tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post5793893244023080521..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick NessAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-25608076594078098472013-07-20T06:30:29.822-06:002013-07-20T06:30:29.822-06:00A talking dog! Aw, how cute and how I wish it were...A talking dog! Aw, how cute and how I wish it were real! I'd love to read this book sometime. Thank you for putting it up on my radar, Aylee. <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-8604276688298211682012-02-20T21:13:10.896-07:002012-02-20T21:13:10.896-07:00Not really. It was fairly unique, I thought. I'...Not really. It was fairly unique, I thought. I've heard a similar writing style (phonetic spellings and limited grammar) is found in Blood Red Road by Moira Young, a book which has been on my tbr forever.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-62033526438453956612012-02-20T20:10:07.420-07:002012-02-20T20:10:07.420-07:00Have you found any other books or series similar t...Have you found any other books or series similar to this? I really want more Patrick Ness. -fangirls-Stella Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969984426061843083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-5551908662324316382012-02-20T19:43:03.903-07:002012-02-20T19:43:03.903-07:00Yay, glad you agree!Yay, glad you agree!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-8515545820107181432012-02-20T19:29:25.789-07:002012-02-20T19:29:25.789-07:00I love this review. Manchee is adorable and this s...I love this review. Manchee is adorable and this series is on my list of my "favourites of all time". <br /><br />Great review!Stella Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969984426061843083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-53122138185303581132012-02-05T23:24:24.938-07:002012-02-05T23:24:24.938-07:00I had this one on my tbr forever too, but kept put...I had this one on my tbr forever too, but kept putting it off because I was kind of scared of they hype, scared that it would never live up to it. I'm so glad I got over that because it surpassed how much I thought I would like it! The other problem is one that I share with you: I knew from reviews that it was going to be heart-breaking. It took a lot out of me, but I think it was so worth it. I only wish I could fully relay how amazing this book was; "Achingly beautiful" will have to do. Thank you so much for the compliment - it is truly appreciated!! Thanks for reading!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85412710961790176982012-02-05T21:14:05.260-07:002012-02-05T21:14:05.260-07:00I absolutely loved When a Monster Calls but was ki...I absolutely loved <i>When a Monster Calls</i> but was kind of apprehensive about this! I have it on my to be read though after everyone saying YOU NEED TO READ THIS and your review further enables my resolve. Six stars is such a high rating!! I almost feel like I have to mentally prepare myself for this series because I know it will break my heart. I already know I will be an emotionally wreck, I am every time I re-read Harry Potter! My favourite description of a work is "achingly beautiful" so I really liked that you said that. I loved reading this review because your emotions shone through so much. I'm going to try to read it soon!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-83629365601761718032012-02-04T22:30:57.836-07:002012-02-04T22:30:57.836-07:00Yay! It makes me so incredibly happy to hear that ...Yay! It makes me so incredibly happy to hear that people are adding this one to their tbr because of my review. Because it is so deserving of as many people as possible experiencing it and enjoying it. Thanks for the compliment; I was really hoping I was going to be able to relay how amazing I felt this book was!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-25215396951377315862012-02-04T22:15:24.803-07:002012-02-04T22:15:24.803-07:00Oh wow, I am SO curious about this book now! I had...Oh wow, I am SO curious about this book now! I had heard little things about this book, but never paid a whole lot of attention to it. I've added it to the list of book to read. Great review Aylee, I could really feel how much you loved this book.~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-70867430044479331762012-02-03T10:50:38.537-07:002012-02-03T10:50:38.537-07:00Your library doesn't have the other books yet?...Your library doesn't have the other books yet? That's odd. They are fairly old (by which I mean that the last one came out in 2010, which seems like a long time ago). But that's definitely a good plan to read them back to back, I think, because the cliffhangers are killer. And thank you so much!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-8892211594596143312012-02-03T09:48:59.330-07:002012-02-03T09:48:59.330-07:00I've had this book on my to-read list for a wh...I've had this book on my to-read list for a while, but I am waiting until the other books in the series come in the library. That way, I don't have to be frustrated by the cliffhanger!<br /><br />Great review! Your writing always makes me smile.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625729418308089517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-33136806396396078502012-02-02T23:23:45.113-07:002012-02-02T23:23:45.113-07:00Haha, I'm pretty sure my dog would have nothin...Haha, I'm pretty sure my dog would have nothing important to say but still, it would be nice to be able to interact with him. Probably make training tons easier! Noise would definitely be a pain to deal with. I'm glad that being female, I wouldn't have Noise if I were living on this planet. <br /><br />The ending was a major cliffhanger, I know. Which is why I was glad that I had the second book lined up, ready to go.