tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post1385428313148400375..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: Ashen Winter (Ashfall #2) by Mike MullinAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-83486882651269496572014-11-24T00:20:59.786-07:002014-11-24T00:20:59.786-07:00Amazing book trilogy can't wait until I get th...Amazing book trilogy can't wait until I get the third book I'm completely addicted to this book keep writing them.<br /><a href="http://www.ipedecking.biz" rel="nofollow">I like this site :: Ipe Decking for sale</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118707550077647899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-41761611185781850812012-10-20T09:22:25.084-06:002012-10-20T09:22:25.084-06:00I really flew through them, too, despite the insan...I really flew through them, too, despite the insane page count and THAT is really impressive. I didn't LOVE Darla in the first book, but she really grew on me in the second. I guess I just respond better to nice, sweet characters for whatever reason and Alex is one of the best!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-16897973814277695522012-10-17T19:53:03.490-06:002012-10-17T19:53:03.490-06:00This is one of my favourite series. I flew throug...This is one of my favourite series. I flew through both of these novels, though I was, in both cases, nervous about the number of pages. I love all the recognition you give to Alex in this review. I, and a lot of other reviewers, tend to focus on Darla because she is such a powerhouse. But Alex totally rocks too and I think he gets forgotten about. Great review Aylee!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66557700296905369562012-10-16T06:58:00.495-06:002012-10-16T06:58:00.495-06:00Don't be scared by the length too much! I foun...Don't be scared by the length too much! I found I got through it relatively fast. I would be more like Darla in those situations, too, definitely. But from the outside, I can appreciate his moral nature. The realism adds a lot to the plot - though I don't think the eruption is a truly serious scare for the future from all accounts... it still possibly could happen though and that's freaky!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-24251512412129082072012-10-16T06:54:16.061-06:002012-10-16T06:54:16.061-06:00Yeah, I really feel like the page count is a huge ...Yeah, I really feel like the page count is a huge barrier. It would not be difficult to edit it, shorten it down at least 100 pages. But I will say that it doesn't necessarily feel that long because it's fast reading relatively.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-9555282281864433692012-10-16T06:52:31.957-06:002012-10-16T06:52:31.957-06:00It is rare, but I can honestly say that the sequel...It is rare, but I can honestly say that the sequel was just as good. I was worried for a bit there that it was just going to be a carbon copy of the original, but it was strong in its own merit.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-32681594268138023402012-10-16T06:51:22.165-06:002012-10-16T06:51:22.165-06:00It really is so impressive how moral Alex is... an...It really is so impressive how moral Alex is... and also a bit stupid of him. But I think he realized when he wasn't being reasonable. Also impressive is that I was still entertained even after 600 pages of very detailed scenes, for sure. But there was something happening, some sort of action, every single page, so how could I not be?Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-68262834994320476702012-10-16T06:47:18.078-06:002012-10-16T06:47:18.078-06:00Sure thing! Hope you enjoy it!Sure thing! Hope you enjoy it!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-30283430935055373092012-10-16T06:46:47.442-06:002012-10-16T06:46:47.442-06:00SO LONG. But I swear I was kept entertained the en...SO LONG. But I swear I was kept entertained the entire time from the sheer amount of action.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-69900307233006877982012-10-16T06:46:15.802-06:002012-10-16T06:46:15.802-06:00Yeah, for the most part I was able to overlook the...Yeah, for the most part I was able to overlook the wordiness because I like the other parts.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-61744640586745454782012-10-16T06:45:38.278-06:002012-10-16T06:45:38.278-06:00You should - they're very realistic. As a good...You should - they're very realistic. As a good post-apocalyptic book should be!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-31129227251850325992012-10-16T06:45:05.030-06:002012-10-16T06:45:05.030-06:00Yup, that sums it up nicely :)Yup, that sums it up nicely :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-59469905874781787412012-10-15T15:46:07.535-06:002012-10-15T15:46:07.535-06:00Wow, I'm kind of scared off by its length. I ...Wow, I'm kind of scared off by its length. I did read and enjoy Ashfall and am really curious to see where the next book will take me. I too was so impressed by Alex's good nature and ability to always want to do the right thing or to share. I think I would be more like his girl friend, I'd have a hard time always helping out or sharing. He really is a good character. And yes, this is so scary because it really could happen at any time. Are you ready? I don't think I am?!Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-53355234714649253112012-10-14T21:51:57.306-06:002012-10-14T21:51:57.306-06:00I really need to check out this series since you a...I really need to check out this series since you and Jenny both enjoyed the first book and because the sequel doesn't seem to suffer from sequel syndrome. At almost 600 pages though, I'm going to need a bit more time for reading this one (even if it doesn't bore me) :( A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-49406940053447063262012-10-12T11:16:37.392-06:002012-10-12T11:16:37.392-06:00I had never been interested in this series before ...I had never been interested in this series before but now I'm seeing how much everyone loves Ashen Winter and now I'm curious. <br /><br />It's rare for a second book in a series to get so many rave reviews.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-79319432004281523972012-10-12T09:10:02.745-06:002012-10-12T09:10:02.745-06:00"Time and time again, when faced with the pro..."Time and time again, when faced with the prospect of screwing someone over to his advantage or treating them fairly to his disadvantage, Alex always does the honourable thing (much to Darla's chagrin)."<br /><br />That's exactly what I loved about Alex in the first book Aylee! I just had to root for him the entire time because he never resorted to the cruelty others did to ensure his survival:) I agree with you on the length, the first book had a lot of details that could have been left out, and that's clearly continued with this one. Still, it's definitely impressive that you were never bored despite the excess:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-80423201230898398812012-10-12T07:53:30.342-06:002012-10-12T07:53:30.342-06:00This looks interesting:) Thanks for introducing it...This looks interesting:) Thanks for introducing it to me :)tlmfarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699392120494847632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-75873394756628940762012-10-12T06:49:12.956-06:002012-10-12T06:49:12.956-06:00I've had my eye on this series for a while. I&...I've had my eye on this series for a while. I'm glad you enjoyed it! It sounds long though!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892171126205170882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-35680027499508471962012-10-11T20:10:13.023-06:002012-10-11T20:10:13.023-06:00Oh, I don't like wordy.
It's one of my pe...Oh, I don't like wordy. <br />It's one of my pet peeves.<br />But I'm glad you like the protagonist anyway, and that he has a strong voice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-46867602354557030052012-10-11T19:40:47.264-06:002012-10-11T19:40:47.264-06:00I really need to check out the Ashfall series -- i...I really need to check out the Ashfall series -- it looks super good! I love a good post-apocalyptic read! <br /><br />Great review, Aylee!Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-61224693453568515552012-10-11T19:01:59.397-06:002012-10-11T19:01:59.397-06:00Sounds good but wordy. Awesome review. :)Sounds good but wordy. Awesome review. :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com