DNF So, in a quest to clear my Currently-reading shelf, I forced myself to return to this book.
In December, I stopped reading with my thoughts being tDNF So, in a quest to clear my Currently-reading shelf, I forced myself to return to this book.
In December, I stopped reading with my thoughts being that I was intrigued by the story, but the writing was not for me. It felt sort of heavy-handed and very hard to get through. Confusing even.
So, now, I read the whole Act One. And while my opinion on the writing did not change. I started to lose a bit of my interest in the story. It may get better when the story progresses more. Maybe. But there is nothing that makes me want to read more to get to that point....more
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Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this, not even one bit***Advance Review Copy generously provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.***
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this, not even one bit. Rachel was annoying me so badly, I was dreading to turn another page to read more. After reading more than a couple of pages, I just wanted to chuck the book across the room (do not this if you're reading on an electronic device!). I did not find anything original about this story, seemed over-done and beaten to death.
I don't really get the "how to make" at the beginning of every chapter. Maybe it was supposed to make it a more "mummy" book. Maybe.
I may not be the intended audience for this book (however I usually like these, but lately all of them are starting to look the same), and since I was unable to read all of it or most of it, I won't rate this book, I'll only move it to my DNF shelve....more
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Unfortunately, after loving the first "scene", my int***Advance Review Copy generously provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.***
Unfortunately, after loving the first "scene", my interest in this or any enjoyment went downhill and I was unable to read more than 10 or 15%. It was very tedious and tiring to read, too much focusing on the mundane life and the nun part of the story. In all honesty, I expected something completely different than what was delivered. The art is enjoyable, though. But still I feel like DNFing and not rating is the better option here....more
I have a bit of hate-love relationship with all these books. I don't want to read them because they usually make me very angry but at the same time, II have a bit of hate-love relationship with all these books. I don't want to read them because they usually make me very angry but at the same time, I sort of like them?
However, even I have limits. I started reading this and then I realised that I don't want to read this one.
I'm not interested in Growl. I don't like him. I don't want to like him. I just want the Falcones to get him with a red bow on his head to do with whatever they wish....more
Yet another DNF. Won't be rating this one because I did not get far enough in the book for me to feel like it's a fair thing to do.
I wanted to add thYet another DNF. Won't be rating this one because I did not get far enough in the book for me to feel like it's a fair thing to do.
I wanted to add the obligatory "it's not you, it's me," but then I thought otherwise.
Maas is a very conflicting author for me, yes, I did enjoy the Court series but otherwise, her books sound something like I should enjoy but I do not. Her books seem like they were written just for me. Even some people told me that they do not get why I don't like Maas's book more because they sound just like me.
And in a way, it feels like me and Maas's books are on the same train, on the same track but I did not realise that our trains go into the opposite directions. (Do I even make sense? It seems like the same thing but it really is not, and you realise it a bit too late.)
Anyway, back to this book, I just could not get into it. The writing seemed... clunky? (Again, is this even a word? Sounds like a one but written down does not look right.) It was tough for me to get interested in the story and I stopped reading for long periods of time and did not think about the book once, and when I picked it up, it felt more like a chore to continue it rather than an enjoyment.
So, when I realised that this was not going anywhere, I decided it's time to DNF this and maybe finally accept that yes, Maas's books sound awesome and I just want to love them all, but I don't, and that's fine. So, here I am, accepting this and moving on. In the future, I will just enjoy the great blurbs and all of your raving reviews, but it's time for me to let this go....more
Tady fakt cesta nevede. Asi po 70stránkách jsem musela googlit, o čem ta knížka vůbec je. Ale ani na 200 stránce se to nedalo číst. Žádná z postav nebTady fakt cesta nevede. Asi po 70stránkách jsem musela googlit, o čem ta knížka vůbec je. Ale ani na 200 stránce se to nedalo číst. Žádná z postav nebyla nějak atraktivní, aby člověka zaujala. Děj byl prazvláštní. Ani si nejsem jistá, o co přesně v něm šlo. Ale nejhorší byl jazyk, kterým to bylo napsané. Dvakrát nedával smysl, autor něco vždy pojmenoval fancy odborně a hlavně vymyšleným názvem nebo takovým, co ma normálně jiný význam. Minimálně 10 různých věcí bylo nazýváno ''Manitou'', kdo se má v tom vyznat? ...more
After months of not touching this book, I think I have to call it a DNF.
I started reading this in January when I reached the 18 % mark and I was unablAfter months of not touching this book, I think I have to call it a DNF.
I started reading this in January when I reached the 18 % mark and I was unable to move ever since. I adored the idea of the book and I read so many reviews for this book, I was just so excited about it... But I did not enjoy reading it. And since I last closed the book, I did not feel like I need to read more to find out what this book is about. I did not think about it at all.
So, eleven months later, I'm here accepting I'm DNFing this book. Let's call it that I'm trying to get my house in order before the end of this year....more
Me: Wow, this book sounds so me. I'm totally going to love it! Me reading the book: Well, wait, what? Why am I not enjoying this? Me stops reading the Me: Wow, this book sounds so me. I'm totally going to love it! Me reading the book: Well, wait, what? Why am I not enjoying this? Me stops reading the book. Everybody: Mischa, read this! This book has your name written all over it! You're going to love it! Me: Awesome! Thank you, guys, you know me quite well, I should give it try. (Again) Me reading the book: A couple of odd chapters in, why am I not enjoying this? Everybody: Oh, you're reading it? How are you loving it so far? Me: I'm not. I'll probably DNF it. Everybody: [image] Me: Yeah, I guess Leigh Bardugo's books are just not for me. Everybody: [image]...more
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