tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post5246463990853098520..comments2023-10-29T12:10:55.797+01:00Comments on Olivia's Catastrophe: Looking for Alaska (Review)Olivia's Catastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-39221109798931355012015-10-19T05:54:09.190+02:002015-10-19T05:54:09.190+02:00Yeah... which is why I have started to think that ...Yeah... which is why I have started to think that maybe his books aren't for me? I might give Paper Towns a chance but I am not sure if I should bother and simply just watch the movie instead xD Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-42944104768018950612015-10-19T03:30:35.063+02:002015-10-19T03:30:35.063+02:00That seems to be a theme with John Green books, pa...That seems to be a theme with John Green books, particularly- the characters just aren’t realistic because of the way they talk. I’ve read this and enjoyed it quite a lot, but it’s not a favourite. I thought it had beautiful elements, but Pudge frustrated me and was so immature, and I guess it just doesn’t feel like real life, even though it’s a contemporary. Does have a lot of beautiful quotes, though!Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07506760687610055112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-68978034900252815052015-08-13T21:35:57.892+02:002015-08-13T21:35:57.892+02:00I think I might agree with you about the character...I think I might agree with you about the characters there. But he seems like a nice guy :)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-19640796107831564832015-08-13T15:29:59.403+02:002015-08-13T15:29:59.403+02:00Eventhough I did enjoy The Fault in Our Stars, I a...Eventhough I did enjoy The Fault in Our Stars, I agree with you that this one was a little boring and also because of predictability anticlimactic. I also think that Jonh Green's writing style is not really for me. I find his characters often pretentious.<br /><br />But yeah, like you said, his youtube videos are fun!Bregjehttp://booksarestories.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-8348296327518690022015-08-12T22:53:00.798+02:002015-08-12T22:53:00.798+02:00His youtube is really cool and I love his crash co...His youtube is really cool and I love his crash courses! He actually seems like a cool guy, so it's a shame his books don't really work for me. Ahaha, I think a lot of people would've loved to go to Hogwarts like you!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-4419470035737013732015-08-11T17:39:52.753+02:002015-08-11T17:39:52.753+02:00Already told you on Goodreads that when it comes t...Already told you on Goodreads that when it comes to John Green's books we are kinda in the same place - but I only read one of his books. I do like John Green on youtube, but his books are just not my thing.<br /><br />As for the boarding school - I really wished to be sent to one, but only if it were Hogwarts!<br />Andreea <a href="http://catsfika.blogspot.ro/" rel="nofollow">Catsfika</a> <br />Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781959248553850723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-62150681398981429752015-08-08T20:46:42.560+02:002015-08-08T20:46:42.560+02:00He is okay, but I don't think he is amazing li...He is okay, but I don't think he is amazing like people make him out to be. That was a good different view and it did set the way for a lot of future YA books as well. I can definitely appreciate Green for setting a new writing trend!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-72299525269568710652015-08-08T14:12:04.941+02:002015-08-08T14:12:04.941+02:00I didn't like it either, don't know what t...I didn't like it either, don't know what the fuss is all about with this writer. At least with TFiOS you got a whole new view at cancer patients, which is what I enjoyed most about it. Eli Dumashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211961079088144390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-66881138828736637822015-08-07T23:55:50.116+02:002015-08-07T23:55:50.116+02:00I am glad you were able to like it! I think I am w...I am glad you were able to like it! I think I am with you - I enjoyed TFiOS more.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-6804237230247990412015-08-07T22:46:37.374+02:002015-08-07T22:46:37.374+02:00I read this one a long time ago. Way before I read...I read this one a long time ago. Way before I read The Fault in Our Stars. I like this, but like you said, it is kind of slow. I liked TFIOS better. Great review!Lisa Mandinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691593776280004137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-37079240965483897972015-08-07T17:49:50.732+02:002015-08-07T17:49:50.732+02:00If a book isn't very memorable than it isn'...If a book isn't very memorable than it isn't a good sign! I just think he isn't for me.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-56329910543597360662015-08-07T17:48:40.366+02:002015-08-07T17:48:40.366+02:00I thought it was okay, better than this one! The m...I thought it was okay, better than this one! The movie was wonderful though! I think you should always give an author a second shot ^^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-13092343725425037542015-08-07T16:47:15.699+02:002015-08-07T16:47:15.699+02:00I think I read this one but don't remember it....I think I read this one but don't remember it. Sorry to hear he's not the best fit of author for youbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-28035653167134774272015-08-07T15:59:11.138+02:002015-08-07T15:59:11.138+02:00I wasn't very found of The Fault In Our Stars....I wasn't very found of The Fault In Our Stars. I loved the movie, not so much the book. Maybe I should give him a second chance too?Manishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857511512553871277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-48079090360021529042015-08-07T14:22:26.093+02:002015-08-07T14:22:26.093+02:00I think if you generally like his writing style th...I think if you generally like his writing style then you have better hopes of enjoying it? I hope you do ^^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-70678852981503521632015-08-07T14:18:49.794+02:002015-08-07T14:18:49.794+02:00Thanks Chantelle <3
