tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post4981620305558947956..comments2024-03-02T08:25:21.740-05:00Comments on Maji Bookshelf: Review: How to Save a Life by Sara ZarrMaji Bookshelfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-64681154540089511592014-07-01T05:09:14.952-04:002014-07-01T05:09:14.952-04:00I adored How to Save a Life - the characters are l...I adored How to Save a Life - the characters are larger than life, the plot kept my attention and it was completely addictive. Sad, happy and funny, sometimes separately and sometimes all at once, I can highly recommend it.<br /><a href="http://secondwaverecycling.com" rel="nofollow">Best Donate Cell Phones</a>Hyacinth Mariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544758136198279015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-32717775456119321452013-01-10T10:18:17.185-05:002013-01-10T10:18:17.185-05:00superb post, thanks for sharing this lovely post.....superb post, thanks for sharing this lovely post.....<br /><a href="http://www.insurancemate.com.au/" rel="nofollow">life cover</a>Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987835436875825198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-4911349318077388702013-01-08T22:41:57.945-05:002013-01-08T22:41:57.945-05:00I can't wait to finally read this as soon as i...I can't wait to finally read this as soon as it's delivered to my house!! It sounds soo good and your review only made me want it all the much more! I can't wait to see how the lives of all the characters turn out. Glad you enjoyed this, Farah! :) Fabulous review!<br /><br />~ Maida @ Literary Love AffairMåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761335857561590565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-16680505752917439432013-01-08T21:56:28.185-05:002013-01-08T21:56:28.185-05:00I've also always wanted to read something by S...I've also always wanted to read something by Sara Zarr but her books sound very emotional and I read those very rarely. I do love multiple POVs and this especially sounds important to understand what both Jill and Mandy are going through. I am curious as to how it will all work out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702366874779315384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-13930529289059179042013-01-05T12:13:15.716-05:002013-01-05T12:13:15.716-05:00I don't know if my other comment went through-...I don't know if my other comment went through- but this sounds like a great book! I hadn't heard of it before reading this post. I love the cover and can't wait to read it!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-21089286648914526312013-01-05T06:30:56.775-05:002013-01-05T06:30:56.775-05:00It sounds like a roller coaster of emotions in thi...It sounds like a roller coaster of emotions in this book- one that I'd want to read, I think! <br /><br />Great review Farah! Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-39857155744103790722013-01-04T15:44:05.961-05:002013-01-04T15:44:05.961-05:00I've never really thought about picking this b...I've never really thought about picking this book up. But after reading your review, I'm convinced I should! HOW TO SAVE A LIFE sounds like a really touching story that involves a lot of character interaction and growth. I'm interested to see how I'll like reading about many characters, along with the POVs. This is a lovely review, Farah, I'm so glad you loved this book!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-37722009019388125722013-01-04T07:21:16.478-05:002013-01-04T07:21:16.478-05:00I started reading your review, but then I decided ...I started reading your review, but then I decided that I'll just pick this book without reading anything so I'll expect nothing :) Two of my book friends already said this was great and I trust you :) Thanks for sharing :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-45002356171556563012013-01-04T04:28:23.444-05:002013-01-04T04:28:23.444-05:00its really amazing when a book surprises you. I lo...its really amazing when a book surprises you. I love it! I am going to add this on my list. glad you enjoyed this one. Great review Farah. x<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ficbookreviews.com" rel="nofollow"><b><i>FICBOOKREVIEWS</i></b></a>Lalainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629258303988004405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-41036981118487118892013-01-04T02:22:24.065-05:002013-01-04T02:22:24.065-05:00Yay, I'm so thrilled that you liked this, Fara...Yay, I'm so thrilled that you liked this, Farah! How to Save a Life was easily one of my favourite 2011 reads, and Sara Zarr is one of my fave authors as well. Her other contemporary novels are as equally beautiful and well-crafted as this one! Nicely reviewed, dear. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-18070713011324453932013-01-04T01:19:19.042-05:002013-01-04T01:19:19.042-05:00Oh you totally convinced me! I love when the side ...Oh you totally convinced me! I love when the side characters are actually really important and well fleshed out. It sounds like a lovely book! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-62680157548558326852013-01-03T21:30:34.038-05:002013-01-03T21:30:34.038-05:00Ooh, I need a book that shocks me! I love a good p...Ooh, I need a book that shocks me! I love a good plot twist. