tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254513582786334486.post6922828094076820804..comments2023-10-07T16:35:24.570+01:00Comments on The Overflowing Library: Review: Forever by Judy Blumekirsty at the overflowing libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08688668056795747019noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254513582786334486.post-16973938533612471352012-09-02T15:16:44.755+01:002012-09-02T15:16:44.755+01:00I think this book does get its buzz from its contr...I think this book does get its buzz from its controversial nature when first being published. I agree that there are a lot better books out there but I hope this one continues to remind people to push and try new things like Blume did.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254513582786334486.post-36004393269227102752012-09-02T15:00:53.955+01:002012-09-02T15:00:53.955+01:00This book has massive nostalgic value for me and w...This book has massive nostalgic value for me and was perhaps the first 'naughty' book I ever read. Up until then it was just kisses and fading into the sunset. I'm not sure the book will stand the test of time, like you said, as the quality and quantity of YA fiction being produced is phenomenal, but I will never forget that gold cover ...<br /><br />http://unpublishedworksofme.blogspot.co.uk/Unpublished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152652424684567118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254513582786334486.post-77235500764403889532012-09-02T11:35:39.789+01:002012-09-02T11:35:39.789+01:00I remember reading it as a teenager and it was the...I remember reading it as a teenager and it was the only type of book like it on the market. I'd be reluctant to read it now as you say it would feel dated in a digital age. But during the 80s and early 90s it was stand out! :-)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12232105105688358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254513582786334486.post-39943463536734474282012-09-02T10:16:01.156+01:002012-09-02T10:16:01.156+01:00Great review - I read this for the first time last...Great review - I read this for the first time last year and don't think it's held up particularly well, either.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408167904801253874noreply@blogger.com