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


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

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35559 DQ's Day 3
Chapters 15 -22

11. I know this is much earlier in the book but it is bothering me. What is the significance of the Game playing - particularly Monopoly being compulsory at least every week?
• To be successful at games needs strategy and foresight, monopoly brings a financial aspect to it. Possibly preparing them for success in the business world.

12. What is Hayes hiding in his conversation with Gretchen? What does he owe her and do you think this is important ?
• I’ve already finished so I know the answer although I didn’t know at this point.

13. I like the point that Stevie makes about it being important to write everything down immediately. If you were Stevie and writing down what happened up to Hayes's death what would your list contain? What would be in your "brain attic" ?
Times, where everyone was, who talked to who and what about.

14. Solving Riddles is no more my forte than solving crime. So who can solve the riddle "What is always on a staircase but never on a stair?"
• Not sure, I did google it but don’t get it.

15. Stevie is worried that her parents are going to withdraw her from Ellingham. How would you react as a student and / or a parent in this situation?
• If I wanted to stay I’d plead my case
35559 DQs Day 2 - Oct 17
Chapters 7 through 14

6.) What did you think of the yurt party? Anything or anyone peak your interest?
• This was intriguing, couldn’t work out its purpose.

7.) What do you think about the overall setup of the school? Would you of wanted to go to a school like this for your last two years of high school? Would you send you kid to a school like this (your real or nonexistent kid)?
• These are gifted kids and could be lost in a general school environment. I personally wouldn’t have liked to this type of school but if I had a kid and the opportunity was there I would send them if I thouit was in their best interest.

8.) The historic case seems very similar to the Lindbergh Baby case down to the multiple money drops, marked bills, questionable confessions, foreign suspects with limited English, random FBI agent involvement, and late introduction of the police. The biggest different is Iris being taken as well as Alice (plus Alice being 3). We now know what happened to Iris, do you think Alice has a parallel fate to the Lindbergh baby? Or do you think she's alive (or lived to adulthood anyway)?
• I’d like to think that Alice is alive, it would be interesting if we found out that she is related to one of the students.

9.) Do you think the Senator her parents work for is involved somehow, or just a red herring?
• I’ve reached the end. The Senator must be involved somehow.

10.) Any thoughts on David, what his deal is, and why he seems so familiar to Stevie?
• Reached the end so know the answer to this.
Team Lettuce Read (260 new)
Nov 15, 2020 06:40AM

35559 We need to swap a child for an adult. We've been inundated with kids
Team Lettuce Read (260 new)
Nov 15, 2020 06:01AM

35559 Thanks guys, for some reason I though each round was a month, not 4 weeks.
35559 DAY 1 - CHAPTERS 1-6
1. Upon starting the novel an illustration of Ellingham and a copy of a letter sent on 8 April 1936 are the first things the reader sees before they start the text. Why do you think the author starts with these and how important will the setting of Ellingham be in the novel?
• I’m listening to the audio so no illustrations, the string I’d going to be very important.

2. We are firstly introduced to an intriguing character called Dottie who it seems unfortunately is not long for this world. It is just a case of wrong place, wrong time or do you think this scene will play a more important part in the resolution of the mystery?
• Not sure how but she will be important to the storyline.

3. There appears to be a dual timeline in the novel detailing past and present. Why has the author written it this way? Does it add to the present storyline getting a perspective on the events in the past?
• This is a popular plot-line in these types of novels. I like it, although I occasionally have to backtrack to double check what timeline we’re in.

4. First impressions of the present day characters? How do you think they will interact in solving the crimes both past and possibly present?
• I think as they realize they are suspects there will be a need to prove their innocence, either by working together or against each other.

5. In the past time line, Flora has secret information about Iris. Any ideas of the significance of the hidden compact in light of Iris and Alice's disappearance?
• Not a clue
Team Lettuce Read (260 new)
Nov 14, 2020 01:05PM

35559 I completely dropped the ball on this I've tried to fit as many books in as possible. Not sure why I thought this round ended on the 19th. Probably because I'd mixed it up with claiming the BOM for the round. Really sorry team. My messup has cost us points.
Team Lettuce Read (260 new)
Nov 14, 2020 11:44AM

35559 I thought the round ended on the 19th. If you could help
Nov 13, 2020 11:49PM

35559 The Easter Bilby - COMPLETED 11/23/24

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The Easter Bilby gifts you with a captured bunny that will lay an egg that heals 3 hp every Sunday. The egg must be eaten that week or it will rot
Nov 13, 2020 11:47PM

35559 For task 7. Both partners spell out one of NOVEL, ROLE, PLAY, GAME using standard spell out rules

Do you have any preference?
Nov 13, 2020 11:45PM

35559 I’ve read the beginners guide and there are some really good tips in there. I’ve picked out a few simple quests to work on and I definitely need a rabbit.
With the quest “The Sandwich is always Greener on the Other Side” do the tasks have to be done in order.
That is Author => Title => Spell-Out=> Series
Nov 13, 2020 02:40PM

35559 ✔️• Hello, my name is...

