Sana’s Comments (group member since Oct 27, 2017)

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

Added a short book for Johannesburg , South Africa.

Teddie wrote: "Sana wrote: "Finished my third book for Sydney, Australia. Going to start The Berlin Stories: The Last of Mr. Norris & Goodbye to Berlin."

What city is the new book for?


ha ha ha ..."

I'm struggling with this book. A monotonous depiction of pre WW2 Berlin and boring, one dimensional characters.

Finished my third book for Sydney, Australia. Going to start The Berlin Stories: The Last of Mr. Norris & Goodbye to Berlin.

Found The Harp in the South for Sydney, Australia.

Got one for Austin, USA. I'll start it soon. I've nearly finished my New Orleans book.

I have a book set in New Orleans.

Finished my last book for this round.

I like Grady Hendrix books but this contain a horror trope I'm not a fan of.
Anyone else reading this?

Finished How to Sell a Haunted House and posted the links on BOM SS.

DQs Day 3; Chapters 16-22

10. Pupkin is,,, alive??? Okay, no big surprise there to be honest, but we did finally get some interesting background info from Louise and Mark's childhood, even if that's not how Louise remembers it. Do you think she really doesn't remember, has simply forgotten, due to trauma or it just having happened way too long ago, or does she remember but chooses not to acknoledge it? Or maybe Mark misremembers himself and it didn't even happen (that way at least)? They were both still very young after all, Mark especially. Is it possible to remember something that happened when you were only two years old?
A child can repress memory of traumatic events. To me it felt like Louise remembers but doesn't want to acknowledge.

11. The second perspective adds a new layer, however it only got added halfway through the book. Were you surprised we got Mark's POV at all, and would you have preferred for it to be there from the beginning of the book? Also, has this last section changed your opinion on him in any way? He did save Louise from Pupkin after all....
I enjoyed Mark's POV. I still don't like him but he is not a complete jerk anymore.

12. To me, the last chapter feels a bit like a fever dream, definitely like they were on drugs. I personally don't remember which MPGs the book has and don't want to check in case of 'spoilers' now, but do you think there's a possibility the house, our main characters, the puppets, the dolls, Pupkin, everything- isn't actually haunted and none of it is actually happening?? What if it's just a dream (which would be the worst ending ngl), mental problems like Louise wants to believe, or mold in the house that's effecting them like this plus possible drug use from Mark when he was away?
They definitely have metal issues but Pupkin is a huge part of their problem. It's definitely possessed.

13. I can't help but wonder how the book is gonna end... If Pupkin is indeed an evil puppet come to life I only see one way it can be destroyed - fire. Do you think they'll end up burning down the entire house (although Hill House (in the show at least) wouldn't let itself be burned down either, so who knows if that would work), or will the dolls and puppets take over? What do you predict will happen in the rest of the book?
Finished the book so I know how it ends. :-))

DQs Set 2: Chapters 8 - 15

6. Were you expecting those wills? Why do you think both parents were so unfair on the kids?
I wasn't surprised by the will. It's already established that the family is dysfunctional. The parents messed up the kids.

7. Yikes! killer stuffed squirrels! The first violent haunting here, was it effective?
It was very disturbing. The whole house is full of nasty, horrifying things.

8. Despite the various creepy things that Louise has experienced, she's refusing to let her aunt exorcise the house. Would you still be hanging onto rational reasons over accepting family help?
I would definitely accept family help and go for an exorcism as an added safety measure.

9. We've had more insight into the childhood of Mark and Louise. Does this change your opinion of either of them?
Even after getting to know about their childhood I still don't like them.

DQs Day 1
Ch 1 to Ch 7

1.) What are your first impressions of the family and of Louise and Mark? How pivotal do you think their relationship (or lack thereof) will play in the story.
Aside: I plan to steal and use the phrase "Terminal Assholism" in future. Thank you Hendrix!
The family is less dysfunctional than mine, haha. I think their relationship will play a big part in the story.

2.) The book is organized into sections following the 5 stages of grief. Does this impact your expectations of the book at all?
I felt the grief part was a bit overdone by the author. It felt forced

3.) Okay. Life size dolls named after her children. Weird, creepy? Would you be excited to have them as part of your inheritance?
Super creepy to name dolls after kids. I was scared of dolls as a child and I still find them very disturbing. They need to be burned.

4.) Have you ever experienced a family post-death squabble/fight like the one Louise and Mark had in front of the junk clean out guys?
Yeah, a few times but not to such extend.

5.) Did anyone else google Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers? If so, were you surprised to find they were a real organization? Has anyone interacted with them before or a similar organization for other religious beliefs? [note: please keep responses respectful to people's beliefs, this is a safe space]
I haven't.

let's go with 9.

Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
Jane Jameson by Molly Harper
Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones

Hi. I'm Sana and live in Pakistan with hubby and two sons. I read all genres. Favorites: Urban fantasy, paranormal romance and High fantasy.

I love rock and metal. Favorite bands: Too many to list here. Nowadays I'm listening to Muse- Will of the People and Arctic Monkey - Cars on repeat.

This is my second wheel and I'm looking forward to having lots of fun.
My Wheel Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Skipping Task: Read a book with people dancing on the cover
Direction: Going East

H The Grave Robber (C: Halle) 132 pgs 18/9/23
E Librarian Bear (C: Sarah Ekstrom) 316 pgs 20/9/23
L Dread and Buried (C: Verity Long) 320 pgs 20/9/23
P All the Dead Shall Weep (C: Peter) 256 pgs 18/9/23

Skipping Task: Read a book that is in the "Best Arabic Books" Listopia List (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...)
Direction: East

H Hate to Love Him 230pgs 19.8.23
E Single White Incubus - Author: E.J. Russell 288 pgs 21.8.23
L The Last Raven 280 pgs 24.8.23
P WALL MEN: Book Three, a Vow Kept - Author: Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 230pgs 28.8.23

Finished my last book. Thank you all for being so supportive,
especially the captains.

I'm nearly done with Sharp Ends for Luggage or Baggage in text.
Going to start So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish for book tagged travel.

Finished Life, the Universe and Everything for book with Y in title.