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So on GR: Inés of My Soul is 352 pages. That is pretty similar to the other editions on Goodreads.
On my edition, both in "about this book" and on the Amazon page, it is 435 pages. Here is the Amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com/In%C3%A9s-My...
The paperback listed on Amazon has 432 pages.
So....is that something that should be corrected? Just asking because of the extra page points :)

(1. Audio book, 2. netgalley - trying to catch up on those! 3. difficult prompt book 4. had to find a book with pasta in the title for a different challenge).
Luckily they are all different genres!

Jun 02, 2021 05:06AM

1. Were you planning to read this book before it became a BOM? If so, what drew you to it?
I was planning on reading this after I saw it on the Goodreads Choice list. What first drew my attention was the word "library" in the title (and I swear book publishers have figured that out!). But I was then interested in the premise.
2. What do you think of Matt Haig’s writing style (and those short chapters!) and how he has set the story up so far?
It has been very readable and feels like it's going fast. I like the set-up because she has a pretty clear list of regrets and there are a lot of things in her life even I thought she should do differently.
3. What are your thoughts on Nora? Are you attached to her yet?
I feel sorry for her more than feeling attached. She's just so alone and clearly struggling.
4. If you were somehow able to, would you want to see all of the different outcomes that could have played out in your own life? Or would you rather just leave things as they are without ever knowing?
I think I'd maybe be sad to go through them. But there are definitely some things I 100% wish I'd done differently.
5. What did you think about Nora’s first glimpse at a road not taken? Were you surprised by which book she chose to open first or by how quickly it disappointed her?
I thought that was a logical one to open first because it seems like she really felt bad about disappointing someone there. But yeah I'm glad she didn't suffer through that life and marriage for very long.
You see, doing one thing differently is very often the same as doing everything differently.


Sammy I do have




I finished a Cowboy Kind of Love yesterday and put it down for a couple of tasks. But for JACKANORY - the MC has surgery and has several chapters wearing a hospital gown. I'll grab a quote in a bit and put it in the spreadsheet if you want to use it for that.


I finished my two 800ish page books today - phew. They were both pretty good - I especially liked

It's adult for sure. This is her third series set in that world. The first starts with


I finished my two 800ish page books today - phew. They were both pretty good - I especially liked


I'd vote for Granny, but kind of like Sammy said - it is hard for me to see either of them beaten.

13. Simon was kept very much a mystery character throughout the book. What is your opinion of him? How will he be able to support Esk in the future (or will he)? To me, Simon is one of those who dreams up powerful things and doesn't think about the consequences - not evil just...doesn't think. I'm not sure about the future - I think they will at least communicate. Esk is at least more about the real world and I think she's more powerful than Simon really
14. The meeting between Granny and the Archchancellor and their actions afterwards are a pivotal part of the book. What were your impressions? The part I remember the most was they had a Wizards Duel like in the Sword and the Stone cartoon. I loved that. And I like that Granny would have won.
15. With duality of witchcraft vs. wizardry being one of the main themes, what do you think about the ending? Was it satisfyingly concluded? I thought the conclusion was the least satisfying part of the story. I'm not sure why - things were resolved. But in general I like the beginnings and the "Hook" of Discworld more than the endings.
16. How did you rate the book?
If you are new to Terry Pratchett, do you consider checking out more of his books (NOT just because of BOM points :)?
If you are familiar with his books/a fan - any changes in your earlier impressions/opinion? I gave it 4 stars. Same as when I read it several years ago. I think I found more funny things this time though.
BONUS: Any favourite scenes? :) I liked all of the scenes involving the staff. And the duel between granny and the wizard. And, I loved granny's impact on the city! ,

9 . What do you think on the creatures from the dungeon dimensions? Do you find them creepy?I didn't really like them - just because I liked the rest of the story more I think. But I do find them creepy.
10. I enjoyed the Esk’s thoughts about being both witch and wizard and wanting to defend the one to the other. Do you sympathize with this view (more in general than in specific regards to magic fields)? I think its great that she defends both - I do sympathize with the view - it's cool to find good things in opposing viewpoints
11. Why do you think Esk’s magic did not work? I think she just got nervous?
12. Esk is supposed to be precocious but also nine years old. Do you think she acts in a way you could see a nine year old acting? Maybe sometimes- but she IS an unusual child. She's probably more driven and responsible than the 9 year olds I know
As a member of Team Ook, the bonus question is: Is not the librarian wonderful and would you want to be turned back in his place?
I'd stay in the library!

