Comments on things mean a lot: Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

I've heard of this book, but I didn't think it was...

2009-02-18T03:13:57.111Z

I've heard of this book, but I didn't think it was a must-read for me until reading your review. Actually, this might be a book that would entice my husband to read, his love of disaster movies and all. Thanks for the great review! It must be a powerful book if it ends up in your dreams.

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric

Glad you enjoyed this one. I have to agree with yo...

2009-02-16T06:19:24.021Z

Glad you enjoyed this one. I have to agree with your comments on the family dynamics. That was one of the most interesting things in this story for me. It's mind-numbing just contemplating how a disaster such as this would change the relationships you have with others and how to maintain a certain level emotionally. I was pretty impressed with how the author handled it.

You make me want to jump out and get the book now....

2009-02-15T08:41:46.196Z

You make me want to jump out and get the book now. Bad girl. LOL

Oh I've seen reviews of this! Took me a minute to ...

2009-02-13T03:32:59.875Z

Oh I've seen reviews of this! Took me a minute to recognize it. I've been a little curious about this.

Wow looks like many people have read and reviewed ...

2009-02-11T20:25:03.226Z

Wow looks like many people have read and reviewed this one. Sounds like something I would like I think. I had nightmares after reading the second The Dreaming manga in bed last week so you areon't alone scaring yourself by reading at night!

Alexa: It really is. I'm terrified of meteoroids :...

2009-02-11T19:54:10.762Z

Alexa: It really is. I'm terrified of meteoroids :S

Stephanie: She really was quick! And sensible. I don't think I'd have known what to do either.

Zibilee: Definitely a wise idea!

Dar, I look forward to your thoughts on it!

Valentina: I suspect you would be, yes. I know I was!

This has been on my wishlist for ever! and it soun...

2009-02-11T19:34:16.632Z

This has been on my wishlist for ever! and it sounds just like something I would be glued to from beginning to end!

I've heard that this is a very good book more than...

2009-02-11T19:16:32.699Z

I've heard that this is a very good book more than once. I've been meaning to grab it at the library as it is usually on the stand starting at me. Your great review serves to remind me that I should.

This book sounds fantastic, but also really, reall...

2009-02-11T16:58:40.067Z

This book sounds fantastic, but also really, really scary. I think I will go ahead and give it a try, but will follow your lead and not read it before bed.

I still have to read the next installment of this ...

2009-02-11T03:49:27.443Z

I still have to read the next installment of this book. But yes, it was creepy. Made you think. I know I was really impressed with the mom and how quickly she came up with plans. I don't know whether I could have done that!!

I agree this is such a wonderful book and I loved ...

2009-02-10T23:22:20.699Z

I agree this is such a wonderful book and I loved the characters especially Miranda and it is terrifying it could so easily happen!

Charley, you're welcome! That's what book bloggers...

2009-02-10T22:11:54.886Z

Charley, you're welcome! That's what book bloggers are for :P

Marg: Yeah...probably not the best time for you :(

Joanna: I hadn't heard of Carbon Diaries, but I'' check it out. Thanks!

Renay: I wouldn't call it happy, but to me it seemed to suggest that the survivors were getting organized and begging to look after one another. But it's very much possible that's what I wanted to see. It seems that Chris is with you, though! And I didn't notice that about the mother, but it's indeed interesting.

Jo, I hope you enjoy it when you do!

Violet, I really love the title too.

Mariel: more than slightly scary for me :P But still worth reading.

Fear Death by Water: I didn't know McCarthy had said that, but that was more or less what I assumed when I read the book.

thatsthebook: Thanks again :D

Lisa: I found it scary, but actually less disturbing than some other post-apocalyptic stories out there. I hope you enjoy it!

Lenore: I bet that thought will cross my mind from now on too.

Debi: I suspect I'd fail epically at surviving too...

