tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622073970993395238.post2671539916959468006..comments2024-03-28T13:36:59.395+01:00Comments on Carina's Books: Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren SumaCarina Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622073970993395238.post-80653273845938898032012-06-28T18:21:54.243+02:002012-06-28T18:21:54.243+02:00Chloe, like many complex characters, is difficult ...Chloe, like many complex characters, is difficult to put into words when explaining her. Often unreliable as a narrator, almost everything is about Ruby with her from beginning to end. I didn't always like her and she often made me feel uncomfortable, but she is interesting and I can't deny her merits as a character. The codependent, obsessive, yet oddly compelling relationship the two siblings have is the strongest point of the novel. For anyone familiar with manipulative people or behavior like I am, it's clear from the beginning what kind of person Ruby is. If one is unfamiliar, they'll come to see just how manipulative she can be as the novel goes on, using everyone from ex-boyfriends to her own little sister like they're puppets.<br /><br />The novel isn't necessarily plot-driven or character-driven--at least, I didn't think it was. What I felt really drove the novel was Chloe's smooth narrative voice, which kept me reading just so I could see what else she had to say. While a reader's desire to learn more about what's going on and figure the surreal world within the town will keep them reading too if the prose isn't enough for them. As one friend of mine who was reading it at the same time put it, the narration reads like a monologue, and it's so twisted yet so beautiful yet so unreliable and... And... Oh, screw it, let's get an excerpt in here to show you what I mean.Portugalhttp://process4reality.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622073970993395238.post-90803868766625812222012-02-22T22:33:05.833+01:002012-02-22T22:33:05.833+01:00I agree! So much. Didn't like the ending :\ es...I agree! So much. Didn't like the ending :\ especially since Chloe had no one. But yeah, I agree with you; the writing is amazing :) Hoping there might become a sequel ;p<br />Thank you for commenting :) <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622073970993395238.post-36176519766501539202012-02-22T22:23:37.267+01:002012-02-22T22:23:37.267+01:00Yeah, this was a strange one for me too, especiall...Yeah, this was a strange one for me too, especially because I adored it for the most part, but there were things I hated and the ending felt horribly unresolved. <br />I still think Suma deserves praise for her writing, which is exceptional, and I can't wait to see what she does next. <br />Lovely review!<br />Maja @ <a href="http://thenocturnallibrary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Nocturnal Library</a>Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622073970993395238.post-83702430952872871352012-02-22T20:12:24.019+01:002012-02-22T20:12:24.019+01:00I can understand why that bit bothered you. I usua...I can understand why that bit bothered you. I usually like something to develop too, but I guess we are both very particular with romance. :) I enjoyed this book quite a bit but it wasn't perfect for me either. still, great review! I'm glad you enjoyed it mostly. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.com