S.’s Comments (group member since Feb 10, 2021)

S.’s comments from the Gentle SPECTRUMS group.

Thank you, Carolyn! English is my second. I'm cheating in some way. I use the own book's words to describe it.:)
Yes, It seems that John didn't want to talk about it (or even think) at all. After hypnosis, he remembered. I don't think crazy people could do their own thing in ordered places like the military. But, maybe the military training does not aware of what damages they cause. They try an idea and the project failed, so they try another.
You're right, he did not connect his past to the notes. I'm not judging him too. He tried to over difficulties, so he couldn't back to those memories.
This was a good thing you mention, "everybody helps solve the criminal case". There wasn't a hero, just ordinary persons.
Carolyn, I very like to be in those underground tunnels too! :) we have subway tunnels here but, I think these are different.

I finished as we expected I couldn't put it down.:) It was indeed a short book my epub version has 210 pages. I rated a 5-star book, will write my review after a few days.
The history of the book was interesting. " Ian did not know he was writing a mystery! "It works good for me, his personal and knowing John is good. I hope his other books save this narration.
John's favorite book and I is the same, how happy I am. Haha:) Crime and Punishment. I expect more referring to books in next Ian's because John liked them. It's very interesting to me the main character is fond of books.
Trick and tests in special forces were very awful. This made soldiers sociopath, I think it's the wrong way for training which hurt other innocent people.
The murderer works at the library. Some people always seem harmless. You know, like the taxi drivers, policemen, and librarians, I liked the idea where he camouflages. Also, the fake name was Ian knots that were a very engaging idea too.:)
one of my favorite "Truth was always stranger than fiction, and nobody was ever wholly innocent."

Wow Carolyn, how so soon you finished it.
I just starting chapter 13. I really should write more, but it is a little difficult for me. Maybe because English is not my first language. The idea of writing about books started when I wanted to avoid straightforward sentences in my papers and conversations. I should more attention to detail and develop my thoughts. As I read this book in English, it's easier to write about.
I'm glad you enjoy it so much. A very good read indeed. I'm so eager to reach late-night chapters.:) I wonder why nothing said about the three murders so far, it's very strange for a detective book, I'm almost in middle but no information about the murders. Although I liked the way Ian Rankin presents Rebus. All his thoughts about war, her daughter, his past which tries to forget, and the boys who try to getting attention.
Something is very wrong with his brother. The first they met, the way he welcomed John, I should have figured out earlier. :)
The story of anonymous letters is interesting, who is doing this? The serial killer or the reporter Jim Stevens? Although it seems not likely Jim could do, he just a stalker. Also, he obviously on the wrong path, because he thinks John is with Michaels in illegal works.

I just finished the prologue. I so soon like John Rebus, lol. I like that he is so punctilious "noted the use of the word ‘warn’ where ‘tell’ would have sufficed".
I prefer the stories without the internet and all that too. and being in Edinburgh is so interesting to me. I'm in the beginning, but till now, it is easy to read and enjoy it. I am happy you find it funny, I'm sure will love it. Nice quote, Carolyn.

I am at the end of Chapter 12.

Anne Shirley goes to Redmond College, new adventures. The immersive and charming settings. I love Patty's Place.
BUT
Anne is kind but, she is changed and not imaginative. I think, don't know her anymore.
Phil is extremely annoying. I wonder how Anna could like her.
I use to love college life books, something like a Daddy-Long-Legs (she wanted to be a writer, too), But there aren't any similarities so far, nothing about the college itself.

C. wrote: "I look forward to conversations with you, Shirin! I am going to give you my e-mail address: RiedelFascination(at)Gmail(dot)com. Sometimes we get to know each other, discussing things we don't want ..."

Thank you, Carolyn. It's a very good idea <3. my e-mail is tondkarshirin@gmail.com

I’m so glad we buddy reading “Anne of the Island. :)
I liked the new characters, Dora is a sweet girl, Davy is uncontrollable. I think Paul is a little boy version Of Anne, I enjoyed his imagination. I want to imagine Matthew with new children, miss him a lot. I was very fond of him in the first book.
I saw Leeane mention being out of character for Anne to kill animals herself, I felt exactly the same. She looked more sentimental about everything.
My favorite new character is Mr. Harrison, sorry for him losing Ginger. I'm not sure about his wife.
And about Miss Lavender, I liked her name and her imagination. But she was careless to her maid, Although she liked her lady too much. As Carolyn said it's very offensive that she doesn't learn all the names of the family of sisters who live in her home.

Hi dear Carolyn, I'll write about "Anne Of Avonlea" and read "Anne Of The Island" " and skip chapter 16 and Davy's letter in chapter 17. thank you for your understanding, it was a terrible attitude indeed, hows good a miracle happened.

I recently finished Anne of Avonlea and wanted to start Anne Of The Island. I saw new comments here. I didn't want to spoil myself but, chapters 16 and 17 catch my eyes. It's to shame if something wrong happens for animals in the middle-grade book. I always imagine Montgomery softer than that. I could read this ten years ago. I've read the books before that I can't read them now. I don't know if I should give up reading Anne or start reading this book and jump from these two chapters.
It is good to warn, I saw a few people labeled Avoid-animal-harm or mentioned in their reviews (Carolyn you always do that😉), this is very helpful.

I read "Anne Of Green Gables" about a year ago, not too long ago. It's charming reading, and I'm glad to continue these books. I think you are right, Davy has a lot of leeways, and he is not kind as Anne.

Starting Chapter 11
I am happy to see that Anne is as the little Anne. I thought she get older and change but she is still positive and funny. Apparently, Davy is going to do the worst things that Anna didn't do. lol

C. wrote: "Good! Let me know which one you are in the mood for, Shirin. We are still discussing "Anne Of Avonlea" in the folder by its name. We slowed down a lot before Christmas. Then certainly, when I was t..."

You have my deepest sympathy, I wish you the peace that you seek.
then I'll try to get to you with Anne.

C. wrote: "Welcome to the group, Shirin! I am happy to have you here! Feel free to add your reading ideas and plans here, or make a folder for yourself, in your name. :) I am glad you have "Anne Frank" and ac..."

Thanks, Carolyn. I have the epub version of "Knots & Crosses" (an Edinburgh cop, I like to try book set in Scotland) and "Cover Her Face". So we have four books in common to start.:) I hope you will have happy reading, It's how bad I didn't read 2rd book sooner.

Anne Frank, Diary Of A Young Girl is on my to-read list, too. I saw Agatha Christie "Roger Acroyd" in my university library, I can get it by the end of this month. Keep me posted if you want to start these two. Ian Rankin and P.D. James seem cool, and I didn't forget The Angel's Game (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #2), I still looking for it.😉