tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post1105424225822336136..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Just One Year by Gayle FormanLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-23628341772970729752013-09-23T22:30:18.538-04:002013-09-23T22:30:18.538-04:00OMG LAUREN. Magan sent me a copy of this book, and...OMG LAUREN. Magan sent me a copy of this book, and I immediately re-read Just One Day and then dove into this one. Back-to-back? Gosh, I think these were just even better read that way. I think I need to email you because I don't want to put anything in comment but suffice it to say, I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-19146815088341904112013-09-20T12:15:25.419-04:002013-09-20T12:15:25.419-04:00I have not read this yet. I just pre-ordered my co...I have not read this yet. I just pre-ordered my copy when Magan put up her review, and eee. I share so many of your fears. Protective older sister is a great way to put it and I am so anxious to go along on this journey and "bask in the glow" (I hope) when it's all over.<br /><br />Thanks for this awesome review!Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173717120884471137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-15250210871902891102013-09-20T10:41:51.069-04:002013-09-20T10:41:51.069-04:00I LOVE THIS. I'm so fearful, like you were in ...I LOVE THIS. I'm so fearful, like you were in the beginning. And I love how you pinpointed probably everyone's feelings about Willem: like a older protective sister of Allison's. I'm just so excited. So happy you loved this and that it ended so well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-82428687780558861982013-09-17T22:11:12.738-04:002013-09-17T22:11:12.738-04:00I know exactly how you feel. I had to work hard to...I know exactly how you feel. I had to work hard to relax when I read this book and I was mostly successful at that. It was hard the closer I got to the end. HOWEVER, I think it's worth it to wait and find out how the book ends when it happens, so DON'T PEAK. You need to experience it organically. Just think, if you buy the book, you can read it fast at first, and then slow it down for re-readings. I hope you love this one as much as I did!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-3281573613112668002013-09-17T19:54:31.265-04:002013-09-17T19:54:31.265-04:00Lauren i'm practically dying just thinking abo...Lauren i'm practically dying just thinking about reading this book. On one hand i want to get this book IMMEDATELY and dive into it and just get through it and find out what happens in the end but another part of me is too scared to touch it and find out what happens and thten the final part of me just wants to read it slowly and completely savour it. I have a major problem. I'm so happy you felt content with the ending (I pray to god I do too) and that days afterward you were still really happy with it. I love Gayle's books and she always writes with such pure honesty and realism that I know she will do these characters justice. Great review :)<br />Lily @ LilysbookblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-56969899271461323762013-09-17T14:17:27.600-04:002013-09-17T14:17:27.600-04:00That is tough! I don't do a lot of audio so I&...That is tough! I don't do a lot of audio so I'd always say print. But I'm much more of a visual person so I need to see the words in front of me. I bet hearing from the characters could be amazing too. Maybe you just need to do both? I LOVE that you haven't started this series, however. I wish I'd been able to read it back to back. I hope that it impacts you as much as it did me. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-6395192783343331202013-09-17T14:14:00.027-04:002013-09-17T14:14:00.027-04:00I would probably fall all over myself if I attempt...I would probably fall all over myself if I attempted to talk to Forman. Each story she writes blows me away even more. I hope you love Just One Year as much as I did! Have fun meeting her! Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-15607065071878937902013-09-17T14:12:14.921-04:002013-09-17T14:12:14.921-04:00I can't say enough thanks for your willingness...I can't say enough thanks for your willingness to share this book with me! I was truly blown away by how much I connected to this story and how perfect the series is as a whole. This was a big shock because I was trying to prepare myself for disappointment. But you were right, I could connect to WIllem and I should always trust Gayle Forman. It was SO HARD not to peak, but I'm glad I didn't (thanks for keeping me from looking). I think it was so much better to discover the end organically. <br /><br />LOVED talking this book through especially how linked WIllem and Allyson became though they needed a year to grow into themselves. You're right, I think my experience with this story is better because we were able to read it together and discuss as we went. I'm not sure if anyone could have tackled this book as well as Forman did. It took me several days to start up another 'real" book, because I didn't want to mess with the glow from this one. <br /><br />Now I just need my own copy! Thankfully my birthday is the day before this releases so I will be obtaining a copy as soon as I can. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-39510356673496548772013-09-17T14:06:22.918-04:002013-09-17T14:06:22.918-04:00That WAS a silly decision! My goodness lady. But I...That WAS a silly decision! My goodness lady. But I hope that you're able to connect to this book as much as I was when you get your chance to read it. I was shocked at how well this duet worked for me, though I probably shouldn't have been because Forman never ceases to amaze me. I also had made up my mind before I started this book that I wouldn't like Willem that much or connect to him and his philandering ways (probably in an effort to protect myself from disappointment). BUT I was so surprised when Willem came across as honest and so real he was endearing. Though he's not perfect, his growth is marvelous and I became quite attached to him the further I got in this story. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-19318157651585718692013-09-17T14:00:02.219-04:002013-09-17T14:00:02.219-04:00OH! It makes me excited that you haven't even ...OH! It makes me excited that you haven't even started this series yet!! I wish that I'd been able to experience it back to back as a complete unit. Hopefully you find these books as magical as I did. I got so emotionally invested in their story. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-33618650397552842012013-09-17T13:58:14.378-04:002013-09-17T13:58:14.378-04:00I was DENIED too. Thankfully I have friends in hig...I was DENIED too. Thankfully I have friends in high places ;). Also, thankfully, it's only a month until this book releases. I completely understand your reaction to Willem and I hope that throughout this book he's able to surprise you in a positive way. I like how real and broken he read to me. Not just a stereotypical book guy - though some of his behavior is douchey, especially in the beginning. But his growth is fantastic and I just become so emotionally invested in these characters and their story. Also, I agree. I trust Gayle Forman. