Susy’s Comments (group member since Apr 21, 2017)

Susy’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

I’d lost my graphic of the main characters, looked up another one and read some spoilers by accident grmpf

I’m at chapter 86 now.
Though I still find it very interesting, especially now we have more of MC, I’m starting to lose focus (this while my focus is already less with audiobooks). It is a bit on the long side this book lol

Indeed

Yes, really horrible to lose 14 of your (younger) years like that?

I’m at chapter 57 now. Sparknotes have been life saving, thank you @Roseanne!
There are so many characters and (side) plots that it’s hard to keep track of.

If I don’t finish by the end of February (which will probably be the case), I will have to take a short break so I can listen to another audiobook for a readathon I’m participating in.

I disliked her but ended up missing her (and the rest of the characters) after I’d finished the book

Penelope wrote: "Yes . I love the way he’s catching up with all of his enemies and they have no idea blinded by his wealth and charm. I’m now in chapter 53. So much has happened i have backtracked to read along wit..."

Indeed, so many names!

Finished my 4th book: Dune Messiah ★★★

Finished my 5th book: Shadow and Bone ★★★★.5

Total books read: 5
Total owned books read: 1 (20%)

I’m stuck at chapter 31. My concentration is so bad that I’ve started and listened to this one chapter 3 times already. Hopefully after this attempt I will be able to continue...

All themes are listed in the thread Monthly Genres 2021.

Finished my 3rd book: A Curse So Dark and Lonely ★★★★.5

Total books read: 3
Total owned books read: 1 (33%)

Oh, that sounds really great!

Roseanne wrote: "It truly was a Sherlock Holmes moment. I am on chapter 22 this morning. [spoilers removed]

Anyone ever check out sparknotes online when they are reading classics? I started doing this a few years ..."

Yes, I loved that part too Roseanne!

Ehh, sparknotes?

Roseanne wrote: "Chapter 17 ohhhh....now I get it."

Lol
I got such a “Sherlock Holmes” feeling listening to this chapter :)

Roseanne wrote: "I do enjoy the chapters with Dantes the most but I find Villefort very interesting. I am into chapter 15 now."

True

I’ve noticed I’m much more invested in the chapters where Dantes plays a role. In the other chapters I tend to lose focus lol

Eileen wrote: "Chapter 5
[spoilers removed]"

Yes, that’s definitely it. (view spoiler)[It was hinted at right at the beginning when Dantes was put in charge of the ship after the captain had died. (hide spoiler)]

Eileen wrote: "I've been doing Bookopoly 2021 and came across Partner Pick. Does anyone want to decide which one of these I should tackle next after my current books?

What's Worth Keeping, [bookc..."

I choose Amelia Unabridged

(And please let me know what it was that Jenna wanted to tell Amelia all along)

Eileen wrote: "That's amazing! I think this is my second time through this book, but I don't remember much other than the overall plot. I just started today and I'm reading and listening to Bill Homewood at the s..."

It's my first time for The Count and am listening to it. David Clarke does an excellent job, I very much like his voice and he too has a different voice for each character. I might have someday read the physical/e-book though cause I always miss some details while listening. I've been having some sleepless nights so I'm at chapter 27 now.

Finished my 2nd book: Dune ★★★★.5

Total books read: 2
Total owned books read: 1 (50%)

Roseanne wrote: "What I saw definitely had spoilers on it. I immediately stopped looking but I saw one thing that I’m now waiting for. Instead I am jotting notes when a new character comes up. I am into chapter 4 now."

Ah, that’s a bummer.

I do a lot of listening in bed, so no opportunity to make notes lol

I’m at chapter 19 now.
I believe it was chapter 17 reminded me of Sherlock Holmes....