You wish to advertise your services as a proper knight so the citizens know who to call if they have trouble.

Introduce yourself or post a link to your existing introduction to earn an easy +3 Exp
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Academy - part II - Complete 7/1/21
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✔️Robbing Robin Hood

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A Fairy Odd Path - Completed 10/27

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The Sandwich is always Greener on the Other Side - COMPLETE 10/27

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Nov 13, 2020 02:39PM

35559 November Activity Log
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Nov 13, 2020 02:38PM

35559 Activity Logs
Nov 13, 2020 02:27PM

35559 I’ve killed a couple of monsters and introduced myself in the tavern.
Nov 13, 2020 02:27PM

35559 Apprenticeship Tasks

✔️ 1. Say hello in the buddy thread set up for you
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 2. Introduce yourself in the Tavern
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 3. Newcomer reaches level 2 experience
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 4. Newcomer levels up a weapon
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 5. Newcomer levels up both weapons
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 6. Newcomer defeats their first monster
✔️ 7. Both partners spell out one of NOVEL, ROLE, PLAY, GAME using standard spell out rules
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 8. Visit the melting pot and suggest a quest idea that you have worked on together
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 9. The experienced player gives a gift to the newcomer to help with a quest (e.g. potion/egg/magic item)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✔️ 10. Both partners read a book that involves a teacher or student, or that has a link to a video game (i.e. Ready Player One or The Last Wish)
Louise -Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward 12/7
Natasha - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 12/12
The Local Tavern (9738 new)
Nov 13, 2020 02:21PM

35559 Hello all Lady Louise here apprentice to Lady Catherine. Have been wandering around the kingdom leveling up my sword and Staff. Lucky I had as I came across a rat hiding in the sewers, and one nasty looking goblin. Going to kick back and relax a while before I go off questing.
Nov 13, 2020 01:46PM

35559 Thank you Sophie, it’s been a tough few months.
Nov 13, 2020 12:29AM

35559 Round #2
Adjective called: Revolutionary
Final noun pick: Sheriff
Nov 12, 2020 02:50PM

35559 Monsters Slain
Common Monsters
6 Sewer Rat - last killed 1/2 next available - N/A
9 Goblin - last killed 14/1/25 next available - N/A
15 Brown Bat - last killed 14/09/25 next available 28/09/25
9 Greater Sewer Rat - last killed 14/9/25 next available 28/9/25


Uncommon Monsters
10 Rocks - last killed 1/2; population left 0
1 Big Heart - last killed 12/6; population left 1
3 Omnibus Troll - last killed 12/27; population left 0
2 Lexicon Ness Monster - last killed 12/27; population left: 0

Timed Monsters
4 Drop Bear - last killed 14/9/25; Next available 28/9/25

Rare Monsters
Great Red Dragon - killed 1/2
Great Green Dragon - killed 1/2

Magical Monsters

Halloween 🎃
A Small Pumpkin - 12/4
A Mouse - 12/4
An Actual Dead Skeleton - 12/4
Fruit Bat - 12/4
Imp - 9/14/25
Nov 11, 2020 02:40PM

35559 Quests In Progress




Suggested quests
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Completed Quests

⚔️Hello My Name Is.
Academy Part II - Applicaton Form
Academy Part II - Teaching Accomplishments
The Academy - Part II - Successful job application
Embracing my inner leprechaun
Skye's Solstice Present Surprises
Apprenticeship
Robbins Robin Hood
Winter Holidays -Decorate The Palace - Decorate The Tree
A Fairy Odd Path
The Sandwich is Always Greener on the Other Side
Winter Holidays -Decorate The Palace
Skye’s Solcistice Present
Festive Entertainment
Two Halves of a Coconut
The Almost Color of Gold
Easter Billy
Gather Berries
Gather Bones
Beginner Obedience
The Green Leprechaun