tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post7565128417285359462..comments2023-12-24T09:37:35.104-06:00Comments on Ensconced in Lit: Curmudgeon's Corner: Rant on the Chemical Garden TrilogyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-7248085608141341552013-05-02T11:33:03.922-05:002013-05-02T11:33:03.922-05:00I think the idea for this trilogy is so original! ...I think the idea for this trilogy is so original! I liked Wither because it explained the world so well and focused on the character interactions. While I agree with you that the 2nd book wasn't as good, I still liked it because we finally got to see some action! Don't give up on this series though because the 3rd book is better than the 2nd. It's got action, characters and a great ending!Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641239314564715611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-35306481794566547662013-04-27T14:04:09.743-05:002013-04-27T14:04:09.743-05:00Oh poo. Well this is upsetting. I had high hopes f...Oh poo. Well this is upsetting. I had high hopes for the rest of the series, as I thoroughly enjoyed Wither. I agree wholeheartedly that the actual society is, to be blunt, awful. But as you said, the writing carries the book well, and several of the characters (with the exception of the youngest--her willingness to please made me want to throw the book against the wall at times. She had *no* spine!) are incredibly likeable. The element of sisterhood also carries the book well.<br />I still want to read Fever, but we'll see if I make it to the third book...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01917846632695993619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-27231491983845989732012-12-18T07:31:46.307-06:002012-12-18T07:31:46.307-06:00I have this series on my TBR list. But I agree und...I have this series on my TBR list. But I agree underage multiple wives, is indeed creepy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279756211642709587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-53288431621955049722012-10-30T14:03:06.150-05:002012-10-30T14:03:06.150-05:00i cant believe that Rowan is alive i thought he mi...i cant believe that Rowan is alive i thought he might have killed himself or was killed sence he was without rhine to keep him in checkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-18704801140052745022012-10-30T14:01:13.951-05:002012-10-30T14:01:13.951-05:00I loved the books so much i went out and bought th...I loved the books so much i went out and bought the 1ST one and couldnt put it down the 2nd time reading it 5/5 for me idk what u guys are talking aboutRaeAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-19354188165136154272012-10-26T15:46:15.380-05:002012-10-26T15:46:15.380-05:00I agree that the second book isn't as good as ...I agree that the second book isn't as good as the first. I am really curious how everything will come together in Sever. It was getting really creepy so I guess we'll all see soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384624325619883056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-72092051265143053302012-10-23T09:53:16.890-05:002012-10-23T09:53:16.890-05:00,,Wither" was quite nice. I liked writing but...,,Wither" was quite nice. I liked writing but I wish that there was more action and less talking about runaway. Part about experiments was really scary/ creepy (easy to imagine - big house, nowhere to run and psycho-doctor). There is something sad and beautiful in this book.<br /><br />I don't know if I'll read ,,Fever" because I have a lot of different books to read first ;)Natalia_Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849223295657904947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-5139438501752182232012-10-07T13:54:11.528-05:002012-10-07T13:54:11.528-05:00I absolutely loved Wither. I also enjoyed Fever. B...I absolutely loved Wither. I also enjoyed Fever. But I do understand what you mean about all the good stuff happening at the end. I wish that there was less of the middle stuff and more of the stuff at the end. The last 50 pages was amazing. I wanted more of that! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113022843860220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-2264415384670947192012-10-06T15:56:06.156-05:002012-10-06T15:56:06.156-05:00I read Wither and loved it! Then, I picked up Fev...I read Wither and loved it! Then, I picked up Fever, and found it a chore to read! I agree on the lack of plot development. I found the second book boring and I could not get through it. To this day it is still on my Nook unread.Lindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-17356462039325431242012-10-05T21:20:08.312-05:002012-10-05T21:20:08.312-05:00Anna, let me know what you think of the third and ...Anna, let me know what you think of the third and if it's worth reading.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-84894641261176895402012-10-05T21:19:49.041-05:002012-10-05T21:19:49.041-05:00Glad I wasn't the only one to be creeped out b...Glad I wasn't the only one to be creeped out by that! Let me know what you think about Fever.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-45801069952812002822012-10-05T21:19:25.033-05:002012-10-05T21:19:25.033-05:00Dani, good point. Rhine is an odd character to try...Dani, good point. Rhine is an odd character to try to get to know.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-62302756696437902472012-10-05T21:19:01.767-05:002012-10-05T21:19:01.767-05:00Mandroid, you crack me up! I felt the same way! Mandroid, you crack me up! I felt the same way! Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-60576918305084711972012-10-05T21:18:31.990-05:002012-10-05T21:18:31.990-05:00Lee, I had the exact same experience. I immediatel...Lee, I had the exact same experience. I immediately picked up Fever, because I was intrigued enough by Wither. I also don't think I'll waste my time on Sever.