Jackie’s Comments (group member since Jul 10, 2011)

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

MN Lisa wrote: "

Do we think these letters are purple? for DW5D? purple text on cover."

Looks purple to me.

Kirsten wrote: "How was it? I've read other of his books and really enjoyed them."

It was good. Hard to follow at times but well worth it. Very creative and engaging story. This was my first by him but I'll definitely read more.

I just finished with a sailboat on the cover. Would that work for item related to district on cover?

I've taken the India one.

Beth wrote: "Jackie, please add The Overnight Guest to your Book Games shelf. TYVM."

Done

Finished my battle book. I was lucky. Mine was very good.

D12 checking in. We've decided to go with A Man Called Ove and coming back with The Overnight Guest

Beth wrote: "It's yours, Jackie! Want to post over in D4's thread?

I loved that book... complete page turner for me. 5 stars!"

Sure!

I've got The Overnight Guest if we want to go with the first one.

Sounds like a great idea to me.

None of those should be hard for D4 to find. I’d be willing to read Tonight I Said Goodbye if we want to go with that one.

I’m finished also.

I vote for Arthur & George.

Amanda wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Jackie, do you want to actually read it? It looks interesting to me as well if you don’t want to!"

Yes, I was planning to read it. Lol"

Awesome! Could you put the ed..."

Done.

Amanda wrote: "Jackie, do you want to actually read it? It looks interesting to me as well if you don’t want to!"

Yes, I was planning to read it. Lol

I found The Ants Are My Friends: Misheard Lyrics, Malapropisms, Eggcorns, and Other Linguistic Gaffes

So nds.

Does punctuation count?

I haven't found anything better.

DQs Day 5
Chapters 27 - Epilogue

21. Wow what a ride! What were your initial thoughts and feelings after finishing the book?
I enjoyed it and was glad I read it.

22. An integral part to the book is the way the story of Starling House is told through many different viewpoints, with truth and lies and rumors and heresay and opinions often woven together. Did you find that you learned more about Starling House through each story? Did this type of story building and layering work for you? Why or why not?
It was interesting just how many stories and viewpoints existed about the house. The story worked for me because I enjoy horror and weird storylines.


23. In the ending battles, the MCs were fighting beasts of nightmares and of their own making, inside dreams. Do think it's hard for good dreams to win out against nightmares? Explain your thoughts.
Yes, I think it's hard for good dreams to win against nightmares. To me the hardest lesson that Opal learned was that she could make her dreams come true and vanquish the nightmares that pursued her.

24. A major theme in the book is wants and needs, and how they seemingly twist into each other if you want hard enough. In this theme exploration, what was the message you got from the author, and did it resonate with you?
Opal and Arthur both seemed to believe that they couldn't have their wants (dreams). I believe they felt they didn't deserve them. I was happy to see the two of them get past that and find happiness together. They went through a lot to get to that point.

25. Would you recommend this book? Explain.
Yes, but probably to just certain people that I knew enjoyed this type of twisty, nightmarish tale.

DQs Day 4: Chapters 20-26

16. I love Bev’s line ‘ How in hell is anybody supposed to help if you won’t ask?’ Are there any characters who don't need to hear this? Did it resonate with you?
I think they all need to hear it. All of these characters need to learn to ask for help when it's needed.

17. Opal and Jasper finally reveal their secrets and talk. Were you surprised that they are both Graverly’s? How do you feel about the outcome regarding schools?
Not really surprised. That explains why they both have so many accidents, misfortune. Funny that they both were trying to surprise the other.

18. Elizabeth Baine seems to have an amazing connections and pull. Who do you think she works for? How do you think she figured out what the right leverage was?
Whoever she works for, it's sinister. I don't think it's just the Gravelys. Not hard to figure out that Jasper would be the way to control Opal.

19. So much happened in these chapters, yet I really don’t feel like I learned much. How do you feel about the pacing/storyline?

20. We learn that being a warden is a choice, although the house asks very vulnerable people. Do you think that the other wardens understood the price? How does Opal fit – she chose, but she isn’t a warden at this point.
I doubt that the wardens understood all that was required at the beginning. Opal wants a home and a place to belong.

Bonus cat question: Which name do you prefer – Baast or Hellcat?
Baast