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

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

Sally906 wrote: "How do you work out how many hours the audio is?

I have a couple of books in my scheduled August reading which say they are audio but doesn’t give me a time in the goodreads details."

Sally, I look on Amazon. In the book details, if you scroll down it tells you how many audible hours.

Yeah, I checked on Amazon. I've never "read" a book on audio. I'll have to try it some day.

I'm up for the detour for Stop 3 as well. I don't read in audio and it took me a while to work out the timing between pages to hours. This one at 236 pages is 5 hours 48 minutes -

Stop 2 - Read a book with a female Top 100 Scottish name for Author -

Emily March 4 stars - Finished 30 July 2021.

Finished and .

I may be able to squeeze one more in, we'll see how I go.

Finished . 3.5 stars.

Sorry, Sally. I checked the spreadsheet. It is top 100 female names in Scotland .

Read a book where the author's first name is one of the top 100 female names in Scotland according to nameberry (http://nameberry.com/popular_names/Sc...)

The first part of the detour is not coming up in the link. Sorry.

Jammin Jenny wrote: "Stop 1 - San Jose - Porto Seguro
Task: detour - Read a book where the characters eat pizza
Book: Greenlights
Date read: 7/20/21
How it fits: pg 66 "I'm gonna ask you one more time l..."

Great Jenny. That completes Stop 1.

Would you mind letting the Mods know that Cat has replaced Abir and add Cat to the spreadsheet. Ta.

Detour it is then...

Read a book where the author's first name is one of the top 100 female names in Scotland according to nameberry (http://nameberry.com/popular_names/Sc...)

Vote for the detour as well - - Emily March.

STOP 1 UPDATE -

Great work team. Just waiting for Jenny and we can move on to Stop 2.

Detour - Read a book where the author's first name is one of the top 100 female names in Scotland according to nameberry (http://nameberry.com/popular_names/Sc...)

The stop is Istanbul, Turkey.

Alysa wrote: "Is anyone reading for “elf archer” on bingo?
I have something I can read next week, but there are different (and longer, so more points!) books that I would prefer to read instead if “elf archer” i..."

I haven't got anything Alysa.

Cat wrote: "Hey guys, I inserted my completed book in the threadsheet, but couldn't find my name in the drop-down menu, so I left it blank for now :)"

Thanks Cat. Jenny usually lets the Mods know when we have a change of team mate, I'm sure she'll get to it soon.

Finished and . Both 3 star reads.

On shelf and s/sheet.

That's great Tina.

Did you say you had one for Free Space? I've got heaps of space smut on my TBR so if you need one specifically I'm sure I could find one with a free love in space theme, LOL.

Day 5 Chapters 15 and 16

18. Is it DICOMY that is using Linus? Or is Charles Werner personally involved because of his history with Arthur? He is the only one responding to the reports Linus sends. Do you think he is jealous of what seems to be happening between Arthur and Linus?

I'm thinking the DICOMY at the instigation of Charles Werner wanted to close down the Orphanage and bring shame onto Arthur (probably because of what happened between Charles and Arthur) but the whole exercise backfired on them as they completely underestimated Linus.

19. The secret is out…Arthur is a phoenix. Wonderful power or a curse? Why would DICOMY want him to keep it a secret from the children?
I had already guessed this because of Arthur's earlier hints. It's the symbol of re-birth so I guess he is a symbol of the hope that humanity will progress and be more accepting of difference.

20. Theodore shows Linus his hoard, what did you think of it? What does it represent to you?

That Linus has completely won his trust and the Orphanage is exactly where he is supposed to be.

21. Linus is nearing the end of his stay. Do you think he will go home after everything that happened in the village? Will there be repercussions from DICOMY?

Ordinary 40 something Linus becomes a superhero, saves the Orphanage and finds his own home. Awwww.. I actually had a few tears in my eyes by the time I reached the end. 💕

Lexi
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see comment historyDQ Day 4 - Chp Eleven - Fourteen (p282)

14. Did you enjoy the visit to town? What are your thoughts on Helen? Does she seem like a real character or too convenient?

Yes, Linus sticking to his view that the children had every right to go the village was one of the turning points of the book. Growth in Linus and Helen's behaviour in supporting the children and trying to change the attitudes of the prejudiced. Sometimes it only takes the right person to create change. Think of the small group of original Pride and Mardi Gras activists of 20 years ago.

15. Why do you think that Sal trusted Linus to move his desk?
Sal finally starts to trust Linus from observing his kind actions.

16. Lucy has a nightmare in this section. Did this make him seem more powerful or more like child? How do you think Linus handled the situation?

Lucy is like many children with so called behaviours. They act out because of fear and that's all they've known. Linus handled the situation intuitively and wisely.

17. What do you think of the use of the word home, as a theme for this book? It has been used by Linus, Zoe and by Extremely Upper Management?

Home is so much more than a house or a location, it's being around those who love and accept you, one of the main themes of the novel.

I'll start for cheeseboard today - Set in Wisconsin Biggest cheese producing State in the biggest cheese producing country .Take Me Home.

Here are the links - https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/u...
https://www.worldblaze.in/largest-che...

Finished BOM and wrote DQ's for day 2. It was nothing like I imagined and a great book to discuss. 4 stars.

DQs Day 3 ~ Eight - Ten (p195)

9. Linus completed his first report for the DICOMY; what did you make of it? Did you think he reported anything that he should have left out? How about future reports – how do you think they will compare to this one?

LInus' first report is a combination of what is expected according to the RULEs but already we see some push back regarding the lack of relevant information going in and the fact that even with their differences they are still children after all. Arthur, the children and the house are starting to effect Linus already and will do so increasingly the longer he is on the island.

10. Ms. Chapelwhite takes Linus on a hike through the forest to show him a raft that she wants reported but doesn’t want the children or Mr. Parnassus to know about. Linus was taken aback by the message sent on the raft. (view spoiler) Did your opinion of Linus change when he suggested they send a message back? What did you think of his message?
Though Linus is a bit of a wet blanket originally there are hints of a warmer more compassionate man inside. His answer on the raft just confirms this.

11. Linus seems a bit smitten with Arthur. Do you sense there is a mutual attraction between the two? Do you think anything will take root and blossom?

Definitely, by the end Arthur and Linus will adopt the children and live happily ever after with them in the House by the Cerulean Sea!

12. That was quite the adventure that Lucy led. Were you surprised that Linus stepped up and began to join in on the story? What all did you learn about the children, about Linus, about Arthur and Zoe?
Linus is becoming part of the group and falling in love with Arthur and the children. Zoe is already seeing it and so is the reader. These are good people.

13. As this chapter wraps up, Zoe and Phee are talking with Linus listening. He can relate to Phee’s comment that she likes the trees better than she likes most people. Do you think Linus learned anything from the “lesson” that Zoe gave him through Phee’s growing the flower for Linus and her explanation of the trees and root system?

Yes, another allegory about having to change oppressive systems and bigotry by education. Often people's views are passed onto them by their parents and community, and sometime these horrible views have to be torn out by the root. Again, respecting people's differences and opening your mind to change is the key. Linus is coming to accept that everything he thought he knew is not necessarily correct.