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-73537331597339965492012-10-05T21:17:45.847-05:002012-10-05T21:17:45.847-05:00Renae: Thanks so much for responding. I was so dis...Renae: Thanks so much for responding. I was so disappointed by Fever. How can so little happen in a book??Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767523797495694824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-73147296443535162752012-10-05T18:22:48.095-05:002012-10-05T18:22:48.095-05:00I'm with you. I have not been a fan. I was hop...I'm with you. I have not been a fan. I was hoping for much more.The Cover Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936117064881855016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-35418973841980518232012-09-25T02:51:20.240-05:002012-09-25T02:51:20.240-05:00Having never read the series i was most interested...Having never read the series i was most interested to read your thoughts, about the Chemical Garden trilogy. I was not disapointed as your honesty was most helpful and i gained an insight into the good and bad points of these books. The striking covers have always stood out to me, but it is the strength of the plot that determines whether a book is just good or great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-76763392498864153952012-09-23T01:37:45.003-05:002012-09-23T01:37:45.003-05:00haven't read this series. but it's really ...haven't read this series. but it's really sad when a story loses it's glory. makes reading feel like a drag.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612498184093364231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-2407192058982438262012-09-22T15:08:24.177-05:002012-09-22T15:08:24.177-05:00I actually didn't like Wither at first, but mu...I actually didn't like Wither at first, but multiple book clubs of mine on Goodreads kept choosing it to read, so after like the third or fourth time I really got into it and realized that the writing/world building was pretty good. The second one did have middle book syndrome pretty badly. I was disappointed that nothing really happened until the end. But I will read the third one.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575531265601099433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-47999656260270957222012-09-20T20:34:17.102-05:002012-09-20T20:34:17.102-05:00I have both Chemical Garden and Fever, but I have ...I have both Chemical Garden and Fever, but I have only read the first one. But I also found it a little disturbing how Cecily is the first one to get pregnant, and she is all happy about it at first. But overall, I thought it was a great read :). Now, I need to get started on Fever.<br />Thanks for your rants :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268685781064126086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-52077207854165343232012-09-20T17:57:14.754-05:002012-09-20T17:57:14.754-05:00Favorite Italian food? Changes often, but usually...Favorite Italian food? Changes often, but usually lasagna. Its the best.<br /><br />I feel the same about the Chemical Garden series, except I wouldn't have even given book 1 a 4 out of 5. There was an super creep factor about what was going on and I just couldn't figure out a lot of what motivated the character. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572044065620578554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-87302692292171680222012-09-20T15:09:39.362-05:002012-09-20T15:09:39.362-05:00I've seen these around and heard mixed reviews...I've seen these around and heard mixed reviews about them, but never read them. Thanks for the reviews. :DLiesel K. Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860816358217211833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-1435994121178577862012-09-20T09:46:18.610-05:002012-09-20T09:46:18.610-05:00Fever sort of made me want to stab myself in the e...Fever sort of made me want to stab myself in the eye. It was bleak from beginning to end whereas Wither at least had moments of hopefulness and the quiet joy of watching Rhine and Gabriel learn about each other. I'm hoping the final book in the series will either lighten up a little or at least have enough action to keep me from falling into a depression like Fever did.<br /><br />My reviews are here: <a href="http://www.workingforthemandroid.com/main/2011/10/20/review-wither-by-lauren-destefano.html" rel="nofollow">Wither</a> and <a href="http://www.workingforthemandroid.com/main/2012/6/18/review-fever-by-lauren-destefano.html" rel="nofollow">Fever</a>Mandroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969020460493193313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-86142189629535292722012-09-19T22:45:27.329-05:002012-09-19T22:45:27.329-05:00I've read both books, and although I really li...I've read both books, and although I really liked the writing, Rhine got on my nerves quite a bit. I also thought that she spent a lot of time talking about escaping the house in Wither without putting a lot of effort into actually making it happen. I kind of laughed when she got captured in Fever, almost at the beginning of the book, by those people from the brothel. I read Fever because Wither's ending left me fairly interested in the fate of the characters, but I don't think I'll be reading Sever.Lee @ Rally the Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316252000736657757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733464801217135988.post-37936135053868587122012-09-19T20:52:23.831-05:002012-09-19T20:52:23.831-05:00Hear hear! I gave Wither 4/5 too and I was really ...Hear hear! I gave <i>Wither</i> 4/5 too and I was really looking forward to <i>Fever</i>. But, all things told, <i>Fever</i> ended up being one of the worst traditionally published books I've read in a long while.<br /><br />Great post!Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.com