Yeah, the title is misleading a reader!kdstrack wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 23:24I would agree except that the title leads readers to expect something more from Tom & Kelly. There weren't any scenes where the "honeymooners" escaped to 'be alone'!!jeminah28 wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 20:58Tom/Kelly's character somehow became the supporting characters when in fact, they must be highlighted in this novel. I also realized that not all honeymooners are pretty obvious in front of other people. So, I understand the way they are portrayed.kdstrack wrote: ↑22 Dec 2019, 20:52 It did seem like an unconventional way to start a honeymoon. I thought Steve and Sharon were acting more like newlyweds than Tom and Kelly! They were mooning over each other and dropping insinuating comments to each other. The sparks between those two were more obvious than anything between the actual honeymooners.
Cold Relationship?
- AntonelaMaria
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 2340
- Joined: 17 Apr 2019, 14:31
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 417
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-antonelamaria.html
- Latest Review: Voices of liberty in tribute to the American revolution by Robert Keiper
Re: Cold Relationship?
The Minpins by Roald Dahl
- AntonelaMaria
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 2340
- Joined: 17 Apr 2019, 14:31
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 417
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-antonelamaria.html
- Latest Review: Voices of liberty in tribute to the American revolution by Robert Keiper
I'm curious how would you like that book. Hopefully better than me!Reynaa wrote: ↑10 Dec 2019, 13:44Oh man that sounds awful haha. I'm glad for the warning because I am considering reading that book!ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑09 Dec 2019, 18:14If the book you're referring to is Cynthia and Dan Cyber War, that book had the most awkward erotic scene I've ever read between Cynthia and Sky Eastman, who is Cynthia's husband in this book. I'm glad the author opted not to be as descriptive with the intimate scenes in this book. She just doesn't have a good command of that sort of scenario.cpru68 wrote: ↑08 Dec 2019, 13:46 As I’m giving this second novel a try after reading another book by this author, I’m finding that she has a tendency to not develop her characters and their relationships that great. In the prior one, a woman has a one night stand that turns into this weird relationship. This one, they are married and reflect some of the same characteristics as the one night stand couple. There’s just no depth so far as I see.
The Minpins by Roald Dahl
- AntonelaMaria
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 2340
- Joined: 17 Apr 2019, 14:31
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 417
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-antonelamaria.html
- Latest Review: Voices of liberty in tribute to the American revolution by Robert Keiper
100% agree. I would say that I liked "romance" portrayed in this book more than the one of Cynthia/Dan/Sky. That was a complete mess.ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑09 Dec 2019, 18:14If the book you're referring to is Cynthia and Dan Cyber War, that book had the most awkward erotic scene I've ever read between Cynthia and Sky Eastman, who is Cynthia's husband in this book. I'm glad the author opted not to be as descriptive with the intimate scenes in this book. She just doesn't have a good command of that sort of scenario.cpru68 wrote: ↑08 Dec 2019, 13:46 As I’m giving this second novel a try after reading another book by this author, I’m finding that she has a tendency to not develop her characters and their relationships that great. In the prior one, a woman has a one night stand that turns into this weird relationship. This one, they are married and reflect some of the same characteristics as the one night stand couple. There’s just no depth so far as I see.
The Minpins by Roald Dahl
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: How To Be Successful by M. Curtis McCoy
I think the author added too many characters to the story. If Tom and Kelly's "honeymoon relationship had been more developed, and if they had been directly involved in more of the action, without Steve, Sharon, Agatha, Cynthia... etc., the title would have made more sense.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑24 Dec 2019, 11:56Yeah, the title is misleading a reader!
- AntonelaMaria
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 2340
- Joined: 17 Apr 2019, 14:31
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 417
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-antonelamaria.html
- Latest Review: Voices of liberty in tribute to the American revolution by Robert Keiper
You are absolutely right. This way it seems that these two are the main focus of the story which is not true at all.kdstrack wrote: ↑24 Dec 2019, 14:08I think the author added too many characters to the story. If Tom and Kelly's "honeymoon relationship had been more developed, and if they had been directly involved in more of the action, without Steve, Sharon, Agatha, Cynthia... etc., the title would have made more sense.
The Minpins by Roald Dahl
- Fazzier
- Posts: 783
- Joined: 16 Jan 2019, 14:07
- Currently Reading: Secondary Break
- Bookshelf Size: 547
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-fazzier.html
- Latest Review: Planning for a Better, Greener Future by Peter Nelson
I agree with you. I think how the newly-wed behaves during their honeymoon takes away its believability or they are just not truly in love.
- [Danielle]
- Posts: 210
- Joined: 20 Dec 2019, 19:57
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 33
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-danielle.html
- Latest Review: The Global Reconstruction Project by S. Cotton
- Fazzier
- Posts: 783
- Joined: 16 Jan 2019, 14:07
- Currently Reading: Secondary Break
- Bookshelf Size: 547
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-fazzier.html
- Latest Review: Planning for a Better, Greener Future by Peter Nelson
I agree with you. The passion that is usually there when people are newly married was a bit too low, so one would just imagine how their relationship who be for the rest of their lives.
