Friday, January 9, 2015

These Broken Stars

I finished These Broken Stars last night, and I'm not sure what to do with my feelings. Does anybody else have thoughts? I need to know if I'm the only one left feeling kind of unsettled… There was an aspect of it that disturbed me and I can't quite get it out of my head! Very, very unique book. I thought I knew where it was going but I DEFINITELY DID NOT. Lovely writing and well-drawn characters and fascinating world. Good first read of 2015!

In other news, I'm preparing to revise my novel! Gonna revisit some revision techniques I used a couple of years ago, and see how quickly I can whip this thing into shape. Can't wait to make it better!!

Cheers, all, and happy weekend!
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5 comments:

Leandra Wallace said...

I've read the 2nd book in this series, but not the first! Though I did just buy the first in a very cheap Bookbub deal... =) Good luck w/your revisions! I've just started as well. What are the revision techniques you're using, if you don't mind me asking?

January 9, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Joanna Ruth Meyer said...

How was the second book? You'll have to tell me what you think of the first! And bookbub is why I bought it too! :-)

I'm attempting to use a combo of the one-pass: http://hollylisle.com/one-pass-manuscript-revision-from-first-draft-to-last-in-one-cycle/ as well as the shrunken manuscript/spreadsheet technique.

I've used them in the past, but it's been so long since I had a first draft to apply them to I'm out of practice.

Good luck with your revisions as well!

January 10, 2015 at 10:13 AM
karyne norton said...

I'm curious about the second book too! I don't usually read a book unless the whole series is out, but when I read the first book I didn't realize it was going to be a series. I agree that it was unsettling, and didn't go where I expected. I was a little frustrated because it seemed like there were some loopholes and I wasn't sure I understood why things turned out the way they did. I hope future books have more answers. Hope your revision goes well!

January 16, 2015 at 3:32 PM
Caryn Caldwell said...

It's definitely unsettling, but I loved it. Then again, I like books that keep me thinking for months afterward. (Or, in this case, a year.) The sequel is out, and I hear it involves some of the plot threads from THESE BROKEN STARS, so maybe it will help you feel more settled?

January 26, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Joanna Ruth Meyer said...

Thanks for the comments, karyne and Caryn! I think I might have to read the sequel and see where the plot threads go!

January 26, 2015 at 2:49 PM

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