tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post8732298655150654689..comments2024-03-20T00:14:34.628-07:00Comments on On books!: Review: The Peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerryPooja. Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13156279672026185014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-29546055332258553062012-06-10T13:21:58.571-07:002012-06-10T13:21:58.571-07:00The premise of this book is fantastic and I agree ...The premise of this book is fantastic and I agree - the cover is stunning! It's a shame it wasn't fast-paced enough to be thrilling but I'm glad you did enjoy it :) I've never read a steam-punk book before so I will keep an eye out for this! Fantastic review, Ajoop! <3Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592918949547677731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-44588163667094871142012-06-07T09:57:32.361-07:002012-06-07T09:57:32.361-07:00It is always interesting to read a differing opini...It is always interesting to read a differing opinion. We agree on all the points except that I just can't wholeheartedly recommend it because of the slow pace and lack of fire. Lena actually annoyed me a bit, too. The nature vs nuture debate was the best part. For a good steampunk, try Girl in the Steel Corset.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-84881774116830908812012-06-07T07:50:15.634-07:002012-06-07T07:50:15.634-07:00The cover is gorgeous!! I've never tried a Ste...The cover is gorgeous!! I've never tried a Steampunk novel so I'm always worried about how I would get on! Sorry that some parts of the book didn't work out for you! But I'm glad overall you enjoyed it! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-17607420222694822272012-06-06T21:20:02.710-07:002012-06-06T21:20:02.710-07:00Hi Ajoop. That's unfortunate that the descrip...Hi Ajoop. That's unfortunate that the description didn't quite match the book but I'm glad you enjoyed it overall. It's sounds very different from what I normally read but it sounds interesting. Lovely review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-19577517581796302752012-06-06T16:58:27.519-07:002012-06-06T16:58:27.519-07:00Grr, I hate it when a plot summary is misleading! ...Grr, I hate it when a plot summary is misleading! There are way too many that offer a fast paced thriller or whatever and end up being...not. I don't think I've read a proper steampunk book! Although this wasn't a hardcore one, it sounds interesting all the same. I've been in the "don't relate to the heroine but like her enough" boat before. I'm glad overall this book was enjoyable for you! <3elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-38560345809443028912012-06-06T16:25:56.483-07:002012-06-06T16:25:56.483-07:00Fantastic review, Ajoop! <3 I really need to re...Fantastic review, Ajoop! <3 I really need to read more YA from steampunk genre! I think ooks from this genre always have the coolest cover ever! x) I like fast-paced books, but books with slow pacing are amazing too! I don't feel rushed at all so I can enjoy the reading experience even more! x) Definitely adding this book to my wishlist! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-74023229628809522532012-06-06T16:16:18.613-07:002012-06-06T16:16:18.613-07:00Thanks, I'll keep it in mind when I'm sear...Thanks, I'll keep it in mind when I'm searching out my next read. :-)emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-43699722024304858892012-06-06T16:09:27.847-07:002012-06-06T16:09:27.847-07:00I want this book to be totally awesome with such a...I want this book to be totally awesome with such an amazing cover! I haven't heard too much about this book, but I'll have to possibly check it out. The whole 1800's setting really intrigues me.Preethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180965086072567309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-85137961840647121852012-06-06T15:47:11.132-07:002012-06-06T15:47:11.132-07:00Even though this wasn't perfect in terms of wo...Even though this wasn't perfect in terms of world-building and main character, I'm glad you thought this to be a worthwhile read overall. Amazing review, Ajoop! I've been meaning to get round to this for ages and your review is the push I need. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-65893767379073546142012-06-06T14:54:29.531-07:002012-06-06T14:54:29.531-07:00Yes, I do love this cover -- and I love the sound ...Yes, I do love this cover -- and I love the sound of this book too! I don't read very many historical type books, but this one doesn't sound like your average one. And besides, I've always loved the 1800s because of how steampunkish it usually is! I'm really intrigued by this aerocopter thing. Is it sort of like some cool steampunkish airplane? :)<br /><br />Awesome review, Ajoop! I hope I enjoy this one as much as you did -- slow pace or not, it sounds like a great read! :) <3Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-69383583104697402042012-06-06T14:46:08.169-07:002012-06-06T14:46:08.169-07:00Awesome review, I enjoyed this, but agree while th...Awesome review, I enjoyed this, but agree while there were elements of steampunk, it wasn't a true steampunk novel.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-57308583393590088292012-06-06T12:53:03.317-07:002012-06-06T12:53:03.317-07:00Sounds intriguing - thanks for the review. I'm...Sounds intriguing - thanks for the review. I'm not sure I've read any "proper" steampunk though there seem to be more and more stories with elements of it thrown in the mix.Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-48468004408514835402012-06-06T12:26:25.384-07:002012-06-06T12:26:25.384-07:00Sorry it wasn't quite as thrilling as the summ...Sorry it wasn't quite as thrilling as the summary says, but it does make me a bit curious. I love the cover too, and a boy librarian? How fun is that?! Aww...that cat sounds wonderful too. Thanks for the review.<br /><br />-laurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301578054809232593.post-68859193696727887952012-06-06T11:53:33.059-07:002012-06-06T11:53:33.059-07:00I'm intrigued by this book. Your review is act...I'm intrigued by this book. Your review is actually the first positive one I've across for The Peculiars and I'm wondering whether I should check it out or not.<br />I don't think I'd like a slow-paced book, but you made it seem like an enjoyable read.<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely review, Pooja ! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com