tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post5244165536752987889..comments2023-10-31T06:29:04.592-05:00Comments on [YA]Escape From Reality <br> A [Mostly] Young Adult <br> Book Blog: Book Review: The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieuyaescapefromrealityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-55985996252819417142014-06-15T12:40:13.893-05:002014-06-15T12:40:13.893-05:00I really enjoyed this book as well! I thought it w...I really enjoyed this book as well! I thought it was so well done. I was a little concerned about the different POVs, but the author did a great job of making the voices distinct. I'm not going to lie though. I freaking hated Kelsie. But yes, I agree with you that they were very real. And Kurt was so adorable! Loved him! And Alice was so strong. I was so impressed with her ability to cope with such a horrible situation. Rebecca @ Unbound Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609128581185079525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-48310234201543483582014-06-07T07:31:03.238-05:002014-06-07T07:31:03.238-05:00I completely agree. At first I wanted to read Ali...I completely agree. At first I wanted to read Alice's POV, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized how brilliant that was on the part of the author (although I loved getting that last chapter). ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-67199272327304728222014-06-06T22:46:51.313-05:002014-06-06T22:46:51.313-05:00Yay! I'm glad you decided to dive in, and am e...Yay! I'm glad you decided to dive in, and am even happier that you enjoyed it. I loved the way the voices were so distinct, and thought that leaving Alice's POV completely out of the story at the end was so original and powerful. Also, I agree that all of the characters were almost...understandable...even if they were doing/saying horrible things. So good. So realistic. I hope everybody reads this one. Great review! Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-82217126231582575242014-06-06T18:50:21.629-05:002014-06-06T18:50:21.629-05:00I felt the same way, I kept putting off reading it...I felt the same way, I kept putting off reading it because I thought it would be too much of an "issue" book and too emotional, but it was so well written, I really liked it. ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-61892509972239558682014-06-06T18:49:16.940-05:002014-06-06T18:49:16.940-05:00Glad to hear you're enjoying it too. I can...Glad to hear you're enjoying it too. I can't wait to read your review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-32557522430789074602014-06-06T15:59:05.357-05:002014-06-06T15:59:05.357-05:00I've debated reading this one. I just don'...I've debated reading this one. I just don't know that I want to invest in it, because it would be an emotional read and I'm sure it would upset me - like you - and I'd want to slap some people. :) I have such low tolerance for people (even in books) being mean and gossiping. Great, great review!Tressa @ Wishful Endingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526748955941114672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-53659106707471589322014-06-06T13:01:27.144-05:002014-06-06T13:01:27.144-05:00Brilliant review! So happy we get to hear from Ali...Brilliant review! So happy we get to hear from Alice in the last chapter. I am about 70% of the way through this and absolutely loving it so far. My heart is definitely breaking for Alice right now <3 Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-45786577873019296672014-06-06T10:39:41.207-05:002014-06-06T10:39:41.207-05:00I thought the multiple POVs (and excluding Alice&#...I thought the multiple POVs (and excluding Alice's POV) was such an interesting way to tell this story. Hope you enjoy it! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-74533651469628027172014-06-06T10:38:48.036-05:002014-06-06T10:38:48.036-05:00I agree, the characters were a bit stereotypical, ...I agree, the characters were a bit stereotypical, but they all were portrayed in a way that made them more nuanced and complex, so I didn't mind. ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-35510486957171198662014-06-06T10:38:10.277-05:002014-06-06T10:38:10.277-05:00I was surprised by how much I liked this book. ~P...I was surprised by how much I liked this book. ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-8557551452684718872014-06-06T01:20:09.888-05:002014-06-06T01:20:09.888-05:00I've been meaning to read this and it sounds t...I've been meaning to read this and it sounds that I won't be disappointed. I like how it's told in multiple POVs. I'm pretty interested at how the story is told through that since it excludes Alice herself (well not until the final chapter I guess, as you said)... and its sounds like the characters are nicely written. thanks for the great review! I can't wait to pick this one up :D<br /><br />czai @ <a href="http://theblacksheeproject.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">the Blacksheep Project</a>czaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988297200251224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-22162774708722243842014-06-05T19:02:49.419-05:002014-06-05T19:02:49.419-05:00I am glad you enjoyed it. I agree, I thought the ...I am glad you enjoyed it. I agree, I thought the message was a really important one and it was well delivered. My only reservation was some of the roles were a bit cliche but it fit the story well. <br /><br />Ashley @ <a href="http://thequietconcert.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Quiet Concert</a>Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779069199557750900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122122426051336537.post-73596272192245754212014-06-05T05:41:50.422-05:002014-06-05T05:41:50.422-05:00I seen this book on Netgalley and I had second tho...I seen this book on Netgalley and I had second thoughts so I didn't request it but it sounds like a great read. Great review!Jazmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218708787382167027noreply@blogger.com