tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post2153079076931790897..comments2023-10-26T10:00:18.987-05:00Comments on A Good Addiction: Book Review: This is Not a Test by Courtney SummersKari Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06447222718229334520noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post-63848114356475040102012-06-25T08:31:08.134-05:002012-06-25T08:31:08.134-05:00I approached This is Not a Test as I would any oth...I approached This is Not a Test as I would any other zombie novel: expecting only blood, guts, and horror. I was gravely mistaken... While This is Not a Test does contain the elements mentioned above, there is significantly more to this story. It is emotional, humbling, thought provoking, and original. In truth, it is not the plot that makes this book shine, it's the characters, namely Sloane.<br /><br />Sloane didn't want to live. She was tired, damaged, and looking for a way out. She was weak and not particularly likeable. Still, I didn't want to see her die. As my dislike for her character grew, I also found that in the process I started rooting for her. I just wanted her to find some peace. Happiness maybe? Thankfully Rhys was there to give her a glimpse of what could be. Rhys' character really impressed me. He maintained a level-head throughout all the madness. Trace on the other hand clashed with Rhys on everything and fed off of the mayhem. I don't think Trace was a bad person, just very hurt. In a way each of the characters in this story were damaged.Espanahttp://socialconditioning.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post-47371822249749739842012-06-07T13:44:30.881-05:002012-06-07T13:44:30.881-05:00Wow, sounds like a beautifuly written novel. It...Wow, sounds like a beautifuly written novel. It's on my must-get list right now, but I just keep hearing so many wonderful things. Gah! I'm so excited to check it out. Love your review. it was very well-written.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post-44884819951874025522012-06-07T11:50:59.594-05:002012-06-07T11:50:59.594-05:00I picked this one up at TLA too and loved it. I t...I picked this one up at TLA too and loved it. I thought it might be very different that Summers other novels, but zombies merged seamlessly with her usual style.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post-79769783384281372722012-06-07T08:21:57.473-05:002012-06-07T08:21:57.473-05:00This sounds like a intriguing premise. I'm usu...This sounds like a intriguing premise. I'm usually not down with zombies but you've made me think this might be one to try.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682139054612031566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955366291979370756.post-48558977194960766122012-06-07T08:20:03.834-05:002012-06-07T08:20:03.834-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682139054612031566noreply@blogger.com