tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post721394428079803460..comments2024-03-11T05:59:25.662-04:00Comments on Natflix&Books: Vicious (Book Review) Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-3062406835349200062013-12-08T10:43:40.850-05:002013-12-08T10:43:40.850-05:00Oh, The Archived is great -- I just started the se...Oh, The Archived is great -- I just started the sequel, in fact -- so it sounds like I should definitely pick up Vicious. And in turn, you should pick up The Archived. :P Seriously, though...the way you've described this book, the jumping back and forth between past and present, the anti-hero aspect...it all sounds fabulous, and I already know I like the author's writing, so I am sure this will become another favorite. Great review!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-32548069417895666872013-11-11T20:37:03.906-05:002013-11-11T20:37:03.906-05:00I've heard such great things about this book. ...I've heard such great things about this book. The premise sounds so interesting and the philosophical debates sound fascinating (I like the idea of broken heroes and the article you read is definitely interesting...these morally gray characters that you're not exactly sure whether you should be rooting for them). Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-71656694808710300132013-11-09T09:37:02.144-05:002013-11-09T09:37:02.144-05:00Definitely give it a try, Lisa. Sooner rather than...Definitely give it a try, Lisa. Sooner rather than later! It really is so worth it. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-1890212090255423092013-11-09T09:36:22.702-05:002013-11-09T09:36:22.702-05:00That cover is spectacular. You really should read ...That cover is spectacular. You really should read this soon--if you can fit it in to your reading schedule (you should squeeze it in even if you can't). It's fantastic. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-6567961272821188372013-11-09T09:34:56.837-05:002013-11-09T09:34:56.837-05:00I need to swing over and read yours! I saw that yo...I need to swing over and read yours! I saw that you had posted, but I wasn't quite finished so I didn't want to read it yet. This book truly is remarkable. I hope all my friends give it a shot. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-23631526218516780882013-11-09T09:33:40.425-05:002013-11-09T09:33:40.425-05:00The debate isn't arcane, but it isn't in-y...The debate isn't arcane, but it isn't in-your-face either. It's subtle, but definitely there. I don't know what it is about the anti-hero, but I do find myself drawn to the archetype. Flaws make us who we are, I suppose. I haven't read the Near Witch, so I can't speak on that, but this was fantastic. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-5337516332055619322013-11-08T13:10:43.455-05:002013-11-08T13:10:43.455-05:00I'm so glad to hear how much you loved this bo...I'm so glad to hear how much you loved this book! I've been wanting to read it -- and now I urgently want to read it!<br /><br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-35699063370438728942013-11-08T11:47:40.863-05:002013-11-08T11:47:40.863-05:00I need to find some time to read this soon! I can&...I need to find some time to read this soon! I can't wait for the superhero/philosophical battle/ debate! I love the comic-esque cover too (: Glad to hear you enjoy it.Cyn @ Bookmunchieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642525127604626986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-31133458692684389952013-11-08T00:13:15.966-05:002013-11-08T00:13:15.966-05:00This book is so awesome. Remarkable, memorable. Lo...This book is so awesome. Remarkable, memorable. Love, love, love. I'm glad you did too, Nat. I was waiting on your review, actually. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-74173252052186955092013-11-07T19:39:36.394-05:002013-11-07T19:39:36.394-05:00I'm not actually a huge fan of superhero stuff...I'm not actually a huge fan of superhero stuff, but I LOVE philosophical debates in novels (as long as they're not too arcane). Also, yes, I love anti-heroes in the books I read and shows I watch. It's so fascinating and makes me more involved as I have to figure out whether or not to root for certain characters.<br />I have yet to read any of Schwab's works, but right now I'm tied between trying this one or The Near Witch first. <br />Great review, Natalie!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-5115691015077540762013-11-07T19:35:14.668-05:002013-11-07T19:35:14.668-05:00Oh, Chris, yes. I think you would LOVE this one. Y...Oh, Chris, yes. I think you would LOVE this one. You should definitely pick it up sooner rather than later. I loved the anti-hero aspect and the story was so dark and original. Thanks for stopping by, as always!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-19207253267041978592013-11-07T19:33:40.582-05:002013-11-07T19:33:40.582-05:00Everyone I know who read this one loved it. It'...Everyone I know who read this one loved it. It's so flipping good. The Archived is supposed to be amazing, too. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-26686532468827952632013-11-07T19:32:30.303-05:002013-11-07T19:32:30.303-05:00Girl, this book is amazing. I think you'd love...Girl, this book is amazing. I think you'd love it. The synopsis is a bit confusing, but once I saw that cover I was sold. The time jumping isn't confusing at all. Each chapter clearly states: 10 years ago or 2 days ago. It's very easy to follow. Thanks for the compliment. This review was so hard to write! Explaining how I felt about this without giving too much of the awesome story away was hard! Thanks for stopping by, as always. I will pick the Archived up. I've heard nothing but good things. Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-23627017576133463192013-11-07T19:29:22.491-05:002013-11-07T19:29:22.491-05:00I think you'd really enjoy it, Kim. I loved ho...I think you'd really enjoy it, Kim. I loved how dark it was and that there isn't a clear line between "good" and "bad". I'm excited to hear what you think if you do pick it up. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-64178322062996127642013-11-07T19:27:34.064-05:002013-11-07T19:27:34.064-05:00I really enjoyed this one, too (obviously). I defi...I really enjoyed this one, too (obviously). I definitely imagine I will give it a second look eventually. I do plan on reading The Archived--I've heard nothing but good things. Thanks for stopping by, Nikki!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-65700912641276577092013-11-07T18:31:01.601-05:002013-11-07T18:31:01.601-05:00I can't wait to read this book! People keep r...I can't wait to read this book! People keep raving about it and I, like you, also love me some superheroes! And anti-heroes are my favorite thing right now as well. So needless to say this one sounds like a win!Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-51812350219974505632013-11-07T18:28:19.834-05:002013-11-07T18:28:19.834-05:00YES I love this book!!! And I too have bumped The ...YES I love this book!!! And I too have bumped The Archived up on my TBR :)Kimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343018459356919591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-43131943555098739852013-11-07T16:44:20.552-05:002013-11-07T16:44:20.552-05:00First of all, I loved THE ARCHIVED. Loved it. Go r...First of all, I loved THE ARCHIVED. Loved it. Go read it! <br />I've heard about this book a lot lately but the summary kind of confused me and I didn't know if this book would really be for me. You explained it so well! You made it seem much more interesting and I think I'll have to go pick this up now. And as long as the jumping back and forth between the past and the present isn't confusing, it appears that this will be something I'll enjoy. So thank you, as always, for an awesome and incredibly helpful review :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693881573322261240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-53158515800189087282013-11-07T11:53:32.408-05:002013-11-07T11:53:32.408-05:00I really like the sound of Vicious Natalie. I'...I really like the sound of Vicious Natalie. I'm also a fan of all things super-heroish and I love the fact that this is more of an anti-hero story which I've been really enjoying lately. The other characters and time-jumps sound really interesting too. Great review, adding to my TBR pile.Book Swoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065445455788158131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-74922800755627251322013-11-07T11:39:58.875-05:002013-11-07T11:39:58.875-05:00I seriously can't get enough of this book. I t...I seriously can't get enough of this book. I think I would've reread it immediately upon finishing, if I hadn't had other books in my schedule. You hit the nail on the head with the secondary characters - the connections between them were revealed so perfectly.<br /><br />Victoria Schwab is way too consistently awesome. You HAAAAAVE to read The Archived, it's incredible as well.Nikki Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891125945877336333noreply@blogger.com