Vikki’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Vikki’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

300 Police

5th book finished - Police by Jo Nesbo
Another great book in the Harry Hole series. A few things in the final chapter make me think those points are going to continue in the next book. I could be wrong...

Welcome to the group Jonnie, it does sound like you're from all over. I'm very boring, lived all my life in the same area of a small country (Northern Ireland).

A few discussion questions I found - there are spoilers so that's why they're hidden.

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1 Why did Elin decide to accept Issac’s invitation to the engagement party despite being estranged?

2 What did you think about the setting—the Sanatorium and the location in the Swiss Alps? How did it help add to the mystery/creepy vibe of the story? Would you ever stay in a Sanatorium hotel?

3 There was a lot of outrage in the town with the decision to turn the Sanatorium into a hotel. What is your opinion on taking places like that and repurposing into vacation destinations?

4 Elin and Isaac share a dark past—their brother Sam tragically died when they were kids. And Elin had suspicions that Isaac was involved. First, let’s talk about how this tragedy ended up influencing Elin’s decision to become a detective.

5 Did you believe that Isaac had murdered Sam and possibly Laure?

6 Elin is on leave from her job as a detective after a case went wrong. But once Laure goes missing, she taps right back into her skills to try and solve the mystery. What did you think of Elin’s detective skills?

7 Who did you initially suspect was behind the murders?

8 It turns out that Sam’s death was an accident, however, Elin witnessed it happen but was too much in shock to help him. How did learning the truth change everything for Elin?

9 We eventually learn that this Sanatorium actually conducted horrific experiments on women. Let’s talk about our thoughts regarding this.

10 What did you think about the reveal that Cecile was behind the murders and her reasoning for doing so?

11 What happens next for Elin, Will and Isaac? Will Elin and Issac now have a better relationship going forward?

12 Who is stalking Elin in the epilogue? Would you read a sequel of this story? (hide spoiler)]

Anna Bennett wrote: "Kurt Vonnegut

Brown, Brené

Emily St. John Mandel"

I feel drawn to Emily St John Mandel.
I haven't read books by any of these authors.

Jennifer wrote: "Vikki, I'm picking Bridget Collins for you. Those covers are compelling to me!"

Thanks Jennifer :) Not sure which one of these 2 books to go for yet... but I'll share my decision

243 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

All kids getting boosters? Wow. I think it's only over 16s for boosters here. And it was only last week that 5-11 year olds were offered a vaccine.

My three authors

Mandy Rotbotham


John Grisham


Bridget Collins

Care home residents, healthcare staff and older people (initially 75/80+) were first here then it was mostly done by age. It took a while before clinically vulnerable people were eligible. My parents had theirs before some people I know who are on chemo. All adults were offered their first dose before the end of July.
All adults could get a booster from December if it was at least 3 months since their 2nd dose.

See they're now going to offer dose for over 75s, immunocompromised and those in care homes in the UK

Tone wrote: "Vikki wrote: ""

A lovely book - enjoy!"

I'm about 20% of the way into it now and it's good so far. I'm intrigued about Eleanor's past.

224 Charles & Camilla: Portrait of a Love Affair

had to explain

When people ask me what I do - taxi drivers, dental hygienists - I tell them I work in an office.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

Alissa wrote: "Yes yes, we love suggestions!!"

If there are any books you'd like to do a buddy read with feel free to mention them

Carolien wrote: "I should have kept my mouth shut on variants. There's a SUB-variant (of course) and it is now overtaking original Omicron A1 in South Africa.

And I quote: "The BA.2 subvariant is replacing BA.1 in..."

I think we've had some of a subvariant of omicron too but there hasn't been much in the news about it.
Sometimes I wonder if we're ever going to see the end of this virus

Use this thread to post any requests you have for a buddy read - just name the book(s) you're interested in reading and see if anyone responds.

Or just keep an eye to see if anyone plans to read a book on your to-read pile - it could be a good way to shrink that to-read pile!