tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post1532981089382904325..comments2024-03-03T10:41:35.880-05:00Comments on Itching for Books: Review: This Is Not A Test by Courtney SummersShane @ItchingforBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-32087927042014416962012-06-25T10:11:08.031-04:002012-06-25T10:11:08.031-04:00This is Not a Test is an extremely physical book. ...This is Not a Test is an extremely physical book. Each blow can be felt, as can each of the more tender moments. Not only is it physical in the body sense as it relates to Sloane, but it's physical in its use of place -- Sloane describes everything quite meticulously. We know where things are lined up, we know who is bringing in breakfast, and we know just how much blood has been spilled. The book doesn't shy away from brutality nor does it shy away from being gruesome; despite being heavily vested in reality, it's still a novel about the zombie apocalypse. The metaphor of the physical reality of Sloane and the other teens vs. the non-physicality of the zombies feels obvious, but it's woven in smartly enough to pack a punch. I felt beat up and bruised reading this; fortunately, I had the same moments of hope and promise Sloane did throughout.Eestihttp://zombie4moderndays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-74846289241863825232012-06-05T13:48:07.247-04:002012-06-05T13:48:07.247-04:00Thanks! You should check it out!Thanks! You should check it out!Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-2596382221067187352012-06-05T13:47:39.379-04:002012-06-05T13:47:39.379-04:00You're gonna love it!You're gonna love it!Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-73612607798147526242012-06-05T13:45:44.900-04:002012-06-05T13:45:44.900-04:00Thank you, for both the recommendation & compl...Thank you, for both the recommendation & compliment!!Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-49838932204526207712012-06-04T21:25:31.320-04:002012-06-04T21:25:31.320-04:00UM YEAH, welcome to Courtney Summers.
She ALWAYS ...UM YEAH, welcome to Courtney Summers.<br /><br />She ALWAYS leaves me like <i>dead</i> after finishing one of her novels. Seriously, just emotionally drained and in love and thinking 'how does someone possibly DO THAT'? <br /><br />I'm glad that this one was such a hit for you! Just BTW, Some Girls Are was my favourite CS novel :) (although I liked them all) soooo if you're looking for another one to read...<br /><br />Thanks for the awesome review, Shane!<br /><br />PS: I love your background! It's such a gorgeous colour and SPARKLY! <3 I like.<br /><br />SoniaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180755111437637132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-896188722347719552012-06-04T21:12:21.621-04:002012-06-04T21:12:21.621-04:00Ah! Sweet review!! I also am not huge into zombies...Ah! Sweet review!! I also am not huge into zombies, but I added this on Goodreads and now I'm really looking forward to reading this one :))Laura @ My Enchanted Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858584587774975098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-13364607918466452832012-06-04T16:21:19.034-04:002012-06-04T16:21:19.034-04:00Awesome review! I've heard good things about t...Awesome review! I've heard good things about this book. I'll definitely have to grab it. I haven't really read that many zombie related books either, but now is definitely a good time to start with all the craziness happening lately.Ann @ Tea And Texthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137876448952406474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-87247285588442552532012-06-04T15:06:02.645-04:002012-06-04T15:06:02.645-04:00Awesome review!! Im glad you enjoyed it. i really ...Awesome review!! Im glad you enjoyed it. i really want to read this one too. I haven't read anything by this author YET, but I own her first book and I've been meaning to catch up with the craze. LOL<br /><br />-laurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-12310428839978234942012-06-04T14:34:59.643-04:002012-06-04T14:34:59.643-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51660623241832274.post-80369915075202323602012-06-04T14:31:39.203-04:002012-06-04T14:31:39.203-04:00I loved this review. I haven't read any zombie...I loved this review. I haven't read any zombies book but this one seems very interesting. Thanks for sharing. :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137108155349779274noreply@blogger.com