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

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

Great challenge Sashana! I don't know how I missed this. I'm in. I'm starting with Fantasy since I have a looot of them piled up to be read. I will finalize the list later.

Fantasy:

1. Dark Fantasy: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
2. Epic Fantasy: A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin
3. Fairy Tales: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
4. Fantasy Of Manners:
5. High Fantasy: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
6. Low Fantasy: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
7. Magic Grave Dance by Kalayna Price
8. Paranormal:
9. Sword And Sorcery:
10. Urban Fantasy:
11. Dragons:
12. Heroic Fantasy:
13. Mythology:
14. Supernatural:
15. Unicorns

Oh thank god! I knew I wasn't the only person not to like the Stackhouse series. I couldn't even finish book 1 at all - even though I renewed twice at my library two different times. That was a total of 84 days that I couldn't finish the book. I've written that series off as a lost cause.

Another author that I just can't get into is Susan Mallery. I tried two different books of hers - one I finished but found the premise so so stupid and the other I couldn't even finish.

Lisa Kay, Done! Changed.

I don't think Stannis will make a pact with Robb if that red lady was guiding him. After all the furore about Stannis in the last book, I expected him to be something better. Oh well.

Also interesting is whether Bran will become a shaman or something similar. It's a guess though.

Lisarenee, I can do the questions for 9th July.

I gotta agree, I was lost in the prologue. I though maybe I had the wrong book or something. Totally pitying Sansa now, idiot girl. Before starting this book, I've made it my mission to not take sides for this book since something or the other happens. Anyway, here are today's questions.

9. I gotta ask: What are your theories regarding the wolves howling and Bran's reaction? (it might be childish but I have a feeling it might be important later on?)

10. The dream Bran has when he's supposed to have a dreamless sleep: what is he dreaming as? Is he a dire-wolf? Or is it symbolic of a time to come?

11. Arya rocks :P. Now we know who Bull was. Wonder how the queen knew? Littlefinger? Varys?

12. Finally we get a little bit history on the King's history. I confess I got lost sometimes. Question is does this information serve any purpose later on?

13. Whew, look at the list of demands in the treatise. Its more unbelievable as each item is read. Young as he is, I felt the terms could have been better. What's your thoughts?

14. Was Robb wise in letting the River lords depart? Maybe he could have granted them a reprieve instead of permanently? I can't help feeling that divided like this is not good.

15. Theon is a wildcard. We will soon be having from his POV (self: no sides!) Do you think his going to his father heralding some thing? Any theories?

16. Another theory question: Which would you prefer: Robb aligning with Renly or with Stannis or maybe Dany? At this rate, aligning with Renly is the possible solution since I think we are seeing Robb's inexperience with war here.

No problem Lisa Kay :)

Lisa Kay, I can be your standby.

I'm in. I can do the questions for July 6th.

Okay, so I was totally absent but I finished the book last night. And I'm still digesting it. Good thing I bought all the four books at one go. I will definitely join the next group read and I promise (to try) to keep up with the pace.

I'm baaack. Didn't have time to read unfortunately. Hopefully I can get back on track tomorrow. Sorry I went missing though :(

@Lisarenee and Lisa Kay

2. I don't think its advisable to call the banners now. True all those stuff happened. But winter is coming!!!! and they would need to conserve their strength. Further Robb is only 15. He needs guidance.

4. I never knew Catelyn's stupidness could go to these bounds. (I read the chapters just before posting the questions) I mean who the heck will capture the younger son of Lannisters in a public inn? Now all the events are escalating out and she is the catalyst. I think its imperative that Ned stays back with the king. In the middle of things. Not in the Winterfell where he would be isolated w/o any news.

6. I agree with you LK. He wants someone to tell everything as it is but does not want that person to disagree with him. He's a study in contradictions. But really, when it does come to politics, he's clueless, but the danger is he does not care. And now, he's a wife-slapper also. I know, times and reason but still doesn't make it pretty to read.

Things I'm really looking forward to read: the cronies prediction of Dany's child. More Dany besting Viserys.

