Trinia’s Comments (group member since Mar 29, 2015)

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

Hey gang! I am back and almost up to my usual reading.
Hubby is recovering well and back to work! The surgery was a success and now he is only dealing with minimal and expected pain... YAY! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes

Books for me that I'm planning on
American Psycho
Wake the Bones
Allegedly
Unforgivable
Just Like Home

for starters :D

Thank you my friends! I appreciate all of the well wishes. It can't come soon enough ... for both of us :)

~Have fun Stacey and get some R&R!

Hey Gang...
just wanted to update y'all... my husband will be having surgery next week and I'll be busy getting him prepared and settled in afterwards. Still reading, just not as much as I would like. Sorry for the lack of involvement this time around, unfortunately RL happens ;)
I'll be popping in to see what's up on the thread and will post my read books.
Wishing everyone a good weekend!

DQs Day 3

10) What did you think of Pasiphae’s response to the death of her son, the Minotaur?
~ As bizarre as the creature was she was still his mother. A mother's love is like no other

11) Dionysus makes quite the entrance, doesn’t he? What are your thoughts on him and the interaction between him and Ariadne?
~At this time I'm optimistic that he will treat Ariadne well enough. But as all of the gods have shown, he can flip for no good reason.

12) Phaedra comes into her own in Athens. What do you think of her in her new life?
~I am so proud of her! Smart smart girl

13) We see many examples of the gods playing with mortals in this story; Pasiphae with the bull. King Midas and his golden touch, Hera causing Semele to burn. what do you think it would be like to live in a world where gods existed and interacted with humans?
~It would be terrifying! Never knowing when you would enrage a god for no good reason. YIKES!

14) Do you think the sisters will find out the truth about one another? If so, any predictions on what will happen?
~I think they will eventually find out the truth about each other and I am hoping/predicting that they will forgive any wrongdoings and will join forces to kick some bootie!

DQs Day 2

5. Have you heard of Theseus before? What do you think of his backstory, does it compare with other well-known Greek heroes like Hercules and Achilles? Do you think it fits his humble and collected demeanor in the previous chapter?
~I have not hear of Theseus before, if I did, I didn't remember his story. I think it fits right in with the other mythological stories

6. I don’t know about you, but “insta-love” stories royally annoy me. Ariadne spends a significant part of these chapters reveling in her undying and world-changing love and devotion to someone she just met. Do you think this is realistic, or just a cheap plot ploy from the author?
~ I do feel like it's more lust and not real love. I guess it's possible ,especially back then when you could just get married off to any man.

7. Why do you think Theseus left Ariadne on the island with no heads up whatsoever? How do you feel about her thoughts and actions, as she processes this new reality?
~I was not really surprised, it seemed too easy for him to return her love. I would feel the same way she did, shocked and terribly unhappy.

8. During the "great escape", Phaedra is left behind - do you think it was by accident, or purposefully (and if so, why)? Do you think it was wise of her to return to the Palace?
~I think it was on purpose and wonder if she is actually alive?

9. A common theme in Greek mythology is the linear progression of Fate - from Hubris (thinking and acting as if one is a God), to Atis (blindness of one’s puny nature, leading the mortal to commit an unforgivable or insulting act), to Nemesis (the anger and revenge of the Gods), and finally Tisis (the mortal’s punishment). Where have you noticed this process so far? Where do you think Nemesis will strike next?
~With Thesesus, I agree with Lisa (Aussie girl) - he's got it coming!

DQs Day 1

1. Excited about the book, or just here for the points? Were you familiar with the myths behind the story before starting this book?
~ Mostly for points but I had purchased this book on Chirp, so I wanted to listen to it too. I was not too familiar with these specific myths

2. "Let me tell you a story..." I don't know about you, but I love opening lines like that. Do you have a favourite opening line? Have you ever bought a book on the strength of the opening line alone? (I have!)
~I don't have a favorite opening lines, but I do agree a good line can pull you into the book!

3. Asterion: The early years. I bet no-one was fooled by the few paragraphs of almost sweet baby and toddler descriptions: This was always going to end with a monster in a maze of course.
But do you think it served well as a way to establish Ariadne's character?
~I'll admit it was a bit confusing for me. But the further I get into the book the clearer the story gets. The beginning was a bit difficult to keep details straight.

4. What do you think of the writing so far? There's a lot of description and narration and very little dialogue, which tries in with the idea that Ariadne is telling the story to the reader. It allows for a lot more depth and detail than more dialogue-heavy storytelling does. Is that a style you enjoy, or do you prefer the faster pace of a book that is more about character interaction?
~ I found it a bit difficult to orient myself to the story. But after a few chapters I was re-oriented.

I will definitely take the task to read a book 500-650 pages, just need to decide which one 🤪

Lol, thanks Erin ☺️

Found it, July 15th 😁 might find a big book to read then

Gah! Those sandals are hard to find. None on my current reads. I’ll keep looking , just might be a while to finish. When do we have to finish ? End of month?

Thanks everyone 💗

Hi team, sorry I haven’t been as active on our thread as I would like to be. This past weekend I had a last minute flight to visit an ill Aunt. And today my husband may need emergency back surgery, he is losing left leg function and has terrible pain. He had surgery for scoliosis as a teenager but it’s been 35+ years so it seems the rods are failing. I’ll be reading as it seems I will have lots of sitting around time, so I’ll try to add books when I can.
All this just in time for a holiday (US) weekend ☹️

Sounds like a good plan Erin. Is it Hot by you? We are melting here in Texas :(


Working on a few random audiobooks. But tonight hubs and I are heading into Dallas for the Colbie Calliat concert! Can't wait, havent been to a live show in too long!

Might get some more reading done this weekend when we return.

Happy Friday y'all!

Finished Catching Fire and added to spreadsheet! Another monster slayed

Awesome! On it! Should have it done by tomorrow 😁

I can read if no one has a FIRE book.

I'm currently reading , one of the short stories takes place in the desert.
Wil that work?

Vicky wrote: "Looks like we have everything for Medusa except a book that takes place in a desert. Any takers?"

I might have one! Let me check

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I have a good page count book that works for three tasks for the repeat monster. Will start soon today.

Ordered a pizza deal as I plan to snack on all weekend since son is out of town - no cooking..."

Sounds yummy! and relaxing ;D

Jen wrote: "I'm officially done with the school year!! I'm so glad to have summer break. Now I'm off to get some reading done."

Yay! That is such a great feeling!!! Enjoy :D