tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post2789324869746296008..comments2023-12-22T03:53:49.097+00:00Comments on The Scribbling Sea Serpent: Analysis: Invisible City by MG HarrisK M Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09801740095715755112noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-39110597080537500862010-11-07T18:15:44.640+00:002010-11-07T18:15:44.640+00:00Thank you so much, MG, for stopping by and comment...Thank you so much, MG, for stopping by and commenting. This is a really fascinating insight.K M Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801740095715755112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-56632563497687602472010-11-06T17:34:55.900+00:002010-11-06T17:34:55.900+00:00Thanks so much for taking time to read and review ...Thanks so much for taking time to read and review the book, Kate. And thnaks for your very kind comments!<br />I realised it was a risk, and realised it might lose some readers, but my agent was so taken with the 'twist' that I kept it in.<br />The very first school visit I did - to Year 7s at King's College School in Cambridge, a boy took me aside and asked quietly, "why did Camila have to die?" And I told him - how much do you want to read a story about a boy with a cool, capable and attractive older sister who solves all his problems? He thought about it for a second and smiled - 'not much'.<br />I didn't plan Camila to die - that was one of the 10% of things that emerged in the writing (it wasn't in the plot!). But when I was writing her I thought - crumbs. She's too cool to co-exist with Josh.<br />Interestingly, one of the other publishers who made an offer assumed that she wasn't really dead...that I'd bring her back. Even though Josh et al bury her at the end!<br />There is another strong female character in the series - she is romantic interest after book 2.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18160452118666847270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-49753234020261775882010-10-28T15:21:32.892+01:002010-10-28T15:21:32.892+01:00Bambi did it for meBambi did it for meMike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-28539365749967446352010-10-25T18:54:58.359+01:002010-10-25T18:54:58.359+01:00It's a great book - I thoroughly recommend it!...It's a great book - I thoroughly recommend it!K M Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801740095715755112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-20724539936287923532010-10-25T18:20:02.721+01:002010-10-25T18:20:02.721+01:00I've not heard of this book but after reading ...I've not heard of this book but after reading your review, I'm now intrigued!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-71637432712244277702010-10-22T23:46:17.538+01:002010-10-22T23:46:17.538+01:00This was a great review, with a personal touch. I&...This was a great review, with a personal touch. I'll go add it to my goodreads. I'm curious to see if I agree with your daughter, or you. Have a great weekend! :)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-53382267154251792142010-10-22T12:17:29.233+01:002010-10-22T12:17:29.233+01:00The author suggests she tries picking it up at boo...The author suggests she tries picking it up at book 2. Gives me an excuse to buy the next one anyway :-)K M Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801740095715755112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-86146926462016720462010-10-21T20:32:21.370+01:002010-10-21T20:32:21.370+01:00Maybe she'll pick it up again later when she f...Maybe she'll pick it up again later when she feels ready. Thanks for dropping by my blog hop :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670369139890322768.post-41574692378931409492010-10-21T16:02:26.787+01:002010-10-21T16:02:26.787+01:00This is an interesting point, Kate. The fate of Jo...This is an interesting point, Kate. The fate of Josh's sister pulled me up short too, and while it made Josh a more tragic figure, it did shock me rather. It's great book though, and I'd have said perfect for the age range, so what your daughter has to say is fascinating. And duly noted:)Thomas Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987047131104943571noreply@blogger.com