The Common Ryan Male, 24. Canberra, Australia

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  So far its a perfect abuse narrative, spun as romance.
  *bashes head on desk*
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  The author acknowledges the parallels between her story and common tactics used by abusive arseholes, and yet still shapes their relationship as an 'ideal'.
  I'm disappointed, and not so thrilled with ... (continue)

  So far its a perfect abuse narrative, spun as romance.
  *bashes head on desk*
  ---
  The author acknowledges the parallels between her story and common tactics used by abusive arseholes, and yet still shapes their relationship as an 'ideal'.
  I'm disappointed, and not so thrilled with the ending. I had hoped that the book would redeem itself.

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  ― Posted on May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

• Quite a number of errors in the book, including glaring inaccuracies in the location of characters at certain points in the story. Could have been edited better.

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• THE GODDAMNED SYMBOLISM!!!

  I have to say that I loved the symbolism, I loved the use of Romeo and Juliet to explain themes, I love the way the author strings the story together. I love the action, and the pace, and the way I can't put it down.
  However, I hated the love interest.
  My only hope is that eventually the ... (continue)

  I have to say that I loved the symbolism, I loved the use of Romeo and Juliet to explain themes, I love the way the author strings the story together. I love the action, and the pace, and the way I can't put it down.
  However, I hated the love interest.
  My only hope is that eventually the stupid vampire DIES A HORRIBLE PAINFUL DEATH.

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• Enjoyed it, but it was markedly culturally American. Reminded me of Jodi Picoult a little, in that way.

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  ― Posted on May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback

• Very good. I read most of it in one night, but then was busy for a week!
  I thought that it seemed a little young, but, it IS a children's book. I loved the 'power of imagination' being the primary force at work. And the reflexivity. I love reflexivity.

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  ― Posted on Jun 11, 2008 | 1 feedback

• Wonderful...

  I loved everything about it. The art, the story, the style, the pace...

  It reminded me strongly of my own childhood.

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  ― Posted on May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback

• I found it MTF-centric, outdated, and extremely conservative. It also put too much focus on the negative experiences of transsexuals.

  Great for medical professionals, but should not be read without other sources, and useless for giving to family who are already hostile to the idea of transitio ... (continue)

  I found it MTF-centric, outdated, and extremely conservative. It also put too much focus on the negative experiences of transsexuals.

  Great for medical professionals, but should not be read without other sources, and useless for giving to family who are already hostile to the idea of transition.

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  ― Posted on May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

• Gave me nightmares. Very powerful. Loved it, but can't bring myself to read the sequels.

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  ― Posted on May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

• I was too stressed out to finish reading it... I had to go get some things done.

  HA HA HA.

  Trufax.

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  ― Posted on Aug 27, 2008 | Add your feedback