Fallen - L. Kate

[Heather]

[Heather]

Same feelings here Stacia. Take out about 50-100 pages of excessive descriptive language and you'd have an entertaining read. The end got really interesting and I'm hoping book 2 doesn't lag. The writing was just overdone and it made the story slow down in certain areas. I get that the author was trying to build the world and establish relationships, but it wasn't done smoothly. I'm wordy, but Kate makes me feel better about my own writing.
i was impressed that after hitting so many stops in the plot, it started to flow and suck me in. I'm hoping that its a sign that her writing improved throughout the process. I was also surprised by the fact that I was still interested enough to read despite the stalls in the plot. (Although, it took me a few days to push through.) I wanted to figure out what was going to happen and what it was all building up to.

[Darcy]

Put me in the category of thinking the book was Meh.....

I know I am in the minority. For me the cover was much better than the book. I don't plan on reading the next one. I ended up forcing myself to read this one and was very confused and bored while reading.

[Lani]

Darcy wrote: "Put me in the category of thinking the book was Meh.....

I know I am in the minority. For me the cover was much better than the book. I don't plan on reading the next one. I ended up forcing my..."

I agree. I just didn't identify or fall in love with any of the characters. I actually liked Cam best...

[Carrie (Care)]

I liked Cam the best as well!

I really liked the book though, probably 3.5 stars. Normally I would have got bored with the lack of action, but I was sucked in, trying to figure out what was going on. The ending made me really want to read the next one, but not in the same way I need to read the next Hunger Games or Mortal Instruments books.

[Lisa S]

I actually liked this. I'm dying to read the next.

[Ràichèal]

I completely loved this book....i'm dying to read Torment. This kind of reminded me or hush,hush?

[Stephanie]

I thought it was pretty good. I think there was a little to much description in this and it took awhile to really get into the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

[Dana]

Ràichèal wrote: "I completely loved this book....i'm dying to read Torment. This kind of reminded me or hush,hush?"

I agree with you... I loved this book. It did take a little while starting off but for some reason I was hooked since the first chapter. I think it is cool how she has had all of these past lives... I hope they go more into those stories in the next book. I can't wait for Torment. :)

[Danielle]

I thought this book was very boring and hard to stay interested in. There never seemed to be a strong plot. Just a lot of separate events. The last chapter was good and made me want to read the next just to see what happens. But, I am not really looking forward to it. It's more curiosity than anything. But it was a hell of a lot better than the Morganville Vampire book which I thought was stupid and pointless. Sorry to offend fans of Morganville Vamps.

[Heather]

I had a hard time getting interested at first too so I understand. The end made me want to read book 2 against my better judgment. I'm hoping it's just first book syndrome.

[Angela]

I have this in my stack from the library but I haven't gotten to it...soon I hope!

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

I read this book back in February and I really loved the book and I cannot wait until Torment comes out.

[Andrea]

I liked this book, but it was kind of confusing at times. Like they were only discribing half of everything, like what Danial really is and all. I realize this is probably intentional but it just seemed like the author could have shed some light on some of the aspects of the book. Although I prob will read the next book-which could have been the reason-just to get a better understanding on what I am reading.

[Whitney]

Finally got it fromt he library im a little behind and dont know if I will finish the book this month :(. for some reason i decided to check out 20 books and put another 20 on hold and then i also have about 50 books tbr sigh why do i do this to myself.

[Heather]

Just read it when you can.

[Whitney]

Heather wrote: "Just read it when you can."

lol yeah i dont want to buy it because I've heard its not the greatest first in a series but I do want to read it so i got it from the library . gotta read it before due date lol I may start now im still up doing nothing and its 3 am.

[Heather]

I normally stay up until late reading, but I'm still up early. It didn't happen today. I just woke up at 1pm. That's nor normal. I guess I was really tired.

[Whitney]

Heather wrote: "I normally stay up until late reading, but I'm still up early. It didn't happen today. I just woke up at 1pm. That's nor normal. I guess I was really tired."

lol i woke up 10 mins till one myself. for some reason lately i have been really sleepy haha.

