tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post2269338072572975768..comments2023-10-28T05:09:09.666-07:00Comments on Born Bookish: Book Review: If I Stay by Gayle FormanBorn Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-22152969664352689012012-04-19T08:27:52.867-07:002012-04-19T08:27:52.867-07:00The story is a powerful tale of life and death and...The story is a powerful tale of life and death and the true meaning of friends, family and truly living. Mia is stuck in the in between and she reminisces on her life, her music and her love. In a family where music is a major part of who they are and their personality, Mia's life is intertwined with the notes and melodies of her past. The differences between her music and her families or even her boyfriend Adam's is a testament to how truly diverse life is and how the smallest fragment, music, can be a powerful driving force. Music and Mia's memories are one and the same.Portugalhttp://raisingselfesteem.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-46728794775080016932011-11-25T22:35:40.590-08:002011-11-25T22:35:40.590-08:00I loved this book too, and, yes, the sequel was ev...I loved this book too, and, yes, the sequel was even better than this book, amazingly enough. Both of them managed to make my heart ache for the characters, and prose was so evocative and lovely. I'm glad to see you liked it too!Jenniferhttp://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6604623-jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-68864700109510614612011-10-30T19:08:55.808-07:002011-10-30T19:08:55.808-07:00I do believe this one is already on my TBR list at...I do believe this one is already on my TBR list at GoodReads. Nice review!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-7695493791071284162011-10-26T13:27:23.755-07:002011-10-26T13:27:23.755-07:00Juhina - I agree, it was both beautiful and heartb...Juhina - I agree, it was both beautiful and heartbreaking. What more can you ask for in a book, huh? I did read Where She Went as well and I liked it even better than the first book. I'll review that one next, if Amanda will have me back ;)<br /><br />Claudine - It's always interesting to me to see the different covers for the same book. I wonder if I would have been drawn to this book with another cover.<br /><br />Abby - So glad you added it to your list. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it.<br /><br />Coleen - It was the opposite for me; I like Where She Went even better, possibly because I was already so attached to the characters.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-40749768156903210052011-10-24T17:12:05.378-07:002011-10-24T17:12:05.378-07:00I really liked If I Stay. The sequel was good, but...I really liked If I Stay. The sequel was good, but for me not as good as the first. <br />Btw I am enjoying your breathtaking covers posts.<br />:)Coleen Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863892455120177554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-72191875284198148092011-10-24T11:25:08.640-07:002011-10-24T11:25:08.640-07:00I've heard a lot about this book. I'm so g...I've heard a lot about this book. I'm so glad you shared. Sounds like it has a lot of good things. I need to get it on my TBR list - I've been meaning to do it forever, but keep forgetting. I'm doing it NOW! :)Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-16033303926139294492011-10-23T21:15:53.183-07:002011-10-23T21:15:53.183-07:00The title was already intriguing, and you're r...The title was already intriguing, and you're right, I also pick up books by their covers (first impression counts!), but I suppose it's the line below that made me really want to read this book:<br /><br />"it’s just as much about the bonds of Mia's relationships as it is about losing them."<br /><br />Claudine<br />www.carryusoffbooks.com/blog.htmlYanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-71177279750908566782011-10-23T11:08:58.879-07:002011-10-23T11:08:58.879-07:00I love this book so much, it broke my heart, but i...I love this book so much, it broke my heart, but it was so beautiful. I love her family, and their family dynamic too, like you said, there's nothing boring about her family. <br /><br />You should read the second book, i really liked it =) <br /><br />great review!<br /><br />- juhinaMaji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.com