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

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

Silje wrote: "Maritza, for Below the Belt you've written C: Author for reason on letter A. Does that mean there is a character named Author? (Just checking=))"

Yes. Oops spelled it wrong should be Arthur

Day 4: 64% - 82%

17. Some of the major and minor questions developed throughout the story have been answered in this section: why young, pretty Helen was meeting with average Robert (Helen and her husband had planned to blackmail Robert); the connection of the girls' murders and their murderer (Simon Hess targetted women who were lonely); and why the murders had stopped after Viv had vanished (Simon was stabbed by Viv so he couldn't hurt any more girls). Did you see any of this coming? What clues gave it away?
--- Nope to seeing this coming.

18. Both Viv in 1982 and Carly in 2017 mentioned that Tracey might have been alive had her parents kept her in the house. This echoes the warnings that Fell parents have been giving their daughters: don't go jogging or don't work nights. What do you think of such advice? What else could Tracey, her parents, and her school have done to keep her safe from a predator?
--- I don't think there is much that could have been done. That is advice that I have heard all my life. Be careful where you walk and go.

19. "The Sun Down Motel" has been tagged by 336 users as "Horror." What has been the most horrific scene for you so far? Is it a supernatural one or one connected to the murders?
--- Fir me the opening of doors and whispers in the night. I don't really like horror movies and this is creepy.

20. At the end of the last chapter set in 2017 in this section, Carly claims her aunt may have done something wrong (alluding to the stabbing of Simon). What do you think of Viv's actions? Do you think she was right or wrong, justified or unjustified in her actions?
--- i don't think she was justified and still don't know why she did it.

21. With only 18% of the book left to go, what do you think will happen? Do you have an idea of what happened to Viv after she stabbed Simon? Do you think Marnie and Alma know what truly happened to Viv? Do you think Carly will find out what happened to Viv?
--- I think Viv is alive and Carly will find her. Marnie and Alma know more than they are sharing.

Day 3 - July 4- 42%-64%- (edited to correct percentages)

13. Thoughts on Viv telling Mrs. White that her husband cheats on her. Do you think this is what gets her into trouble?
--- I think she just wants to help. Which may lead to her getting in trouble.

14. We have another encounter with the angry man ( this makes at least 3) Who is he? Why is he important to the story?
--- I don't know yet. He may cause her harm in the future.

15. Which story line (Carly or Viv's ) are you enjoying more? Why?
--- I am enjoying both but Viv's more as I am wondering what she is doing.

16. The ending of this section just raises more questions for me. If Viv 
--- I think she will use knife to possibly defend herself. It is not mentioned any where else.

DQs Day 2
21% to 42%

6.) This section opens with some spooky stuff going on. If you saw literal ghosts in the creepy place you worked, would you split right away? Would you of left with sketchy-past Nick? Would you go back to work or think the overnight creep factor was making you see things that weren't really there?
--- First off I would not be working my myself late at night. I would be so gone at the first sight of anything out of the ordinary. If Nick was the only person around I might have stuck to him. Definitely not going back.

7.) Viv listens to guests' phone conversations. There is the saying 'people who eavesdrop are seldom happy with what they hear'. Or something close to that anyway. Do you think she may over hear something that results in her disappearance? Would you listen in if you were Viv?
--- I don't think I would listen in as I would be afraid of getting caught. Viv might have stuck her nose in where it didn't belong and it may have to do with what happened to her.

8.) There really have been several deaths of young women in Fell, especially factoring in the size of the town. Do you think they are all connected? Connected to Viv's disappearance? Do you buy into the police stance of no connection between any of them?
--- I got the feeling early on like Viv that something is connecting all of them together. For such a small town that would be too many coincidences of wrong doing.

9.) What do you think of the complete laxness of management and staff at The Sun Down Motel? Anyone else wonder how the heck that place is still open? And more importantly, why?
--- It reminds me of a modern day Bates Motel.

10.) Any thoughts on the candy machine? It keeps popping up in both timelines. Maybe nothing, but in this type of story, who knows.

11.) Marnie and Callum are interesting additions to the character line-up, thoughts? Did you think it was strange that Marnie won't talk with Carly? Callum local nice boy-helper dude or creeper?
--- Callum has an agenda. Marnie - I don't know about.

Stop me people, I already added 3 books this month and only read 2.

