tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post8124029020024126421..comments2024-03-11T05:59:25.662-04:00Comments on Natflix&Books: Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality (Book Review) Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-9906877508667267152013-06-12T14:42:33.283-04:002013-06-12T14:42:33.283-04:00I loved Little Miss Sunshine. Olive was the best. ...I loved Little Miss Sunshine. Olive was the best. Her books are really quick and cute. You're right, there are a lot of overused and inaccurate stereotypes in YA. Thanks for stopping by!<br />Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-3661593996104432892013-06-12T14:35:50.908-04:002013-06-12T14:35:50.908-04:00Did you see Little Miss Sunshine? I kind of love ...Did you see Little Miss Sunshine? I kind of love Olive. But I am anti-pageants, too. And don't worry, my sis has terrible taste in tv, too, despite how intelligent she may be. ;0) (Queue the refrain:) I have this but I haven't gotten to it yet. I actually have a couple of Elizabeth Eulberg's novels that I haven't gotten to yet, though I really want to. They do sound light and funny but unbelievably cute. :)<br /><br />Oh, and I hate the trailer park stereotype, too. I've read it in quite a few books lately, and it's so inaccurate. But the same can be said of many stereotypes in YA literature, sadly.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-71584019858689783612013-06-12T09:30:48.781-04:002013-06-12T09:30:48.781-04:00Thanks, Aylee! The characterization definitely wor...Thanks, Aylee! The characterization definitely worked in this case, but it still bugs me. It is insane that mothers do this to their children. I saw this clip from some pageant show (on the Soup) where this mother was literally feeding her 2 year-old pixie sticks in order to keep her awake! Insanity. This author is great for a quick, fun book. My favorite is The Lonely Hearts Club. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-72045038382757600662013-06-12T09:27:59.270-04:002013-06-12T09:27:59.270-04:00Thanks, Sara! I lived in a trailer park for a litt...Thanks, Sara! I lived in a trailer park for a little while in high school. With both of my parents. Who are totally normal. So, yeah, that stereotype really gets me. I've never actually seen an episode of Honey Boo Boo, but you'd have to live under a rock not to know who she is (or maybe just not watch The Soup on E! every week). Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-79225691014822219902013-06-12T01:58:58.586-04:002013-06-12T01:58:58.586-04:00Oh, I KNOW - those little girl pageants and the tv...Oh, I KNOW - those little girl pageants and the tv show are gross! It's insane that there are actually mothers like that out there! I do agree about the overuse of the trailer park mom cliche, but I can imagine it worked more for this story than in most others. I've never read anything by Elizabeth Eulberg, but it's nice to know you like her writing so much. I'll have to keep this one in mind the next time I am looking for a quick, easy read - thanks! Really great review!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-51767228103545734802013-06-11T21:47:59.968-04:002013-06-11T21:47:59.968-04:00That trailer park stereotype would bother me too. ...That trailer park stereotype would bother me too. I grew up with so many friends who lived in a trailer park and their family was just like everyone elses. But I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I've only watched one episode of Honey Boo Boo and yeah, it was... interesting. lol Great review! :)Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-62100983257374390212013-06-11T15:15:03.315-04:002013-06-11T15:15:03.315-04:00I don't understand that world at all either. I...I don't understand that world at all either. It's weird and confusing. This book is light and cute. Definitely not the kind that stays with you, but perfect for an easy summer read. Thanks for stopping by, Sarah!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-62434390484060606252013-06-11T15:03:26.793-04:002013-06-11T15:03:26.793-04:00Sounds like a light summer read, despite the pagea...Sounds like a light summer read, despite the pageant setting, which is a world I don't understand at all. I'm not sure I'd love this book, but I think I'd be happy while reading it and then could set it aside and not think about it, in a bad way or good, afterwards!<br /><br />SarahGirl!Reporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396148243207091507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-12191432977192253302013-06-11T13:03:50.782-04:002013-06-11T13:03:50.782-04:00The families are pretty extreme--especially the on...The families are pretty extreme--especially the ones portrayed on TV. Lexi, the main character in the book, really doesn't want her sister to take part and thinks the amount of money her mother spends on them is ridiculous. If she was all for the pageants, I don't think I would have liked this either, but because she saw how them for what they are I liked her and the book. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-1096751325739295322013-06-11T12:45:32.138-04:002013-06-11T12:45:32.138-04:00Oh boy, I'd not like this book at all, I'm...Oh boy, I'd not like this book at all, I'm already sure of it. I just despice the whole pageant thing. I watched a show about the crazy families as well and it felt like the families are all a bunch of lunatics. Seriously! It's crazy!! I wouldn't mind checking it in a library, but since I live in Europe and English is not my native language, I don't think it'll be on the shelves of my library soon. Unfortunately I won't purchase this since I'm so against these horrible events. However, I'm glad you found it somewhat to your liking:)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-74806733269802278142013-06-10T14:26:18.375-04:002013-06-10T14:26:18.375-04:00That's funny. It actually kind of is a little ...That's funny. It actually kind of is a little bit of both. It's worth checking out from your library if it carries a copy. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-28180803449366061342013-06-10T14:21:47.640-04:002013-06-10T14:21:47.640-04:00You've managed to make this one sounds cliche ...You've managed to make this one sounds cliche and fascinating at the same time. I may have to check it out :) Bark At The Ghoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201971932093705929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-49251226267242243982013-06-10T14:07:06.512-04:002013-06-10T14:07:06.512-04:00Her books are always cute and fun. Perfect for the...Her books are always cute and fun. Perfect for the summer. And, yes, child pageants are very much like train wrecks or car accidents on the side of the road. You just can't help but look. Thanks for stopping by!<br />Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-89697130792440753672013-06-10T13:48:48.415-04:002013-06-10T13:48:48.415-04:00Eulberg always has cute, quick reads, so I'll ...Eulberg always has cute, quick reads, so I'll definitely read this one when I'm in the mood for one of those. I also liken anything to do with child pageants to watching a train wreck-horrible, yet you can't look away. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360636759766927273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-78214977157564230122013-06-10T13:32:00.922-04:002013-06-10T13:32:00.922-04:00Thanks, Christianna! It is a cute, fast book. Grea...Thanks, Christianna! It is a cute, fast book. Great for summer. Thanks for stopping by!<br />Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-58795304149881241722013-06-10T12:49:59.435-04:002013-06-10T12:49:59.435-04:00This book sounds really cute! Great review!This book sounds really cute! Great review!Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.com