Yeah I am sort of an odd o...Thanks Chantelle <3<br /><br />Yeah I am sort of an odd one out when it comes to not being a crazily huge fan of his xD His writing and stories are okayish, but they just really aren't blowing me away. But you are definitely right about his signature style. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-61480661399555854442015-08-07T14:09:43.644+02:002015-08-07T14:09:43.644+02:00Sometimes if you predict something it can also wor...Sometimes if you predict something it can also work for you because then you want to know if you are correct! Sometimes I wonder at that as well, but I think it is just the way the writing world works. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-29573872718017487692015-08-07T12:30:15.922+02:002015-08-07T12:30:15.922+02:00I've still not read this book yet, even though...I've still not read this book yet, even though I have it. I love John Green's writing style, so I'm holding out hope that it will be a good read for me. Lekeishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502657941659828462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-34491392029799262632015-08-07T10:39:28.038+02:002015-08-07T10:39:28.038+02:00Hi Olivia! Welcome back from your break! :)
First...Hi Olivia! Welcome back from your break! :)<br /><br />First of all: wow. I don't actually think I've seen a bad review for a John Green book before. It's kind of refreshing, lol. I've read three of his books - this being one of them - and I kind of agree that he has a similar style in all of them. He kind of has a signature, I suppose... You can tell when you're reading a John Green book.<br /><br />This wasn't a favourite of mine, but I did love TFIOS; I have read it quite a few times.<br /><br />I appreciate your honesty. Not everyone likes the same books and it's interesting to hear from people whom didn't like a bestseller.Chantellehttp://ohthestoriesyoullknow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-87955049075021753182015-08-07T09:54:58.460+02:002015-08-07T09:54:58.460+02:00I finished this book with one seating because I ju...I finished this book with one seating because I just want to get it over with and I want to know if my theory is correct. Turned out it is. <br /><br />Sometimes, I'm not sure why some books get to become bestsellers and some even turned into movies too. Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-90131128138261243532015-08-06T23:35:13.235+02:002015-08-06T23:35:13.235+02:00Yeah, I think the lack of diversity is mostly the ...Yeah, I think the lack of diversity is mostly the problem I am having at the moment. I have been thinking about trying Paper Towns, especially with the movie coming out. I will have to think about that some more...Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-36403943441319802642015-08-06T23:31:15.815+02:002015-08-06T23:31:15.815+02:00It wasn't :/ Which was a shame. Maybe you will...It wasn't :/ Which was a shame. Maybe you will like TFiOS, but SO much try the movie! That movie was wonderful !!! Yeah, I think it is the similarity. At least it means if you love one you are likely to love them all ^^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-42740546840451832382015-08-06T21:44:46.168+02:002015-08-06T21:44:46.168+02:00Haven'the read a John Green book at all and ne...Haven'the read a John Green book at all and never been inclined to either. And as I'm reading the blurb and your review I'm strangely reminded of the trailer for Paper Towns. Which I just found is based on the same novel. If anything, by your review, I think John Green has to change things up a bit. Sorry you didn't enjoy the book as much. And like yiu, I don't like it when I can predict things either. I like to be surprised and kept to the edge of my seat. Lidyhttps://pavingmyauthorsroad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-17575037219252307622015-08-06T21:07:46.126+02:002015-08-06T21:07:46.126+02:00Dang Olivia. This book doesn't sound like a go...Dang Olivia. This book doesn't sound like a good read AT ALL. Like AT ALL. I've never read a John Green book yet (and haven't wanted to try the Fault in our Stars yet because of the ending and not have I watched the movie) GOSH. But I think it's just that John Green has a certain way he tells his stories but it's the same way each time and I guess makes them predictable?Keionda @Keionda Hearts Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029271435528363669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-48030018517994935042015-08-06T20:34:31.997+02:002015-08-06T20:34:31.997+02:00Predictably is bad DD: Sometimes I don't mind ...Predictably is bad DD: Sometimes I don't mind it, when the rest of the story is shaping up to be okay. But if not, then it really bothers me...Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.com