tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8565819038768522959..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: The Walled City by Ryan GraudinDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21769908559825132202014-11-29T18:26:29.246+11:002014-11-29T18:26:29.246+11:00I assumed it was a dystopian too, until I reached ...I assumed it was a dystopian too, until I reached the authors note at the end. I hadn't seen the full synopsis on Goodreads that said it was based on a real city. I can only imagine how true to life the storyline really is though based on Googling.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-71476331306591690822014-11-29T06:12:45.759+11:002014-11-29T06:12:45.759+11:00YOU WILL!
I get excited and tend to yell. But you...YOU WILL!<br /><br />I get excited and tend to yell. But you'll absolutely love it. I can almost guarantee it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-80957726853313501842014-11-27T10:42:17.056+11:002014-11-27T10:42:17.056+11:00There is probably something wrong with me since ev...There is probably something wrong with me since even though I've had this one on my kindle for a while, I still haven't picked it up. I've heard so many good things about it yet I still haven't picked it up... I think I know what my next next read should be... :P<br /><br />I just feel like I am going to love it.. :)<br /><br />Lovely review, Kelly bear <333<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52706697500622632702014-11-27T05:49:10.926+11:002014-11-27T05:49:10.926+11:00Thanks Jeann.
As soon as I finished, even before ...Thanks Jeann.<br /><br />As soon as I finished, even before writing up somewhat of a review, I was Googling all about the city. It's mind blowing. These people lived in squalor, where sunlight didn't reach the depths of the laneways and resources were scarce. The author has done a phenomenal job of recreating the fascinating but frightening world. You'll be blown away by this one Jeann. Guarantee it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78884704572144182632014-11-27T05:46:30.966+11:002014-11-27T05:46:30.966+11:00Thanks Paula.
I expected a dystopian to be honest...Thanks Paula.<br /><br />I expected a dystopian to be honest, but what I got was an incredible and gripping contemporary in a life imitating art type scenario. It completely blew me away. I loved the diversity of having characters other than the typical Caucasian beautiful and wealthy characters. Perfect example of the brilliance of the new and upcoming authors.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75350858163985194202014-11-27T05:29:14.339+11:002014-11-27T05:29:14.339+11:00I'm so glad you've read my review then, yo...I'm so glad you've read my review then, you would have missed out on what is a spectacular read. It's not only the characters, but the world building as well. It's been one of my absolutely favourites this year. I can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-47359402671197316742014-11-27T05:17:41.325+11:002014-11-27T05:17:41.325+11:00Ooh, was it available on Netgalley? You should hav...Ooh, was it available on Netgalley? You should have! I thought it was a dystopian too, as some had shelved it on Goodreads as such. But the city was very much real, and the storyline based upon the original Walled City. It's a fine line though, but for me it read as a thriller contemporary knowing the history behind the inspiration. You'll have to add it to your summer reading list. Well worth it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38542385214728477472014-11-27T05:08:59.446+11:002014-11-27T05:08:59.446+11:00Thanks poppet. I'm so glad you enjoyed it as m...Thanks poppet. I'm so glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was absolutely phenomenal wasn't it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31037317503029721772014-11-27T05:02:05.206+11:002014-11-27T05:02:05.206+11:00Definitely grab a copy Jess, you'll absolutely...Definitely grab a copy Jess, you'll absolutely love this one. The setting is frightening, but the characters are so well developed and the storyline incredibly intense. I'm an instant fan.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7623530221903825082014-11-27T04:47:40.741+11:002014-11-27T04:47:40.741+11:00Laura, it definitely lives up to the hype. It'...Laura, it definitely lives up to the hype. It's so dark and unique. The Walled City is terrifying. I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like to live under the rule of the Triads in what was basically a lawless compound. I can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13691167241810430822014-11-27T04:11:03.716+11:002014-11-27T04:11:03.716+11:00You'll absolutely love this one Mawa. It's...You'll absolutely love this one Mawa. It's brilliantly written and incredibly diverse. Can't wait to see what you think of it. Fingers crossed you come across a copy soon!