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-31205171299915756272013-09-17T13:55:40.248-04:002013-09-17T13:55:40.248-04:00I wanted to know the ending just as badly as you d...I wanted to know the ending just as badly as you did. BUT I PROMISE you that this book will be better if you're able to discover it in its proper time. Don't peak! I was actually surprised at how perfect I thought it was for this series. I honestly went into this book expecting not to like it as much as I did. I was so nervous that I greatly lowered my expectations. Then I was totally blown away by my reaction to it. I hope that it's a hit for you as well. The emotional impact is just marvelous! Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-86242918218227875552013-09-17T13:50:44.879-04:002013-09-17T13:50:44.879-04:00I can see what you mean by that, though WIllem gre...I can see what you mean by that, though WIllem grew on my as this story progressed, especially as I was able to see how equally affected he was by Allyson. Willem meanders a bit more and takes longer to process what happened, but I loved seeing his growth over the year. I hope this book works for you as well as it did for me!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-79873803193418509352013-09-17T11:14:17.421-04:002013-09-17T11:14:17.421-04:00Okay, I was going to listen to the audiobooks for ...Okay, I was going to listen to the audiobooks for these because I don't have room on my schedule for them, but you've also compelled me to purchase hardcovers. Now, to read or to listen? Decisions, decisions. I hope I love these books as much as you do!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-8231802720202731112013-09-16T19:06:29.983-04:002013-09-16T19:06:29.983-04:00Yay! Only one more month until it comes out. I'...Yay! Only one more month until it comes out. I'm trying not to work myself into a frenzy but I love Gayle's work. She's coming to my city and I hope I don't fangirl and embarrass myself.<br /><br />Aly @ <a href="http://myheartheartsbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Heart Hearts Books </a>Alyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915699621994444274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-85396152324169653862013-09-16T16:25:45.810-04:002013-09-16T16:25:45.810-04:00Oh, I love this review! I am so happy that in the ...Oh, I love this review! I am so happy that in the end this book worked out for you as well as it did for me! You know I totally get how you were feeling--all the nervous anticipation-- it almost did me in a few times. Like I said, the hardest part was not jumping ahead and peeking at that last page to make sure that it ended as I had hoped. I don't know that I have ever felt quite like that reading the final book in a series. Maybe Clockwork Princess--but honestly I think Just One Year was harder then even that. <br /><br />I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you said in the Thoughts on the Duet part of your review, especially this:<br /><br />"How compelling and immediate Willem and Allyson's connection is, and how it's obvious just how right and needed they are for each other on that day, in that moment in time that they spent together. How painful their separation is, but how clear it is that neither of them is ready for for a relationship with the other - or anyone." <br /><br />We have spoken at length about this but THIS statement is the crux of the story in my opinion. It's what makes this series so authentic and real and RIGHT, it's never spoken outright by Forman, but it is a message that is very subtly written in and I don't think anyone could write it as well as Forman does here. <br /><br />Gosh, such a gorgeous story and gorgeous review, my friend:) I love that we got to read and talk this series together-it made the experience so much richer for me:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-31551903157548678192013-09-16T16:24:13.122-04:002013-09-16T16:24:13.122-04:00Oh, man. Lauren, I peeked at just a couple of line...Oh, man. Lauren, I peeked at just a couple of lines of your review, but your big secret about not feeling Willem so much at the beginning kills me, because I felt the same way--BUT I KNOW YOU LOVED THE BOOK. And stupid me, I gave it to a coblogger to review, so I have to wait a little while to read it myself. Silly Wendy. SILLY.<br /><br />I'll read your review on GoodReads when I've finally read it myself. *sigh*<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/09/westonshadows.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-68650775305526587982013-09-16T10:05:51.541-04:002013-09-16T10:05:51.541-04:00I'm just like you Lauren, I fear reading the b...I'm just like you Lauren, I fear reading the books that I've been dying to read most. I always just stare at them on the shelf for a few days trying to work up the courage to read them because I so want to love them as much when I'm done reading as I hoped I would before I started:) So glad Willem didn't disappoint for you, and I definitely need to get reading these!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-7118715715219279552013-09-16T08:11:55.554-04:002013-09-16T08:11:55.554-04:00Sadly, I'm going to have to wait until this on...Sadly, I'm going to have to wait until this one comes out...because I was DENIED in Edelweiss. *hangs head in shame* I can't WAIT to dive into that jerk, Willem's, head! (Obviously, I wasn't a big fan of Willem in the first one but I know Gayle Forman's writing and I know she'll deliver.)Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-24222441282044241762013-09-16T06:37:20.963-04:002013-09-16T06:37:20.963-04:00I keep secretly hoping that I will come across a r...I keep secretly hoping that I will come across a review of this book and magically know the ending, but it doesn't happen. *sigh* In between you and Heather, I'm going crazy for this one, but I'm so glad that it lived up to all your expectations. I always have such high expectations of Forman, but the fact that she's able to deliver and build those character connections so seamlessly is a true testament to her talent. Absolutely lovely review, Lauren!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-29666808327199061322013-09-16T01:14:09.117-04:002013-09-16T01:14:09.117-04:00I didn't much like Willem either-it made me ma...I didn't much like Willem either-it made me made at Allyson that she wasted so much time thinking about him when I thought he wasn't worth it and that made reading Just One Day a bit of a struggle. Glad this part two worked for you!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com