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-31284127417766270812013-01-03T21:21:07.220-05:002013-01-03T21:21:07.220-05:00So I was just like you, Farah, I saw this one at t...So I was just like you, Farah, I saw this one at the library and for no reason really, I grabbed it. I surprised myself when I enjoyed this one so thoroughly. I started off really disliking both MCs, but as the book progressed, Sara Zarr managed to weave a wonderful and emotional story that I couldn't help but falling in love with. The huge cast of characters definitely added a lot to the story as well.<br /><br />Fantastic review Farah! I'm glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did. <3Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-29711502577476203232013-01-03T19:06:20.037-05:002013-01-03T19:06:20.037-05:00I totally agree with your review Farah, this book ...I totally agree with your review Farah, this book took my by surprise too, it was such a bittersweet and a achy read. Zarr's writing was absolutely stunning! It's definitely encouraged me to pick up more of her books asap! Another brilliant review Farah! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-37185378354353809482013-01-03T15:54:03.856-05:002013-01-03T15:54:03.856-05:00I have been wanting to read this for so long and I...I have been wanting to read this for so long and I finally have it! I can't wait for the chance to read it :) Awesome review!<br /><br />Janina @ <a href="http://synchronizedreading.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Synchronizd Reading</a>Synchronized Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795947190263766678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-43225688171105720122013-01-03T13:41:59.862-05:002013-01-03T13:41:59.862-05:00That sounds interesting. I wouldn't pick this ...That sounds interesting. I wouldn't pick this one up, because it doesn't sound like a book I normally read. But I always like multiple POV's and it does sound like touching story. <br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-46961979954025007242013-01-03T12:13:20.485-05:002013-01-03T12:13:20.485-05:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Farah! This seem...Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Farah! This seems to be a beautiful story about mother-daughter relationships and so much more. Glad to learn that the ending sort of surprised you in a good way.Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-4106971482767592892013-01-03T11:09:45.349-05:002013-01-03T11:09:45.349-05:00Oooo I love when this happens Farah! It's so m...Oooo I love when this happens Farah! It's so much fun going into a book with either no or very low expectations and then being blown away by how amazing it is. I've never read anything by Sarah Zarr, so I'll have to give this one a try! Lovely review!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-76978167320689976112013-01-03T10:00:31.849-05:002013-01-03T10:00:31.849-05:00I have been wanting to read this one for a while!!...I have been wanting to read this one for a while!! It sounds like the type of book I would really love. Thanks so much for the awesome review!! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-27264955487214714802013-01-03T08:03:54.544-05:002013-01-03T08:03:54.544-05:00I felt the same way as you - I loved the mother bu...I felt the same way as you - I loved the mother but I wasn't really keen on either Jill or Mandy. Jill pissed me off for behaving like that and Mandy was just.. odd. But all in all I enjoyed the book too :) I'm glad you did too! xVicky @ A Backpack Full of Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636399371238254909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-52604376824493155962013-01-03T07:42:05.849-05:002013-01-03T07:42:05.849-05:00This certainly sounds like an emotional read, but ...This certainly sounds like an emotional read, but something I would read in a heartbeat. Great review. <br /><br /><a href="www.books%20live%20forever.com" rel="nofollow">Jenea @ Books Live Forever</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-27017515159397639152013-01-03T06:31:03.176-05:002013-01-03T06:31:03.176-05:00Great review Farah. I have to say, it's not a ...Great review Farah. I have to say, it's not a book I think I'd pick up, but so glad you enjoyed it. Donna xoxoBook Passion for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309754672553133249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-59269956818120216072013-01-03T06:19:38.140-05:002013-01-03T06:19:38.140-05:00Great review Farah. This sounds like quite an emot...Great review Farah. This sounds like quite an emotional book. It must be awful to feel you need to give your baby away to a stranger for it to have a decent life. I just can't imagine it.Suzanne (Parabooklover)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06393092365013105173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-29255250148690304652013-01-03T04:08:34.347-05:002013-01-03T04:08:34.347-05:00Oh, I love the cover of that book! The story seems...Oh, I love the cover of that book! The story seems so interesting and I loved your review, Farah! : )Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137108155349779274noreply@blogger.com