tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post5813078029033549193..comments2024-03-28T13:55:55.880-04:00Comments on Romance Around the Corner: Can a Bad Romance Be a Good Romance? Room at the Inn by Ruthie KnoxRomance Around the Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204919057662563713noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-41301951761345708492012-11-14T17:33:53.393-05:002012-11-14T17:33:53.393-05:00Very interesting post, Brie. Sometimes, you get ch...Very interesting post, Brie. Sometimes, you get characters that are pitiful separated, but together, you have to wonder. <br /><br />Anyway, to answer your question... At the end of the day, I read for my enjoyment. As long as I enjoy the book, I don't really mind if it's a "bad" romance. And seriously, kudos to the author who was able to turn such a story into something enjoyable :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-77464846308430289382012-11-14T14:07:11.382-05:002012-11-14T14:07:11.382-05:00Thanks, Jade!
I don't think the problem was t...Thanks, Jade!<br /><br />I don't think the problem was that they were comfortable or used to each other, it was probably the opposite. It was just love getting in the way, because they couldn't let go. As I said, it was a love unwilling to die. And that was both sad and romantic (in a twisted way).<br /><br />I think I didn't enjoy it despite the characters, I enjoyed it because of them. It's difficult to explain, I guess you have to read it. I think you would like it. If you read it, let me know, I'd love to hear your thoughts.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-7727849562384144612012-11-12T14:25:29.172-05:002012-11-12T14:25:29.172-05:00I think I'd actually have to read this to judg...I think I'd actually have to read this to judge for myself. But from the way it sounds, the characters just seem to be comfortable with each, which isn't necessarily a good thing. Holding onto somebody just because you're used to each other usually never works out in the end. Been there and done that, and so glad I'm done with that.<br /><br />I think if they really allowed themselves to be apart eventually time would hep them get over that pain. Now sine I haven't read this, I could totally be drawing the worn conclusions, but it's kind of what it sounds like to me. Glad you were still able to enjoy this story despite the characters.<br /><br />Great discussion post Brie!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010634004221131416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-86377094863228217692012-11-12T09:17:20.122-05:002012-11-12T09:17:20.122-05:00The type of realism you mention makes the HEA swee...The type of realism you mention makes the HEA sweeter, I think. It doesn't have to be an immediate HEA; it can be a work in progress, more hopeful than happy (although there’s a lot of happiness in hope). One of the reasons why I love Contemporaries so much is because they are the least fantastical of the bunch (Historicals can be realistic and authentic, but I can’t relate to the characters and situations in the same way as I do with Contemporary Romance). But being grounded in reality also means that the relationships are messier, and that is good. As long as I can believe in their happy ending, I don’t care is said happy ending isn't as tidy as it should. Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-40699748816355359932012-11-12T08:59:43.660-05:002012-11-12T08:59:43.660-05:00Yes, they loved each other and that's painfull...Yes, they loved each other and that's painfully clear in the book. The thing is that there was so much pain between them, especially in her case, and I felt like part of the reason they end up together was because they just couldn't let go of each other. When I say that they didn't deserve to be happy together, I meant that he put so much effort into not being with her that I wasn't sure it was the best HEA for them. Am I making sense? I'm curious to see how you like it, I loved it, even if it seems like I didn't. It just made me think a lot, and that is good!Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-78454532901932157322012-11-12T08:58:41.175-05:002012-11-12T08:58:41.175-05:00What a thought provoking review! And as a person w...What a thought provoking review! And as a person who really likes sad romances and perhaps, as you say, bad romances, I'm really intrigued. Part of why I like Ruthie's story and others in this vein is the idea that the HEA isn't wrapped in a bow. The main characters have gotten through the worst of their damage but they're not ready to be married - they're not ready to be totally heroic, they agree to work on it - together. It's that realism, minus the epilogue with the three kids and a dog, that's intriguing. And I feel like the honesty the two characters get to is a better promise of a HEA than the producing of a ring. I'm going to be thinking about this all day...Molly O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171236688541657736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-52243441129528400822012-11-12T08:47:57.054-05:002012-11-12T08:47:57.054-05:00And the only reason I can believe in their HEA is ...<i> And the only reason I can believe in their HEA is that they were miserable apart from each other, so anything that’s not being separated means happiness. Yes they love each other, but I’m not sure they deserved being happy together. </i><br /><br />So were you convinced that they will truly be happy together for the rest of their lives? Did it feel like they just.. settled? <br /><br />Your thoughts on this story would make me hesitate to read..except it's Ruthie Knox. And I bought this book just for her story. I'm very interested to see if it works for me now!Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164981880837468084noreply@blogger.com