tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post8335815193810775163..comments2024-01-07T02:13:14.908-05:00Comments on The Broke and the Bookish : Jen Reviews "The Stormchasers" by Jenna BlumJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772938036847330151noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-24415397699765279382012-03-09T01:52:34.368-05:002012-03-09T01:52:34.368-05:00This is a terrific family drama that uses storms a...This is a terrific family drama that uses storms as a metaphor for what happened twenty years ago and for what occurs inside Charles' head. The romantic suspense mystery story line captures the reader's attention from the moment hospital liaison Nelson calls and never slows down as several subplots past and present are explored though at times the flashbacks can be distracting. The Stormchasers is an engaging look at the story nature of people and relationships.Ceskahttp://marraige2last.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-26801344264173216502012-02-28T16:50:20.560-05:002012-02-28T16:50:20.560-05:00This sounds intense and intriguing! I had seen the...This sounds intense and intriguing! I had seen the book around but not read a review of it yet, so I'll not its title down. Thanks!kay - Infinite Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227285073921171393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-6237623865345786512012-02-25T23:34:58.627-05:002012-02-25T23:34:58.627-05:00It was intense at times!It was intense at times!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-63959833669840448222012-02-25T23:33:02.657-05:002012-02-25T23:33:02.657-05:00Me too! I thought it was so cool that they were t...Me too! I thought it was so cool that they were the same age as me (and famous)!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-89892391771818940502012-02-24T19:43:54.965-05:002012-02-24T19:43:54.965-05:00this sounds very intense! too bad it wasn't as...this sounds very intense! too bad it wasn't as good as the other one you read by the authorCarrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-69840243904430403942012-02-23T21:40:20.914-05:002012-02-23T21:40:20.914-05:00I also used to wish I had a twin when I was younge...I also used to wish I had a twin when I was younger. Also, probably due to the fact that I was obsessed with Mary-Kate & Ashley! They were just to cool =)Born Bookishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-28246608127172997282012-02-22T23:54:11.360-05:002012-02-22T23:54:11.360-05:00I think I just loved all Mary-Kate and Ashley movi...I think I just loved all Mary-Kate and Ashley movies. lolJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-36647627543469631182012-02-22T21:39:50.953-05:002012-02-22T21:39:50.953-05:00OMG my sister and I were OBSESSED with Passport to...OMG my sister and I were OBSESSED with Passport to Paris. We also loved Winning London, When In Rome and the Holiday in the Sun one. lol. WE WERE HARDCORE. We even bought backpacks that were similar to the ones they had in Passport to Paris. bahha.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905075906530067471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-70104769955575095862012-02-22T21:31:26.097-05:002012-02-22T21:31:26.097-05:00Make sure you pick this book up eventually though!...Make sure you pick this book up eventually though! Who knows, it might end up being a favorite for you!<br /><br />Was Winning London the one where they were at the Model UN conference?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-3468101497138920322012-02-22T21:29:03.296-05:002012-02-22T21:29:03.296-05:00You are brave for living in Tornado Alley!!