[Heather]

I think it's because I set 2 alarms and I was waiting for the second one to go off. Seems I set the 2nd one to only go off on Sat, Sun, and Fri. Opps.

[Carri]

I really enjoyed this book. It took awhile to get going but by 1/2 way through I was totally sucked in. (of course, i did read it right after I read the Vampire Diaries which I really did not like, so it was just so much better by comparison). I really enjoyed Daniel and I am really looking forward to the back story of her past lives.

[Heather]

If you've finished - and already posted that you're finished - check the first post and make sure I've added your name. I want to make sure everyone got their points.

[Jen]

I just started this one. The beginning has me a little confused on what they are. It definitely has me wanting to continue.

[Carrie (Care)]

I really loved Cam. :P

[Heather]

You'll have to wait and find out.

[Christy]

I liked it! I cant wait to see what happens next.

[Heather]

Haha. I'll add your points. At least give me a until the next day. =)

[Brandee]

I like this book...It was a good read I can't wait to see what will happen in the next book

[Whitney]

slowly reading it now. not as bad as I thought but I understand why some people say its so slow. Its also a tad confusing at some parts.

[Whitney]

Halfway done YAY. Even though there is no action it makes u want to keep reading lol

[Jess]

I enjoyed the book. Requested the 2nd book from the library. I saw a movie at Red Box that was called Fallen with the same premise, but from the males POV... weird.

[Heather]

It's an ABC Family thing, there are 2 disks. It's based on The Fallen, not Fallen. I made the mistake when I first saw it. I saw that Walmart had a republished copy of it after the show came on.

[Whitney]

yes i have seen this book The Fallen and The Fallen 2 at walmart lol i work there. Ive been meaning to read them. I have about 100 pgs to go in Fallen but I put it down for a while it was getting to slow.

[Lani]

I actually have The Fallen on my bookshelf to read sometime. I didn't know there was a movie, if that's the book you guys are talking about.

About Fallen, the more I read threads on goodreads, the more I realize I don't remember a whole lot from this book. Not many of the characters were all that memorable, IMO.

[Heather]

The last 100 is when it picks up.

[Jen]

I'm almost done w/this one & I'm still not impressed. I've actually picked up another book b/c I've been bored w/it. The only reason I'm pushing myself to finish is b/c I've bought it & refuse to let it go to complete waste. Plus for the points. ;)

[Heather]

Jess? The 4th? Are you talking about Fallen or The Fallen? Book 2 comes out next month so I'm confused.

[Jess]

Ok, seriously just disregard that post. Got 2 books confused. lol.

[Lisa S]

I think she was talking about the Faefever series. I recognized Mac. LOL

[Jess]

Lisa S wrote: "I think she was talking about the Faefever series. I recognized Mac. LOL"

LOL. Yup!

[Jen]

I finally finished this. The last 100 pgs or so def made the book worth reading. I'm undecided on reading the next one though.

[Joeera]

I'm in love with book i can't believe it took a while to getting around to reading it

[Heather]

Check and make sure I've listed your name if you've read the book. I think I've got everyone.

[Angela]

I finished Fallen today and I'm very neutral on it. I almost want to say I didn't like it but I read all 400some pages so it must not have been that awful right?

I liked Luce and Daniel's characters but the story seemed to drag on and on.

I guess I'd give it 2 stars and I might read the next one out of pure curiousity, it seems like now that we kind of know what's going it it might make the next one better

[Heather]

Disney has optioned Fallen for a movie. Don't know if it'll go through, but they have the rights to produce it if they want.

[Heather]

They seem to think angels are the next vampires. I think they're the ones doing Wings.

[Carrie (Care)]

Isn't Miley Cyrus going to be in wings? That just makes no sense to me.

[Heather]

She's reported to be, but the official cast list hasn't been released.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Torment releases today 9/28, for those looking to purchase it.

[Heather]

It was delayed for some reason and it's not going to be here until Thurs or Friday. I wonder why.