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70612163076101530492014-11-27T04:02:46.242+11:002014-11-27T04:02:46.242+11:00It would probably have been classed as dystopian, ...It would probably have been classed as dystopian, if not for the city being real. It's been torn down now, which is also mentioned in the book. It was just brilliant. After finishing, I became obsessed with Googling the city and the history behind it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86465948128636785222014-11-26T12:45:16.646+11:002014-11-26T12:45:16.646+11:00Okay, so I don't know why, but when this book ...Okay, so I don't know why, but when this book started popping up around the blogosphere, I immediately wrote it off. I never read a review and I didn't even read the synopsis. It doesn't have a bad cover, but I just had this feeling that it wasn't for me at all. I have no idea why. However, after reading your wonderful review, it sounds right up my alley - especially as it's based on Kowloon's Walled City - I'm all for reading about that sort of stuff. Definitely adding to my TBR now, thanks Kel. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-48522338689564245822014-11-26T12:06:13.334+11:002014-11-26T12:06:13.334+11:00Looks like all the hype and marketing was worth it...Looks like all the hype and marketing was worth it! I'll have to check out this book ASAP. It sounds like something I'd absolutely adore. Thank you for sharing Kelly! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112274983603740211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21240899265503382272014-11-26T01:05:54.828+11:002014-11-26T01:05:54.828+11:00I agree 100% with your review, Kelly. It definitel...I agree 100% with your review, Kelly. It definitely was a phenomenal story - and to those worried that it's just another dystopian, fear not! It really isn't. Lovely review, Kells! c:charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56267124536801212142014-11-25T21:50:09.689+11:002014-11-25T21:50:09.689+11:00When I read all about Kowloon's Walled City an...When I read all about Kowloon's Walled City and found out this book was based on that corrupt world, I found this completely fascinating! I'm glad you warned us about it being more about a contemporary than a dystopian, because that's totally what it sounded like at first. I love all the diversity you described here too! Lovely review Kelly! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37482748556876406712014-11-25T19:22:17.819+11:002014-11-25T19:22:17.819+11:00I heard nothing but good things about this one. I...I heard nothing but good things about this one. I didn't expect all that based on the cover! I have to read it soon, this review just makes me so excited. Great review, Kelly! I'm so glad you loved it!! <3Paula M. @ Her Book Thoughts!http://herbookthoughts.reads-it.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-66522595084747222682014-11-25T14:52:37.519+11:002014-11-25T14:52:37.519+11:00Noooo I should've requested this, I so regret ...Noooo I should've requested this, I so regret this! This sounds so good! I think I was just misled by the fact that it was a dystopian? But it doesn't seem like it should be right? Anyways, I'm glad you loved the book! Lovely review KELLY! <3Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450385804261334137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-213004589382877632014-11-25T10:11:36.562+11:002014-11-25T10:11:36.562+11:00A near five star? Gah, this one sounds super promi...A near five star? Gah, this one sounds super promising! You know I love a bit of organised crime so how could I resist this one. I keep hearing it described as a dystopia but I'm so glad to have read your review, Kelly! It's good to know that this one is a tad more raw and emotional, especially considering the themes that it tackles. I love how diverse this one is and it definitely stands out. I may have to check it out in the near future. Thank you for the <b>fantastic</b> review, Kelly! <33 x Jess @myreadingdresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316896211583809615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32339220566390633502014-11-25T04:50:56.791+11:002014-11-25T04:50:56.791+11:00I'm so glad this review was so positive! Now I...I'm so glad this review was so positive! Now I'm even more desperate to get my hands on this!mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251168623940451456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7065823360686449352014-11-25T02:18:56.469+11:002014-11-25T02:18:56.469+11:00I'm going to read this really soon, and honest...I'm going to read this really soon, and honestly, I had no idea this book was set in a city that actually existed. I'm so much more eager to read this now. I thought this was more dystopian than any other genre but seems I'm wrong. Anyhow, I'm expecting this to be a truly interesting read. A great review as always!Naban @ Quite Literaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823027628486374036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76038048878938707492014-11-25T00:42:51.068+11:002014-11-25T00:42:51.068+11:00It does give an impression of it being dystopia. I...It does give an impression of it being dystopia. I never realized that this book was based on a city that once upon a time, existed. I'm more inclined to read this now, knowing that it's not really dystopian. <br /><br />Great review!Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.com