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

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

Amazing.. My book came in at the library so I can be backup for Ashley for

-My book came in from the Library 😊 so I can be backup for DQ's for District 6.

Eldarwen wrote: "Oh, and Lisa, Gabe the Babe will get much more attention from me again once I'm finished with the Battle book."

Something to look forward to. My sister is reading it now also.

Well done Andy. And still I wait for ... sigh

That's great news, Keri.

Still waiting for my library copy of The Familiar. I’ll join in if I get it in time.

Laila Jane wrote: "Hi guys, sorry I haven't been participating as much. I am finally getting around to reading My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories, which should finish off Jagrafess in the..."

Hi Laila.. great to have you back. We are slaying Monsters 101-150. So plenty to choose from!

I liked it too. It was a different sort of read for me and I enjoyed the story.

Hope my pick for July is as enjoyable.

Brittany wrote: "Dang I just read the Familiar. Ya'll need to stop being behind the times ahahahah"

I put my order in at the library. Fingers crossed it gets here on time.

But yay, for my pick for Time Flies winning.

DQs Day 5 — ch 24-end

18. Jack and Lucy have an emotional discussion about dreams — and how giving up on dreams can be a relief as it’s one less thing to worry about. Do you think there’s any truth in this? Can giving up on a dream ever bring relief?

Dreams sometimes should remain a lovely idea especially if it's causing the dreamer angst if they do not achieve them. The lovely thing about dreams is the imagination and the hope they can inspire.

19. We finally got to meet Angie and learn her side of the story! Were you surprised by what she had to say? If you were Lucy, do you think you would be able to forgive her after hearing her side?

There are always two sides to the story, maybe three in this case. The parents sound horrible and fairly one dimensional. It's good that Lucy got to talk to her sister and move on with some sort of more positive relationship.

20. Lucy mentions that she and Jack are planning to start a nonprofit to send books to foster children, but just as she’s about to say the prospective name, she gets cut off. Why do you think the author chose to leave that out? What name do you think the author had in mind, if any?
I never even noticed this, good idea have no thoughts on the name.

21. In the end, even though the contest ended unlike how any of them predicted, everyone still got their wish. Since this book is all about wishing — is there anything you wish was different about the way the book ended, or are you happy with how it all wrapped up?

NIce positive happy ending. Enjoyed the book whilst reading it but it probably won't stick with me.

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DQ's Day 4 Ch. 18-23

14. Lucy's winning streak comes to an end and she loses the riddle to Melanie. How do you think this is going to affect her and the way she is playing the game? Do you think she still has a chance to win? What do you think she is going to have to face as far as her fear?

It was always going to go this way, it wouldn't be easy to win. Lucy is resilient in her own way, she has picked herself up several times when life throws a curve ball and she will again this time. I've finished so I know her fear, but I had guessed it anyway. It was interesting getting the alternate POV .

15. Jack's riddle comes back again "Two men on an island and both blame the water...". We find out what it means in this section. How awful for him to see 'fan' letters that depict children going through such terrible things and how horrible for those poor children begging for help. Jack tried to help this girl and it ended with the worst possible outcome. Do you think Jack should have done something different? How would you have reacted if you were Jack?

Jack certainly is a naive character. He makes these grand gestures which are admirable and is a caring man but sometimes these need thinking through. This was such an example and such a sad scenario.

16. We also learn why Jack started writing his Clock Island books and the life he faced as a child. Does this change your opinion on Jack in any way?

See answer above. He means well but he does live in his head a lot. And sometimes thinks in the real world just don't turn out like our thoughts/dreams.

17. Lucy learns that Christopher is going to be going to a new foster home and tries to leave the island but Hugo stops her. We also learn more about Lucy's past. Each person seems to have gone through some terrible event in their lives and these books have helped them through it. Do you believe books have that power? Are there any books as a child or an adult that have helped you through a tough time in your life?

People read for all sorts of reasons. For me it is knowledge, and escapism. It's a great outlet when life isn't kind.

BOM DAY 3

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DQs Day 3:

10. We read something that moves us, touches us, speaks to us and it... it changes us?"

Do you agree with that quote? Are there any books that changed you personally?

There are definitely books that I loved and think about often. I'm not sure they changed me but I sure enjoyed reading them. Two I read as a teenager that made me think more like an adult would have been Wuthering Heights and Interview with a Vampire, both ground breaking books in their own way.

11. We finally get the first riddle. Did you guess it before Lucy did?

When she mentioned Carrie I actually did put it together.

12. What did you think of The City of Secondhand and of Markham showing up like that? Is he just a sleezy lawyer, or is there something more sinister going on?

It was kind of obvious that there would be a temptation offered to the contestants, it really reminds me of Willy Wonka. Sinister.. may be, but I'm guessing more straight forward inducements.

13. do you have to keep reminding yourself that the "contestants" are adults, not children?

Yes, there is definitely a child like quality to the story, as is mentioned that Jack thinks of the contestants like they still are children. Is this tagged as YA, it does read that way.


Some other thoughts:

- Why would someone being a "famous artist" mean it's odd for them to bring a guest their dinner? I found this rather a lot weird.

- One for the backroom BOM regulars: Did the whole bizarre scarf thing give anyone else Hot Prof and Daisy vibes? 😆

Yeah, yeah... I realise I was way off base with that one. Fatherly feelings all the way.

BOM Day 2

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DQs Day 2 Chapter 6 - 11

6. Jack replied to Lucy's letter and Lucy decided to run away from home. What did you think of his letter and would you have done the same as Lucy?

Jack seems a very genuine caring person, if not a little naive. It probably never occurred to him what his words would mean to a teenage lonely girl. I think every teenaged kid at some time has thought about running away when they have a fight with their parents, doesn't mean they do.

7. We get more insights on Clock Island. Every 'hour' is its own section like for example a beach. Would you like to visit the island? Do you find the idea of it fascinating or could you not care less?

The author does bring the description of the Island to life. I'm sure it would be fascinating. I remember as a kid loving Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree and would have loved to climb and experience the lands there. This is much the same thing for a different generation.

8. Every part starts with a quote from Jack's book. Do you think these parts are important for the story? Just showing off Jack's work? Something else?

Definitely part of the evolving story. But it probably will take to well into the book to work out how they fit.

9. It seems like there will be a deeper connection between Lucy and Hugo. Do you agree? And would you approve of it given that Hugo had first met her when she was still a child?

Yep, Lucy and Hugo are definitely a HEA. From their interaction there is nothing creepy about it. In that way Lucy was being a typical teenage girl and Hugo did absolutely nothing inappropriate.

E, are you getting to spend much time with our book babe, Gabe?😍

I'm so sorry to hear that Keri. It must be very stressful. Hope it is all resolved soon and everything works out.

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