First, Congrats everybody. We've crossed the 50% mark. Yay! Great going to us :P

1. How's your perception of Dothrakis? What do you think of them as a civilization?

2. Do you think Robb is correct in agreeing with Greyjoy's decision to call the banners? Do you think the Starks (well, some of them) can trust Greyjoy?

3. Did the men have some reason in coming so close to Winterfell?

4. With all the events that are taking place now, do you agree that Catelyn was wrong in going to Lysa place?

5. Tyrion took a very bold chance. What do you think he was trying to achieve?

6. Bah, Robert is soo not on my like-list. Now he wants Ned back as the Hand. What do you think of this?

I'm still catching up on the reading. I'm reading the fever series now and totally forgot about the questions. I'll post the questions in a while.

Lisarenee, I can do the questions for Saturday. Let me know if its ok.

Yes! That's exactly what I was thinking. We don't know the situation of the laypeople in the kingdom but I suspect it won't be good. Yes, in a way, I think they would be encouraging the debt and they sure won't be helping the unrest, if present. But, like Ned, I'm still surprised how such a high debt came to!

Yeah, I'm with Sarah also. At this point, I'm guessing what the over-arching story line is and I'm crap with politics and tactics.

My one theory is while Robert might not be a good king, the Lannisters also encouraged him to be. And maybe, there might have been some inflation of the debt. While we all know that Lannisters will play a major part, the incidents just keep piling on and on.

And I don't know why but while Littlefinger might still have feelings on Catelyn but when it comes to war/politics, I don't think he might be on the same side as her. But that's just me.

And crap, haven't read yesterday's chapters yet. Work, I hate you!

Questions for Chapter 20 (Eddard) to Chapter 23 (Daenrys)

1. The treasury is more than 6 millions in debt . Did that surprise you? What do you think are its implications? Do you think that it is really 6 million in debt or was it made out to be to that amount?

2. Based on the chapters so far, what is your opinion of Robert? Were you able to get a handle on him?

3. Do you think the Starks were wise in trusting Littlefinger? Does Littlefinger still think of Catelyn favorably?

4. Do you think that the North and the Wall with its beyond is being taken too lightly? Due to the long summer, have people forgotten about it? What do you think of Mormont's request?

5. Tyrion's leaving the watch. Have you any idea/theory behind Tyrion's journey? Is it to analyze the strength/weakness of the Night watch if in case of war?

6. Jon seems to have heeded Tyrion's and Donal Noye's advice. And after Bran's news, he seems to have matured a bit. We also learn that Ben is also missing. And Jon's statement also seems to be some kind of omen. Has anything happened to Ben? Will Jon have to go after him?

7. Ned's advice to Arya is full of wisdom. Arya seems to understand that but what about Sansa? Will Arya and Sansa ever reconcile?

8. I was surprised when Ned had Arya taught "dancing" lessons. Were you surprised? Looks like this will shape Arya and Sansa's future. Agree or Disagree?

9. Oh Boy, I knew Dany would be ass-kicker if only given the chance. And Vicious had got what was coming to him. What do you think of that incident? Do you think that Dany will have a greater role as time goes on? Especially given the last scene in the chapter where Dany takes command?

10. Man, looks like the eggs might just turn viable. Are we going to see dragons? Does this have any significance more with Dany as the one who might "Wake" the dragon? Such an interesting possibility, isn't it?

11. And looks like Dany is pregnant (As an aside, so soon???). What will be the significance of the baby? And with the dragon egg on the other side as well?

Ok, its 7:20 pm here and I'm still stuck at work :( :(. Will post the questions later though, I suppose it's not thaat late for most of you.

No Problem at all. Feel free to assign questions later on as well :). Thanks for hosting. It's been a fun session so far. Thanks everyone for making the reading fun :)

Lisarenee wrote: "Yes, June 14 - Chapter 20(Eddard) - Chapter 23 (Daenrys).

Thank you :)"

Hi lisarenee, the qns are to be posted on june 14, right? I can do then.

Carol, now that you point out what Eddard/Ned could have said, I'm also getting suspicious. The question is whether Lyanna's rape is well known of? If it is, then why hide the consequence, i.e Jon? Or am I missing something here?