Elen’s Comments (group member since Mar 07, 2018)

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

I thought I will answer discussion question as right now here is no one to discuss with me.

Chapters 1-8

1. Have you read any other books by John Green? Why did you decide to join this read?

I have, most of them. I really like his writing style, it's so quick and flowy. I have been anticipating to read it and I just got this book from the library.

2. Green has stated "“This is my first attempt to write directly about the kind of mental illness that has affected my life since childhood, so while the story is fictional, it is also quite personal." Does this add to the story for you that it comes from personal experience?

Yes and no. I would say that it's described very well and gives the reader the right feeling what it is and how it can affect someone's life. [Some books/authors can't do it good] Everyone anxiety is so different, so there is no right way to describe it also.

3. Had you heard of C.Diff before, or like me, did you go googling? ;)

I have heard of it, bc I studied microbiology and bacteria studies.

4. Thoughts on Davis and Noah? Are they telling the truth?

I like Davis, he is my favorite character in this book. Noah - he is a miserable little boy, who misses his dad and has a lot of problems. Yes, they are telling the truth.

5. How bizarre is the will situation with giving it all to the tuatara. What does this say about his relationship with his sons?

I understand why he did it, but I don't think it's fair for boys - really bad father and son relationship.

6. Eek! Double date! Have you ever been on one?

No.

Chapter 1 - 10

I like that this read is pretty fast, like all John Green books.

Aza - (view spoiler)[I really understand her and her everyday struggles. I have anxiety too, but not that kind. Also, I understand her bacteria fear (not everything, but still), I have to wash or use hand sanitizer, sooo often, I just can't stand everything that I have to touch. (hide spoiler)]

Daisy - (view spoiler)[I have really mixed feelings to her - something between like and dislike. She is a good friend, but her attitude is just no. (hide spoiler)]

Davis - (view spoiler)[He is my favorite character from all of them. I hope he and his brother will be okay. (hide spoiler)]

Team Hermione

Thanks, Stevin, it's very helpful.

This week I am free and will try to read the most. Since from next week, I will have a little bit less time to read.

I think we should try to finish the first 3 books and 3 tasks for it. So we could move to the maze as fast as it's announced and then start doing extra tasks for extra points.

For right now most tasks are taken from books:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

There are some tasks that are easier than others.

Read a book tagged at least 50 times as “wish”

Does "wish-list" or "wishlist" count? Or it should/must be exactly the word is given?

I think that rule one player (or more) of each time has to represent in Quidditch match in some position. As Teddie can't play this round, we need someone instead of her - Seeker/Beater/Chaser.

I will be announcing again, but I don't think that will count as representing our team.




Seeker is the easiest - you have to hunt the snitch over the thread and then read one 300p book (read while playing by other players - not sure how it is 100%) [Min time is 2.5h - then the game is over and we win]

Keeper is 2nd easiest - have to read 1 book per new Quaffle choosing from 7 books.

Chaser is doing the most work - reading little (100p) books pretty quickly. or longer ones (see rules)

Beater is attacking/defending - book depends on what opposite team chasers are reading or our chaser is reading.

Stevin, will book work for TWT if it's started before 31 July, but finished after 31st? Or only books that are read after TWT starts (countdown)?

Teddie, are you going to play Quidditch this time?

Also, does anyone want to play to or do announcements? I think I will be announcing, so I will cover EU timezone, but if someone from US wants, let me know? [10-15 August]

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter #6)
Author: J.K. Rowling
Pages: 668
Date read: 30 July 2018
BOM/BR: Yes 1st comment
Character Names: Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Horace Slughorn, Draco Malfoy, Vernon Dursley, Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid, Lord Voldemort, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Kreacher, Cornelius Fudge, Nymphadora Tonks, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Fleur Delacour, Remus Lupin, Bill Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Mr. Gaunt, Mr. Ogden, Bellatrix Lestrange, Mundungus Fletcher, Katie Bell, Mrs Cole, Tom Riddle, Argus Filch, Rufus Scrimgeour, Sybill Trelawney, Fenrir Greyback, Dobby

Finished!

Loved it!

Sad ending, but (view spoiler)[I have always felt that it's Dumbledore time to leave and let Harry work and do everything by himself and with friends. He taught Harry everything he could and now he is able to make his own choices.

Fawkes - I am glad that he left. He was Dumbledore's and he was loyal to him, so I do understand why he left. (hide spoiler)]

I will look at Tasks tonight when I will be back home.
Right now I know that I will be reading Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch as august BR and it works as MPG Humor (and not only that) :)

MPG - Main Page Genre - means book genre what you can find on main page

TRI-WIZARD ANNOUNCEMENT

Tri-Wizard will have 3 parts:

**Individual Team Tasks
**House Maze
**Final Quidditch Match

Information regarding the Tasks and Maze will be available shortly.


Quidditch match: 10th - 15th August. Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw


EDIT:

Countdown to End of Classes, Spells and Buddy Read points

SandyL wrote: "Chapter 30

I'm really wondering what Brooke [spoilers removed]

I'm glad Ella [spoilers removed]

These boys are just drifting [spoilers removed]"


I agree about boys. They need someone who will guide them or someone who will be their supervisor as their dad doesn't do anything. I think after they mum died they all just started doing whatever comes to their mind - good and bad, but mostly bad-bad things.

Finished!

I enjoyed more than I was expecting. It was very easy and fast read what is really typical of this kind of book.

Daniel Delacorte - (view spoiler)[I loved what they did to him. He deserved it. It was a little cruel, but I don't care. (hide spoiler)]

Brook - (view spoiler)[OMG. That cliffhanger. Who's baby is it? What? I need to read the second book asap, I really need to know what's going on. (hide spoiler)]

Ella - (view spoiler)[Poor Ella. I am not sure is it Reed's baby, it may be, but still. Where is she going and what will happen in the next book? (hide spoiler)]

There are so many questions I need answers.

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: Paberist printsess (The Royals #1)
Author: Erin Watt
Pages: 352
Date read: 29 July 2018
BOM/BR: Yes 1st comment
Character Names: Ella Harper, Reed Royal, Callum Royal, Easton Royal, Gideon Royal, Sawyer Royal, Sebastian Royal, Valerie Carrington, Brooke Davidson, Savannah Montgomery, Daniel Delacorte
Letters: P E W H R C E G S V B D M

Alison wrote: "Hi both, I listened to this on audio a few months ago and am always intrigued by any discussion of it. Do you mind if I hang around and join the chat?"

Sorry, I only just now noticed your comment. Of course, you can join us. More opinions, better for us :)

@Cathy - I agree about Dobby. He is so loyal to Harry and will do whatever he will need.

Through Chapter 23

(view spoiler)[First of all, Luna was just so good doing Quidditch commentary.

Ron and Lavender - They are so irritating to me. This all "Won-Won" and kissing all the time - teehee.

Ron and Hermione - They were just like two little kids, who are afraid to say something about their feeling to each other. But that is definitely pre-story to something great :)

Horcruxes - I wouldn't do them, but I understand why Voldemort did them, but still separating and doing something like that to your soul is just too much even if you want all power in the world and me immortal forever. (hide spoiler)]

Sarah wrote: "I was hoping to read Fantastic Beasts before the July 31st deadline to get BR points. But it looks like no one else is interested... :/"

I think you can still read. Post your thought, answer to some other comments. Also, sometimes people who have already read it, will come and say something :)

@SandyL - I think being mean is so important in this kind of book which is a little bit hilarious, but for this book, it's working out pretty well.