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The Open Arms of the Sea
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bookshelves: m-m, military-and-former-mil-cia-navy, historicals, dnf, bored-out-of-my-mind
Mar 31, 2014
bookshelves: m-m, military-and-former-mil-cia-navy, historicals, dnf, bored-out-of-my-mind
DNF at 50 %. 2 stars. Review posted April 6, 2014
The first paragraph...beautiful:
The writing was good but my low rating reflects my BOREDOM.
I loved the cover and the title and saw the list Best Gay Military and I was like "Hell yes, count me in!" In fact, it was unavoidable to take a trip down memory lane because Special Forces: Soldiers Part I -Director's Cut is on the same list. Friendly heads up, lovers of the SF epic should go into it with realistic expectations. The Open Arms of the Sea is nothing, and I mean nothing, like Special Forces.
I will not go into details, though. I mean what can I review anyway? Proper words elude me because I was simply bored out of my ever lovin' mind. Like I mentioned in one of my updates, Deacon ogling a couple sweaty soldiers and feeling guilty won't hold my interest. There wasn't much going on and while I'm perfectly fine with a clean read I really, really need some kind of relationship development but there wasn't anything remotely close to that going on either.
This was a total bust. Well, onwards…
P.S. I wonder over and over again why authors don't hire professional editors who really command a foreign language. The French translations were not correct. A little example: a l'eglise = à l'église.
The first paragraph...beautiful:
The writing was good but my low rating reflects my BOREDOM.
I loved the cover and the title and saw the list Best Gay Military and I was like "Hell yes, count me in!" In fact, it was unavoidable to take a trip down memory lane because Special Forces: Soldiers Part I -Director's Cut is on the same list. Friendly heads up, lovers of the SF epic should go into it with realistic expectations. The Open Arms of the Sea is nothing, and I mean nothing, like Special Forces.
I will not go into details, though. I mean what can I review anyway? Proper words elude me because I was simply bored out of my ever lovin' mind. Like I mentioned in one of my updates, Deacon ogling a couple sweaty soldiers and feeling guilty won't hold my interest. There wasn't much going on and while I'm perfectly fine with a clean read I really, really need some kind of relationship development but there wasn't anything remotely close to that going on either.
This was a total bust. Well, onwards…
P.S. I wonder over and over again why authors don't hire professional editors who really command a foreign language. The French translations were not correct. A little example: a l'eglise = à l'église.
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Reading Progress
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
to-read
March 31, 2014
– Shelved
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
m-m
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
military-and-former-mil-cia-navy
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
historicals
April 4, 2014
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Started Reading
April 4, 2014
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16.0%
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"If either of the prisoners steps out of the shadow of the truck you have my permission to shoot them."
"Oh thank you very much, sir," said Lockett. "I haven't shot an officer before. At least not from the front. Head or the heart, sir?"
"It's been such a wonderful morning so far, corporal, that I am feeling particularly bounteous. You can have one of each."
Yep, I feel good! :)"
"Oh thank you very much, sir," said Lockett. "I haven't shot an officer before. At least not from the front. Head or the heart, sir?"
"It's been such a wonderful morning so far, corporal, that I am feeling particularly bounteous. You can have one of each."
Yep, I feel good! :)"
April 5, 2014
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39.0%
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WTH is this supposed to be? Certainly not M/M. Peeking at a couple sweaty men and feeling guilty isn't going to hold my interest. I don't need any bedroom action but this??? I'm bored out of my ever lovin' mind. :(("
WTH is this supposed to be? Certainly not M/M. Peeking at a couple sweaty men and feeling guilty isn't going to hold my interest. I don't need any bedroom action but this??? I'm bored out of my ever lovin' mind. :(("
April 5, 2014
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Finished Reading
April 6, 2014
– Shelved as:
dnf
April 6, 2014
– Shelved as:
bored-out-of-my-mind
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Apr 06, 2014 05:58AM
Sorry that it was a bust Baba!!! On to the next great read!!!
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Same it didn't live up to the cover, I love the cover.Onwards and upwards to your next gem of a read xoxo
Christine née The Dark Romance Junkie wrote: "Sorry that it was a bust Baba!!! On to the next great read!!!"Thanks, Christine. :)
Lisa *-* WaNtS tO dO wrote: "Same it didn't live up to the cover, I love the cover.Onwards and upwards to your next gem of a read xoxo"
Yes, exactly. Gosh, I love that cover! Anyway, my current read seems to be a real winner! Thanks, Lisa lovely. :) xxx
Thank you for your review of my book. I'm sorry that it bored you out of your mind. I wish you better fortune with your next read.Jasper
Sorry it was a disappointment but nicely said, Baba :)xxx
Sorry this one didn't work for you, Baba! ((hugs)) and kisses.
Aw sorry this one sucked Baba!! XO
Oh sorry Baba, but fabulous review I hope you find a much better read next time :)))
Sorry Baba it didn't work out for you:(
Nicely said Baba! I sure hope your next one is better! So many busts :/ ((hugs))
I hope your next book is better hon <33
Sorry B! Your review explained it well. = /
Jasper wrote: "Thank you for your review of my book. I'm sorry that it bored you out of your mind. I wish you better fortune with your next read.Jasper"
Thanks, Jasper. I'm sorry I didn't enjoy it.
Lisa Jayne wrote: "Sorry it wasn't for you baba !!"Thanks, Lisa babes. :) xxx
Glamdring wrote: "Sorry it was a disappointment but nicely said, Baba :)xxx"Thanks, Glam. :) xxx
Kristen (Peddler of Smut) wrote: "Sorry this one didn't work for you, Baba! ((hugs)) and kisses."Thanks my sweet friend. :) xoxox
Shannon wrote: "Aw sorry this one sucked Baba!! XO"Thank you, Shannon. :) xxx
Katy wrote: "Oh sorry Baba, but fabulous review I hope you find a much better read next time :)))"Thank you, Katy. My current read is more to my liking. :) xxx
Mysza wrote: "Sorry Baba it didn't work out for you:("Thanks, Mysza. :)
Lady Vigilante (Feifei) wrote: "Nicely said Baba! I sure hope your next one is better! So many busts :/ ((hugs))"Yup, my current read is better. Thank you, Feifei. :) xxx
Pavlina loves Dex ❤❤ wrote: "I hope your next book is better hon <33"It is. Thank you, hon. :) xxx
Lisa wrote: "Sorry this one a bust, Baba! Great review!"Thanks, Lisa. :)
SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ wrote: "Sorry B! Your review explained it well. = /"Thank you, Sue. :)
Paula - Romantic Book Affairs wrote: "Eep! Sorry this didn't work for you."Thanks, Paula. :)
Boredom makes reading feel like a chore instead of a fun hobby to sweep us away. Sorry this didn't work out for you, Baba. Great honest review. :)
♥Rachel♥ wrote: "Boredom makes reading feel like a chore instead of a fun hobby to sweep us away. Sorry this didn't work out for you, Baba. Great honest review. :)"Thanks, Rachel. I couldn't agree more! :)
Love the honesty Baba!! Bad editing can ruin an otherwise good book.
Sammy wrote: "Love the honesty Baba!! Bad editing can ruin an otherwise good book."Thanks, Sammy. :))