- Jorge Leon Salazar
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 1603
- Joined: 03 Mar 2019, 07:06
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 151
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jorge-leon-salazar.html
- Latest Review: The Artificial Intelligence Rights and Responsibilities Act” by Alton Booth
- Jeremie Mondejar
- Official Reviewer Representative
- Posts: 2251
- Joined: 09 Jun 2017, 19:28
- Currently Reading: SandPeople
- Bookshelf Size: 1377
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jeremie-mondejar.html
- Latest Review: The Book of Moncoto by Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak, Ph.D.
Exactly! One thing, I noticed in the plot was the couple set-aside their honeymoon moment for the sake of the sake of their country. Somehow, I appreciate the plot, though the romance part is not described in detail.kdstrack wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 23:24I would agree except that the title leads readers to expect something more from Tom & Kelly. There weren't any scenes where the "honeymooners" escaped to 'be alone'!!jeminah28 wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 20:58Tom/Kelly's character somehow became the supporting characters when in fact, they must be highlighted in this novel. I also realized that not all honeymooners are pretty obvious in front of other people. So, I understand the way they are portrayed.kdstrack wrote: ↑22 Dec 2019, 20:52 It did seem like an unconventional way to start a honeymoon. I thought Steve and Sharon were acting more like newlyweds than Tom and Kelly! They were mooning over each other and dropping insinuating comments to each other. The sparks between those two were more obvious than anything between the actual honeymooners.
Official Reviewer Representative
"Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world."
- Jeremie Mondejar
- Official Reviewer Representative
- Posts: 2251
- Joined: 09 Jun 2017, 19:28
- Currently Reading: SandPeople
- Bookshelf Size: 1377
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jeremie-mondejar.html
- Latest Review: The Book of Moncoto by Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak, Ph.D.
Marriage is another plot, but EMP is the literal point with a couple for honeymoon.Readerjorge wrote: ↑28 Dec 2019, 07:06 It sounds strange that the newlyweds go out to do separate activities, it doesn't seem to be a solid marriage.
Official Reviewer Representative
"Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world."
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: How To Be Successful by M. Curtis McCoy
I think the romance would have been more believable is the author had dedicated more time to the honeymoon before jumping into the terrorist plot. It was difficult for readers to relate to the "honeymoon" connection between Tom and Kelly.jeminah28 wrote: ↑28 Dec 2019, 09:32Exactly! One thing, I noticed in the plot was the couple set-aside their honeymoon moment for the sake of the sake of their country. Somehow, I appreciate the plot, though the romance part is not described in detail.
- Jeremie Mondejar
- Official Reviewer Representative
- Posts: 2251
- Joined: 09 Jun 2017, 19:28
- Currently Reading: SandPeople
- Bookshelf Size: 1377
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jeremie-mondejar.html
- Latest Review: The Book of Moncoto by Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak, Ph.D.
Your idea is very nice. If only the author made a detailed bonding of the honeymooners before the main problems. I notice several reviewers are quite upset of the term 'honeymoon', yet approximately portrayed 10% only in the entire book.kdstrack wrote: ↑28 Dec 2019, 11:58I think the romance would have been more believable is the author had dedicated more time to the honeymoon before jumping into the terrorist plot. It was difficult for readers to relate to the "honeymoon" connection between Tom and Kelly.
Official Reviewer Representative
"Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world."
- Van112
- Posts: 334
- Joined: 14 Mar 2018, 02:02
- Currently Reading: How To Fall In Love
- Bookshelf Size: 98
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-vivianne-nat.html
- Latest Review: How To Be Successful by M. Curtis McCoy
Newly weds would somehow choose to stick together however this is not how the author has viewed it.
“I don't think all writers are sad, she said. I think it's the other way around- all sad people write.” - Langleav
- Jeremie Mondejar
- Official Reviewer Representative
- Posts: 2251
- Joined: 09 Jun 2017, 19:28
- Currently Reading: SandPeople
- Bookshelf Size: 1377
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jeremie-mondejar.html
- Latest Review: The Book of Moncoto by Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak, Ph.D.
At first, my mind was eager to know about EMP and I didn't mind about the couple's enjoyment. The word honeymoon is also a bit catchy because the couple must stay together, but in the beginning of the story, Kelly and Tom are separated. The introduction somehow missed the reality of honeymooners.Vivianne Nat wrote: ↑29 Dec 2019, 03:14 It seemed a bit too made-up despite the fact that Tom abd Kelly are newlywed. Though I am not saying it is not impossible to have cases like this. This is a very rare case.
Newly weds would somehow choose to stick together however this is not how the author has viewed it.
Official Reviewer Representative
"Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world."