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

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

DQ: 18 May - Sugi and Chikako's Hotel for Pets & Between Friends


9) Considering Satoru seems to be quite perceptive overall, do you think he knew about Sugi’s less charitable feelings about him, both in the past and during this visit?
I am sure he suspected it but was less likely to want to believe it.

10) So far, the chapters have all been combining Satoru and Nana’s journey with Satoru’s past with several other people, as well as their backgrounds. How do you feel about this interlude (chapter 3.5) focused entirely on the man and his cat? What does it add to the story?
I think this is an important part to the book , giving us a bit more insight into their relationship.

11) For the first time, we got a hint of what’s going on with Satoru when the dog said “he smells like he isn’t going to make it” in chapter 3, and this came up again in chapter 3.5. So it sounds like Satoru is ill… was that your prediction for question 4?
Yes, I suspected it all along as he has been so secretive with what is going on.

12) Squabbles between cats and dogs were really present in these sections. So: Are you a cat person or a dog person or both (or neither)?
I love both for different reasons.... Dogs are just so much more lovable (at least mine are) and they really seem to love no matter what. My cats are so easy and laid back, you can have a bunch and they aren't ever as needy as dogs. However, I seem to always get the finicky type, "please only pet my head lady!"... I had a sweet ginger cat who disappeared ... he was the sweetest I've had and I'm hoping someone has him in their house and is loving on him.

DQ: 17 May - The Unsentimental Farmer


5) I really like reading the cat's thoughts. It can be quite funny. Do you think these are convincing cat thoughts?
I do like our cat Nana and absolutely agree with the cats thoughts. The only part I don't believe as strongly is how well Satoru can read his cat's thoughts.

6) In this chapter we are introduced to Yoshimine, another potential owner for our cat. What do you think of him and his backstory?
He seemed to have lead an interesting life. And definitely doesn't seem like an animal lover or pet owner.

7) Do you think Yoshimine would have been a good owner for Nana ?
No, I think Nana is way too particular for this fella. I think he would take great care of Nana, but wouldn't really love her/him as much as needed.

8) Yoshimine has already a kitten called Chatran, and Satoru makes fun of him for naming his cat with such a cliché name. What is for you the most cliché cat name(s)? In french it is quite common to call a cat Chaussette (meaning sock), Mistigri or Felix (actually a cat food brand).
Ha! I love this question! We also call cats socks, I had a sneakers. Other common names in US: Ginger, Garfield, Snowball, Tabby, Bella, Kitty, Oreo, Sophie, Tiger, Midnight, Mittens, Boots, Minnie... that's all I can think of right now.

DQs 16 May: Prologue - The Husband Without a Wife

1. How are you liking the way the story is written with its alternating POVs ? Is there a POV you prefer ?
I think it suits the story well. I'm good with the change in POV, it seems pretty obvious in who is narrating.

2. Through the flashbacks we get to know Satoru's personality a bit more. What do you make of him so far ? What did you think about his way of helping his friend Kosuke?
Satoru seems to be a kind person, one to keep to himself. I'm assuming he has a history which has molded him this way.

3. Talking about Kosuke, what's up with his parents ? It seemed to me that Kosuke was genuinely convinced that his father would agree to keep the cat (Hachi). What did you think about his backstory ?
They seem so odd. I wasn't sure if it is the culture possibly? Different cultures are warmer or colder to animals and people. Maybe it is acceptable in this culture?

4. Why do you think Satoru can't take care of Nana anymore ?
I'm assuming he is dying... unfortunately. But I cannot imagine another reason that he wouldn't straight away tell his friends.

Hey all , Sorry I've been MIA... been checking in just haven't had a chance to chat.

Finished and will do my DQ's today. Starting my monster book today. Hopefully I can get through a good amount of it!

Happy Hump day!

Excited to have finally started! Got one book underway and will start my Gabaldon book this week. 😍

Can’t wait! Been getting through some shorter books to catch up on other challenges. Then I can dig into my biggies! 😂📚📚📚

Perfect! I can’t wait to look through them all. I’m down to 9 credits 😂 I always renew as a gift from my mom each year for my birthday 🥰

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Audible is doing a 2-for-1 Credit Sale right now.

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More than 600 titles included. Sale ends 5/15/22."

HA! I got the text at work and haven't had a chance to look yet, I can spend hours pouring over the options ;D

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "Hey everyone!!! Just a couple of things to mention here lol

I'm not real savvy yet with tracking sheets, I get nervous I'm going to mess someone else's stuff up. I'm not real familiar with them, ..."

Sounds good Robin! Don't worry, everyone here is super! No stress :D

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Trinia wrote: "I've been wanting a new book light! Can you suggest a good one? I have a stack of hard cover books dang you BOTM club!) that I need to get through.
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Yeah, my eyes aren't what they..."


Thank you girlfriend! Maybe i'll watch it for a week or two and see if the price drops. if not, i'll splurge! LOL

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Trinia wrote: "I would love to get through the Dark Tower series! SO MANY BOOKS!!!!!! ARGGGGGGG
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I'm going to try and read a lot of Stephen King for TT as it was a yearly goal anyway. Certain boo..."

I've been wanting a new book light! Can you suggest a good one? I have a stack of hard cover books dang you BOTM club!) that I need to get through.

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Kelsi wrote: "I read that one earlier in the year too Trinia! Wishing I'd saved it for the challenge too but I have quite a few big books to get through even without that one.

Erin I honestly don'..."

I would love to get through the Dark Tower series! SO MANY BOOKS!!!!!! ARGGGGGGG

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Trinia wrote: "Nice ladies! Now you're motivating me to dig out my other big books that are collecting dust on my shelves! lol
I should have saved The Prince of Tides for this one but ..."

Just added it to my never ending list of to read books! I really did enjoy his writing though, so I'm looking forward to it. I'll check my libraries for it! thanks!

Nice ladies! Now you're motivating me to dig out my other big books that are collecting dust on my shelves! lol
I should have saved The Prince of Tides for this one but had a challenge that I needed it for ;P

I'm planning on reading
I believe there is dancing in the book

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Trinia wrote: "Good Morning from Texas!
As all I'm hooked on reading challenges and this will be my 6th Tower challenge as well. I mostly "read" audiobooks as it allows me to get chores done on my..."

Happy to see familiar faces :D

I’ll volunteer as back up gor DQ’s for team Circe

Ooh! I’m in for . I’ll go now and add myself to the list for DQ’s

Louise wrote: "Welcome everyone glad to see some new faces.
Kerri spring is my favorite time of year but the UK doesn’t seem to know what season we’re in at the moment. Hopefully we’ll have some good weather for..."

Great, was able to re-borrow! thanks

BOTM question....

I was able to borrow The Travelling Cat Chronicles audiobook from my library. The loan ends before the start date. Can I read it before we start and still participate? Or should I try to return and re-borrow?