tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post2707209686807240087..comments2024-01-03T00:59:05.275+00:00Comments on Daisy Chain Book Reviews: Book Review: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins.Leanna Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-52113977853386172922014-08-25T14:09:38.832+01:002014-08-25T14:09:38.832+01:00I just got this book in the mail, and I can't ...I just got this book in the mail, and I can't wait to read it! It's time for me to see what all this hype is about!book junkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-55153621458667116512011-11-29T04:05:04.340+00:002011-11-29T04:05:04.340+00:00I liked Lola better than you did but I agree with ...I liked Lola better than you did but I agree with almost everything you said. The thing that kept me from liking Lola better than Anna was Max. I wanted to slap her for putting up with such a jerk. But I felt like it was realistic to a way many insecure and immature teenage girls would react to a "cool" boyfriend like him. I loved Cricket, but he definitely is no Etienne. I liked that he was a "boy." So many YA love interests are more men than teenage boys. It's refreshing to see someone real.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-82166570792947943672011-11-28T18:31:51.582+00:002011-11-28T18:31:51.582+00:00Before reading this book I've only seen review...Before reading this book I've only seen reviews telling how amazing this book was, how great and sexy Cricket was, how they could relate to Lola so easily..<br />To say that I just felt out of place would be an understatement. <br /><br />It was definitely not bad, as I found it quite enjoyable, but I really didn't find it as great as they said. I loved "Anna..." a lot more, and the characters were better in that one, in my opinion.Ari (Reading After Midnight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07190878700722438421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-75814265469038368342011-11-22T23:46:51.516+00:002011-11-22T23:46:51.516+00:00I loved Anna so I am hoping that I will love this ...I loved Anna so I am hoping that I will love this book as well. So far, there has been a lot of mixed reviews on it.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-85221793823170975802011-11-22T12:59:04.179+00:002011-11-22T12:59:04.179+00:00I didn't like ANNA that much *hides* so I have...I didn't like ANNA that much *hides* so I have high hopes for LOLA :DYnysawdre Elderly Residents Associationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121225687563442558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-5372859346322000252011-11-22T10:52:04.175+00:002011-11-22T10:52:04.175+00:00While I would agree that Lola wasn't as good A...While I would agree that Lola wasn't as good Anna and the French Kiss, I did like Lola and adored her family. Sorry this one didn't work for you. Still I love Perkins writing and will be anxious to see where she takes us next time!Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-28806753417064158742011-11-21T17:08:41.936+00:002011-11-21T17:08:41.936+00:00I didn't like this one quite as much as Anna e...I didn't like this one quite as much as Anna either for many of the reasons you stated, but I did enjoy Cricket:) I wish she had given us some explanation for his name though, I kept thinking it was nickname or something but I feel like his parents actually named him that. Whuh. I love the way Stephanie tells a story though and I can't wait to read whatever she comes out with next. Awesome review Leanna, it was fun reading your thoughts:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-16423547918747329612011-11-21T16:20:36.133+00:002011-11-21T16:20:36.133+00:00I've seen a few people say the same thing abou...I've seen a few people say the same thing about Lola! I'm not sure what I'll think - I really loved Anna and could relate to her a lot, so I already feel like Lola won't be able to live up to m expectations. Sorry you didn't like it as much as Anna and the French Kiss - thanks for the review! :)Liz. Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946301117581700393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-9454770766599427952011-11-21T15:48:45.551+00:002011-11-21T15:48:45.551+00:00Aww shame you couldn't connect with Lola I hat...Aww shame you couldn't connect with Lola I hate when that happens! I plan to read this soon I hope I can connect with her more. Great review, Leanna!<br /><br />Giselle<br /><a href="http://www.xpressoreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Xpresso Reads</a>Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-82831597350243098672011-11-21T09:39:01.605+00:002011-11-21T09:39:01.605+00:00Aww sorry you didn't like this one as much! I ...Aww sorry you didn't like this one as much! I loved Cricket - think he is absolutely gorgeous and a sweetheart - and while I loved St Clair as well, it was his name that irritated me lol and the whole issue with him stringing to girls along was a big black mark as well. I just adore the romance in Stephanie's books so I can't wait to see if this last one (sadface) is as good!<br /><br />Amy @ Turn the PageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-85128233156302321252011-11-21T08:41:01.598+00:002011-11-21T08:41:01.598+00:00This book definitely had a lot to live up by follo...This book definitely had a lot to live up by following a book that is so well loved. And certainly San Fran is no Paris! I still need to read this one, I'll have to keep my expectations in check! :)Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-62888987476611905682011-11-21T01:46:42.605+00:002011-11-21T01:46:42.605+00:00I actually kind of liked Lola more than Anna, but ...I actually kind of liked Lola more than Anna, but I related more Lola's need for artistic expression. Plus, I loved how real Perkins made her characters here, with their little quirks (like the rubber bands on Cricket's wrists).<br /><br />To each their own, I guess! :)<br /><br /><br />Smiles!<br />LoriLoriStronginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764202539292045963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-64934596703159817842011-11-21T00:13:28.250+00:002011-11-21T00:13:28.250+00:00I felt the same way about Lola...it was entertaini...I felt the same way about Lola...it was entertaining, but it wasn't as good as Anna. You are right about Paris being such a dreamy setting. I definitely can't wait to read Isla and revisit Paris as well. Great review!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.com