Louise’s Comments (group member since Aug 29, 2015)

Louise’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Date Read: 7/6
Pages: 432

DQs Day 2 - start: "Five minutes later, Mort was lost"
end: "Sooner or later, everyone remembered the magic word (p98)


Q6 - Mort walked through the walls a few times but couldn't when he tried to get into the castle. Why do you think this happened?
He was consciously trying to walk through the wall, I think it only works instinctively

Q7- What do you think of Ingneous Cutwell's character?
I like him, he tickles me

Q8 - The Abbot has been reincarnated 53 times. The concept of reincarnation is an interesting one. If you were to be born again what life would you choose?
A dog or a cat

Q9 - Death sent Mort to reap three souls. In light of how he performed do you think Mort was ready for the job?
No, he should have been supervised on his first go out

Q10 - Mort found Ysabelle's handkerchief in the library. Why is she reading other people's life?
I think she is feeling lonely and it’s her only connection to the outside world, or she’s reading her family’s lives

DQ DAY 4 Part 3, II - Part 3, XII (p253)

14. Why do you think Addie puts herself through interactions like she had with Remi? It must be hard to see "lovers" grow old without you and not remember.

She wants to feel a part of something real in the hope that they will remember her

15. Do you like Addie or Henry more so far? Why? Are you finding their stories interesting?
I like them both, they are each interesting in their own way

16. So Addie is going to tell Henry the truth! How do you think this will go? Do you think he will still accept her or even believe her?
I know the answer to this as I read past this bit

17. We're halfway through the story. Do you have any fun predictions or guesses about what will happen in the second half?
I really couldn’t say,

Jammin Jenny wrote: "Audrey Jane wrote: "
Book: Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett
Date Read: 4th of July
Pages: 336

Tasks:
206. TA - "morris dancer" / "morris..."

Audio is 7hrs 55mins, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wintersmith-...

Pecan Pies and Dead Guys by Angie Fox
Date Read: 7/4
Pages: 331

Bingo
D4 - Frankie wears a trilby hat, hat on cover


The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith
Date Read: 7/5
Pages: 212

Bingo
D5 - Elephant on cover, which ride on the back of the Great A'Tuin

DQ Day 3 - Part 2, IV - Part 3, I (p 153)

10. In these parts the darkness comes and checks up on her a few times. What do you make of those conversations - what the darkness says and Adeline's reactions? Who or what do you think Luc is? Do you think something romantic could happen between Luc and Addie?

Luc is the devil, and he like to push Addie’s buttons. But she is learning to push back. They may have a fling at some point, who knows

11. Addie and Henry meet up for coffee which seems to go well. What do you think will come of this relationship? Will it last? Will it be fulfilling for the both of them?

There is something there, especially with regards to the curse. Maybe he is the Henry of her past life which is why he can remember her

12. Will it be significant considering Henry could utter Addie's name? Would it be possible that Henry made a deal with Luc thus enabling Addie's and Henry's relationship? Do you think they have met or will meet in the story?
See above

13. If you had a lifetime to do as you pleased, what would you do? Where would you go and what would you see?
I would travel the world

DQ Day 2 - Part 1, XIV - Part 2, III (p129)

5. At about a fourth of the way through the book, how do you like Addie LaRue as a narrator/person?
I find her intriguing especially as she tries to come to terms with her condition

6. Are you more interested in Addie’s past or present life (or both)? Why?
I find both interesting, the person she was in her past essentially helps her in her actions in the present.


7. How do you think she handled the start of her "curse"?
She handled it as I would have expected. She basically has had her identity taken and is trying to maintain her sense of self

8. Addie seems to have serial one-night stands with the same person. Why do you think she does this, and do you have any concerns with the potential for manipulating the other party? (I am still thinking on this as a power imbalance).

I think she is striving to maintain some sort of connection in the real work in the hope that something will stick.


9. In this section, we meet Henry. What is your initial reaction to Henry and his ability to remember her?
There is obviously some sort of connection there. It will be interesting to see how this pans out

DQ Day 1 - Part 1, I - Part 1, XIII (p67)

1. Other than BOM points what attracted you to this book? The rave reviews? The cover? The blurb?

This has been on my TBR and what better time to read it than as a BOM

2. Have you read any other books by V.E. Schwab/Victoria Schwab? If so, how does this book compare? If not, what do you think of the book so far?

I have read a couple of books by this author. I enjoy the writing style and the subject intrigued me

3. What are your thoughts on Addie and the bargain she made?

She was obviously desperate to get out of her situation and felt trapped. To make a deal with the devil seemed her only choice if a little hasty

4. Obviously, selling your soul is going too far but if you were able to get a wish granted what would it be?

To be healthy, happy and have no money worries

Update
We are entering our final month and are currently in 2nd place. Here is an update on our tasks and bingo spots.


