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DeStefano, Lauren: Wither

Aug 02, 2012 00:00

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blog: reviews, fiction: young adult, ratings: problematic but promising, fiction: dystopia, blog: mount tbr 2012, lauren destefano

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calico_reaction August 2 2012, 16:42:57 UTC

You know, the original comparisons were one of the things that drew me to the book, but I don't see the comparisons either. Granted, it's been years since I've read the Atwood, but the two books are doing totally different things (namely, right now DeStefano is writing a love story).

intoyourlungs August 2 2012, 20:33:43 UTC

calico_reaction August 2 2012, 21:23:45 UTC

Yes and no. I think it depends on who the main man of the house is and whether or not he'll force sex on his wives (in this book, he was very respectful of each wives' desire, and the one who got pregnant was the one who wanted to be a bride all along).

kellicat August 2 2012, 05:53:05 UTC

That is a gorgeous cover. It's a shame that the story wasn't worked out properly. It sounds like it could have been a fascinating and chilling story.

calico_reaction August 2 2012, 16:45:26 UTC

I think it's worth reading if, and only if, you can get it super-cheap. And perhaps waiting to see if the trilogy as a whole pays off. There are creepy moments here, but for me, not the kind that could've really sent chills down my spine.

infostudent August 2 2012, 07:39:20 UTC

I've been wondering why I enjoyed it so much when I knew it was so awful. I spent ages reading reviews trying to piece it together, but you nailed it here. The character-driven and the interaction between women, one of my big things I love in books. Luckily this was was free at the library, I'm curious to read the sequels if they buy them.

calico_reaction August 2 2012, 16:45:58 UTC

If you read the sequels, I'd love to hear your thoughts on them, to know if the trilogy is worth continuing.

ex_naomi_ja August 2 2012, 08:24:17 UTC

I had very similar issues to you with the worldbuilding, enough that I won't be continuing with the series. But yeah, the cover is so beautiful I'm keeping the book just for that :)

calico_reaction August 2 2012, 16:46:51 UTC

Pretty icon!

I'm not sure I can justify keeping the book, despite the pretty. We'll see. :)

temporaryworlds August 2 2012, 13:00:16 UTC

Your thoughts are similar to a lot of other reviews I've read, so I think I'm going to skip this one.

Looking forward to your thoughts on Batman: Year One! The buzz around that has been so positive.

calico_reaction August 2 2012, 16:47:03 UTC

I should have Batman up tomorrow, if all goes well. :)