tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post8946193595702962521..comments2023-10-29T12:10:55.797+01:00Comments on Olivia's Catastrophe: With Angel's Wings (DNF Review)Olivia's Catastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-48975889207514559392015-06-06T05:43:50.670+02:002015-06-06T05:43:50.670+02:00Thank you! And I do hope someone else will enjoy i...Thank you! And I do hope someone else will enjoy it some more than I did.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-46392645369144510702015-06-05T23:35:18.413+02:002015-06-05T23:35:18.413+02:00So sorry this didn't work out for you Olivia! ...So sorry this didn't work out for you Olivia! I would have to say, though, that this is a very well-written DNF review with both negative and positive points highlighted. You gave some valid points on why you DNF it but at the same time, you also gave reasons on why other readers may enjoy it. This is not for me either even though I'm already an adult, but I'm sure someone else will enjoy it for the same reasons you DNF it. Lovely review! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198012156531608225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-10688277966192110622015-06-04T18:25:12.951+02:002015-06-04T18:25:12.951+02:00Thanks for stopping by Tika :) I tried my best!Thanks for stopping by Tika :) I tried my best!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-90088761309183358282015-06-04T17:27:56.767+02:002015-06-04T17:27:56.767+02:00Kudos to you for even deciding to pick up a book t...Kudos to you for even deciding to pick up a book that's completely outside of what you know. It's not easy at all doing DNF reviews, (trust me I know lol) so I commend you for not bashing the story or the author, and even though you highlighted some negative points, they still were done respectfully. Good job girl, and sorry you didn't enjoy this one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-67253895272428269092015-06-04T07:50:05.127+02:002015-06-04T07:50:05.127+02:00Thanks Shannon! I did try my best when it came to ...Thanks Shannon! I did try my best when it came to sharing my opinion and mentioning that it might be for other people than myself :)<br /><br />This sounds like it could be a heavy read all around, whether you can relate to the situation or not! I am glad that it isn't life threatening for your son, and I hope those potential problems never do occur! Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-77542000044936386712015-06-04T07:46:36.817+02:002015-06-04T07:46:36.817+02:00Whoa, talk about heavy subject matter. I am actual...Whoa, talk about heavy subject matter. I am actually on the other end, and I don't know if it WOULD be any easier to read. I AM a mother, I AM married, I DO have a child with a genetic disorder and I have HEAPS of marriage issues. I tell you all that because even knowing some of that firsthand, it would be a very, very difficult book to read. <br /><br />I am quite lucky that my son's genetic disorder is not life-threatening, though he will most likely pass it to any child he has, and it has the potential to have more severe problems. It's scary, but I am thankful that it isn't the same situation that Laura went through. <br /><br />Also, as for the DNF review, you are entitled to your opinion, and you also stated WHY the book didn't work for you, and how it COULD work for someone else. This is your opinion, and you discussed it in a fine manner, with all the disclaimers. Please don't ever feel like you are in the wrong for sharing your opinion! <br /><br />Shannon @ <a href="http://itstartsatmidnight.com" rel="nofollow"> It Starts At Midnight </a>Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-87842432287739124422015-06-03T16:41:11.340+02:002015-06-03T16:41:11.340+02:00Thank you!Thank you!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-7605267211928022462015-06-03T05:42:48.167+02:002015-06-03T05:42:48.167+02:00Not every read is for every person. Thanks for sto...Not every read is for every person. Thanks for stopping by Joy <3Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-44677120495096661432015-06-03T05:39:58.978+02:002015-06-03T05:39:58.978+02:00I hope the memoir does raise awareness about the c...I hope the memoir does raise awareness about the condition! There are some diseases that need some more attention, in my opinion.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-36420290209099651902015-06-03T05:22:19.942+02:002015-06-03T05:22:19.942+02:00I think it's great that you gave this book a c...I think it's great that you gave this book a chance. I can see why the book made you feel ill at ease. Heck, I'm a 40-year old woman with two children who's wary of these type of reads. I read books to escape, so I tend to seek out books that gives me the warm fuzzies. Nothing against this book or the author, it's just something that I probably couldn't endeavour to read. <br /><br />Sorry it didn't work out for you, hun. And thank you for the honest review! Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-32662789149621396872015-06-03T05:21:50.837+02:002015-06-03T05:21:50.837+02:00Yes, not every book is for everyone, but it is gre...Yes, not every book is for everyone, but it is great that the author is so accomplished! She should feel proud :)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-3576557653358849262015-06-03T04:10:38.546+02:002015-06-03T04:10:38.546+02:00Sorry to hear this was a DNF for you, but you gave...Sorry to hear this was a DNF for you, but you gave clear reasons about why the story wasn't for you. I am sure this is a book that will help get the word out about the syndrome mentioned in the memoir. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts about this one. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-52602622900577266632015-06-03T00:43:29.890+02:002015-06-03T00:43:29.890+02:00As the editor of this book, I removed tons of mate...As the editor of this book, I removed tons of material for a better word flow. I kept the inner dialogue to enhance the author 's raw emotions and honest feelings. Most readers have commented favorably. There is no book on earth that will please everybody. However, considering the amount of awards this author has received, she definitely should feel proud of her accomplishment!Donna Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501973417803133141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-86033361221046079922015-06-02T23:16:03.819+02:002015-06-02T23:16:03.819+02:00The shock of knowing how fast someone's condit...The shock of knowing how fast someone's condition can deteriorate can be really hard to got through, especially when it is someone you love as well. I'm sorry to hear about your great-aunt :( And it is so good for you to volunteer and work with children as well :) It might not have always been easy but you must have been making a change and been a helping hand. