Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2012)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Anouschka wrote: "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer qualifies for Cornucopia.
I have the Dutch version, but that title version doesn't: Het Literaire Aardappelschiltaart Genootsch..."

It comes in handy to be able to read in more than one language. Great Going. (Sadly, it's English or nothing for me ) I'm envious!

Cornucopia is the new "vinegar" - you'll never stop seeing it again!

Sammy wrote: "Definitely!

I sense a book three buddy read in our future, lol."

oh and I hope Jay Kristoff is writing his ar** off! It will probably be a year or 2 till we find out what happens!

Namita wrote: "I bought the audiobook. I have yet to start. Looking forward to it. Loved the 1st book"

Oh yay, come back when you're reading and tell us your thoughts. If you loved book 1 there's plenty more to love in book 2, promise.

Yay.. for picking the Back Room BOM. 😁

In case it seems I'm getting a reputation for reading smut (blushes) I do read other serious things, promise! Coming up for next month is this James A Mitchener at over 1000 pages. .

I'm loving it.. I'm reading in sections because I don't want it to finish. It's epic. And here's another spoiler for you E that's not really a spoiler.. (view spoiler)[ And Gabriel being one of the hottest book heroes I've read in a long time increases the enjoyment, LOL. (hide spoiler)]

I found another horn, thanks Jean for the idea.. horned alien (space smut) delivers again.. 😁

So after further examination I'm willing to concede that I might have been a bit over eager in the "horn" department so changing to the word Abundance which is definitely featured three times on pg 279,348 and 510! I'll change the spreadsheet accordingly.

Finished Book 4 -

(view spoiler)[ Gabriel and Phoebe.. didn't see that coming.. But glad they have a bit of happiness before the big ending. I still think Gabriel will cash in his chips by the end of the series. I'm going to need a big hankie.. I'm quite partial to sweet Gabe, LOL. (hide spoiler)]

Cass☀️ wrote: "With the “book with an orange cover” would it work if orange is the most prominent color? Or would it work if it had any orange at all?"

Has to be 50% orange.

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15. I personally haven't read Jane Eyre and therefore can't compare the two books which makes me feel a bit regretting, but then again so many of y'all don't seem to like this as a retelling. Do you think you'd feel differently about the book depending on whether you've read Jane Eyre or not, and do you want to pick up Jane Eyre now if you haven't yet? What if you hadn't been aware of this being a retelling and the characters had different names?

I actually didn't hate it, and looked on it as a tribute to Jane Eyre. It wasn't and probably didn't intend to be in the league of that seminal book.

16. I was secretly hoping that Agnes had romantic feelings for Antoinette and that she was more involved in the last part of the book, but alas it was Dr. Poole. No big surprise there. Has your opinion of him changed in any way after he "confessed" and tried to help Jane and Edward? And if you could bring someone back from the dead, would you do it? Theoretically you wouldnt be aware of any consequences, but logically I think we've learned that there's always consequences...

He served his purpose in the story and that would be a big NO about bringing a loved one back. It never ends well.

17. Jane came back for Edward and saved him of course, and now they're living happily ever after. How do you feel about them as a couple, and is there anything you would have changed about these last couple of chapters as the author or simply just a fan of the original work?

I actually thought the ending made sense in this particular book and quite enjoyed it.

18. Was this your first book written by Sharon Lynn Fisher, and do you think you'll be reading more by the author? Were your original expectations met? Anything else you want to add?

I didn't have high expectations and it was an ok read. Sure, if it is a BOM I'd be in..


Bonus for everyone but especially those who have read Jane Eyre before: I challenge you to say at least one good thing about Salt & Broom - other than "it ended!!" lol :b

It wasn't horrible.. I'm looking on it as a tribute to a wonderful book.

Eldarwen wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Ok Team! I've added a Mini Tab to the Tracker! Feel free to add some claims and if you have questions, ask! Thanks!"


Uuuuhhh, I'll have to consider which ones I am actually going t..."

Mmm.. I've got the paperback copy, I'm studying it, LOL.

I can see the ear it's behind the horn and looks separate to me.. we may need adjudication. 😁

Lexi (friend)
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see comment historyDQs – Day 3 Protective Impulses-Pert Thing

11. What do you think about the revelation in the garden/the haunting? Did you see it coming, and do you think there are others involved with the “curse”?

