Vi’s Comments (group member since Jun 04, 2011)

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

Oh, wouldn't you be missing a R at the end?

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

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Seeing you guys being passionate about Outlander series and Jamie is making me continue the series. I've heard people say that Outlander is one of the best even if you don't continue the series. That, I'm gonna disagree with.

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1) Outlander is more than anything a historical fiction with a strong love story (as well as other elements like time travel). It is considered one of the best romantic fiction novels ever written and often in lists of best romances of all time. What are your final thoughts on Outlander?

I've seen this so many times in Top Lists. After reading, I don't get it. It's a very good to be sure but not sure if it's Top 100 material. But, I'm definitely continuing on to the next book to find out.

2) Will you continue reading the series?
Yep. I am definitely continuing. I would like to see Jamie mature more. I didn't get the craze about Jamie either. Hopefully, the next few books will tell me.

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Attempting to revive thread..

I'm reading this chunky book (800 p) and it was published in the year that I've already completed. I need to go scout for books in the earlier years.

Dragana wrote: Thanks Vi. And congrats on your progress. I see you are struggling with older books like me. :)"

I used to think Harry Potter was the best series ever.. I still can if I forget out Harry and Ginny. But the Perfect Book doesn't exist.

WTG, Dragana!

Updated Post #16 - 53/75

Jill, I already have Dragonfly in Amber in my e-reader. I'm forcing myself to pace it out which means I'll be picking up the book in another 2-3 days.

Jill, I actually thought Claire will go back to her time, then talk it over with Frank and then come back to Jamie. Then Jamie will be so surprised. I realized then that it'll be too neat and tidy. ;)

I'm actually with Jill on this. I think Claire owed Frank an explanation. (I haven't read Jill's spoiler though)

Hmm, when I was a kid, my mom used to beat my brother and me when we did something bad - like bunk classes or steal but my dad never used to. He used to yell or worse tell us how we disappointed him. My dad has big hands, so he was extra aware of them. My mom used to cry after each episode. She used to feel so bad that she had to hurt us. I love my parents and I understand that this was how it was for them and this was what they knew. But when I have kids, I won't. There are better ways to discipline (even though I don't know any).