tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post4577047153464160470..comments2024-03-28T09:12:01.873-04:00Comments on Alexa Loves Books: Code Name Verity - Elizabeth WeinAlexa S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-75891803363107854852013-01-08T11:07:57.316-05:002013-01-08T11:07:57.316-05:00I am really intimidated by this book and I think i...I am really intimidated by this book and I think it is because 1) it is historical and it isn't one of my favorite genres and 2) everyone that I know has thought the book was just AMAZING, so I feel a lot of pressure to like it. The fact that you mention being in the right mood makes me feel a little better because I am not *always* raring to get up and read books like this! I have it so whenever the mood does strike me, I'll jump right on it, but in the meantime, I'm so nervous about it! Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-13031522351992382632013-01-04T13:12:05.514-05:002013-01-04T13:12:05.514-05:00I read this because of Elena, too! She's obvio...I read this because of Elena, too! She's obviously pushing this book on everyone these days :) I loved it just as much as it sounds like you did. I haven't even written a review for it yet, mostly because I really don't know how to describe it properly. But you did it so well! I think this is a difficult book to talk about because you pretty much have to avoid mentioning anything to do with the plot. Their friendship was one of my favorite relationships from a book I read in 2012, and I love that you really highlight that here. And my goodness, I love historical fiction too. Yay! Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-35534129285125069732013-01-02T16:50:03.413-05:002013-01-02T16:50:03.413-05:00Definitely pick this one! I really think it's ...Definitely pick this one! I really think it's worth a read.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-34999015509307233242013-01-02T16:49:53.621-05:002013-01-02T16:49:53.621-05:00I LOVE what you said in your comment because it...I LOVE what you said in your comment because it's too true! I hope you find this one satisfies your appetite ;)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-57927637069548914202013-01-02T16:49:27.312-05:002013-01-02T16:49:27.312-05:00I hope you are too! I honestly tried to start it t...I hope you are too! I honestly tried to start it twice and put it down. The third time was the charm, I guess!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-11298754781936422452013-01-02T16:49:07.801-05:002013-01-02T16:49:07.801-05:00I hope you do read it! It really is worth a read, ...I hope you do read it! It really is worth a read, especially if you like any of the elements I mentioned in my review :)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-13050803550203895522013-01-02T16:48:46.274-05:002013-01-02T16:48:46.274-05:00Thank you! I'm happy I was finally able to rea...Thank you! I'm happy I was finally able to read this one, and I'm glad you loved it too!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-58785270182093658152013-01-02T16:48:29.815-05:002013-01-02T16:48:29.815-05:00It was really lovely. And I think that the fact it...It was really lovely. And I think that the fact it focuses on friendship was such a strong point for me!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-73068429290365940022013-01-02T16:47:36.467-05:002013-01-02T16:47:36.467-05:00Yes, it really does! I always worry going into maj...Yes, it really does! I always worry going into majorly hyped up books that I'm not going to love them as much as everyone else - but that's not the case for this one. Though it takes a while to get used to, I loved the writing style!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-17385348628949464792013-01-02T16:46:57.728-05:002013-01-02T16:46:57.728-05:00It's really an interesting novel! I'm glad...It's really an interesting novel! I'm glad I let Elena convince me to read it. It was an awesome last-minute favorite for the year.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-69109343327853198642013-01-02T16:46:22.155-05:002013-01-02T16:46:22.155-05:00I agree! It was initially a bit difficult for me t...I agree! It was initially a bit difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the book, but once I did, I fell head over heels for it. So glad you managed to finish it!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-31874095528914820942012-12-31T21:38:41.155-05:002012-12-31T21:38:41.155-05:00I need to read this one! I think this could accomp...I need to read this one! I think this could accomplish one of my 2013 goals to read a book EVERYONE has read ... I can't wait! Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-13542019858720401582012-12-30T10:28:12.051-05:002012-12-30T10:28:12.051-05:00I'm kicking myself for not having read it yet....I'm kicking myself for not having read it yet. It's kind of like a good salad. You know you'll love it as soon as you take a bite, but while you a scanning the menu it isn't what you think you crave. <br /><br />Beautiful review. Amy @ bookgooniehttp://www.bookgoonie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-89920810729463933282012-12-29T19:03:35.676-05:002012-12-29T19:03:35.676-05:00I'm pretty sure I picked up this book because ...I'm pretty sure I picked up this book because of you, Alexa, and now it's on my TBR shelf. I just hope I'm in the right mood when I get to it!Gaby @ Queen Ella Bee Readshttp://ellabeereads.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-82887272799786233262012-12-29T12:22:11.549-05:002012-12-29T12:22:11.549-05:00There have been soooo many great reviews of this b...There have been soooo many great reviews of this book, and yours just makes me want to read it more than ever. Cassie @ Knowsprosehttp://knowsprose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-20446603058213766822012-12-28T23:06:02.327-05:002012-12-28T23:06:02.327-05:00This was my favorite read of the year, one I intro...This was my favorite read of the year, one I introduced several friends to because I was so moved by the beautiful story of friendship. Great review-this book can be so hard to review due to spoilers but you did a great job writing around that.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-30432311231763373482012-12-28T19:41:45.385-05:002012-12-28T19:41:45.385-05:00I am SO glad that you finally read and loved this,...I am SO glad that you finally read and loved this, Alexa!! I too loved the focus on friendship between the girls and the journal-style was such a clever way of revealing the story to us.<br /><br />My heart hurts a little just from thinking about this book again! Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-3711723808151081532012-12-28T12:35:19.164-05:002012-12-28T12:35:19.164-05:00This is definitely one of those books that you hav...This is definitely one of those books that you have to be in the right frame of mind to read because of the heavier subject matter, however, it's one of those stories that makes such a forceful impact on the reader that, by the end, you're so glad you pushed through it. I haven't read Code Name Verity yet, but it's high on my list of noteworthy novels, for sure! The journal-like style, the history and the emphasis on women and friendship are all super appealing to me! I'm really glad to hear that it lives up to expectations on all fronts!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825578716168335522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-19266140483373132462012-12-28T11:24:59.303-05:002012-12-28T11:24:59.303-05:00You have perfect timing with this review! I just p...You have perfect timing with this review! I just picked this one up from the library (mostly because of Elena, haha) and I'm excited to read it. I don't normally read historical fiction, but I have heard nothing about good things about it. I like that it focuses on women during the war. I've learned a lot about the war itself, but not a lot about the role of women. It should be interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-36820086516775094142012-12-28T09:51:38.472-05:002012-12-28T09:51:38.472-05:00Maybe it was my mood, but I found this one very di...Maybe it was my mood, but I found this one very difficult to get through. I put it down a few times and read other things. I finally finished it, because I was reading such raves about it. I do love historical fiction and I'm glad I read it, but the beginning was hard to get through.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.com