tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post5808150803905365985..comments2024-02-05T02:33:30.954-06:00Comments on Geek Banter: Book Review: WHITE RAVENAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-28273685383273861132012-08-15T21:47:51.364-05:002012-08-15T21:47:51.364-05:00haha, I did the same thing and it was only after I...haha, I did the same thing and it was only after I was partway through the book and it was sitting on my table upside down that I noticed it was going to switch to the 21st-century. I must not have read very closely before!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-25745854153066027202012-08-15T21:47:47.413-05:002012-08-15T21:47:47.413-05:00haha, I did the same thing and it was only after I...haha, I did the same thing and it was only after I was partway through the book and it was sitting on my table upside down that I noticed it was going to switch to the 21st-century. I must not have read very closely before!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-30081356553635691532012-08-07T11:01:24.064-05:002012-08-07T11:01:24.064-05:00I do too! They seem like they would be incredibly ...I do too! They seem like they would be incredibly useful.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-88582759202369668712012-08-07T11:00:59.462-05:002012-08-07T11:00:59.462-05:00It really was. Thanks for stopping by!It really was. Thanks for stopping by!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-73163177993140706602012-08-07T11:00:42.670-05:002012-08-07T11:00:42.670-05:00Now I want to visit Siberia!Now I want to visit Siberia!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-40859512884154735912012-08-07T11:00:28.310-05:002012-08-07T11:00:28.310-05:00Thank you for answering my questions, and so speed...Thank you for answering my questions, and so speedily too! I think you succeeded with the fairy tale feel. It was a pleasure.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-15903882966803449122012-08-07T10:59:35.437-05:002012-08-07T10:59:35.437-05:00I also love reading books by authors from other co...I also love reading books by authors from other countries just for that reason.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-56632051313626781312012-08-07T10:58:57.588-05:002012-08-07T10:58:57.588-05:00There are certain questions that I'm looking f...There are certain questions that I'm looking forward to being answered in the next books. Thanks for having me!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-48092895712379467042012-08-05T01:28:24.501-05:002012-08-05T01:28:24.501-05:00Thank you, Alex! Yes, Siberia is gorgeous even wit...Thank you, Alex! Yes, Siberia is gorgeous even without fabulous creatures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-79735650389943946612012-08-04T21:11:30.519-05:002012-08-04T21:11:30.519-05:00I loved that the magical beings in this world were...I loved that the magical beings in this world were so unique. I want a pet drevalyanka. They sound adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-76688671898131789542012-08-04T10:15:28.592-05:002012-08-04T10:15:28.592-05:00That's funny - I must not have read the synops...That's funny - I must not have read the synopsis carefully either! I was equally surprised with that twist. I never really knew anything about the land of Siberia, so it was really neat to learn that the book was inspired by the landscape. So awesome!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396128017217743158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-91449310647164062062012-08-04T07:51:43.115-05:002012-08-04T07:51:43.115-05:00I saw a special last year on Siberia and was amaze...I saw a special last year on Siberia and was amazed at its vast beauty and unique creatures. You certainly didn't need to go far for inspiration. Good luck, Irina!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-18063452797896780412012-08-04T03:15:57.249-05:002012-08-04T03:15:57.249-05:00Thank you, Stephen! I wish you good luck with your...Thank you, Stephen! I wish you good luck with your books too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-2663487421173786302012-08-04T03:02:49.821-05:002012-08-04T03:02:49.821-05:00Thank you so much, Allison, for your wonderful rev...Thank you so much, Allison, for your wonderful review! I would especially thank you for your appreciation of the writing and the translation of the book, as I believe that the translator managed to preserve the uniqueness of the Russian original text. I really wanted to write a modern fairy tale, and I hope that I could do it.<br /><br />Irina LopatinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-53853514149955767572012-08-03T21:54:28.060-05:002012-08-03T21:54:28.060-05:00This was a fun post to read! I love settings that ...This was a fun post to read! I love settings that are taken from places I've never been, like Siberia. Like Inina, I do not reveal anything except to a few advanced readers for feedback. Good luck with White Raven!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5955403937403470702.post-65284185030326308682012-08-03T20:57:04.290-05:002012-08-03T20:57:04.290-05:00I'm glad you're looking forward to more in...I'm glad you're looking forward to more in the series!<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com