tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post4647923035284296028..comments2024-01-02T08:26:00.730-05:00Comments on The Calico Critic: Book Review and Giveaway: Hook and Jill by Andrea JonesLaura Hartnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105906576784171388noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-79608552282785477542010-02-14T01:15:37.856-05:002010-02-14T01:15:37.856-05:00Would love to read this.
Thanks for the giveaway ...Would love to read this.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<<br /><br />bloggyig at gmail dot comAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149104443973276022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-70865590337279623732010-02-11T06:05:06.413-05:002010-02-11T06:05:06.413-05:00I'd love to enter! Thanks!
+1 I'm a follo...I'd love to enter! Thanks!<br /><br />+1 I'm a follower.<br /><br />aikychien at yahoo dot comAikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120383471104483739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-23040209511197323962010-02-09T09:35:27.353-05:002010-02-09T09:35:27.353-05:00I'm so glad this book has generated so much di...I'm so glad this book has generated so much discussion. We just received news that Ms. Jones won a "Mother's Choice Award" in Adult Books for this title! To Laura and everyone else, thank you for your honest and also THOUGHTFUL opinions.<br /><br />Remember, if you don't win, you can still get a 20% discount by visiting www.publishingworks.com and including BLOG as the coupon code at check out. Happy reading people!Rianehttp://www.publishingworks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-3400127034091434462010-02-08T17:50:07.736-05:002010-02-08T17:50:07.736-05:00Catherine:
WOW-- you response is amazing! Thank ...Catherine:<br /><br />WOW-- you response is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to voice your thoughts here. <br /><br />I see your point of view and how you appreciate Jones' work. I agree, she does paint with words. I could never reach her level when it comes to literary expression. She's clearly a professional and an artist. I'm sure she'll do well in this series, and I've offered the book up as a giveaway for those who might be interested.<br /><br />I guess for me it was just a matter of preference when it comes to the content. I wish I'd known ahead of time, or I wouldn't have read it. This is not taking away from Andrea's work, I just like to avoid saying negative things about the work of authors whose abilities in writing far surpass mine. I don't feel like I have the credentials to criticize them.<br /><br />Some conservatives I know complain about content in various books, movies, TV, etc., showing their offense to language, sex or violence. My feeling is, "If you don't like that kind of content, don't read/watch it!" I just wanted to give a heads-up to readers like myself who don't care for that type of material. Before reading this, I hadn't picked up any signs that it would have that level of sexual content. If readers like me are not clued-in, then they might appreciate my opinion.<br /><br />Again, I also appreciate yours, and while your comments have nothing to do with me, I'm honored that you voiced them here. I hope Andrea stops by to read all of this!<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Laura HartnessLaura Hartnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105906576784171388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-75942238606120646002010-02-08T16:24:04.841-05:002010-02-08T16:24:04.841-05:00I don't need to be entered- I have my own sign...I don't need to be entered- I have my own signed copy! Hook & Jill stands as the best book I have ever read- yes there is romance- but true to pirate nature it is passionate and beautifully hot- not tawdry and bodice ripping- throbbing members and heaving bosoms. I know the scene that bothered you- but that is one you have to look beneath the surface. Our culture slams explicit images in our faces constantly for shock value-but Andrea does not do that. In fact, her foray out of the box in that scene speaks of her ability to illustrate a female taking ownership in that moment clearly demonstrates her strength and creativity in character development- and Andrea's own strength as a woman. I to love the world of Jane Austen- but Austen's romance reflected that of her characters' culture- as does Andre- again- these are pirates not tea-teetotalers. Andrea truly expresses the love scenes poetically, unlike dime store romance novels... it is not simple missionary by any means- but again, would you expect anything less from a pirate? Pirates are not rose petals and Barry White- they see, they conquer, and they love- passionately and heatedly. I can understand your discomfort over seeing the good and bad guys switch places. For me it answered the question of what does happen to the Boys when they cease to be "boys"- afterall- Pan is the only one billed as never fully growing up- and we know there were others besides the crew we do grow to love. This book is about growing up and shows how the little choices