tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post7726905786209821907..comments2023-05-02T09:08:52.494-05:00Comments on Resistance is futile: Losing Christina: Fog, by Caroline B. CooneyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-85302326025932768772013-01-17T20:21:51.361-06:002013-01-17T20:21:51.361-06:00Yes, I'm sure I missed the lack of subtlety wh...Yes, I'm sure I missed the lack of subtlety when I was a kid. And as an adult I'm too frightened by the idea of other adults preying on MY kids...I mean, it can happen! (Well, I'd have to have kids, first, but psychopaths preying on the innocent is just darned scary!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-67747084576660020902013-01-17T20:19:52.433-06:002013-01-17T20:19:52.433-06:00I'd even say that it's a children's bo...I'd even say that it's a children's book, rather than YA. Its appropriate for pre-teens - maybe 11-13 range. Books for kids lack subtlety...kids need things a little more cut and dry, after all. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-37687443100988732282013-01-17T18:50:16.999-06:002013-01-17T18:50:16.999-06:00Wow... sounds like a very interesting book. And t...Wow... sounds like a very interesting book. And to have an even stronger impact after some time makes it even more chilling. You have to wonder if the younger you missed the lack of subtlety as well as some of the nuances I am sure you caught during the second reading. Thanks for the review!Kate Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04342220424771084070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-15531086979252830212013-01-17T18:45:56.358-06:002013-01-17T18:45:56.358-06:00Can I assume from your review that this is a YA bo...Can I assume from your review that this is a YA book? Like you, I often have trouble with the lack of subtlety often found in books for that audience. Still, you make it sound so enticing with its ability to recapture your interest and shock. May need to stretch my wings a bit further and check it out! Mark Fogelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793408187477506611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-24251252282275783362013-01-05T12:14:06.781-06:002013-01-05T12:14:06.781-06:00Worked for me! :)Worked for me! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-19319869199657958632013-01-04T20:06:25.642-06:002013-01-04T20:06:25.642-06:00Sometimes you just need a blast from the past to r...Sometimes you just need a blast from the past to reinvigorate your reading habits. Sounds like an interesting read. nrlymrtlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572346310916207565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-43055256260507391492013-01-04T10:39:51.262-06:002013-01-04T10:39:51.262-06:00:) Yes, that's exactly why I liked the book. T...:) Yes, that's exactly why I liked the book. The psychological aspects were rather unique for the children's horror genre - and I can hardly expect subtlety in a book written for 12-year-olds. <br /><br />I also thought the issue of lack-of-communication between Christina and her parents is very timely. It's terrifying that the best-intentioned parents can communicate only with adults and not really concentrate on what their children say. I think that this sort of mistake can exacerbate soul-sucking depression and budding sociopathic behaviors. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-33894837407008215762013-01-04T10:33:46.058-06:002013-01-04T10:33:46.058-06:00I'm rather fond of my soul.I'm rather fond of my soul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-75656843642700126802013-01-04T10:33:22.962-06:002013-01-04T10:33:22.962-06:00:) The Point Horror books are kind of like Harlequ...:) The Point Horror books are kind of like Harlequin Romances for children's horror fans. They are bite-sized, but rarely complex or unique. But sometimes all you need is something to entertain you without making you think, right? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-60923662290520352512013-01-04T05:12:48.005-06:002013-01-04T05:12:48.005-06:00This sounds really good!
You mentioned that the ...This sounds really good! <br /><br />You mentioned that the book was not all too subtle. Based upon your commentary it does sound like there are some interesting underlying ideas here about losing one's soul and spirit.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-49828669762792141622013-01-03T21:25:10.540-06:002013-01-03T21:25:10.540-06:00Oo, that does sound spooky, especially because I d...Oo, that does sound spooky, especially because I dun wanna get my soul sucked out D: Thanks for joining in the review hop this week :DAnya @ On Starships and Dragonwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966260114472122150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-22848427443137367432013-01-03T12:45:48.142-06:002013-01-03T12:45:48.142-06:00This is the first time I've heard of the Point...This is the first time I've heard of the Point Horror genre. Thanks for enlightening me :) I can see how this is just the bite size book to read when the mood strikes!Chinoiserieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676489630557961558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-70798778488690456262013-01-03T12:01:07.050-06:002013-01-03T12:01:07.050-06:00I read the whole series years ago and I sort of re...I read the whole series years ago and I sort of remember how it ends...at least I remember feeling satisfied by the end. :) I'll read the next two soon, too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-56638112042368842152013-01-03T11:45:32.036-06:002013-01-03T11:45:32.036-06:00I've read this one recently and really enjoyed...I've read this one recently and really enjoyed it. I've been meaning to get to the next books in the series, because I really want to find out how Christina will beat those Shevingtons! Great review!The HoneyNerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871290381116725861noreply@blogger.com