tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post8237304387940338252..comments2023-11-03T04:41:32.335-06:00Comments on A Reader's Journal: The Mind of a GeniusBookloggedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-64600666200977774792009-02-05T22:03:00.000-07:002009-02-05T22:03:00.000-07:00Those kind of descriptions would drive me nuts too...Those kind of descriptions would drive me nuts too. I like a thriller that makes my heart pound right from the first page. If you get a chance, check out Deadly Exchange by <A HREF="http://www.geoffreygluckman.com/about.htm" REL="nofollow">Geoffrey Gluckman</A>. I just finished it, and it had me hooked from beginning to end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-218841121425370282009-02-04T17:36:00.000-07:002009-02-04T17:36:00.000-07:00This sounds like an unfortunate case of self-publi...This sounds like an unfortunate case of self-published blues. (According to Amazon, Pentergen Books have published two volumes, both from David Snowdon.) <BR/><BR/>It's difficult to review self-published books, because you can't say nice things about the wheat without being cold about an awful lot of chaff. Still, good on you for entering the conversation.<BR/><BR/>Rob, 6'3".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-1152528697727442742009-02-03T09:09:00.000-07:002009-02-03T09:09:00.000-07:00Lisa, in her mid-40's, 5 ft 10, sporting wet hair ...Lisa, in her mid-40's, 5 ft 10, sporting wet hair and wearing a pink fuzzy robe, is laughing her ass off! Especially at the last comment! Shem- what facts does she need to get straight? She gave several examples of the flat characterization so personally I think she gave it more than a fair shake. There was no slamming of the author.LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-23950769080642250652009-01-30T01:26:00.000-07:002009-01-30T01:26:00.000-07:00Before you slam an author, you've got to get your ...Before you slam an author, you've got to get your facts right. You didn't read the book, yet you decided to review it. I like those descriptions and it's one of the reasons I read Snowdon's books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-81071882302901465892009-01-28T08:20:00.000-07:002009-01-28T08:20:00.000-07:00With such methodical character descriptions, I dou...With such methodical character descriptions, I doubt if I would be able to read even the 30 pages you tackled! Sorry to hear this one was no good.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-75709146239742067932009-01-27T20:21:00.000-07:002009-01-27T20:21:00.000-07:00Too bad this wasn't a winner. Sounds like the auth...Too bad this wasn't a winner. Sounds like the author's writing not only needed more polish, but perhaps a more thorough editor. <BR/><BR/>Wonder if Sarah and Nadine are friends/relatives of Snowdon's. Fairly harsh comments from both. Review copies are just that. Not gifts and not to be coddled just for publicity. I for one appreciate your honest assessment of the book.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-2303171871049668282009-01-27T12:42:00.000-07:002009-01-27T12:42:00.000-07:00Framed, it did have a great premise.Lisa, a good l...<B>Framed</B>, it did have a great premise.<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa</B>, a good laugh is a good thing.<BR/><BR/><B>Sarah</B>, it's good to have disagreements. We all enjoy books differently, don't we? <BR/><BR/><B>Nadine</B>, I really didn't mean to mock the author or anything else. I merely was writing a book review. When I accept a book to review I always warn the author that I will be honest in my critique. The author usually says that is what he wants. I do appreciate receiving ARCs but they come with a job. It is NOT a gift. The author expects me to take the time to read his/her book and then to write a review. I'm sure he would prefer a positive review, but I'm not going to lie.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-33802377217147396162009-01-27T06:42:00.000-07:002009-01-27T06:42:00.000-07:00I don't think it's fair for you to take quotes fro...I don't think it's fair for you to take quotes from an author's book and mockingly post it on your blog. "The Mind of a Genius" is a good book. And if the book was sent to you, you should show a lot more gratitude than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-71918242124740188872009-01-26T09:17:00.000-07:002009-01-26T09:17:00.000-07:00I completely disagree with your comments on this b...I completely disagree with your comments on this book. I read the book in three days and I absolutely enjoyed it. I also read his first book and that was also very good. David Snowdon is a good writer who knows how to thrill the readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-20114078147593415992009-01-25T21:01:00.000-07:002009-01-25T21:01:00.000-07:00Your post made me laugh too. And it made me grate...Your post made me laugh too. And it made me grateful that I am not going to read this book :).Lisa R.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14353180268149167282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-61379133384203080512009-01-25T15:08:00.000-07:002009-01-25T15:08:00.000-07:00Sounds like he was just trying to meet his word qu...Sounds like he was just trying to meet his word quota. Too bad, since the premise sounded so interesting, that he got sidetracked with meaningless descriptions.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-66030802916640173292009-01-25T14:12:00.000-07:002009-01-25T14:12:00.000-07:00Jenclair, it is rather frustrating.Staci, I know -...<B>Jenclair</B>, it is rather frustrating.<BR/><BR/><B>Staci</B>, I know - it's bad.<BR/><BR/><B>Kristen</B>, glad I made you laugh. You did the same for me. LOL<BR/><BR/><B>Lit Feline</B>, the idea for the book sounds good, doesn't it? It was that formulaic description that really put me off. And a few other things.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-39579459115174914792009-01-25T12:38:00.000-07:002009-01-25T12:38:00.000-07:00Oh, that's too bad! Just from your first paragrap...Oh, that's too bad! Just from your first paragraph, I was already beginning to drool. I have been known to like descriptive writing, but the examples you give are definitely too much information. I don't think I would have made it very far into that one either.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-53259420128707361812009-01-24T22:37:00.000-07:002009-01-24T22:37:00.000-07:00You just made me laugh out loud. BTW, I'm 5'4", h...You just made me laugh out loud. BTW, I'm 5'4", have long brown hair with caramel highlights and am wearing a long-sleeved green shirt with blue jeans.<BR/><BR/>Hah! I think I would start screaming everytime this formula was repeated again.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-75078619711935867082009-01-24T19:03:00.000-07:002009-01-24T19:03:00.000-07:00I applaud your honesty!! And I have to say I laugh...I applaud your honesty!! And I have to say I laughed out loud when once again the character had "white cotton trousers" on!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-11784406668821193802009-01-24T18:55:00.000-07:002009-01-24T18:55:00.000-07:00Sorry this one turned out to be a DNF. Always fru...Sorry this one turned out to be a DNF. Always frustrating to look forward to a book that doesn't fulfill its promise.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com