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-7889778579795190322012-02-02T23:19:46.935-07:002012-02-02T23:19:46.935-07:00I think it does have some dystopian elements, but ...I think it does have some dystopian elements, but it's perhaps heavier on the sci fi side of things. The world was just fascinating. Not just the talking animals, but that part was significant curiosity, for sure.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-41730232129833553792012-02-02T18:14:36.495-07:002012-02-02T18:14:36.495-07:00Manchee is a terrific dog. I wish my dog could tal...Manchee is a terrific dog. I wish my dog could talk. But then sometimes I think, ahhhh, maybe I'm glad he doesn't. I like the noise in the book, too. That would be awful to have to deal with that daily. The ending of this book was killer. Wowzers for sure! Great review :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-19068799303294381492012-02-01T22:50:52.685-07:002012-02-01T22:50:52.685-07:00Wow. I wasn't planning on getting this b/c I d...Wow. I wasn't planning on getting this b/c I don't like dystopias but you have me intrigued. Especially with the talking dog part. I'm too curious now.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-39685837825140019332012-02-01T20:17:04.645-07:002012-02-01T20:17:04.645-07:00Oh good, I'm glad I sell it! Task accomplished...Oh good, I'm glad I sell it! Task accomplished. I don't like to use the word "epic" lightly but yeah, I think it would apply here :) Thanks for reading!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10169617484883866242012-02-01T19:07:08.158-07:002012-02-01T19:07:08.158-07:00OMg you really sell this one! I have this on my TB...OMg you really sell this one! I have this on my TBR list actually but now I really want to read it like, yesterday! And best since HP that is EPIC! EEK! Wonderful review!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-52372649552546402992012-02-01T12:02:54.304-07:002012-02-01T12:02:54.304-07:00Yay! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!...Yay! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it! I can't recommend it highly enough. Of course, the problem now is finding time to squeeze it in among all the other books you probably have to read!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-28855852526329526742012-02-01T12:01:22.454-07:002012-02-01T12:01:22.454-07:00Cool! I'm glad people love this one so much th...Cool! I'm glad people love this one so much that it's getting tons of recognition. Well deserved recognition! And thanks! It was tough, but I think that speaks to the wonderful complexity and intrigue of the plot!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-78991813372192523912012-02-01T11:59:57.285-07:002012-02-01T11:59:57.285-07:00I would recommend giving it a go, for sure! If onl...I would recommend giving it a go, for sure! If only for Manchee. Just a word of warning: it ends on quite the cliffhanger so you may feel compelled to read the other ones as well, even if you didn't feel The Knife was your thing.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-72907577644523889052012-02-01T11:58:06.043-07:002012-02-01T11:58:06.043-07:00Yeah, I knew I had to post it, but it ended up bei...Yeah, I knew I had to post it, but it ended up being very difficult to write! The Noise that the alien species, the Spackle, communicate with is not based on any sort of science as far as I am concerned - which is why I say there are some fantastical elements in there. I'm glad my rating and Manchee are convincing people they need to read this book! Thanks for reading!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-83794730533614553572012-02-01T11:55:19.037-07:002012-02-01T11:55:19.037-07:00You should! I know I will definitely be rereading ...You should! I know I will definitely be rereading it sometime in my life. In fact, I plan on holding a giveaway so stay tuned :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-65789032819018851222012-02-01T11:52:14.387-07:002012-02-01T11:52:14.387-07:00Ooh, Oberon is the main reason I want to read the ...Ooh, Oberon is the main reason I want to read the Hounded series! I like snarky dogs, but it's just so rare that we get to read about what a real talking dog would say, that I treasured that all the more.<br /><br />Clarification: it's only the town that Todd lives in that is populated by men only. And as far as Todd knows, his is the only town on the planet and it's dying out. But as he later finds out, he was lied to a lot.<br /><br />You've hit on one of the core themes of the novel with the thoughts comment. Men on this world do become accustomed to Noise and are able to control their thoughts a lot easier with practice. Certain people feel as though Noise is a disease that needs to be eradicated and controlled. Other people feel as though Noise is the natural way of things and as long as you open yourself up to it, you can be one with it, and not be consumed by it. These two sides of Noise later become one of the driving factors behind a major war. Quite the concept!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-79123061737654901012012-02-01T11:39:03.486-07:002012-02-01T11:39:03.486-07:00To die! Yes! I am so happy to have discovered the ...To die! Yes! I am so happy to have discovered the series and to spread the love. Can't wait to read A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness as well. I am officially a fangirl of him.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-74392067254899315682012-02-01T11:37:48.736-07:002012-02-01T11:37:48.736-07:00You must! You must! When you can find the time, of...You must! You must! When you can find the time, of course :) Thanks for reading!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com