It was all leading up to a haunting by Mrs Rochester really so not surprising. I'm thinking there must be more to her death for such a bitterness to the haunting, it seems a bit extreme if she was feeling such acrimosity because of an arranged marriage which was par for the course in this time period.

12. What do you think about Mr. Rochester sending away Jane and the staff? If you have read the original, how does this change Jane’s agency, and do you like the change? Either way, why do you think the author made it Mr. Rochester’s choice?

In the original when Jane finds out about Mrs Rochester being still alive and locked in the attic she flees to the cottage of St John Rivers and his sisters. So this is quite different from the original. It's actually quite mild in comparison to all the unleashed feelings in the original. Why did she make it Mr Rochester's choice maybe to highlight the lack of power Jane has in the situation? The opposite to the original really.

13. Have you ever visited an Apothecary’s Garden? Would you be interested in seeing one? Do you grow any herbs or are you interested in growing any?

I love historic homes especially in the UK and visited quite a lot and many have cottage gardens still attached. The one that stands out is the Poison Garden attached to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, UK - where the first couple of Harry Potter's were filmed. It was amazing.

14. What do you think about the scene with Miss Ingram? What does this tell you about Mr. Rochester’s character and did that seem consistent with his character so far? Did his explanation make sense to you?

It was reasonable again a bit of pale imitation in comparison to the scene in the original when Mr Rochester disguises himself as the fortune teller.

Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "There's a tie-breaker poll for the backroom BOM if anyone is interested in one of these:
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...-..."

You're forgiven.. 😁

Depending on what happens.. I'm happy to buddy read with you sometime as I've had that vaguely on my radar for years. It's a door stopper, isn't it?

, historical fiction set in Crete.

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "There's a tie-breaker poll for the backroom BOM if anyone is interested in one of these:
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2..."

Everyone pop over and vote for . (I nominated it, so if it wins 40 DQ points) . Thanks.

Eldarwen, If you're reading this edition - there is a unicorn with a gold horn on the cover. 😊

Sammy wrote: "I'm making good progress and would probably have been able to finish it today if my mum hadn't called and spent over an hour on the phone 😆

Menfolk have just arrived home, so probably won't get th..."

End of Book 3 - (view spoiler)[ I really liked the POV shift.. I love Gabe.. 😍 but not a big fan of all the battle stuff so the POV shift and location was refreshing. (hide spoiler)]

Preeti
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see comment historyDQs Day 2 - Baneful-"My Own Wee Thing”

6. Jane gives Rochester a black-coloured thumb-sized stone to keep with him as a protective talisman. Do you believe in talismans? Please tell us about an object that you keep with you as a talisman?

I don't really believe in lucky charms, talismans really, although I always wear a heart locket my husband got for me, so there is that I suppose.

7. Between some of the chapters narrated from Jane’s point of view, we get chapters from Rochester’s point of view. What do you think of these “interludes”? Do they help or distract?

I'm neutral about them although they do give insight about what the character is actually thinking.

8. We are introduced to Dr. Poole. What did you think of this character particularly with regards to Jane meeting him in the poison garden? Were there any changes in your opinion after reading Agnes’ conversation with Jane about the late Mrs. Rochester?

If Dr Poole, is anything like the Grace Poole character in the original he would have been absolutely loyal to Mrs Rochester. I'm still not sure where this is going in regards to her death and who was responsible.

9. We have been told several times about a curse on Thornfield. Then Jane follows Rochester to the graveyard where his family members are buried. At this point Jane says “This was a story of heartache. Everyone in Mr. Rochester’s family had died before their time, especially the females. Then his wife had done the same.” Do you think there is a connection between the curse and the early deaths?

Seems to be..

10. We have been given information about Jane and her origin? What do you think of this twist in the tale?

Yes, that was a turn up for the books. And really deviates from the original. I'm not sure what that tidbit of information means for the overall plot moving forward.

Bonus: The author has used several of the same names as those of characters from Jane Eyre. Other than Jane, Rochester, we have Brocklehurst, Maria Temple, Mrs. Fairfax, Poole etc. What do you think about authors using the same names in retellings?

Don't they usually use the same names.. If they have the same part in the novel it's ok, it's when it changes its not strictly a re-telling I guess.