tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post7191676564453098643..comments2023-10-17T10:42:03.257-05:00Comments on Liv's Book Reviews: Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCaffertyLivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11111049008675546283noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-67777253005056620042010-11-26T16:44:15.207-06:002010-11-26T16:44:15.207-06:00Oh gosh, I disagree COMPLETELY!
I find it fascin...Oh gosh, I disagree COMPLETELY! <br /><br />I find it fascinating that McCafferty is able to write such an entertaining book when it really is "only" about her life. No complex or unrealistic plot is necessary with such a smart, observant, sarcastic, spot on, REALISTIC character. I have been a Harry Potter fan my whole life, but have realised that I love Jessica Darling (and Marcus!) even more. <br /><br />Really, I respect your opinion, but if you're into character development, believable relationships between characters, (incredibly) authentic dialog and relatable scenarios - there is no better story (+ the Marcus/Jessica relationship is EPIC and will make you wish someone asked you to pee in a cup!)<br /><br />I'm a huge critic of a lot of YA because it's blah and homogeneous, I'm very much into details and I can honestly say that the Jessica Darling series is on a scale of its own.<br /><br />On another note some might think the third and fourth book don't live up to the previous (I have come to love them too in time, because they're just... right) but the FIFTH! It is soooo beautifully written and the whole thing will make you quiver all over.Sidselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-51678370723932382752009-12-23T22:16:10.574-06:002009-12-23T22:16:10.574-06:00Hm.. I read Steph Su's comment and I really ag...Hm.. I read Steph Su's comment and I really agree. Megan McCafferty's writing style is intelligent and sarcastic, marked with humor that never fails to make me laugh. She really does have a way with words. The book can be boring at parts with Jessica's rants about her life (especially her track meets) but even so Megan McCafferty's wonderful writing style doesn't make it boring. It's the only book that I can read again and again occasionally, because the ending of the book isn't really the ending... and plus, I always look forward to Jessica and Marcus's realistic relationship. If you're a fan of Jessica and Marcus then you should probably read Second Helpings and find out the tie on their relationship... although from there the series really goes downhill.Layienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-59642089844689424642009-04-02T22:56:00.000-05:002009-04-02T22:56:00.000-05:00I read this book about a year ago and felt the sam...I read this book about a year ago and felt the same way. But so many people love the series that I'm thinking of trying again.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041695477739391198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-6387903191927645632009-04-02T17:47:00.000-05:002009-04-02T17:47:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you Liv. I had trouble figuri...I'm right there with you Liv. I had trouble figuring out what makes this series so darn popular! But I agree with Steph, the second is the best. After that is kinda of goes back downhill and a bit even worst than the first.Yanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198849501165456082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-23086331599710007582009-04-01T22:16:00.000-05:002009-04-01T22:16:00.000-05:00I read the third one in the series a while ago, an...I read the third one in the series a while ago, and I really liked it...don't remember what happens, though, but I do want to read the other two...thanks for reminding me!Sadakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164802394129505587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-11957565185107933442009-03-31T22:47:00.000-05:002009-03-31T22:47:00.000-05:00Yes, the second one is definitely better than the ...Yes, the second one is definitely better than the first. I'll admit that this is probably my all-time favorite book series, and I think I love it because of Megan's writing style. She has a way with words and humor that I can only dream of aspiring to; thus, reading these books makes me laugh every. Single. Time. Without fail. Even if I've read them five times before (which I have). I'd be interested to see what you think of Second Helpings!Steph Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834692034486125015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-8794255525308354512009-03-31T21:35:00.000-05:002009-03-31T21:35:00.000-05:00I hope you do like the others, though. I've not re...I hope you do like the others, though. I've not read them yet ;)Maya Ganesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981552119449526456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171177232840438706.post-22686257562168552482009-03-31T21:31:00.000-05:002009-03-31T21:31:00.000-05:00I agree. This book was just...average. I have hear...I agree. This book was just...average. I have heard the second is better though. If you say it is, someone who also was only meh about the first, then I'll definitely give it a try. Otherwise...I think I may be fine with just reading the first book in the series.Ameehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367469639810419455noreply@blogger.com