Angie's comments

Angie's comments from the The Rory Gilmore Book Club group.

Note: Angie is no longer a member of this group.

I love this book!

I noticed this year there are a ton of Halloween cards with the Wicked Witch on them... spooky!

Just finished this book! I really enjoyed this new approach to the story of OZ. I found it a little interesting that characters weren't more put off by Elphaba's color. They seemed to notice and then didn't think anything else about it. But maybe that's because it's OZ and there are a lot of strange things there.

I wish we could've read more about Elphaba's childhood... this might've help me decide if she became evil or was born evil. She seemed to always want to do good but held such a grudge against society and people. She really seemed like she was trying to make a difference in society. And one thing I like about her was that she never turned on her beliefs. She could've helped her sister rule Munchinland and didn't bother.

I love how the Yellow Brick Road is portrayed in the book. I remember even reading that people were trying to pull it up. I didn't really like that part about the monkeys; I don't understand why was Elphaba trying to get wings on them? It was like she was experimenting on them. Thought that was not in her character. I thought the little orgy scene was weird as well. I still don't really get what that place was? A place where people get high? I don't know.

I loved reading about the years when Elphaba went to college. And how much of an effect the murder of the goat had on here. I really think that changed her entire life. I always thought that Boq would realize he and Elphaba should be together. I didn't expect it to be Fieryo. And who is this Yackle person? They appear 3 or 4 times in the novel. I looked that character up and read Yackle's story is more deeply explored in "A Lion Among Men," in which she is the secondary protagonist. I kinda wish we knew more about her in this book though. I am still confused by this character.

I always thought about the clock through the whole book. I thought eventually we were going to find out the reason Elphaba was green was because she was born in the clock.

I will be attending the Broadway show in Denver on the 10th of October and am real excited. This will be my first musical. I go to shows all the time but haven't been to a musical yet. The Wizard of OZ movie is going to be in Bluray for the first time this week!

That might be an interesting Q&A I will stop by to read the comments.

I am finally reading this book... I am going to the Wicked Broadway show in Denver on the 10th of October so what better time to read it then now?

That is a good point. I can't imagine how nervous Clare must've been and to finally be able to relax a little. Then again I guess she would be nervous about her daughter next. :)

Right but did he just pass out when he got there?

Spoilers:

Not sure what to think about this book. I am a little disappointed in the fact that it ended sadly. And one thing I noticed is that each date is described in detail except the most important date to me which is when Henry and Clare meet up when she is 82. That date only describes Henry walking though the door and that's it. I felt that was a let down.

Then when Henry went back in time and made love to Clare for the first time when she was a virgin and then came back to the future Clare I couldn't help but wonder if I would've been jealous of my younger self. I know it's me but then again it is almost like my husband is sleeping with some young girl.

I love that Henry goes into the future and visits Alma a lot. I thought I remember reading though that Henry didn't like traveling to the future and only went there like once? Then the end of the book it changes that he went there often.

The character Ingrid really bothered me. I felt so bad for her. And then for her to kill herself in front of Henry is terrible. She is the character that will stay with me the most. I also thought that people didn't freak out about learning of Henry's time-travel. I don't know if it's because they just knew something was going on with him and then to finally find out was a relief? For example when Henry gets stuck in the cage and all the library workers find out. They were all so cool about it.

From message 61: I too don't like that we didn't find out what all that glass in Henry's body was from. I thought that scene would come more into play later since it was such a shocking scene.

From message 47: I would never want to know my death date. I would probably freak out until then.

When Henry died and they called the police I just wonder how they explained the gun shot wound with no shooter or gun present? The police contact the Dr and take his word for it? I was glad though that he died and I am sure he was glad. There is no way possible for him to survive time travel with no feet. I was confused about that particular time travel. When he traveled did he just pass out in the cold? Does he usually sleep when he travels?

I am just starting this book and loving it so far. I can't wait to see the movie!

I haven't been able to get any of the author's I've invited to join. But I am still going to try others!

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I have tried to invite some... though none have joined!

I always want to say things like that to people too! But when the moment comes I forget, and then think about it later. :(

Look at that 2000 members!

I am behind on the group readings (about to start Emma) but I will get to this book too.

This is great! I really enjoyed last summer's read. Has it been a year?

Doesn't seem like too many people are reading this. Is this a boring book or what?

I really like whichway's review. I agree about the part where Zach's arrest was changed. Didn't like that at all. Had I not read the book I probably would've enjoyed the movie more. I loved the actresses. Though I would've never pictured Jennifer Hudson as Rosealeen.

I am always changing mine.. this time it is me and my husband when we went tubing at Copper Mountain, CO. I love tubing!

1. Crime and Punishment
2. The Sound and they Fury

Not much longer till Wolverine!