tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post1262513838994088062..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Unredeemable Characters and Unhappy EndingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-56244715594199841152014-11-04T04:57:34.041-08:002014-11-04T04:57:34.041-08:00Ending was perfect for the book and so pleased it ...Ending was perfect for the book and so pleased it went against the norm of endings. The book translated so well on the big screen especially the ending :) Yetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456826101172567919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27286046988234607012014-10-21T09:49:22.704-07:002014-10-21T09:49:22.704-07:00Most of the books I read are uplifting. I don'...Most of the books I read are uplifting. I don't mean spiritual but leave me happier. I'm not sure "Gone Girl" is the book for me, even though some are raving its merits. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/5-things-that-lead-to-a-nanowrimo-win/" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63259935136038702532014-10-20T15:26:45.677-07:002014-10-20T15:26:45.677-07:00I've got it at the ready to open the cover, bu...I've got it at the ready to open the cover, but I've been saving it for some uninterrupted reading time. I expect to find some unexpected plot twists and dark characters, but one thing I'm hoping for is some brilliant prose. I'm so tired of reading books that don't capture the beauty of the language. It seems to me that a lot of writers are so focused on moving the story ahead quickly they forget to put words and phrases together that are more than "first this, then that." cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-87929333495767255742014-10-20T05:03:29.788-07:002014-10-20T05:03:29.788-07:00I have just finished this book last week, and I li...I have just finished this book last week, and I like you could not put it down. And also like you, I was "Mind. Blown." First, aside from the story, was the structures of her sentences - brilliant! As for the end - I know I'm in the minority, but I loved it. I thought it was the perfect way to end such a twisted story. I did see the movie. It felt clipped, but I think it would have been impossible to include all the internal thoughts of the characters. But, I liked it more than I would have knowing Gillian wrote the screenplay.Ainsley Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208927290109156913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66938975783145792402014-10-18T19:06:29.431-07:002014-10-18T19:06:29.431-07:00I haven't read the book or watched the movie. ...I haven't read the book or watched the movie. I don't like any scary or thriller plots. Yet... your cousin and friend made good points.Fida Islaihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092246146139978450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41729897986940588242014-10-17T16:55:35.930-07:002014-10-17T16:55:35.930-07:00Haven't read the book. Haven't seen the m...Haven't read the book. Haven't seen the movie. I'm not sure if I'll be reading this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68001019560364976362014-10-16T18:42:57.064-07:002014-10-16T18:42:57.064-07:00Read it. Also couldn't put it down, except for...Read it. Also couldn't put it down, except for one major twist part that I thought I couldn't get through, but I soldiered on...and than wham. Totally respect the writing, but wouldn't have read it if I knew how it was going to end. Too disturbing. But yes, a book worth talking about and kudos to Gillian Flynn. Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14480669228224503782014-10-15T20:14:15.600-07:002014-10-15T20:14:15.600-07:00Oh, that's right, you've seen the movie! I...Oh, that's right, you've seen the movie! I'm itching to see it. I'm still obsessing over this book.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-22793104932948882462014-10-15T20:13:33.395-07:002014-10-15T20:13:33.395-07:00Donna, maybe with YA they seem more whiny? Great o...Donna, maybe with YA they seem more whiny? Great observation. The book is definitely worth the read. I dare you not to be captivated by it.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-75944268419522065052014-10-15T20:11:53.438-07:002014-10-15T20:11:53.438-07:00Becca, EXACTLY! I wonder if anyone--agent, publish...Becca, EXACTLY! I wonder if anyone--agent, publisher, early readers--tried to get her to change the ending? But it does make sense, in a creepy, twisted sort of way.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-85518225075499709832014-10-15T20:10:50.480-07:002014-10-15T20:10:50.480-07:00Terri, it's dark yet fascinating. I'm so g...Terri, it's dark yet fascinating. I'm so glad I read the book before seeing the movie. I have a feeling the movie has a more "thriller" quality to it. I wasn't ever scared while reading the book. Just surprised.