Maritza’s Comments (group member since Jun 08, 2014)

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

Good Morning - Done. Had to do it from work.

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Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "If anyone likes romance and is looking for a good series with musicians for round 5, I highly recommend the Stage Dive series by Kylie Scott, book one below.

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That was a good series.

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Hi guys, all good. You guys are all over the world. Enjoy, happy travels and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

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Hi Guys, was able to read a few books this weekend. Hope all is well.

Just finished a book but have no place to put it on ss

Death's White Horses
By Marc Rainer
315 pgs
Characters - CLN - (T), (E), (H), (T)

Finally finished my book. Reading slump.

Can someone update ss with my BOM paticipation listed below. Thanks

DQ 1 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
DQ 2 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
DQ 3- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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?
>> I have some recollections of a young memory and my mom says it happened and doesn't know how I remember. So, yes it is possible to remember at least one incident from childhood.

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 undedstand him better and feels he loves his sister. I like getting POV from different characters.

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?
>> I thought she was dreaming but then Mark confers that he saw what she saw.

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?
>> I think the puppets can't win in reality. Fire seems to be a good idea.

DQs Set 2: Chapters 8 - 15

6. Were you expecting those wills? Why do you think both parents were so unfair on the kids?
>>> Maybe tge mom thought that she would be able to take care of herself but that her brother would need help. I think there is always one child that is well put together and then there is the black sheep.

7. Yikes! killer stuffed squirrels! The first violent haunting here, was it effective?
>> If this was a movie here is where I hit the stop button. I am not a fan of horror.

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 give the house to my brother witn everything in it and go back home.

9. We've had more insight into the childhood of Mark and Louise. Does this change your opinion of either of them?
>> Seems like he was the good child and she was spoiled.

Guys, I finished the BOM and updated ss.

Diane, i know how that feels. So sorry.

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.
>>> I think their relationship mirror alot of sibling relationships and will play a big part of the story. In families their is always one reliable child and the other that needs help with all things.

2.) The book is organized into sections following the 5 stages of grief. Does this impact your expectations of the book at all?
>>> I didn't realize that and it's funny, I just finished a book that was divided the same way. I don't see it impacting me in any way.

3.) Okay. Life size dolls named after her children. Weird, creepy? Would you be excited to have them as part of your inheritance?
>>> I don't like dolls all over the house as I feel they follow your movements. If I received such an inheritance I would trash them all first thing. Reminds me of Chucky... just nope.

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?
>>> Not that I can recall.

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?
>>> I did not and will not.

Working on BOM. Those are some quirky characters in that family.

Hi guys. Just checking in - almost finished with green cover and then will move on to BOM.

Good Morning Guys. Working on 1 book plus BOM.

Sonia wrote: "Maritza wrote: "Would like to see your costume for Jazz."

You only needed to ask!

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ooh very good.

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