tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post7563523978747651280..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson Diva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-58083783308427929572016-02-04T08:54:08.881+11:002016-02-04T08:54:08.881+11:00I can definitely see how this book was confusing, ...I can definitely see how this book was confusing, sometimes books are a bit too philosophical that it's easy to miss the bigger picture. Shaun sounds love a fantastic protagonist though! Lovely review Kynn. Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-77195618198121942122016-02-03T20:17:13.732+11:002016-02-03T20:17:13.732+11:00In truth I’m still on the fence about this book. O...In truth I’m still on the fence about this book. On one hand I see a lot of love for this book and I love stories with realistic protagonist, on the other aliens and weird plot are not really my thing. Probably I’ll put it on my tbr-later shelf. Beautiful review review, Kynndra! I think I would hit that big red button to save the world without hesitation.Kseniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362452522963234123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38250927078607148392016-02-01T19:14:23.848+11:002016-02-01T19:14:23.848+11:00I have to admit - this is the first time an author...I have to admit - this is the first time an author has ever commented on one of my reviews! Regardless, no feelings of intrusion here. It means a lot to hear you enjoyed my review (I was worried it was terrible). But you're exactly right, I thinks that's where the realness of your book really comes into play. We do all have choices to make in life, and each choice leads to an outcome. And sometimes, not all those choices have clear paths. <br /><br />I'm glad I didn't miss anything, you've definitely put my mind at ease. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to comment, Shaun. It means a lot! Also thank you for writing such an amazing and realistic story that I think a lot of kids (and adults) will pull a lot of hope from. We Are the Ants has a message that I think a lot of us need to learn and/or remember. charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31908779162051719652016-02-01T19:03:38.187+11:002016-02-01T19:03:38.187+11:00I hate the conflicted feeling as well. It makes re...I hate the conflicted feeling as well. It makes reviewing a book hell. But I got there eventually! The aliens aren't actually prevalent all that much - their presence ties into the plot but they actually aren't all that present in the book. I would definitely recommend you trying it out. It's a odd, quirky book with a good deal of life lessons. I think you may even enjoy it c: charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53721233293110367452016-02-01T19:00:15.138+11:002016-02-01T19:00:15.138+11:00It's a very interesting book, Nirvana! It defi...It's a very interesting book, Nirvana! It definitely deserves the raving reviews (even if mine was more confusion, I still highly recommend it). I adored that quote <3 can't wait for you to read it! I AGREE THE COVER IS SO SIMPLE YET SO NICE.charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-63140138379505625702016-02-01T18:58:02.466+11:002016-02-01T18:58:02.466+11:00Yes! Val you're so right! That's one thing...Yes! Val you're so right! That's one thing I couldn't quite put my finger on was if what Henry was experiencing was real or not - I was trying to figure out of the author was alluding to some mental issues or something along those lines. I guess I'll never know. <br /><br />Thanks so much, Val! I loved it too in its own little odd way. I think the message will stick with me, so unique! charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-20752514359023354472016-02-01T04:31:35.240+11:002016-02-01T04:31:35.240+11:00I very rarely comment on reviews because reviews a...I very rarely comment on reviews because reviews are for readers and I don't every want my presence to feel intrusive. But I just wanted to tell you that I love this review. I love that you're conflicted about Henry and his choices and the secondary characters. Because, I mean, that's life, right? It's full of choices we're conflicted about, even after we make them, and paradoxical people who we can hate and love and pity and admire all at once. <br /><br />You mention thinking you missed something, but this quote at the end of your review, "I closed the book confident that if given the choice that I would save the world no matter the quality of my own life because there is always something worth living for," tells me that you took from the story exactly what I hoped readers would. That you're questioning the story and how you feel about it and what it meant to you makes me very, very happy. Thank you.Shaun Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480241164653893038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-48848394724056572132016-01-31T21:47:43.978+11:002016-01-31T21:47:43.978+11:00Thanks for the balanced review, Kynn! I hate it w...Thanks for the balanced review, Kynn! I hate it when I feel so conflicted about a book, I definitely understand the 'wanting to love it so bad, you question how much you enjoyed the book' - I get that a lot as well XD especially when it's works of an author I previously adored.<br /><br />I usually don't do too well with books portraying aliens in a relatively contemporary setting because my brain just can't suspend disbelief enough (crazy ik for someone who like SF XD) - but I still want to check this out due to the rave reviews it's been getting.Aenteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742468444141610797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9214157346685817002016-01-31T20:38:19.726+11:002016-01-31T20:38:19.726+11:00This book sounds so interesting - I'm seeing r...This book sounds so interesting - I'm seeing raving reviews everywhere. I'm not sure how Alzheimer's and aliens and heartbreak tie into this book together, but I'm curious so as to how the author does it. And that quote from the book was so beautiful <3 AND THAT COVER. Nirvana @ Quenching the Quillhttp://nirvanaamjad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14746476943889274472016-01-31T16:13:35.142+11:002016-01-31T16:13:35.142+11:00Yessss this book. I liked it a lot, although I exp...Yessss this book. I liked it a lot, although I expected more science fiction out of it, but even then I still enjoyed it. To me, I felt like the reader had to interpret whether any of it was real, or not, I don't know. I'm not sure what the overarching message was, so I cannot help you with that!<br /><br />Awesome review Kynn!!!!! I loved this book, but I don't know if it will stick with me, maybe. It was definitely unique though!