that are made everyday do affect us in a profound way- although they may be as simple as an extra inch in height here or a lost tooth there- resulting in ultimately taking off the rose colored glasses of ignorantly blissful youth and realizing that every action we make has a consequence in the ultimate balance of the universe. Andrea takes Barrie's characters to levels he was not capable of. The writing satisfied the literary starvation caused by most mainstream fiction. Then again my background in Literature has almost damaged me for most modern texts. She truly is an artist who paints with words upon a paper canvas- and like the great painters- she paints levels and symbolism into every line. Her ability to make Time a character in itself is a perfect example. I am rereading it and enjoying my second adventure in her Neverland even more so than the first jaunt. I am salivating for Other Oceans as well as the other four books in the series. I was unable to put the book down because every chapter leaves you balanced on the hook- "Peter did not", and "wait did what I think just happened happen"? One of the hardest things we face in life and growing up is being able to rethink those things we have always accepted as "truth". I am sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did- but I reccomend it to everyone- especially writers and Lit Lovers becasue it truly is a gem- a beautiful treasure for those of us who have been starved by mass market fiction<br /><br />(It is the bestseller in my Bookstore by far! And it never fails to spark a phenomenal discussion when readers come in and express their overwhelming love for it- there are a few others who feel as you do Laura- but for the most part we are all aching for the next installment- we're "hooked"!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701332306822182749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-46125167094066122152010-02-07T14:05:23.438-05:002010-02-07T14:05:23.438-05:00I would like the chance to read this. It does soun...I would like the chance to read this. It does sound interesting to me.<br />djeanq(at)gmail(dot)comD Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732505389536746507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-70094879536295931672010-02-03T13:17:00.722-05:002010-02-03T13:17:00.722-05:00I saw this book recently on another blog and thoug...I saw this book recently on another blog and thought it looked good. I'm disappointed to hear you didn't care for it, but I'd like to give it a shot. Thank you for the honest review!<br /><br />bacarleton at gmail dot comBrooke Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652984931776226081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-30004172731684492742010-02-03T08:32:59.009-05:002010-02-03T08:32:59.009-05:00I'm also a follower.
michellemsherman(at)gmai...I'm also a follower.<br /><br />michellemsherman(at)gmail(dot)comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031333610996926579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-88103855752228531732010-02-03T08:32:34.806-05:002010-02-03T08:32:34.806-05:00While I don't mind re-working of classic books...While I don't mind re-working of classic books or tales, I prefer them to be in the original spirit of the book. Adding sexuality into Peter Pan would just be a little too disturbing to me, I think.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I think I'll be brave and try to win this one. :)<br /><br />michellemsherman(at)gmail(dot)comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031333610996926579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-69526396683143801472010-02-02T23:14:25.276-05:002010-02-02T23:14:25.276-05:00Colleen:
Thanks for your thoughts. I'm glad I...Colleen:<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts. I'm glad I'm not the only one!<br /><br />LauraLaura Hartnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105906576784171388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-70699798938376472982010-02-02T22:56:32.505-05:002010-02-02T22:56:32.505-05:00Very honest review which was great...The thoughts ...Very honest review which was great...The thoughts of another storyline for Peter Pan sounds very interesting...but then with your review really pointing out the sexuality in it would probably turn me off too...I am with you about romance novels...dont mind them, but not into all the steamy sexy scenes...like the Romance better...The cover alone to me looks like a romance and typically is not something I would pick up.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274847603392804719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-30101434054900134902010-02-02T21:37:13.507-05:002010-02-02T21:37:13.507-05:00Tweet, Tweet:
http://twitter.com/cymlowell/status/...Tweet, Tweet:<br />http://twitter.com/cymlowell/status/8570290039<br /><br />-CYMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309599697220709226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-8656504096472669692010-02-02T21:35:10.525-05:002010-02-02T21:35:10.525-05:00I am a follower on google followers and twitter!
