13 Reasons Why Book turned into Netflix Series, by S.M. Bjarnson

13 Reasons Why Book Turned into Netflix Series

Book Written by Jay Asher

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I first read this book when it came out over a decade ago. This book was the first piece of literature I ever admitted deeply to being displeased with. A hate that grew that as you can imagine it seemed unworthy to even exist.

Now some years later. I find myself sitting on my bed watching this series I promised myself I wouldn’t because it couldn’t be any better than that book I despised so badly. Why did I hate this book you might ask yourself? How could I possibly hate a book? Let’s be honest there is always one book that rubs you the wrong way, a character you wish would just get killed off. 13 Reasons Why, the book was annoying. In the detailed description of the main character’s trials, she whined without trepidation. She blamed without remarks of respect. If you have not read the book, there is no way I can really describe to you how differently the book and the series are. But both are identical in relation. Let me tell you when I am honestly glad the producers took the book and looked it over and threw it out the window and said, “Now this is what we are going to do!”

The series portrayed the plot in a new light of awakening the passion. I am so glad for the actress who played Hannah, she was beyond perfect for the role. Delivering the message I wholeheartedly believe Jay Asher wanted to get across. The series is something else. It makes you cringe, cry, and most important, connect.

It was a wonderful replacement for the ideas and feelings I had for the book. Many others were greeted with the same response to the book as I was. 

This series gave us a 2^nd chance to feel more connected to Hannah, to see her and witness the realm of teenage struggle. What a beautiful story that welcomed us closure and peace. 

Seven Tips on Getting Book Reviews. http://www.patchofearth.com/how-to-get-book-reviews/

Seven Tips on Getting Book Reviews

1. Remember that Reviews Are Subjective

2. Search Out Like-Minded Reviewers

3. Don’t Focus on Getting Reviews from National Publications

4. Don’t Ask for a Five-Star Review

5. Think Long-Term

6. Be Thankful

7. Do Your Homework.

People take a lot of time to read our books and review them. If someone writes a positive or even semi-positive review, thank them. If the review is negative, don’t get into a public debate about it with them; it can get nasty and will use up energy that you could be channeling into your work.

 7. Do Your Homework.

There are so many review sites out there, so this is just a starting point:

Goodreads – A web site for people that love books. Goodreads also includes reader communities (like book clubs) that are targeted at specific genres. Make sure to check which folder you should post your self-promotional review request. If you put it in general discussion, it may get moved or deleted.

Google Plus – There are tons of fantastic book clubs here as well, some focused solely on discussing and reviewing books. You can find ones just for ebooks, romances, mysteries, whatever. Set up a Google+ account and do some exploring in the button under the Communities menu (it’s on the pull-down menu on the left of your screen).

The reviewer list on the Midwest Book Review – Wow! There are dozens listed here.

Book Lovers Central – Lists of reviewers, organized geographically.

 The Book Spot – Book reviewers at national and regional publications like CNN Books, Salon, and Slate, to name a few

Net Galley – This membership-based site is where many of the big publishing companies post galleys of book in advance, so reviewers, booksellers, book bloggers, and librarians can take a look before the publication date. It’s not cheap and publishers, not reviewers, pay (as of today, it costs about $400 to list one book on it for six months). I’ve read articles by authors saying it was a great way to get reviews.

The Indie Book Reviewers List - Registration is free for authors. Many reviewers listed.

The Kindle Book Review - You can choose which reviewer to submit to, based on their short bios.

WEBSITE CREDIT: http://www.patchofearth.com/how-to-get-book-reviews/

Please click on the link for the entire postings and ideas! I hope this helps you authors and writers wanting reviews! :) Very good bit of information to keep handy! :) Yay! Let me know how it goes for you! And I will surely tell you the progress of reviews for me! -S.M. Bjarnson 

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The Circus in Me by S.M Bjarnson

Genre- YA

Publisher- Self-Published/Createspace

Rating- ✮✮✮☆☆

I received a copy of this book in exchanged for a honest review. In no way did the author or publishing company influence my review. For info on my book reviews and rating scale, click here

This is the second book I’ve reviewed for S.M Bjarnson. Click here for my review of her novel, Tangled Tears.

Tracey Aliza is a girl raised in an Amish community. After the death of her brother, she leaves the only life she knows behind for a new and oh-so different one, under the new name Trae Lae.

The Circus in Me is more of a novella than a novel. At 172 pages, I read it quickly. Bjarnson has a unique way of writing, it’s almost like the whole book is free-flowing poem. I find that the authors writing style has much improved from her first book.

I’m a character person, and I just didn’t feel that connected to Trae Lae. It might be the writing style, but I never felt like I got to know what she was thinking and her reasoning, only told. I’m not sure if that makes sense? Some people don’t really care about characters, but it’s probably the most important part of any story for me. None of the other characters really affected me either, but I think that’s just because of me. Although I do rather like the poem-style, it does leave little room for development for characters. (I know, I’m talking about characters too much.) Trae Lae’s relationships were very quick and sudden, but the writing style is the cause of that.  I did like that she was a very different character to what we are used to. She was used to a different life, and you could see that.

The numbing pain of losing someone was done wonderfully in the beginning and throughout the book. I have lost people I love, and that strange pain one gets from someone’s death is realistically portrayed in the novella.

I’m not Amish (obviously) or Mormon, and I don’t know anyone who is, so I am not sure if how they are portrayed in the novel is correct or not.

The Circus in Me is a quick read, and is for anyone who ever feels like they have a past to escape.

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