Suzanne’s Comments (group member since Aug 13, 2015)

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

I'm volunteering for DQs for White Rabbit

I added the three books I know I'll be reading first - sorry they don't have a variety of letters, but they all have one (or two) letters that will work - phew.

Thanks for the information!

Thanks - that sounds like a great approach - I like it because then I can keep being a "mood reader".

I hope everyone has a great day!

Hello! I'm Suzanne from Idaho (so Mountain time zone). I'm sure looking forward to getting to play with all of you! I've played wheel-a-thon before, and it's fun. I signed up for 21 a month - I do work a lot (I teach college math) but I can listen to audio books sometimes when I grade, and for sure when I commute, and reading is my escape that I can fit into little corners of time. I've definitely had years when I was lucky to read 1 book a month - life keeps changing!

Thanks so much Aish and Steph for captaining!

I remember Stacie in quidditch. I don't think I ever said anything, but wow I was envious. There are so many good books (and with qudditch - awful books) to read! It's nice to have reading superheroes :)

I'm done. I WISH I could have read more, but life...

I hope the memorial brings you and your family some comfort, Steven. *big hugs*

And on a side note - wow I need to continue on with Jane Yellowrock. I got stuck in the series because some of the books are expensive and weren't at my library. I wonder if they are now.

I've really enjoyed playing with all of you - what a great group of people! I sure hope to get the chance to do it again!

I should finish at least one more - possibly two (I have an audio and a print each half done so we shall see what the day brings).

Andy that's a great quote!

And Kaley - great job with that BOM!

Fantastic stories everyone!

DQs- Day 3

9. If you were confronted with Lord Mountjoy Quickfang Winterforth IV’s ominously rumbling tummy and the prospect of more dragon fire, how would you react?

After seeing what even a tiny hiccup can do, I would have done my best to stay well away with all my treasures. But, I still want a little dragon.


10. If you witnessed a massive dragon being vanquished in one sword hit, would you entirely believe it or do you think you may hold suspicions on the “neatness”? I think I would wonder about the lack of dragon lumps. I HOPE I would wonder, and I might still be a little worried, but I would want to believe so much that I just might be gullible.

11. This section cemented my love for Lady Sybil, with her no-nonsense stern reproach of the dragon. If she had maintained eye contact, do you think her approach would have worked? It might have. But sooner or later she would have had to look away. I love Lady Sybil too.

12. Since the beginning of the book, has your opinion on Captain Vimes changed? If so, why? I think after seeing more of what he has to deal with, and seeing how he interacts with Lady Sybil, my opinion of him has improved a lot.

I'm SO glad you are liking it more!!

I'm glad to hear you are liking it a bit more Kaley.

And Sammy - that is indeed a masterpiece. Nice job!!

Wow squeaking Mort in - that's awesome the timing (barely) works!

I cannot believe it's the last week! My reading has slowed down this summer as compared to the school year - it's weird because I'm much busier with school. I think the issue is summer is a different busy which doesn't allow as much time for audio books :)

5. In this section, TP is shedding some light (or dark?) on the Patrician's character. What is your opinion about him? Would you prefer him to rule your country instead of the "real" politicians?(A question to DW Veterans: do you remember any other books where V's aversion to mime artists is mentioned or we are given an explanation why?)
I think the Patrician is so interesting, and even after reading most of the Discworld books, he is so mysterious to me. I don't remember any reason for why he doesn't like mimes (although I may have missed it) but I seem to remember the dislike is mentioned in other books.

6. What about Lady Sybil as the "heroine" or female MC of the book? She certainly seems to be the complete opposite of how "classical heroines" are represented in fantasy or other books. Have you met her counterpart / someone very like her in non-DW books or films? Would you get a pet dragon if you had the chance?

I love Lady Sybil - she loves her hobby and studies about it and doesn't really care what others think - and she's tough. I would totally get a pet dragon because...dragons!

7. If you are familiar with the detective fiction/mystery genre, do you think Guards! Guards! has been following a similar structure in its idiosyncratic way so far?

I kind of feel more like this is picking on the "chosen one" fantasy trope.

8. Maybe it's too early to ask this question, but I am not a character to able to resist the temptation of it. Please forgive me.
So, any ideas, who which actors/actress would you choose as Lord Vetinari / Sam Vimes / Carrot / Lady Sybil. ...etc if you were a casting director?

Because I'm on team Rincewind, I'd HAVE to pick Chris Hemsworth for Carrot. For Sam Vimes, maybe Russell Crowe. I think I'd like Samuel L. Jackson for Lord Vetinari. Octavia Spencer for Lady Sybill - I think she could carry it off well.

Day 1 Questions

1. For the newbies: what did you expect before opening a police procedural written by Pterry? For re-readers, how does this sub-series line up in your order of preferences?
The City Watch sub series is probably my favorite - hmm...or the Death sub series...or the Moist one.

2. The first person we meet in this story is Vimes, meet collapsing, drunker, into the gutter... What does this mean for the story? For newbies: how do you feel about Vimes? I had forgotten Vimes "origins" and I'm really enjoying re-reading this one! Boy I can see why he is in the gutter though - what a hopeless situation at the start - being on the Watch would be very discouraging.

3. The Brethren (and I loved the elaborate exchange of codes!) have a disussion of the Lost King trope. Do you think the Supreme Grand Master will be able to find Ankh-Morpork's Lost King??? I don't think he wants to. BUT I love the trope - how they need to find a farmboy, etc. So so true - I read so many fantasy books like that around the time this book was written.

4. Carrot is our route to discovering Ankh-Morpork. Do you find this an effective way to understanding the city and its issues? I think it is because the comparison between his ideas and reality is priceless. I love the brothel/boarding house. Carrot is just so positive and good.

Agreed - boy the things we do / read sometimes for challenges, right?

I think it's great to have a safe place to rant - and I agree that they should have just shown some sympathy and compassion - kind of like the kennel did!

That sounds parallel to the first part of the book - because his job at the first is pretty dreadful! It kind of reminded me of the Wizard of Oz - he went from a black and white life to the technicolor of the Island.

You need another vacation Kaley!