tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post7621653815637001950..comments2024-01-25T03:57:08.159-08:00Comments on TRAC: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-56355850124856770692016-04-06T06:58:44.379-07:002016-04-06T06:58:44.379-07:00Yes. Yes. Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-39865333724888116802016-04-06T06:58:13.830-07:002016-04-06T06:58:13.830-07:00The parents were definitely a highlight! It was s...The parents were definitely a highlight! It was strong on friendship, too, and the romance was very relatable -- no matter what your preferences or age might be.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-32395473859622672772016-04-06T06:57:14.729-07:002016-04-06T06:57:14.729-07:00Wasn't it refreshing to have parents who were ...Wasn't it refreshing to have parents who were actually involved in their children's lives . . . but in a good way! Yes, the humour and voice make this book extra-appealing.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-40741494500223091512016-03-09T07:35:07.334-08:002016-03-09T07:35:07.334-08:00Agree about that emotional adjustment period of pa...Agree about that emotional adjustment period of parents.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-17011068475699748162016-03-02T15:38:50.670-08:002016-03-02T15:38:50.670-08:00I never read back-of-the-book blurbs anymore. I s...I never read back-of-the-book blurbs anymore. I simply don't want to know that much about the story going in. I much prefer author blurbs, which highlight standout qualities. This sounds really good--I like that parents exist and are normal in this one. :)<br /><br />Alyssa GoodnightUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077678889350033112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-56170837479878692672016-03-02T15:37:21.918-08:002016-03-02T15:37:21.918-08:00Fabulous review of a book hard to categorize. I lo...Fabulous review of a book hard to categorize. I loved it too, especially the real world humor. Because of the well developed parents, it would cross over well to an adult audience. It was one of my favorites from last year.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-15644014085156687652016-03-02T13:19:16.856-08:002016-03-02T13:19:16.856-08:00Thanks, Lyndi!Thanks, Lyndi!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-60420296786267168622016-03-02T11:52:08.740-08:002016-03-02T11:52:08.740-08:00Great review, Ellen.Great review, Ellen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609463805209597311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-51030257033994434842016-03-02T11:45:06.805-08:002016-03-02T11:45:06.805-08:00Ellen, I thought it was such a fun book -- but wit...Ellen, I thought it was such a fun book -- but with some depth to it as well.<br /><br />Barrie, please let me know if you like it! The parents in the book are hilarious. They play this funny Facebook game that it might go over really well at your house if you can get all four kids together.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-86912812687256100312016-03-02T10:13:58.768-08:002016-03-02T10:13:58.768-08:00And to think I've just started this book! It w...And to think I've just started this book! It will be fun to read with your review in the back of my mind. I love the quotation: "And freaking time, I have to introduce myself to the universe all over again." Oh, and my poor children...because I am hipper than them. (well, maybe not)!!! Thanks for reviewing!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149929589410575183.post-26365381910786122382016-03-02T07:45:27.773-08:002016-03-02T07:45:27.773-08:00I'd heard of this book, but like you I wasn...I'd heard of this book, but like you I wasn't sure it was for me. Thanks for the reassurance!Ellen Booraemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751047743172852013noreply@blogger.com