tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post8317938017025021918..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs WallerLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-26908752203524203052014-02-26T21:50:15.302-05:002014-02-26T21:50:15.302-05:00Your paragraph on character complexity. YES. I did...Your paragraph on character complexity. YES. I didn't mention that explicitly in my review, but I completely agree with what you're saying there. I don't necessarily view myself as an over-analyzer when it comes to historical anachronisms with character development/actions, but it definitely did bother me in this case.<br />I am a bit surprised the romance didn't bother you more. As you said, it's not really a love triangle, but I couldn't help but feel as though Vicky was using Will the whole time and I was not a fan haha. <br />I do understand why you'd enjoy the positive aspects that you mentioned. I did enjoy them too, so I do think I'll give Waller's next book a try. Hopefully she writes a more time-period-appropriate character. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-41555234435544480492014-01-27T13:31:20.928-05:002014-01-27T13:31:20.928-05:00Everyone seems to have loved this one, especially ...Everyone seems to have loved this one, especially how well-researched it seems to be. That has me excited about reading it, but I also have to take into account the fact that I, too, tend to over-analyze whether a character in a historical novel would act a certain way. I'm still very intrigued by this story, though.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-37538023929262395852014-01-24T12:46:46.784-05:002014-01-24T12:46:46.784-05:00I loved the art and the setting as well. I also lo...I loved the art and the setting as well. I also loved the girl power moments in the book and the mini history lesson on the Women's Suffrage movement in England. I think I was able to get past some of he issues you had in the book with believable reactions but I do agree that I would have liked more character complexity all around, especially with Will and Edmund. Great review--glad you enjoyed the parts that you did, L:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-16948290484466527932014-01-23T23:28:18.772-05:002014-01-23T23:28:18.772-05:00Believability can factor highly into enjoyment of ...Believability can factor highly into enjoyment of a story. It does seem a little weird that her love interest wouldn't have a problem with her posing nude. And very unbelievable that she would be shocked by her parents reaction. Just as your parents would have a hard time, my parents would probably rocket out to lower earth orbit if I posed nude, and I'm a grown married woman with kids of my own. Oh, geez, my kids would have a coronary! Lol! Great review, Lauren! :) Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-91173065763199542112014-01-23T22:31:30.450-05:002014-01-23T22:31:30.450-05:00I can't wait to read this. I don't think t...I can't wait to read this. I don't think that I read enough historical fiction and I love that it's set in London. I was intrigued by the premise and even though you had some issues, I feel still that excitement to read it. I love the fact that it feels well researched although there's some believability issues. Great review!<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-11134899785850093942014-01-23T17:19:14.153-05:002014-01-23T17:19:14.153-05:00This makes me relieved. I haven't read this on...This makes me relieved. I haven't read this one yet and have high hopes, but I like that the positives outweigh the negatives. HOWEVER, the negatives would irritate me. Because like you said, if she's a progressive thinker, wouldn't she realize these things? There are some books that I pick apart to death and I realize it, but I think IT'S THERE. THIS IS A FLAW. But others, I'm like eh, whatever. I keep telling myself to not be so critical, but I like it when others are critical because it shows me what I need to realize. Happy that you enjoyed it overall! Love the review :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-71067259164523730742014-01-23T10:54:59.299-05:002014-01-23T10:54:59.299-05:00I tend to over think too Lauren, so you're not...I tend to over think too Lauren, so you're not alone! There are just certain books that tend to make me pick them apart a bit more than I do others, and it sounds like this was one of those types of books for you. Some of Vicky's behavior does seem a bit off for the time period, but it seems like you still really enjoyed this one overall, and now that I know some of the things you pointed out up front, they're less likely to bother me. Lovely review as always!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-65611452429645623482014-01-23T09:20:41.803-05:002014-01-23T09:20:41.803-05:00I've read a lot of positive reviews for this b...I've read a lot of positive reviews for this book that have convinced me to read it (I'm not the biggest historical fiction fan but I do read it occasionally). Your thoughts about the reactions to her modeling nude totally make sense to me. Even now, there are so many people who would have problems about that, especially parents and a guy who likes the girl. It still sounds like you enjoyed the book and the fact that it's a stand-alone...that's a plus these days, I'm swimming in series that I can barely keep track of. Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-13596095330382838572014-01-23T08:07:02.152-05:002014-01-23T08:07:02.152-05:00Vicky frustrated me because of her naivety, especi...Vicky frustrated me because of her naivety, especially since she was supposed to be such a forward-thinker and so progressive. Hard to be that when you don't really know what's going on around you. The setting was quite unusual for this genre and, for that, I really appreciated this book. Didn't love it but enjoyed and appreciated it. Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-77273537584199310332014-01-23T06:23:17.751-05:002014-01-23T06:23:17.751-05:00Lauren, I remember we discussed this extensively a...Lauren, I remember we discussed this extensively and I feel the exact same way about it as you. Unfortunately a few of these plot points decreased the character authenticity and I remember wanting a much more gradual growth arc for Vicky, particularly as she abruptly reaches a different state by the end of the book, but I enjoyed it regardless. I'm looking forward to whatever this author chooses to write next, especially since the historical components of this novel simply shone. Fantastic review, dear!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com