What ...You are brave for living in Tornado Alley!!<br /><br />What didn't you like about Those Who Save Us?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-64319547632945712672012-02-22T21:28:17.316-05:002012-02-22T21:28:17.316-05:00Hurricanes don't bother me as much. Yes, they...Hurricanes don't bother me as much. Yes, they are definitely scary but at least you know that one is coming, and can plan for it. You can't really track a tornado.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-13434897445235838522012-02-22T21:25:15.126-05:002012-02-22T21:25:15.126-05:00That was a really bad storm. I actually flew into...That was a really bad storm. I actually flew into Montgomery the day after that happened and every time you turned on the tv there was footage of the devastation. <br /><br />I read an interview with Jenna Blum and she pretty much said the same thing! About the brother and with his "storms" and his sister "chasing" him.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-88280743906360035792012-02-22T21:20:28.060-05:002012-02-22T21:20:28.060-05:00Exciting is not the word I would use! haha I woul...Exciting is not the word I would use! haha I would say nerve-wracking! Tornadoes are too unpredictable for me. <br /><br />Billboard Dad! I forgot about that one!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-59297834967897532912012-02-22T21:20:22.178-05:002012-02-22T21:20:22.178-05:00How disappointing that this seems to be a bit of a...How disappointing that this seems to be a bit of a let down across the board. I, too, loved Those Who Save Us. Maybe I'll hold off on reading this one for awhile.<br /><br />I also loved Passport to Paris and Billboard Dad. Winning London added to that list, anyone? Anyone? Just me?... understandable.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890098927236561490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-54879927146787501962012-02-22T21:18:14.341-05:002012-02-22T21:18:14.341-05:00You're a lot braver than I am! I'd have t...You're a lot braver than I am! I'd have to be forced to participate in a Stormchaser tour!<br /><br />You should definitely read Those Who Save Us!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-91306037970247632542012-02-22T21:14:54.516-05:002012-02-22T21:14:54.516-05:00Exciting! How do you feel about tornadoes?Exciting! How do you feel about tornadoes?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-72453208552197014402012-02-22T21:14:02.840-05:002012-02-22T21:14:02.840-05:00Yes! The book was good but there was just somethi...Yes! The book was good but there was just something missing for me.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672813820194476746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-41857884571979343752012-02-22T17:00:22.258-05:002012-02-22T17:00:22.258-05:00I've lived in Tornado Alley for most of my lif...I've lived in Tornado Alley for most of my life. They are scary!<br />I have this on my shelf, but not very motivated to read it.<br />I read Those Who Save Us, but was one of the few who didn't love it.<br />Thanks for your thoughts.Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-325979779512499432012-02-22T16:29:43.887-05:002012-02-22T16:29:43.887-05:00The psychiatric component of the book will interes...The psychiatric component of the book will interest me a lot, and like you I crave that special "twin connection".<br /><br />Storms scare me big time, especially since we don't really get tornadoes and hurricanes etc. in RSA.<br /><br />Whether I'll read it? Not sure. But I think I will. And i would probably do something stupid like chase storms if given half a chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-83990905639766996352012-02-22T15:32:00.612-05:002012-02-22T15:32:00.612-05:00First off... tornadoes have never scared me until ...First off... tornadoes have never scared me until last April when a huge one went straight through Tuscaloosa, Alabama... I was ohhh a mile from the storm line. Even though I didn't have any damage from the storm, mentally I was a wreck. So to answer your question... no, I wouldn't EVER go chasing those storms! <br /><br />Secondly, the lit nerd in me kind of went off when I saw that the brother was bipolar and the title is "The Stormchasers." I sort of feel like being bipolar is being subject to "storms" and then the sister was "chasing" after him. Ohh... lit nerd side, how I love you! <br /><br />Great review! :)Candicehttp://thegrownupya.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-80133646870571550532012-02-22T15:17:56.393-05:002012-02-22T15:17:56.393-05:00Passport to Paris was good... but my favorite was ...Passport to Paris was good... but my favorite was Billboard Dad :) And speaking of movies, ever since Twister I've wanted to go on a storm-chasing tour. I would LOVE to be in a tornado. Maybe I would change my mind once it was actually happening... but they just seem so exciting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236275337479478234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-31408612032608735292012-02-22T14:11:52.889-05:002012-02-22T14:11:52.889-05:00I read this for a bookclub. I enjoyed it but also...I read this for a bookclub. I enjoyed it but also expected more. I understand all of your points. <br /><br />I didn't consider reading her other but if majority feel it was much better I will.<br /><br />I think I can be talked into going on a Stormchasers tour :-)Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-77295453704848037272012-02-22T12:12:18.466-05:002012-02-22T12:12:18.466-05:00Hey - I'm from Wichita!Hey - I'm from Wichita!Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-83693084630659505142012-02-22T12:02:37.884-05:002012-02-22T12:02:37.884-05:00I'll probably read this because, like you, I L...I'll probably read this because, like you, I LOVED Those Who Save Us but that stinks that it didn't live up to that for you! I felt similarly about Sara Gruen's Ape House..I LOVED Water For Elephants so I was excited to hear she had a new one coming out but it just didn't feel the same for me.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905075906530067471noreply@blogger.com