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23907216429826778062014-10-15T20:08:11.400-07:002014-10-15T20:08:11.400-07:00Traci, I swear, the author did so many things righ...Traci, I swear, the author did so many things right. She has people talking about her book and her characters with such passion. Mission accomplished!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26001799518836516472014-10-15T20:07:22.979-07:002014-10-15T20:07:22.979-07:00Morgan, it's CRAZY! It was totally entertainin...Morgan, it's CRAZY! It was totally entertaining and engrossing. I for sure wanted to read it before I saw the movie, which is a good thing. Once you know the twists in the book, you're prepared.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60177625541921968282014-10-15T20:06:18.843-07:002014-10-15T20:06:18.843-07:00Susan, I'd heard negative things about it but ...Susan, I'd heard negative things about it but wanted to decide for myself. I'm really glad I read it. The book had a huge impact on me as a writer.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-39437913772882917312014-10-15T20:05:07.034-07:002014-10-15T20:05:07.034-07:00Sheri, I honestly think you should read it, just o...Sheri, I honestly think you should read it, just out of curiosity. The story is fascinating. And brave. And dark. And wicked. If you do read it I'll be curious to know what you think!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88623828005298909212014-10-15T20:03:17.549-07:002014-10-15T20:03:17.549-07:00Crystal, that's what bugged me the most. Did t...Crystal, that's what bugged me the most. Did the characters really change for the better by the end of the story? Not so much. Although their story was CRAZY!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61899568585526807992014-10-15T20:02:23.594-07:002014-10-15T20:02:23.594-07:00Right? I still can't put my finger on how the ...Right? I still can't put my finger on how the author got inside me like she did. I'm still thinking about that darn book!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-1933882151632364902014-10-15T20:01:37.714-07:002014-10-15T20:01:37.714-07:00R. Mac, I swear, it's fascinating. If you do r...R. Mac, I swear, it's fascinating. If you do read it, I'd love to know what you think!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68869952790175891732014-10-15T20:00:57.720-07:002014-10-15T20:00:57.720-07:00Jemi, I was totally blown away by this book and I&...Jemi, I was totally blown away by this book and I'm so glad I read it. It definitely didn't fit into any type of formula.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68435213976786797172014-10-15T19:59:52.994-07:002014-10-15T19:59:52.994-07:00Alex, it's so weird...I didn't realize the...Alex, it's so weird...I didn't realize there were no redeemable characters until Marcia wrote that. I was so engrossed in the mystery of it all my character radar was off!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28219199458054229902014-10-15T18:29:02.658-07:002014-10-15T18:29:02.658-07:00The fact the book and movie set my emotions on ove...The fact the book and movie set my emotions on overdrive make me a huge fan. For me - it's all about the emotional impact good or bad.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-20059983494432421452014-10-15T15:14:45.735-07:002014-10-15T15:14:45.735-07:00Not read it - but definitely will.
I do hate book...Not read it - but definitely will.<br /><br />I do hate books through without a single redeemable character, but I hate that more if it's YA for some reason. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41589345238362739622014-10-15T10:57:12.943-07:002014-10-15T10:57:12.943-07:00I was one who was fascinated with the book—I took ...I was one who was fascinated with the book—I took it on vacation with my family and ended up in the bathtub at night so I could read while everyone was sleeping. But the ending made me want to throw the book across the room. As a reader, it was very frustrating to get all that way and not be satisfied with the ending. BUT, as a writer, I could see that the ending was perfect for both the characters and their story. I'm actually really impressed with Flynn's commitment— that she could see the right ending, know that it was going to piss off readers, and still stay true to her story. In that way, I thought it was pretty awesome.Becca Puglisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945707666707799601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61271740792399144092014-10-15T10:48:05.142-07:002014-10-15T10:48:05.142-07:00I'd love to see the movie...didn't realize...I'd love to see the movie...didn't realize it was so dark. HmmmTerri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16980957614093334772014-10-15T10:44:23.083-07:002014-10-15T10:44:23.083-07:00I haven't one with a bad or unhappy ending yet...I haven't one with a bad or unhappy ending yet, but I plan to read this one. It's on my pile, lol. I think if a book can affect us this much, the author has done their job. It makes me even more excited to read it when the time comes!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com