c...I am a follower on google followers and twitter!<br />cymlowell@gmail.com<br />@cymlowell<br /><br />Thanks for this opportunity-<br />CYMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309599697220709226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-81814192803733764612010-02-02T15:28:54.543-05:002010-02-02T15:28:54.543-05:00I would like to give this book a chance. Thanks f...I would like to give this book a chance. Thanks for the great giveaway<br /><br />jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)comNickolayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560860094482367821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-4199753825732558552010-02-02T09:00:09.130-05:002010-02-02T09:00:09.130-05:00I would love to enter.
choateorama(at)gmail(dot)c...I would love to enter.<br /><br />choateorama(at)gmail(dot)comNicole C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10337299169397612774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-82032608340862606052010-02-01T22:01:05.987-05:002010-02-01T22:01:05.987-05:00justpeachy36@yahoo.com
Please enter me in the giv...justpeachy36@yahoo.com<br /><br />Please enter me in the giveaway.<br /><br />I am a follower.justpeachy36https://www.blogger.com/profile/07162185669406984912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-81510143249017155812010-02-01T17:21:41.522-05:002010-02-01T17:21:41.522-05:00This looks so good. Thanks for the giveaway!
s.m...This looks so good. Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />s.mickelson at gmail dot comSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521434567047157194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-82654976930423129232010-02-01T13:15:44.451-05:002010-02-01T13:15:44.451-05:00Please enter me, this looks great!Please enter me, this looks great!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10249016029295507539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-384294127359302002010-01-31T14:32:31.611-05:002010-01-31T14:32:31.611-05:00sounds interesting thanks for the giveaway minsthi...sounds interesting thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot netmindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596007480680945208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-26252069352579781762010-01-31T04:33:56.093-05:002010-01-31T04:33:56.093-05:00Its better to be truthful about what you feel. Its...Its better to be truthful about what you feel. Its an opinion and this is still a free world. <br />Please count me in.<br /><br /><br />mystica123athotmaildotcomMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-58140438813891879942010-01-30T22:32:40.168-05:002010-01-30T22:32:40.168-05:00Sheila:
Thanks for your thoughts. It was hard fo...Sheila:<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts. It was hard for me to post anything negative. But it's just my opinion, my taste in storytelling. I know you'll finish the book in no time, as you're such a voracious reader. Can't wait to read your review!<br /><br />LauraLaura Hartnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105906576784171388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-71966742817907310582010-01-30T22:15:32.147-05:002010-01-30T22:15:32.147-05:00HI Laura - I really applaud you for your honest an...HI Laura - I really applaud you for your honest and well written review. I really appreciate this. I have my copy now and am curious what I will bring out of it.Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-10073894300287942852010-01-30T17:57:29.386-05:002010-01-30T17:57:29.386-05:00Andrea:
Thanks so much for stopping by-- I'm ...Andrea:<br /><br />Thanks <i>so</i> much for stopping by-- I'm honored! I'll have to check out Von Brown's book, too. I really <i>do</i> have an open mind when it comes to Barrie's world!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />LauraLaura Hartnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105906576784171388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-57862557572024893342010-01-30T17:36:12.993-05:002010-01-30T17:36:12.993-05:00Thank you for your honest review, Laura. Like grow...Thank you for your honest review, Laura. Like growing up, "Hook & Jill" isn't for everyone!<br /><br />You might prefer another take on Peter Pan, for all ages of readers, "Peter Pan's Neverworld," written by my associate and friend, Peter Von Brown. It's based on an idea J.M. Barrie created for a further adventure for Peter. Enjoy!<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Andrea Jones, AuthorAndrea Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916506090598480758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461151632869306520.post-12796925654004613272010-01-30T15:35:54.301-05:002010-01-30T15:35:54.301-05:00Loved your review, this book sounds interesting. I...Loved your review, this book sounds interesting. I have never been a huge fan of Peter Pan so I am curious to know if I would like it better or not.<br /><br />I am a new follower.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Stormi<br />booklady2007[at]gmail[dot]comStormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.com