Tara wrote: "Silje wrote: "Thanks for letting us know, Tara. Of course you can post your books here, Ashleigh or I will add the book for you, just remember to give us as many letter-options as possible=)

Where..."

That is so fun. We used to do this alot ahen I was younger. The RV experience is fun. Enjoy

What is deadline in US time?

Silje wrote: "It is great that so many have read the BOM, I wanted to read it too, but couldn't get hold of it=(

Remember: In order to get points for BOM participation you have to answer DQs from three parts of..."

Will go to round three and have copy of next BOM.

Kristie wrote: "I caved and added another September pub book. Don't Look for Me is read now for the next couple of days. I wasn't going to get it, but 7 of my GR friends have already reviewed it an..."

I added it too, sounds good and like another book i'm reading right now.

Day 1 DQ's: 0-21% (ends "he opened the door.")

1. The Sundown Motel...what a perfect name for a motel! Have you ever stayed at a motel before...something like the Sundown? What was the name of the motel...Any interesting experiences come of that?
--- We have stayed at motels during family vacations. All names unknown but nithing like the Sundown. I just remember good times, small pools and family fun.

2. Viv is young and working alone. I don't think I would tolerate my daughter doing anything of the sort. What were you thinking from the 1st few pages? Viv comments..."Being with people was easy, but being alone was hard. Especially along in the dark. The person who could be truly alone, in the company of no one but oneself and one's own thought--that person was stronger than anyone else. More ready. More prepared."
--- That person is not me. I would have been scared out of my mind.

3. What do you think the significance of the door to number 103 banging open/shut is?
--- No idea except that maybe something bad happened in there.

4. So far Carly's mom's reaction to seeing the newspaper clipping..."Vivian is dead" has really bothered me. What's your take? Have you already solved the case? Is Vivian dead?
--- I hope Viv is not dead. Too early for me to know what is going on.

5. What did you think about the dual timeline between Viv and Carly? In what ways are Viv and Carly very similar? How are they different?
--- I think they both are unsure what the want in life and hopefully will find each other.

Yeah sorry I was about to do that.

Hi guys. I was able to get a copy of the BOM .

Oops, I added a book.

I don't like audio books so no danger to me.

Got my copy.

July Goal - Read & Review 4 Books.

Books on shelf - 137 Approved / 68 Feedback Sent
NetGalley Feedback - 50%

New Titles (9)

Older than 3 months (56)
Approved 2020

Approved 2019

Approved 2018

Approved 2017

Approved 2016
      
       
End of the Month
Reviews 
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Added -
Books read in 2020 - 9
Feedback Ratio - 50%

Met my goal to read and review 4 books this month. I am now at 50%. Next month I would like to be at 60% or higher.

Good round guys.

Have a quick read for today for Olympics.

Ashleigh wrote: "Maritza have you deleted your Wheel shelf? Can't find it in your shelves"

No let me check.
Sorry, I fixed it. You should see it again.

Day 3 Questions
chapters 10 - 15

10) I can't imagine the stress of trying to balance the knowledge of a fairly terminal prognosis with trying to be hopeful to live. I mean, we all know our days are numbered, but when you have an idea of what the number might be, you can either try to suck the marrow out of every day or curl up and try not to care enough to let anything hurt you more. Who do you think will have a bigger effect on the other, Will or Stella, and what do you hope will be the outcome, from a personal growth aspect?

They will both benefit each other but Stella will have the biggest influence on Will.

11) Maybe I'm too cynical, but I kept feeling like Abby was used as the personification of the idea that "See, you never know how long you have to live, so..." and not flawed enough to be a real person. Did anyone else feel that way or am I being a meanie?

I don't feel we know enough about her to decide one way or another.

12) I loved Barb's parental takedown. Do you think the shift in Stella's parents will last?

I think they will come back together and mend their relationship.

13) Reflecting on Barb's story of Amy and Trevor: would you choose a much shorter but immediately fuller life, or a longer lifespan though it may be less

Wow, I think I would choose longer life.

14) Poe says "It's my sickness...it's my problem." While it's admirable to strive for self-sufficiency, a main message of the book seems to be about how it's imperative to open up and do the work to nurture healthy, supportive relationships. What is your take on

These kids have lived through so much that they have matured faster that your average child. They have lost so much that they havs to take charge of whatever they can.