Comments | calico_reaction: Acosta, Marta: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula

calico_reaction

Acosta, Marta: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula

Dec 08, 2010 09:03

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starmetal_oak December 8 2010, 16:35:32 UTC

I ordered this book during the BookCloseouts Black Friday sale for $1.99, after seeing TJ's review. Even though I hoped for a better rating, I am happy with what you have to say about it. I'm feeling for a fun light read and I like that you said it's unconventional. Can't go wrong for $2, right? ;)

calico_reaction December 8 2010, 22:07:57 UTC

That's the copy I wish I ordered!

Humor is so weird for me. There'a lot of great things the book has to offer, but it simply didn't resonate. I'll look forward to your thoughts!

ardys_the_ghoul December 8 2010, 21:14:51 UTC

As much as I love vampires, this doesn't sound like my kind of book.

In general, I describe myself as a "tomboy," and my reading selections tend to fit with that assessment. I find romance really difficult to get into.

calico_reaction December 8 2010, 22:08:45 UTC

It's not romance so much as there's lust, and lots of it. Still not saying it's your kind of thing, mind you. :)

ardys_the_ghoul December 13 2010, 01:01:10 UTC

Yeah, I think I dislike lust more than I dislike romance, actually.

calico_reaction December 13 2010, 01:06:56 UTC

*laughs*

I'm not the best person to describe this book. The author actually comments to this post, if you're interested in what she says. It's the anonymous remark. And in truth, it's unfair to categorize this as lust or romance, even though both play a part in subplots. :)

jawastew December 8 2010, 22:54:37 UTC

My copy just arrived today! I'm really eager to start this one, especially after seeing how different you and TJ felt about it. :)

calico_reaction December 9 2010, 17:26:41 UTC

Definitely looking forward to your thoughts!

Thanks anonymous December 9 2010, 16:07:39 UTC

Hi, S.S, thanks for taking the time to read my book and write a thoughtful review. I'm a little crushed that your assessment is "give it away" but well... I just wanted to mention that this book is a comedy-of-manners, not a romance, so humor and social satire drive the plot. (Don't get me started on book covers, which is a fight that I've always lost with my publisher. All I will say is, they practically put dancing jalapenos on the covers ( ... )

Oh, yes! anonymous December 9 2010, 16:10:02 UTC

I should have added my name I guess (not familiar with LiveJournal). This is Marta and you can always email me at marta AT martaacosta DOT com. (Hope my last comment went through!)