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Good Morning Guys.Can someone post my DQ posts to the BOM tab
Day 1 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Day 2 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Day 3 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Road Trip read 10/26/24
DQs Day 3: Then - Then 58%first line "Marcus changes completely..."
last line "...serious chat about your future"
11. "The sound of teeth against a spoon when someone's eating soup, insects that scuttle, people who don't listen, RATS, and when uncle Terry says 'WOMEN!'" - what a random list of pet peeves (Are they even pet peeves? Rats?? And uncle Terry 'all on his own'???),,, What are some of yours?
--- When people leave cupboard doors open. When people call me ma'am.
12. Dylan's (and Marcus') trip through Europe has become much more than just that, ending up in Asia, trying to figure out what to do with his life when he's already been handed it all on a silver platter. His dad is a douche and clearly wants to dictate Dylan's life while Dylan just keeps running away from his problems. Lucky he has all this money (his dad's I would assume) to just throw away. Can you relate to him in any way? Do you feel bad for him?
--- I think there is something else gling on that he needs help with. The traveling I can't relate to but the depression, yes.
13. "Nowadays we date, we shop around. If we really like someone we spend more time with them. Then we move in with them a few years down the line. Then, maybe, if we've lost the will to live or whatever it is that compells people to settle down we marry them. We don't rearrange our lives because of a good shag."
"Addie, she's not right for you (...) Stop that! Don't you see what you're doing? You're turning her into something she's not. You don't understand her. She's not your beautiful muse, Dylan. She's messy and dark. And raw. She's a disaster waiting to happen. She's got power. And she doesn't even know it yet you know. She's like,,, she's untapped. (...) She's not right for you. Okay?"
Did Marcus already know something we didn't at this point? Did something happen between Marcus and Addie back in France? And then the way Marcus took care of Dylan after getting too high, in the bathroom.... Do you think he (not so?) secretely has feelings for Dylan? Or is he just jealous?
--- I was thinking Marcus wants to keep Dylan to himself but wants what he has also. I think Marcus just wants Dylan for himself but not romantically.
14. Rodney thinking Deb has drowned in the river and actually LOOKING FOR A BODY IN THE WATER!!! had me laugh out loud to be honest, but only because of how frickin ridiculous this book is. Definitely expected something more cutesie and wholesome for some reason. Being almost two thirds into the book now, how do you feel about it so far? Is it meeting your expectations?
--- To be honest I don't like it but we need the points. Hopefully all this is leading to something worthwhile.
My condolences Ashlee.
Working on book but will remove in case some one else finishes first.
GM Guys - Trying to finish up my last book, which is the BOM. It's slow going as I can't seem to get into it.
DQs - Day 2 - 17 OctThen - Now 38%
first line "Can't the girl find..."
last line "shitshow of a strategy"
6. The author goes for the switching POVs and timelines method. How do you like these in general? And do you think it is a good fit for this book?
--- I like differing POV's so I can get a sense of what the characters are thinking and how they react to the same situation. Right now I think there is too much switching going on. It could probably have been summed up in one chapter.
7. We get to meet some more characters along the way in the "THEN" section: Dylan's uncle Terry, his brother, the mysterious Grace and other friends whose dynamics to Dylan and Marcus should shed some more light on their characters and motivation. But do they? Do you feel like you are getting to know them better? Or understand them? (Or care?)
--- As of yet I don't see what part they play in the story telling. I'm having difficulty keeping track of them.
8. What do you think about Dylan's and Addie's past relationship in France? Do you like it/find it convincing? What about their sudden meeting in the present and the insta-lust after all the emotional baggage they seem to be dragging with them?
--- The whole situation seems forced then and now. It is not very convincing to me and the mystery of their separation feels like it's going to be anti-climatic.
9. I'm not really sure I'd call this book a "romance" though it certainly offers the trope of second-chance. Do you have any favourite romantic trope(s) or one that you especially dislike?
--- Some of the instant sex scene books are just like please. I like m-m romances and menage if nicely done.
10. Any guesses what part Rodney may play in the plot or do you think he's just some kind of "filler" character?
--- I have he gets a relationship out of it with someone. He is the only character I like so far.
Eek.
DQs Day 1Now - Now last line "...reach out and touch her."
1.) Is this your first book by O'Leary? Only reading for points and that lovely 'O' letter for Wheel-a-thon or was it already on your tbr list?
---Yes this is my first book by this author which I'm reading for Wheels 9.
2.) Road trips. Love them, hate them? If you've gone on a road trip before what are some must have for the journey?
--- Yes, when I was younger my and my cousins would go on road trips with my older cousin and her husband, The number one thing to have is snacks. I really enjoyed the time with family - making memories.
3.) Deb's comment about never having a baby obviously proved untrue. Do we think the baby daddy is going to make an appearance in the story? Or do you think it's a no name person who isn't relevant to the book?
--- I'm thinking it could turn out to be Marcus. She proved the old saying - never say never.
4.) The flagrant unconcern about money by half the characters is a bit gross. Do you think that's at the root of Dylan and Addie's split? Or do you think it's the mysterious Grace? Marcus especially seems to not know the whole breakup story. Any guesses to why Dylan didn't seem to tell him the truth?
--- Dylan and Marcus are buds who seem to shar everything. There is a love there that will take them far. I don't know enough to speculate about what happened in that relationship.
5.) Initial impressions of the cast of characters?
--- I like Rodney the best so far - the others have too many issues that they have to sort out.
Good Morning Guys. I am currently working on my 3 listed books but feel free to move them around on ss as needed.
Oops, Just added a book
Started Will Trent and need to get back to 911.
I will volunteer for the first time - Team Oversleeping
Good Morning - I have been binge watching The Walking Dead series. Finished TWD and Fear the Walking Dead. Working on Daryl Dixon. I enjoyed the characters and their stories.
Amanda wrote: "WE GOT OUR FIRST WORD(S)!
COWORKER FROM HELL"
I got one of those right now.
Yay I was able to get a copy of the BOM and added another book I got on loan from Library.
Hi Guys, My name is Maritza, from NYC. I have been in a reading slump all year long but really enjoy this challenge. I hope I was over ambitious in my reading goal for TT. I also like puzzles of all kinds. I don't really have much hobbies lately.
Beginning of the monthBooks on shelf - 43
165 Approved / 120 Feedback Sent
Feedback Ratio - 73% (Goal 80%)
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Three Days in Junehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...Books read in 2024 - 6
Books read in 2023 - 11
Books read in 2022 - 16
Books read in 2021 - 12
Books read in 2020 - 14
Books Added - 1
Feedback Ratio - 73%
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by C. J. Tudor - This is a NetGalley book I got in 11/2023 - It is a mystery with vampyr (spelling in book) set in Alaska. It wasn't bad.
@Connie - I have about 4 books started but none completed. On a good note I did not add any books this month. Still working on getting to goal of 80%. Better luck this month.
Beginning of the monthBooks on shelf - 44
165 Approved / 119 Feedback Sent
Feedback Ratio - 72% (Goal 80%)
Approved 2024
Approved 2023
Approved 2022
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Books read in 2024 - 5
Books read in 2023 - 11
Books read in 2022 - 16
Books read in 2021 - 12
Books read in 2020 - 14
Books Added - 0
Feedback Ratio - 73%
