tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post4982219219286916614..comments2024-01-23T03:04:37.191+08:00Comments on Mischievous Reads - Book Reviews and More: BOOK REVIEW: Normal by Graeme Cameron Blessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943462824078140741noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-30519659797513467862015-05-09T01:15:17.929+08:002015-05-09T01:15:17.929+08:00I guess the author was trying to go for a dark hum...I guess the author was trying to go for a dark humor kind of style, but it just wasn't for me. Thanks Aimee! :)Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-90946428399431108292015-05-02T00:02:30.423+08:002015-05-02T00:02:30.423+08:00Ah, I'm so sorry you didn't like this! I a...Ah, I'm so sorry you didn't like this! I actually love the sound of the summary, being a huge fan of psychological thrillers myself. But inconsistencies really bother me, and I'm not too keen on the main character suddenly switching attitudes just because of a girl. Fantastic review--thanks for the heads up!<br /><br />Aimee @ <a href="http://deadlydarlings.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Deadly Darlings</a>Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-28372571841909625142015-05-01T17:06:30.356+08:002015-05-01T17:06:30.356+08:00Yeah, the sudden change wasn't believable at a...Yeah, the sudden change wasn't believable at all which made me not like this book so much. But give it a try, it might be awesome for you. :) Thanks Benish! Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-74263069606795645242015-05-01T17:04:38.192+08:002015-05-01T17:04:38.192+08:00Girl, Normal is a waaaay far cry from Twilight. Tw...Girl, Normal is a waaaay far cry from Twilight. Twilight is just *blechhh*. Hahahahaha! But though, I love our buddy reads, always fun even though we might not agree on the same books. Excited for our next buddy read! :DBlessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-70052891174656422142015-05-01T12:29:43.459+08:002015-05-01T12:29:43.459+08:00It's weird because he's kind of a likeable...It's weird because he's kind of a likeable character, despite his murderous capabilities. And yeah, I was just hoping I'd enjoy this book very much but, false hope.Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-88976688196820483692015-05-01T12:18:44.066+08:002015-05-01T12:18:44.066+08:00That's good you did, kimba :D I just wasn'...That's good you did, kimba :D I just wasn't entirely sold on this book but I did enjoy some parts. Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-47444650793394506912015-05-01T12:17:42.769+08:002015-05-01T12:17:42.769+08:00Yeah, I think that's what went wrong, the exec...Yeah, I think that's what went wrong, the execution wasn't properly done well, in my opinion. Thank you, Alyssa! :)Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-56111889455739641902015-05-01T12:12:10.649+08:002015-05-01T12:12:10.649+08:00Yeah, but my friends did, lol. True, some books ar...Yeah, but my friends did, lol. True, some books are just not for everyone. Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-70948456535251554402015-05-01T00:58:23.689+08:002015-05-01T00:58:23.689+08:00High five, girl! I'm glad I didn't DNF it ...High five, girl! I'm glad I didn't DNF it because then I wouldn't be all hyped up about Erica, lol. Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-24098384177301514492015-05-01T00:57:15.475+08:002015-05-01T00:57:15.475+08:00It's not really a scary book. It comes off as ...It's not really a scary book. It comes off as freaky at start, but like the synopsis said, it's actually a love story. :D Thanks for stopping by, Nita! Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-89869430630201164482015-05-01T00:56:17.909+08:002015-05-01T00:56:17.909+08:00Hah, if you had read Tika @Fangirl Confession'...Hah, if you had read Tika @Fangirl Confession's review of this book, you might just have been convinced to buy it, lol. But it won't hurt to give this book a try. I'm just very nitpicky, which is why I felt the need to shred this book despite the enjoyable parts. Blessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-47668437767427015032015-04-28T06:24:14.487+08:002015-04-28T06:24:14.487+08:00Aaah, I like the concept of this book, it sounds u...Aaah, I like the concept of this book, it sounds unique and fascinating although, it seems less believable.. I have a hard time believing serial killers can change, they usually have a psychological problem to them. I still want to give this one a go soon! Glad you share similar thoughts, wonderful review. <3 Benish | <a href="http://feministreflections.com/" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-86011362334298014982015-04-28T00:45:47.329+08:002015-04-28T00:45:47.329+08:00So now we have two books to debate about, Twilight...So now we have two books to debate about, Twilight and now Normal lol. I'm glad that you stuck it out for us, because I'm pretty sure you would've DNF'd the shit out of it. I get how you wanted him to be as ruthless as he was in the beginning, I'm not even going to lie I LOVED that about him as well, but I think the author was trying to sell us a "Normal" story, wrapped up in a bit of craziness. Hence the title. Anywho, our buddy reads are NEVER boring, and I can't wait to try out other books together. I still think you're crazy for not loving this. What is wrong with you girl !!! Nah you know I love ya * kisses *. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-80758330161806919542015-04-27T21:07:31.012+08:002015-04-27T21:07:31.012+08:00I'm intrigued, but at the same time, I'm w...I'm intrigued, but at the same time, I'm wary. I don't know if I can be generous to the devil, yanno? And some books are just not meant for every readers, so don't feel bad. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-43028649684740557882015-04-27T09:02:23.582+08:002015-04-27T09:02:23.582+08:00Despite all that was wrong..I ended up enjoying it...Despite all that was wrong..I ended up enjoying it. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-44309328243142805292015-04-26T02:06:55.108+08:002015-04-26T02:06:55.108+08:00Awww! I'm sorry you didn't like this one a...Awww! I'm sorry you didn't like this one as much as you wanted to! I've never heard of this one, but I think I would probably be annoyed with the transition you mentioned, from killer to lover. I like that kind of romance trope, but it needs to be well-constructed and well-written! Ah well. Excellent review!<br /><br />Alyssa @ <a href="http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Eater of Books!</a><br />Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-17274461363405484292015-04-26T01:35:19.867+08:002015-04-26T01:35:19.867+08:00Sorry you didn't enjoy this as much as you wer...Sorry you didn't enjoy this as much as you were hoping you would. I can see how it wouldn't be for everyone.Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-77552147953088488552015-04-26T00:59:52.180+08:002015-04-26T00:59:52.180+08:00I'm the same way - I like my contemporary at l...I'm the same way - I like my contemporary at least a tiny bit realistic. Or at least, believable! Kudos for actually finishing for us, though. I am the world's worst at DNFing books I don't like. :D Nerdy Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107121403768062081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-31218176375371781502015-04-25T22:56:38.004+08:002015-04-25T22:56:38.004+08:00I am so scared to read such kind of books...kudos ...I am so scared to read such kind of books...kudos to you that you tried reading it and completed it!Nitahttp://www.book-choose.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132456599703212367.post-63867946240913724252015-04-25T22:18:22.702+08:002015-04-25T22:18:22.702+08:00I saw this at Banes & Noble yesterday and alre...I saw this at Banes & Noble yesterday and already had on my mind that I was going to buy it. I looked on Goodreads, however, and there were so many mixed reviews on this book. FIrst and foremost, I love psychological thrillers, so this book sounded right up my alley. I loved the synopsis and how it set up for a great story where the psycho is actually have some emotions and feelings. This book sounds great, but I'm kind of reluctant because you have mixed reviews. TBH I've been waiting for someone to post a review on this book in the blogging community for ages. <br /><br />Alex @ <a href="http://thebooksbuzz.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Book's Buzz</a>The Book's Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787038277680033672noreply@blogger.com