Ooh yes! I do think it would be a really great one to read-aloud. I was thinking when I read it that I bet it would make a great audiobook.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-81471069863630269512015-01-25T18:56:23.188-07:002015-01-25T18:56:23.188-07:00Heh, it was definitely along the same vein as HP :...Heh, it was definitely along the same vein as HP :) Hope you enjoy this one when you get a chance to read it!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-31694945125672307182015-01-25T18:55:29.235-07:002015-01-25T18:55:29.235-07:00Oh, I don't know. I think I can still apprecia...Oh, I don't know. I think I can still appreciate a more childish read as long as there's a little something else to raise it to the next level.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-89675646301180315592015-01-25T18:53:53.595-07:002015-01-25T18:53:53.595-07:00Yeah, I'm with you. I probably read them more ...Yeah, I'm with you. I probably read them more often than you did and I can still enjoy them, but I don't think I truly appreciate them unless they take things to the next level.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-21432492410030271282015-01-25T17:02:55.846-07:002015-01-25T17:02:55.846-07:00I was sent this ARC, but I wasn't sure about i...I was sent this ARC, but I wasn't sure about it since I really don't read that much MG, but this looks like it might be good for a read-aloud with my kids.<br /><br />Kate @ <a href="http://exlibriskate.com/" rel="nofollow">Ex Libris</a>Kate @ Ex Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-90362758072776415722015-01-23T21:39:49.247-07:002015-01-23T21:39:49.247-07:00Wow, Aylee. You had me at "Harry Potter with ...Wow, Aylee. You had me at "Harry Potter with steampunk elements". This does sound like a nice and interesting read. I don't read much of MG, but hey I don't mind trying at all. Great review! I'm glad you liked this one. <br /><br />Sarika @ <a href="http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">The Readdicts</a>The Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-71277499153579397392015-01-23T18:44:15.220-07:002015-01-23T18:44:15.220-07:00I agree that MG can be appreciated by adults too.....I agree that MG can be appreciated by adults too...but it depends. Not when the characters and scenes are actually ''childish.'' By the way, I have this one for review. Totally forgot about it. O.O Nice review!!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-23740512886195480432015-01-23T10:05:39.657-07:002015-01-23T10:05:39.657-07:00"I am of the firm belief that the best MG rea..."I am of the firm belief that the best MG reads can be appreciated and enjoyed by all age groups, not just their intended audience." I totally agree. Too often though, I find MG novels better suited for younger readers, which is why I unfortunately don't read them as often. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-17927252501417170152015-01-22T21:26:13.190-07:002015-01-22T21:26:13.190-07:00Yes, how could you resist a cover like that? Well,...Yes, how could you resist a cover like that? Well, I know that I can never resist cute-sounding cute-looking MG reads... And yeah, that's exactly it. And don't younger readers also appreciate some complexity sometimes even if they can't always grasp the nuance?Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-40331326551946964852015-01-22T21:24:21.837-07:002015-01-22T21:24:21.837-07:00Yeah, I know I was definitely drawn in by the syno...Yeah, I know I was definitely drawn in by the synopsis! Maybe borrow it from the library.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-62453345871252493492015-01-22T21:23:46.953-07:002015-01-22T21:23:46.953-07:00It's true, they could mature in the next insta...It's true, they could mature in the next instalments! I get the impression that Grubb won't age much, but at the very least I hope new layers of their characters are revealed in the next books.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-17785544846267446592015-01-22T21:22:21.163-07:002015-01-22T21:22:21.163-07:00Oh yes, I would hope more layers would reveal them...Oh yes, I would hope more layers would reveal themselves in the next instalments! There is definitely room for growth and a good set-up in this one.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-21965522445362906242015-01-22T12:51:16.250-07:002015-01-22T12:51:16.250-07:00I'd never heard of this one, so thanks for sha...I'd never heard of this one, so thanks for sharing! I do love the cover. I want to read more MG, but I agree with you...I think some of the best MG novels are the type that people of all ages can enjoy. Just because it's for a middle grade audience, doesn't mean the characters should feel flat or underdeveloped, etc.<br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-76809688210793158712015-01-22T12:38:37.193-07:002015-01-22T12:38:37.193-07:00Oh this one sounds super cute, Aylee! Though it mi...Oh this one sounds super cute, Aylee! Though it might read really young, I think I would like it just from it's description.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-52143915606867571912015-01-22T09:10:07.734-07:002015-01-22T09:10:07.734-07:00I love how you said that the best MG books have so...I love how you said that the best MG books have something for readers of ALL ages to get lost in - I couldn't agree more! It's a shame that this one didn't quite manage that but being the first book in an intended series, things could easily mature in the next installments! I still need to get to my copy of this one but now that I know you enjoyed it, I'll likely get to it sooner. Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-6375109598102629752015-01-22T08:54:12.081-07:002015-01-22T08:54:12.081-07:00I agree Aylee! I think a great read is a great rea...I agree Aylee! I think a great read is a great read and one that should be able to span any age group. It's a shame the characters were lacking a touch in complexity, but hopefully more layers will reveal themselves as the story continues:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com