tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post5441315062338914342..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Muggle Monday (21): The Casual Vacancy - Boring on Purpose?Ayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-60910561288129096692012-08-06T19:57:29.280-06:002012-08-06T19:57:29.280-06:00I wouldn't actually mind if they never changed...I wouldn't actually mind if they never changed it... so long as I know they have a specific purpose for said boring cover and it suits it.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-87983462537636220482012-08-06T19:54:21.775-06:002012-08-06T19:54:21.775-06:00I think I was expecting something more like her HP...I think I was expecting something more like her HP covers and that was where I was surprised. To go from an exciting, spoilery cover, to such a plain, enigmatic one was odd.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-47478715862405743152012-08-06T19:51:13.149-06:002012-08-06T19:51:13.149-06:00Yeah, I know it will be a big seller no matter how...Yeah, I know it will be a big seller no matter how pretty the cover is. Just seems like they're trying to keep s on our toes or something.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10190325853879562352012-08-06T19:46:41.057-06:002012-08-06T19:46:41.057-06:00I get that. Probably a safe decision. In my case, ...I get that. Probably a safe decision. In my case, I know I really will love anything she ever writes, even if I probably won't love anything like I loved HP, so I'm hoping to read it as soon as possible.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-57707750076031843212012-08-06T19:43:00.526-06:002012-08-06T19:43:00.526-06:00That's true, it's being talked about tons,...That's true, it's being talked about tons, so it isn't to make people discredit the book. I'm curious how it'll be seen and reviewed too, by Jo-fans and non-Jo-fans alike.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-17705082915534063822012-08-06T19:41:11.568-06:002012-08-06T19:41:11.568-06:00Heh, you know, I actually don't think it's...Heh, you know, I actually don't think it's ugly. I think I can appreciate what they were going for anyways.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-59666460036643253732012-08-06T19:40:16.361-06:002012-08-06T19:40:16.361-06:00She will never let me down. Not truly.She will never let me down. Not truly.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-19021998746959489552012-07-16T15:39:36.531-06:002012-07-16T15:39:36.531-06:00I thought the same thing. BORING! I hope this is j...I thought the same thing. BORING! I hope this is just like the cover for now and there will be a better cover later...cause the pub departments are always changing covers. But really? However, we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, right? Can't wait to read it though!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-18107335817119573452012-07-13T12:35:19.715-06:002012-07-13T12:35:19.715-06:00I thought the cover was a fake when I first saw it...I thought the cover was a fake when I first saw it! I couldn't believe it could be the real thing because it was so... plain. I will definitely still be reading it because I have so much faith in JK Rowling as a storyteller. I can't help but be excited with what new place she'll take me to :)<br /><br /> <a href="http://hughesya.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Lauren @ Hughes Reviews</a>LHugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447464817875756643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-26970531710685528072012-07-10T10:07:27.925-06:002012-07-10T10:07:27.925-06:00Yeah, it's not really a book you buy because i...Yeah, it's not really a book you buy because it'll pretty up the bookshelf. ha. I really don't know what they're trying to do, but just the fact that it says 'J.K. Rowling' will ensure that it sells, even though the cover is lame and the price is set pretty high.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013592464881717371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-22759001583214316462012-07-10T09:16:52.588-06:002012-07-10T09:16:52.588-06:00If it wasn't for J.K. Rowling's name, I...If it wasn't for J.K. Rowling's name, I'd probably completely ignore this one because that cover is just so dull. I actually think the blurb sounds a little interesting but I'm on the fence about reading this one. I know it's J.K. Rowling but just because an author has written one good series, it doesn't automatically mean I'll love all their other works. I'm going to wait for the reviews to pour in before giving this one a try.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85566938783811344322012-07-10T08:25:25.163-06:002012-07-10T08:25:25.163-06:00Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, there is definitely some typ...Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, there is definitely some type of marketing genius behind this one that is not immediately obvious. The fact that it's so simple and boring does stop it from being talked about though, so that is something big. <br /><br />As of right now, I can say I have no real interest in reading this one, but I am curious about what Jo fans will think of it. We shall see soon.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85755084384376057192012-07-10T05:44:37.631-06:002012-07-10T05:44:37.631-06:00I know right? I don't know what they're tr...I know right? I don't know what they're trying to accomplish, but even boring covers can be much prettier than.. whatever this is O_O I'll still read it of course, but it's so ugly! *sobs*Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-78198040002556148162012-07-09T22:43:36.244-06:002012-07-09T22:43:36.244-06:00The cover isn't impressive but I know I'll...The cover isn't impressive but I know I'll be reading this book when it comes out as, like you, I got faith Jo will come up with a great story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-27450646920264467052012-07-09T20:36:50.243-06:002012-07-09T20:36:50.243-06:00I did get the feeling that they weren't going ...I did get the feeling that they weren't going for flashy when they designed this cover. I think literary may be the right word.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-37869373672313322052012-07-09T20:35:46.706-06:002012-07-09T20:35:46.706-06:00It's not something I would naturally be drawn ...It's not something I would naturally be drawn too, I agree (but who would be?!).Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-24284396111905245832012-07-09T20:35:03.644-06:002012-07-09T20:35:03.644-06:00Me too. Although in my case at least, I know I won...Me too. Although in my case at least, I know I won't be underwhelmed. I can't imagine being underwhelmed by anything written by her.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-73687600606874375312012-07-09T20:34:09.386-06:002012-07-09T20:34:09.386-06:00Yeah, I would read it either way - whether it soun...Yeah, I would read it either way - whether it sounded interesting or not. Because I know I really will find it interesting no matter how they are choosing to sell it.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-49721553645374603562012-07-09T20:00:50.556-06:002012-07-09T20:00:50.556-06:00Yeah definitely. As boring as it all sounds, I can...Yeah definitely. As boring as it all sounds, I can't help but think that there MUST be more to it and thus I am strangely intrigued even though it's so boring. I would read anything by Jo, honestly, so I am for sure going to be reading this.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-50266210833269361042012-07-09T19:58:56.182-06:002012-07-09T19:58:56.182-06:00Hah! It definitely reminds me of McDonald's.Hah! It definitely reminds me of McDonald's.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-74927288197874426642012-07-09T19:58:10.412-06:002012-07-09T19:58:10.412-06:00True. It still seems to me that there must be a pu...True. It still seems to me that there must be a purpose behind all this blandness besides just laziness on the publisher's part though.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-2094253424544136562012-07-09T19:56:30.477-06:002012-07-09T19:56:30.477-06:00Heh, yeah it sounds boring... but surely Jo has a ...Heh, yeah it sounds boring... but surely Jo has a trick up her sleeve. Never heard of Midsomer Murders before - sounds fun!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-28542039148474250572012-07-09T19:55:09.909-06:002012-07-09T19:55:09.909-06:00Could be. I just can't reconcile that with the...Could be. I just can't reconcile that with the publisher who surely wants to make as much money as possible.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-29457461451263468722012-07-09T19:53:13.725-06:002012-07-09T19:53:13.725-06:00Hmm, interesting thought. I would imagine they wan...Hmm, interesting thought. I would imagine they want to appeal to as many people as possible though. And sell as many books as possible, in other words. I'm with you though: if it's written by Jo, I am sure to love it.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-87198343642917377132012-07-09T19:45:22.549-06:002012-07-09T19:45:22.549-06:00Yeah, maybe. Though I generally don't think au...Yeah, maybe. Though I generally don't think authors have much of a say about that kind of stuff. But maybe it's the publisher's doing.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com