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-39683348712974890412015-06-02T23:04:20.217+02:002015-06-02T23:04:20.217+02:00Oh sorry to hear this didn't work out for you....Oh sorry to hear this didn't work out for you... I'm not even sure if it would be something I would enjoy. My great-aunt had an ictus and lost quite a lot of abilities and ended up in a wheelchair. She's passed away now but just seeing how someone can go from doing everything to being basically in a vegetative state was quite a shock. I've also worked with children with different genetic disorders for my internship while I was studying Psychology at University. It was really hard indeed Noelia Alonsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995117581573105992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-58895823200693946782015-06-02T18:38:43.112+02:002015-06-02T18:38:43.112+02:00I can't understand your multiple complaints th...I can't understand your multiple complaints that Hannah "remains a baby". The book spans 6 years, and the epilogue (which I made sure you had access to) spanned the following 10 years. She "remains a baby" because of her diagnosis. She is now 19. She weighs 50 pounds, is non-verbal, non-ambulatory, incontinent, and has the cognitive ability of a 6-month-old. So...she's STILL a baby. That's simply a reality in this true story.Stephanie Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563727480955513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-75917437226964623962015-06-02T18:33:33.524+02:002015-06-02T18:33:33.524+02:00Lekeisha, I'm sorry about your sister's di...Lekeisha, I'm sorry about your sister's diagnosis. It sounds like you guys are struggling with some really rough days. My heart goes out to you, your sister, and the rest of the family. I wrote therapeutically as I was going through similar rough times. It was at the urging of nurses and therapists that I published, as mine is actually a story with something of a "happy" ending (with the message that happiness CAN be found, even when fate hands you challenges). I will be sending positive thoughts as your sister continues with her prolonged hospitalization, sending all my positive thoughts! ~StephanieStephanie Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563727480955513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-30926763016745087362015-06-02T18:32:17.222+02:002015-06-02T18:32:17.222+02:00It's always good to try and read outside of yo...It's always good to try and read outside of your comfort zone, but that isn't why I chose this one. This is usually my kind of book - I have a disabled little sister and therefore am always reading books centered around diseases and disabilities because I can relate to being a family member around the one this is happening to. I had read the blurb.<br /><br />What didn't work out for me was that Hannah always remained a baby. I noticed that about 30% into the book, and scanning ahead I realised it was completely like this. I wanted to see her grow up and see if there were any trials with her becoming a toddler and growing into a child -- and was sad that this didn't happen.<br /><br />I write DNF reviews mostly because the author did give me a copy for review so I am going to review it. It still gets their book some attention because I pin the cover of every book I read, and hopefully readers who would like this one might find it. That's why I post DNF reviews too!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-73086009580588637892015-06-02T18:28:28.667+02:002015-06-02T18:28:28.667+02:00Hello Stephanie,
If I am completely honest, the ...Hello Stephanie, <br /><br />If I am completely honest, the later scenes you mentioned I am perfectly comfortable with and do not mind because in general I do read some pretty mature books. I was aware of what I was getting into :) And I did scan the rest of the book and I did like the story in general and was happy with the outcome of it. It just didn't include the aging of Hannah in it which was something I had expected and was a bit disappointed to find was not going to happen.<br /><br />But thank you for commenting, <br /><br />OliviaOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-69826811151328029762015-06-02T18:25:09.394+02:002015-06-02T18:25:09.394+02:00What I can't understand is why a reviewer woul...What I can't understand is why a reviewer would attempt to read a book that is not for her, and then give a bad review afterward? The blurb you posted clearly states what the book is about. As a writer, I feel this is unfair. I read and review books, as well. I know what I like and don't like. I always read the blurb before considering a book to read and review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-44652057324875056142015-06-02T18:24:14.298+02:002015-06-02T18:24:14.298+02:00I can understand how a sad memoir like this one co...I can understand how a sad memoir like this one could be to get through for you as well! It does sound like the situation with your sister isn't going too well lately, and I sincerely hope she recovers from it plaguing her as soon as possible. I will be praying for her over here. It's great the support that you are all giving her although yes, I can imagine it being pretty taxing on her children. :/Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-39569621161048877222015-06-02T18:22:08.054+02:002015-06-02T18:22:08.054+02:00Dear Olivia,
I need to apologize. When you reques...Dear Olivia,<br /><br />I need to apologize. When you requested a copy of my book to review for your book blog, I naturally assumed you were an adult reviewer. <br />Had I known you were a minor, I never would have sent a copy. I'm actually thankful you stopped reading when you did - that you weren't exposed to later sections of the book containing more mature themes (sexual content, scenes related to severe depression, discussion of euthanasia, etc.). While it is always difficult to read a critical review of my story, this situation has spurred me to ensure I clearly categorize my book for readers aged 18+. I would hate for other children to purchase/request this book, as you did, and find themselves reading a book not appropriate for them. Happy future reading.<br /><br />~StephanieStephanie Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563727480955513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-65748172730818549852015-06-02T18:17:29.998+02:002015-06-02T18:17:29.998+02:00It did have it, especially as it was a true story ...It did have it, especially as it was a true story as well. But I really just couldn't push through this one.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-37071428927108429442015-06-02T18:16:33.309+02:002015-06-02T18:16:33.309+02:00If I am going to DNF one, then there really does h...If I am going to DNF one, then there really does have to be a good reason for it and I need to know it myself! And yes, too many books to linger on ones we aren't enjoying. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-68152431114593756032015-06-02T18:15:28.240+02:002015-06-02T18:15:28.240+02:00Thanks Aditi! I tried my best ^^Thanks Aditi! I tried my best ^^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.com