tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post8701836434660951583..comments2024-03-10T16:45:38.711+08:00Comments on WORD + STUFF: Book review: RETRIBUTION by Jilliane HoffmanTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-55620130599882780752012-05-24T09:19:56.494+08:002012-05-24T09:19:56.494+08:00The book I read prior to this one took me aeons. O...The book I read prior to this one took me aeons. Or so it felt. ;)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-79826579728804999552012-05-23T22:39:34.427+08:002012-05-23T22:39:34.427+08:00I wish I could read as fast as you -- I'm so s...I wish I could read as fast as you -- I'm so s-l-o-w. Silversun Pickups rrrrock it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-9571052328543940392012-05-23T15:54:06.707+08:002012-05-23T15:54:06.707+08:00Thanks for all the comments everyone :)Thanks for all the comments everyone :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-49785069737571279992012-05-23T15:53:51.210+08:002012-05-23T15:53:51.210+08:00I think that her inside knowledge helped her, '...I think that her inside knowledge helped her, 'cause she actually worked as a DA's assistant in Florida. So she had a good foundation for writing this I guess.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-68680757434443376192012-05-23T15:53:16.629+08:002012-05-23T15:53:16.629+08:00I've just promised myself I'll do one a mo...I've just promised myself I'll do one a month. I very rarely promise anyone I'll review their stuff. But it does happen occasionally.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-1663872103630458152012-05-23T15:52:52.594+08:002012-05-23T15:52:52.594+08:00Yeah...I guess I love a villain who you can sort o...Yeah...I guess I love a villain who you can sort of feel sorry for, or relate to, but they do have to be *villains*. :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-91746952443150609272012-05-23T15:52:27.500+08:002012-05-23T15:52:27.500+08:00Yeah, I haven't managed to write one yet eithe...Yeah, I haven't managed to write one yet either. Not that I've tried. But I think I'm scared of all the research I'd have to do. This author works in the industry so has good knowledge.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-85145892884898093192012-05-23T15:51:53.398+08:002012-05-23T15:51:53.398+08:00I can highly recommend SSPU, they are amazing!I can highly recommend SSPU, they are amazing!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-26390162095723133652012-05-23T15:49:34.766+08:002012-05-23T15:49:34.766+08:00I think the quality of the writing for me just has...I think the quality of the writing for me just has to have a serious impact. Don't get me wrong, this writing was pretty high standard compared to a lot I've read, but it was more the story that was intriguing. The writing quality itself wasn't quite gasp-worthy I guess.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-82659369817431328262012-05-23T10:58:24.496+08:002012-05-23T10:58:24.496+08:00At least the characters made you feel :) I love th...At least the characters made you feel :) I love that cover!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-53912153651562537402012-05-23T10:13:06.455+08:002012-05-23T10:13:06.455+08:00Ooh, neat. Love hearing about new-to-me bands.Ooh, neat. Love hearing about new-to-me bands.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-50144095767437406982012-05-22T11:33:07.490+08:002012-05-22T11:33:07.490+08:00God, I have got so many reviews to write, I can...God, I have got so many reviews to write, I can't stand it! I keep promising myself and then they don't get done. I even set it as a work goal... doesn't happen. UGH. On a good note at least I've gotten some writing done. btw: this sounded interesting.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-71944695555002308862012-05-22T11:09:55.415+08:002012-05-22T11:09:55.415+08:00Nice Tunes!
My villains always end up needing rev...Nice Tunes!<br /><br />My villains always end up needing revision because they are too nice. I have a hard time finding the balance between evil and over the top dastardly.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-83066954674687256862012-05-22T09:22:04.382+08:002012-05-22T09:22:04.382+08:00I'm a slow reader as well, so your review intr...I'm a slow reader as well, so your review intrigued me. The book sounds interesting. I do like crime thrillers and admire anyone who can write them.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-58388657449425798522012-05-22T04:26:16.523+08:002012-05-22T04:26:16.523+08:00The book sounds super stimulating, but a little sc...The book sounds super stimulating, but a little scary for me. I've become a total weenie when it comes to grisly murder stuff. Cool song.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-23279689965465097542012-05-21T22:43:48.210+08:002012-05-21T22:43:48.210+08:00I think it's pretty amazing to turn out a thri...I think it's pretty amazing to turn out a thriller for a first book--they are SO HARD. Sounds like she did a good job! I struggle with dimensionality of villains, too, though I think they DO need a reason. I mean if they are a sociopath, it STILL needs to be established.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-43588182330374656862012-05-21T17:31:47.725+08:002012-05-21T17:31:47.725+08:00Thanks for the review of the book. It sounds cool....Thanks for the review of the book. It sounds cool.Jessica L. Celayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725283349220405323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-82414288322405225392012-05-21T16:08:47.320+08:002012-05-21T16:08:47.320+08:00Awww! Mysteries and thrillers. Sounds fantastic! T...Awww! Mysteries and thrillers. Sounds fantastic! Thanks for posting about this book.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-66403646540188362272012-05-21T15:19:18.145+08:002012-05-21T15:19:18.145+08:00This sounds like an intriguing read. Thanks for th...This sounds like an intriguing read. Thanks for the review and recommendation--I'm a sucker for crime thrillers!J.C. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567971311643106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-82701229302840931862012-05-21T11:15:27.848+08:002012-05-21T11:15:27.848+08:00Sounds like a great book - I LOVE thrillers!Sounds like a great book - I LOVE thrillers!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-30314072415280322012-05-21T10:09:23.820+08:002012-05-21T10:09:23.820+08:00I always enjoy mysteries and thrillers, yet they n...I always enjoy mysteries and thrillers, yet they never make 5s on my list either, weird. I don't know how I rate either.<br />Still, now you got me wanting to read this one.Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238481189278119116.post-43808114606634803802012-05-21T06:39:17.510+08:002012-05-21T06:39:17.510+08:00I like that song and I haven't tried that auth...I like that song and I haven't tried that author but I think I'll look her up at the library.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com