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

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

- 214 pages (02.07.2018)

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- 360 pages (09.07.2018)

- 206 pages (12.07.2018)


Current Total: 877,210

I am through the "Ben Day 10:23 pm" [Chapter 28?]


People are still lying to Libby about that year, but finally, everyone starts to tell the truth, Krissi too. (view spoiler)[After she told the truth that Bed didn't go to her and other girls anything - we know her dad didn't do anything. (hide spoiler)]

Also, I am sure Ben is somehow related to this murders and Diondra too. (view spoiler)[He is not telling the whole truth to Libby about that day, he is hiding something from her about Diondra like she didn't exist. (hide spoiler)]

Also, the police officer and psychiatrist were just too unprofessional. They put words into kids mouth, what they wanted to hear.

Edit: Ben is only 15 years old, but he drinks and takes narcotics too much. And all his "friend" group.

Jenny wrote: "Anyone start yet?"


I will get my copy of the book tomorrow (or today as it's midnight here) :D

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: Hobune ja tema poiss (The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order) #3)
Author: C.S. Lewis
Pages: 206
Date read: 12 July 2018
BOM/BR: No
Character Names: Aslan, Lucy Pevensie, Edmund Pevensie, Aravis, Peter Pevensie, Susan Pevensie, Shasta, Tarkaan, Bree, Lune, Corin, Tumnus, Lasaraleen, Rabadash, Tisroc, Hwin, Erak
Letters: A B C E H K L P R S T

I am through the "Ben Day 5:58 pm" [Chapter 20?]

I would agree in this section didn't really anything happen, only pre-story to murder and their family problems and accusations against Ben. But it's getting interesting now.

But Diondra (view spoiler)[being pregnant is just nonsense - her attitude and lifestyle (drinking and smoking) are just so horrible. And they don't do anything with that, okay Ben tried a little bit, but still. (hide spoiler)]

As my book doesn't have chapters, so I am on the chapter named "Ben Day. 2 Jan 1985 at 12.51"

I would agree with this little girl thing. It's so disturbing and adds so much to Ben's guilt. (view spoiler)[Also, this thing with spending time with her on stairs and touching and kissing and letters - ughh. (hide spoiler)]

Devann, my thoughts about "real" killer (view spoiler)[I would agree about Libby and Runner. Runner is too obvious, but at the same time, he had motive and possibility to do that.
In this chapter what I just read - there was this situation with Trey. That he said something that that night they will make Ben a man. As Trey is known as violent and crazy - so right now I think that it's Ben's friends and maybe even Ben helping them.
(hide spoiler)]

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: Kaunis katastroof (Beautiful #1)
Author: Jamie McGuire
Pages: 360
Date read: 9 July 2018
BOM/BR: No
Character Names: Abby “Tuvike” Abernathy, Travis Maddox, Parker Hayes, Finch, Shepley, Ethan, Kara, Parker
Letters: A E F H J K M T P S

I would agree with everyone! Libby is not so usual likable character but opposite to that. But I am sure that she will grow throughout the book and will be more "likable" or understood.

"The kill club" - I like the concept of that club (not everything), but people there were so mean to her, but I like that Libby can stand for herself even if it some time to much.

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle #2)
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Pages: 383
Date read: 8 July 2018
BOM/BR: Yes 1st comment
Character Names: Sophie Hatter, Calcifer, Abdullah, Fatima, Assif, Hasruel, Lettie Suliman, Ben Suliman, Dalzel, Howl, Beatrice, Justin, Jamal
Letters: S H C A F H L S B D B J

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "ch 15 - 17"

I know, right!
Also, I really like that previous characters are in this book too, that author connected them in the end :)

Finished.
It was nice and easy to read. I liked it, but not so much as the previous book. Characters were well written and really interesting. The plot of the story was just okay.

(view spoiler)[The cat was Sophie - I knew that cat should be human, but I wasn't expecting it to be her. And kitten her kid - Morgan.
When it was mentioned that Howl's castle is now flying one, Howl and Calcifer should be somewhere around, but I wasn't expecting them to be the djinni and carper. But know thinking that makes so much sense.
Also, I really liked the princesses and that they didn't lose their head up there and started making a plan on how to escape.
In the end, Abdullah was more likable than in the beginning. (hide spoiler)]


Ughh, I wanted to read the 3rd book too, but my library doesn't have it yet, strange.

Chapter 7 - 12

(view spoiler)[The soldier is a really interesting character. But I have the feeling (like in the 1st book) that soldier is someone important, maybe he is enchanted.

Two kittens (cat and kitten) are adorable, but a cat is definitely a person who is in cat form, bc of changing the size. (hide spoiler)]

Chapters 1 - 6
Unfortunately, right now I don't like this book so much like the last one.

(view spoiler)[Abdullah is too naive, daydreamer, but I like somehow this character. I am totally sure that chaos next door was paid, so Abdullah won't hear what the carpet seller is saying.
Flower in the Night is a really smart girl, but it's not "cool" from Sultan not to tell her everything - even if Fate is in game.
Value of money is yet a little bit confusing, how much is one to another, etc. (hide spoiler)]

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: P.S. I Like You
Author: Kasie West
Pages: 336
Date read: 5 July 2018
BOM/BR: No
Character Names: Mr. Ortega, Isabel Gonzales, Sasha, Cole, Lily
Letters: P K W O I G S C L

Vicki wrote: "Book Title: I'll Give You the Sun
Author: Jandy Nelson
Date read: 6/28/18
Number of pages: 371
BOM/BR: Yes Link to BR
Character Names: Noah, Jude, Brian, Courtney, ..."

Steven, Vicki added BR comment to this post :)

In the July newsletter:

The Tri-Wizard Tournament will be starting soon! Information will be available shortly.

Due to the intricacy of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, we have decided there will not be a Quidditch Match 3.

We want to thank all of the participants of Quidditch!! It was tons of fun to watch!

In case you missed it. the final scores for the first two matches were:

Quidditch Match 1
Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw 1130 - 1015
Slytherin vs Gryffindor 780 - 1050

Quidditch Match 2
Ravenclaw vs Slytherin 1075 - 970
Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff 1625 - 1335

All points have been added to the individual participants as well to the Houses.

It hasn't changed, it was always 22 July. I think Mods put in SS wrong date.

Vicki wrote: "I finished my SUN book for the classes! FINALLY! LOL

finished 6/28 (but was on vacation without a PC) and I just got home and posted it right away."


Vicki, If you have time could you comment some comments on BR to earn us some 30 extra points :)
Thanks

COMPLETION POST:

Book Title: The Outsider
Author: Stephen King
Pages: 576
Date read: 3 July 2018
BOM/BR: Yes 1st comment
Character Names: Terry Maitland, Ralph Anderson, Bill Samuels, Tom Yates, Troy Ramage, Arlene Stanhope, Marcy, Wilderforce, Betsy Riggins, Howard Gold, Alec Pelley, Tom Mattingly, Holly Gibney, Candy Wilson, Yunel Sablo, Gabriel Sablo, Jeanette, Ollie, Fred Peterson
Letters: T O S K M R A B Y W H G P C

Stacey wrote: "I'm finished. Overall, found it very interesting, and with good pacing and great characters. I'm going to go check out Mr. Mercedes!

The end. [spoilers removed]"

Agree. I was hoping for something more creative, but that works too... sometimes simple thing are the best :)