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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
This is a case of "it's not you it's me" (or is it?). I want the message my books send to be overall optimistic, which doesn't mean I only enjoy stories with a HEA and sprinkles, it means books, imo, even when sad, gloomy or tragic, they should be so with a reason, otherwise it's just life with its nonsensical casualties and chance. I don't know about you but I read precisely to escape those things so I don't want to find them again in my books. Books should be a tool to understand life, they should have a life of their own, they should not be an excuse to imitate life's chaos and randomness, because books, unlike life, are written and can thus be stirred in a direction or other and if this direction doesn't make much sense and is only used for the dramatic and tragic effect, well.. let's just say I have the goddamn right to be pissed about it.
Wow, I don't even know where to begin with this one. First of all, it is an amazingly well written story. The characters come to life, it's a roller coaster of emotions, and the build of mystery keeps the reader guessing throughout the book. At one point my mouth literally dropped open, I reread a sentence 3 times, then said, out loud, "why the hell did she do that?" There were things about the plot I didn't enjoy, but I could see where they made the story what it is. Do NOT expect good feelings from reading this book. But do expect to be drawn into it, wondering and waiting for what comes next. It was past my bedtime, I put the book down, then said, screw it, I've got to finish! Then stayed awake thinking about it after that!
I enjoyed how unrelenting this book was. It never seemed to let up. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the Who-dun-it part of the plot and when I found out I was not necessarily disappointed but just not sure if its who I would have chose for the bad guy. But that was kind of what made this book great. It could have ended like 10 different ways and still been a great book.
I'm left feeling confused as to whether I HATED this book or loved it. So until I decide it gets a 3 right in the middle. First off it was the complete opposite from what I expected I was going to get to sit down and read. I was really excited for this book to come out but the cover and blurb fed and misled this excitement. The writing was good and what I expected after loving the Love Me with Lies books. The story was either so ridiculous or brilliant but either way it left a lot of holes that I am not a fan of. I didnt connect or really even like any of the characters. But even with all of that I was still glued to my kindle the entire time. Driven to find out what the heck was going on, even though it took me until like 70% to feel like I really even knew, when I would have frustratingly given up in most situations. I'm left feeling empty, depressed and disappointed and almost wishing it had been the book that I expected it to be.
.SECOND READ JANUARY 12/2018
This time I read in english and scribble all over my copy, so good! Perhaps less crippy than the first time and les intense.. but I still love it! so dark and great, this time I could see how Senna change through the book and how much Isaac gave for her... this time I could see more about love meaning.
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Increíble!
Me ha dejado sin palabras, tan fascinate, tan oscura y retorcida.
Nunca había leído algo igual. Senna es todo un personaje y su relación con Isaac es absolutamente fuera de lo común.
Tengo que admitir que no se como alguien pueda amar a Senna así que no entiendo como Isaac lo hace, sigo sin entenderle pero creo que las almas gemelas no se escogen, no?
Es la primera vez que leo las palabras de Tarryn Fisher y definitivamente no será la última.
El final no pudo parecerme más apropiado. Me ha encantado! Un final dulce y cliché no hubiera encajado.
Este libro no es para aquellos que siempre esperan un final feliz y dulces escenas románticas, pero si estas dispuesto a intentar.. Quieres entrar en la oscuridad?
"Por qué estás aquí?
Porque tu estas aquí. "
"La verdad es para la mente. Las mentiras para el corazón, así que vamos a seguir mintiendo."
This time I read in english and scribble all over my copy, so good! Perhaps less crippy than the first time and les intense.. but I still love it! so dark and great, this time I could see how Senna change through the book and how much Isaac gave for her... this time I could see more about love meaning.
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Increíble!
Me ha dejado sin palabras, tan fascinate, tan oscura y retorcida.
Nunca había leído algo igual. Senna es todo un personaje y su relación con Isaac es absolutamente fuera de lo común.
Tengo que admitir que no se como alguien pueda amar a Senna así que no entiendo como Isaac lo hace, sigo sin entenderle pero creo que las almas gemelas no se escogen, no?
Es la primera vez que leo las palabras de Tarryn Fisher y definitivamente no será la última.
El final no pudo parecerme más apropiado. Me ha encantado! Un final dulce y cliché no hubiera encajado.
Este libro no es para aquellos que siempre esperan un final feliz y dulces escenas románticas, pero si estas dispuesto a intentar.. Quieres entrar en la oscuridad?
"Por qué estás aquí?
Porque tu estas aquí. "
"La verdad es para la mente. Las mentiras para el corazón, así que vamos a seguir mintiendo."
Me encantó la ide de la historia, la sinopsis sin duda te da ganas de leerlo. La escritura es muy buena. Pero la forma como se desarrolló la historia no me gustó nada. Los personajes no se desarrollan bien, son muy monótonos y planos, la falta de diálogos y acción durante la mayor parte del libro es aburrida y la falta de acción, en el sentido literal, por parte de la narradora lo hace lento. Ella realmente no hace casi nada hasta que ya no tiene otra opción. La revelación al final tampoco me sorprendió mucho, de hecho había olvidado por completo la existencia del personaje sorpresa, sobretodo porque la protagonista sólo hacía el final se puso en la tarea de pensar aunque fuera sólo un poco y solo porque la pusieron en una situación realmente extrema en la que la vida de otra persona dependía de que ella actuará, y realmente a partir de ahí el libro se puso interesante, aún así no pareció que la situación extrema en la que estuvieron los protagonistas allá cambiado mucho sus vidas, salvo porque la protagonista pudo afrontar cosas de su pasado. La línea narrativa es totalmente confusa al principio, me hubiese gustado que en los títulos hicieran alguna referencia al tiempo "pasado" y "presente" y no sólo números... La primera mitad del libro me costó mucho distinguir entre ambas líneas temporales. No es del todo un mal libro pero siento que pudo haber sido extraordinario y se perdió en el camino, y sé que la escritora quería hacernos sentir algo, incomodar con su escritura y me encanta ese pensamiento, pero no fue un éxito para mí.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First off let me say, ignore the cover, this cover makes the book look like it’s going to be some kind of sexy torture porn. It is not. This book is not sexy. It’s painful. Painful in the best way. This is a deep book about depression, pain, finding the will to live and learning to accept love.
I picked up this book because with the kidnapping plot, I thought it would be like squid game or escape room. It’s not and I’m glad. This book will be stuck in my head for a while. I will absolutely read another Tarryn Fisher book soon.
I picked up this book because with the kidnapping plot, I thought it would be like squid game or escape room. It’s not and I’m glad. This book will be stuck in my head for a while. I will absolutely read another Tarryn Fisher book soon.
What a phenomenal book, I can honestly say I have never read a book like this. This book effected me on so many different levels. I cannot even put an accurate description of how I feel about 'Mud Vein' into words. Tarryn is such a queen with words. A MUST READ!!!