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450385804261334137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70201472528277578412016-01-30T07:54:46.725+11:002016-01-30T07:54:46.725+11:00I'm the same way Wattle. Sometimes I just thin...I'm the same way Wattle. Sometimes I just think we've messed up beyond repair. But I'm not the most optimistic person around so there's that xP maybe I'm just an asshole who knows. charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37316520066359221992016-01-30T07:52:43.591+11:002016-01-30T07:52:43.591+11:00I'm excited to hear your thoughts on it, Nij!I'm excited to hear your thoughts on it, Nij! charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52097124564156807392016-01-30T07:51:32.094+11:002016-01-30T07:51:32.094+11:00Don't get me wrong, Jess. Despite my lower rat...Don't get me wrong, Jess. Despite my lower rating I did enjoy the read to some degree. I love the characters and the messages; however, I finished feeling frustrated. Needless to say, I'm the odd one out - people love this book so I certainly still recommend people give it a go! charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81955708589738325962016-01-30T07:49:14.757+11:002016-01-30T07:49:14.757+11:00IT'S KIND OF VERY WEIRD. But not in an obnoxio...IT'S KIND OF VERY WEIRD. But not in an obnoxious way. I've never read The Alex Crow, but the feeling you've missed key points is so frustrating! charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88597441464456190562016-01-30T07:47:32.014+11:002016-01-30T07:47:32.014+11:00My thoughts exactly, Mawa! It was a very explorita...My thoughts exactly, Mawa! It was a very exploritave book with a lot to be discovered. I think the best thing is that everyones going to take something from the story regardless if they want to or not. It has a plethora of lessons I think we all need to learn!charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74554655449814391612016-01-30T07:44:48.462+11:002016-01-30T07:44:48.462+11:00I have no doubt you'll love Henry if you love ...I have no doubt you'll love Henry if you love dark humor! The synopsis is a eye catcher for sure :Dcharlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11469436221412051942016-01-30T07:43:29.014+11:002016-01-30T07:43:29.014+11:00Yes! Henry's darker humor had me laughing a st...Yes! Henry's darker humor had me laughing a storm here and there. I really appreciated the character growth as well from start to finish. Asdfghj I still don't know if I missed something vital - maybe you're right though. Maybe it was supposed to go over my head! Thanks a lot, Nick. Can't wait for you to read it c: charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26230923098756731442016-01-30T07:40:37.255+11:002016-01-30T07:40:37.255+11:00It's definitely a book that could be either lo...It's definitely a book that could be either loved or hated. I'm still very moot about it, but certainly check it out Christy. I'm curious to hear your thoughts! charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31464519776119489562016-01-30T03:39:37.847+11:002016-01-30T03:39:37.847+11:00This sounds interesting, though I'm not sure i...This sounds interesting, though I'm not sure if it's for me; so I'll just have to think about it lol I'm a pretty cynical person and think the world could do with not existing sometimes, we as a race have done so much to ruin it *sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604160841896897039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-63348625199333041462016-01-29T16:31:52.619+11:002016-01-29T16:31:52.619+11:00I saw this book on NetGalley! OMG I'm just so ...I saw this book on NetGalley! OMG I'm just so excited to get this book and read it. I've heard so many good things about this book it's just impossible to miss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348129570740129707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9117798016724028802016-01-29T14:01:40.204+11:002016-01-29T14:01:40.204+11:00I've heard some amazing things about this one,...I've heard some amazing things about this one, so it did surprise me when I saw that you gave it a lower rating than I expected! I might still pick this one up though because the premise is interesting and I love books that are human and real.Jess I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14306744829113970730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24269157794880261942016-01-29T12:58:44.648+11:002016-01-29T12:58:44.648+11:00THIS SOUNDS SO WEIRD. And either I love weird book...THIS SOUNDS SO WEIRD. And either I love weird books or I hate them so I guess I'd better read it. Although it kind of sounds like The Alex Crow, in that it might just flow right over my head (ha). I hate when it feels like that.Loony Literatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592322807799645323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6151680446292201932016-01-29T08:37:13.885+11:002016-01-29T08:37:13.885+11:00The premise for this novel is very exciting. I mea...The premise for this novel is very exciting. I mean first of all, that's a very specific number of days to save the world. And why on earth would you give such an emotionally precarious person the button to save the world (and sensing the hopefully positive ending why don't we do it more often, hah)? I can't imagine anybody having that sort of power in their hands - but it's often quite true.<br />Is the world worth saving? Why is the world both beautiful and draining? I love what this book aims to explore! mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251168623940451456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14908005898522935002016-01-29T05:37:45.957+11:002016-01-29T05:37:45.957+11:00I am sooooo intrigued by this book. That synopsis ...I am sooooo intrigued by this book. That synopsis just completely grabbed me and has made me desperate to read this. I love the dark humour, so I think I will love Henry in this book. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35531237207241582272016-01-28T21:00:36.983+11:002016-01-28T21:00:36.983+11:00Gahh! I've been hearing such great things abou...Gahh! I've been hearing such great things about this. I'm glad I read yours as well because I can be prepared now. I love the sound of Henry's characterization. I love those dark but humorous characters as well. It's a little shame about the secondary characters though. I already don't have a good opinion of Marcus. And I know what you mean about some books going way over your head. Maybe that was the goal of the author? I hope someone will help you figure it out! <br />Wonderful review, Kynndra!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.com