Task Update
5 - Camera on Cover - Jammin Jenny
17 - Book set in South Africa - Cilla
30 - #8 in Series - Louise
56 - Go to the Cinema - Yasmine
60 - Sausage on cover
62 - MC is a Funeral Director/Undertaker
77 - Features a Superstitious Character
85 - Hippo on Cover - Jammin Jenny
92 - Musical Instrument on Cover - Geri
94 - Motorbike on Cover
165 - Rodent on Cover - Audrey Jane
199 - Chess Piece in Title - Yasmine
206 - "Morris dancer"/"Morris Dancing" in text - Audrey Jane
228 - Rabbit on Cover - Carrie
231 - MPG Race
243 - Fossil/Skeleton on Cover - Jammin Jenny

Bingo Update


A5 - Hat with feathers
B4 - vampire fangs
B7 - bag of coffee beans - Carrie
D4 - Sir Pterry's hat
D5 - the Great A'Tuin - Louise
E4 - Free Space!
F1- bee
G1 - cabbage
G2 - golem - Carrie
H2 - black rooster - Cilla
H8 - cheeseboard

Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
Date Read: 6/28
Pgs: 359

Tasks:
194: Recommendation from Sonia - Team Rincewind


Black Rose by Alex Lukeman
Date Read: 6/28
Pages: 294


The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Date Read: 6/28
Pages: 314

Tasks:
18: #6 on list


The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci by Belle Ami
Date Read: 6/30
Pages: 240


The Keys to my Diary: Trixie by Ann Omasta
Date Read: 6/30
Pages: 141

Cilla wrote: "Completion Post

by L. Frank Baum
Date Read: June 29, 2021
Pages: 224
BOM/Writing DQs: NA
Possible uses and reasons/justifica..."

Please add Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to your TT shelf and add a read date.

Geri wrote: "I posted my book for bingo G4 guitar. Since there is a guitar on cover. I’ll read another book with a musical instrument on cover to fill that task!"

No probs

Yasmine wrote: "Completion Post


Book: The Gatekeeper's Staff by Antoine Bandele
Date Read: June 28, 2021
Pages: 484 pages (is this the right choice of page numbers? Thi..."

Please add to your TT Shelf

Carrie wrote: "I'll take B7 as well!"

Added

Yasmine wrote: "Audrey Jane wrote: "Yasmine wrote: "Ah okay perfect! Yes then I can read that, it's a quick read :) And tomorrow I'm finally done with my exams, and can hopefully spend much more time finishing all..."

How are you enjoying it?

Audrey Jane wrote: "Louise wrote: "@Audrey I didn't add The Midnight Library as we need the DQ links. :)"

Aye, captain, I'm here with the links :)


Book: [book:The Midnight L..."

Thanks Audrey :)

Update
All books posted and on your TT shelves are now added to the spreadsheet with page counts verified as needed.. Couple of additions needed as mentioned above so that we can claim these points.

@Audrey I didn't add The Midnight Library as we need the DQ links. :)

We are currently in 3 place overall with 5 weeks to go.

Task Update
5 - Camera on Cover - Jammin Jenny
17 - Book set in South Africa - Cilla
18 - From Against Discrimination List - Louise
30 - #8 in Series - Louise
56 - Go to the Cinema - Yasmine
60 - Sausage on cover
62 - MC is a Funeral Director/Undertaker
66 - Features a Necromance - Geri
77 - Features a Superstitious Character
85 - Hippo on Cover - Jammin Jenny
92 - Musical Instrument on Cover - Geri
94 - Motorbike on Cover
104 - Mask on Cover - Cilla
120 - With a Character of Legend - Cilla
165 - Rodent on Cover - Audrey Jane
192 - Spell Out SKY - Y - Yasmine
194 - Recommendation from Different Team - Louise
199 - Chess Piece in Title - Yasmine
206 - "Morris dancer"/"Morris Dancing" in text - Audrey Jane
228 - Rabbit on Cover - Carrie
231 - MPG Race
243 - Fossil/Skeleton on Cover - Jammin Jenny

Bingo Update

A4 - Broom
A5 - Hat with feathers
B4 - vampire fangs
B7 - bag of coffee beans - Carrie
D4 - Sir Pterry's hat
D5 - the Great A'Tuin - Louise
E4 - Free Space!
E8- fierce cat
F1- bee
G1 - cabbage
G2 - golem - Carrie
G4 - guitar
H2 - black rooster - Cilla
H8 - cheeseboard