2009-02-10T21:57:44.496Z

Debi: I suspect I'd fail epically at surviving too. But who knows...maybe now that we've read this book we'll know what to do :P

Maree, I think you'll enjoy it :)

Ramya: it's scary, but well worth reading.

Bermudaonion: indeed!

Loren Eaton: I think it is, yes. And I love them too.

Amanda: the constant danger of blogging: endless tbr additions :P

Amanda #2: I wonder if Pfeffer had her in mind.

Naida, it was!

Becky: that completely escaped my notice, but you make an excellent point! This is why extensive research is so important for authors. Someone will always notice those innacuracies, and they'll inevitable pull them out of the story.

raidergirl3: I suspect I'll be thinking about it for months too.

Staci: I'm glad I wasn't the only one to get nightmares! And yeah...it IS plausible. That's why it's so scary.

Melody: I love books like that too.

Chris: lol, no worries :P This is one of the most terrifying books I've read in a long time too (though The Road is hella scary too). I didn't know about a third book! I'm looking forward to it already. Also, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the ending...feel free to e-mail me!

Whenever I look at all my canned goods, I have to ...

2009-02-10T21:29:20.493Z

Whenever I look at all my canned goods, I have to think of this book. Should I get more just in case?

I've read several reviews of this book lately, and...

2009-02-10T19:42:24.333Z

I've read several reviews of this book lately, and for the most part they've all been positive. I did read one reviewer that said that she couldn't finish the book because it just disturbed her too much. It does intrigue me, and I think I'll give it a try.

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2009-02-10T16:38:27.538Z

You've been nominated:
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I loved the book as well. I think the events in th...

2009-02-10T15:28:08.189Z

I loved the book as well. I think the events in the book could have been what happened in The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Interviews have him saying it was a meteror impact. I LAWKI earlier here:

http://exitofhumanity.blogspot.com/2008/09/alright.html

Its interesting that I have seen many a disaster m...

2009-02-10T13:51:10.834Z

Its interesting that I have seen many a disaster movie dealing with asteroid impacts and such, but have not read any books about the same subject. Not fiction anyway. This sounds like an interesting (if slightly scary) read. Great review, thanks!

I just love the title of this book. And it sounds ...

2009-02-10T11:18:28.242Z

I just love the title of this book. And it sounds great too. I'll have to check it out.

I keep readinggood reviews of this. I really need ...

2009-02-10T09:59:20.520Z

I keep readinggood reviews of this. I really need to get round to reading it!

I am seriously the only one convinced that the end...

2009-02-10T09:41:08.067Z

I am seriously the only one convinced that the ending in this book was not happy, I think. >.>

It's so lonely over here!

Ever notice the mother wasn't named? I found that interesting.

I'm glad you enjoyed it, though I'm sorry it gave ...

2009-02-10T09:05:37.460Z

I'm glad you enjoyed it, though I'm sorry it gave you nightmares! I have this one and hope to get to it this month still... Last year I read a similar one called Carbon Diaries which I really, really enjoyed - and you might too, judging by this review.

This is one of the books that I have nominated to ...

2009-02-10T08:38:24.162Z

This is one of the books that I have nominated to read for Sci-fi Experience. Given the news around here at the moment, I am not sure that I am ready for a survival story, but we will see how we go.

I don't know why I've put off reading this for so ...

2009-02-10T06:11:43.019Z

I don't know why I've put off reading this for so long. Thanks for reminding me.

This book scared the shit out of me! Excuse the fo...

2009-02-10T06:01:40.024Z

This book scared the shit out of me! Excuse the foul language, but that's the best way to put it :p I loved it though, but seriously, it may be the most terrifying thing I've read in a long time. I had nightmares about this one too. The Dead and the Gone is quite scary too, but it's really more of a cry your eyes out book. She's working on the third book now which is supposed to tie the two together! I had some questions about the end...I couldn't tell if it was hopeful or if it was symbolic of something all together different which I can't talk about here without spoiling the book. But did you pick up on any of that? Or was it just me?