Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s review of Pearl > Likes and Comments

I really like your first paragraph - it's a shame that despite it possibly going either way that it ended up not working for you. I have a feeling you're right about the long writing period maybe contributing to its rambling. Helpful review, Rosh!

Fabulous review! I’m right there with you on book that do/don’t work.

A wrote: "I really like your first paragraph - it's a shame that despite it possibly going either way that it ended up not working for you. I have a feeling you're right about the long writing period maybe c..."

Thanks, A! I had kept my fingers crossed that the balance would tilt towards the right side, but it was not to be.

Liz wrote: "Fabulous review! I’m right there with you on book that do/don’t work."

Thanks, Liz! These things are so dicey! But the Booker tag should have warned me beforehand.

That wouldn't have been for me either - would have been bored witless. I must have a plot!!

The cover matches your opening, too, Rosh. Onwards and upwards :)

Excellent review, Rosh! 😊 How unfortunate. Well done for finishing. As much as I enjoy beautiful prose, I always need a solid plot!

Excellent review. Sounds way too depressing for me.

Rosh wrote: "I should have actually chucked it out after Booker viewed it positively, but by then, it was too late."

Lol... you were meant to read this one. :P

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Pam wrote: "That wouldn't have been for me either - would have been bored witless. I must have a plot!!"

Same! It can even be a paper-thin plot, but give me something that moves ahead without involving crying in every scene!

Suz wrote: "The cover matches your opening, too, Rosh. Onwards and upwards :)"

Oh, that's such a good point! wish I had thought of it before, Suz! :D

Rowan wrote: "Excellent review, Rosh! 😊 How unfortunate. Well done for finishing. As much as I enjoy beautiful prose, I always need a solid plot!"

Thanks so much, Rowan! Same opinion - prose is fine; plot is mandatory. :D

Jenny wrote: "Excellent review. Sounds way too depressing for me."

Thanks, Jenny! Haha, it was too depressing for me as well. :D

Srivalli wrote: "Lol... you were meant to read this one. :P "

Ikr! Destiny! Bookers keep coming to me even if I don't go near Bookers. :D

Too bad the book disappointed. I hope your next read will be more enjoyable. Great review!

Gali wrote: "Too bad the book disappointed. I hope your next read will be more enjoyable. Great review!"

Thanks, Gali!

Very helpful review!

Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) wrote: "Very helpful review!"

Thanks, Melissa!

Great review, I would definitely not like this one!

Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Great review, I would definitely not like this one!"

Thanks, Dorie! Not at all for you! :)