Rebecca’s
Comments
(group member since Nov 01, 2011)
Rebecca’s
comments
from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.
Showing 1,041-1,060 of 3,801
Ahh awesome thanks for the suggestions! The Wonder is also on my list! Wooo the end is in sight!
Thank you!! Wonder is on my TBR so I'll check out the corresponding book.This has been stumping me for months
Hi friends and fellow Questers! I desperately need help getting my The Power of Red. I have two of the 2 completed and wondered what others used to complete this!Any help is greatly appreciated!
May 30, 2017 12:36PM
May 28Ch 53 - Ch 67
25. Did you guess the truth about Lazlo? What does this mean for the other hundreds of children that the Gods had and "disappeared"?
I definitely guessed he was some sort of God. But maybe from some unknown god that lived somewhere else. I wonder who saved him and I feel like there MUST be more children out there that survived. Since it was a time of a large influx of orphans. I wonder how he kept himself not looking blue (or who helped him).
26. Lazlo and Sarai wanted Minya to catch her without even thinking of the consequences. Is it a "life" if you have no body and your will is not your own?
Ugh I knew what was going to happen and I wanted to yell no! I don't think it will be any sort of life and hopefully in the next book Lazlo can find a way to release Sarai from Minya.
27. Any guesses for the next book? What would you like to see happen?
I would like Lazlo to free Sarai, and then maybe go find other children of the gods that might have survived. And protect them from hating humans.
28. Final thoughts on the book? Will you read the next one? Will you read more of Liani's work (if you haven't already?
I loved it and will definitely read the next one. I loved the slow burn and the characters and the dream sequences were so captivating. I haven't read anything else by this author, but have her other books on my TBR.
May 27, 2017 04:59PM
DQs - May 27th: Chapters 40 to 5220) Do you agree with Minya that Sarai betrayed them? What do you think the repercussions of Sarai choice will be, what will Minya do to her?
I can totally see how Minya would think Sarai betrayed them. They have lived their lives in absolute fear of the townspeople and have no real way to defend themselves. But instead of staying clear, she helped one of those people. However, I think from her perspective, Sarai just saw them as people who did not deserve to die. I am TOTALLY creeped out by Minya's punishment right now and I hope Sarai can fight back.
21) What do you think of the names Sarai gives Azareen (Grief) and Eril-Faine (Shame)? Are they accurate? Do you think the other Godspawn realize what was truly done to the humans the way Sarai does?
I think those are interesting names and seem very accurate to those people. I think the Godspawn probably don't really know/understand what was done to them. Who is there to explain it to them? I'm sure the ghosts didn't and all they know is someone came and murdered everyone but them because of hate.
22) Wraith pops up randomly it seems into the dreams and reality both humans and Godspawn. What do you think the bird symbolizes?
I'm not sure exactly what it is. Freedom? Death coming? No idea really.
23) When Sarai is telling Lazlo what really happened, there is the statement "It was one thing not to hate, and another to forgive." and she says "the curse of knowledge. It was easy when we were the only victims." What do you think about this and some of today's social conflicts (race, religion, sexuality, etc)?
Oh man this rings so true. So many issues that people are fighting for today stem from actions taking far in the past. Different sides view these past actions differently and think there "side" is the only right side. But compromise, compassion, and understand how the other "side" is feeling/hurting/processing is key to finding any solutions.
24) What do you think of Sarai's nightmare and the humans nightmare, of Skathis coming to take a loved one away, being the same?
I thought this was so interesting. It shows that all people (even if Godspawn are only "half human") have the same deep dark fears. If you care about someone, you are always worried in some way that you will lose them.
May 27, 2017 11:37AM
It's one narrator and he's realllly good!
May 26, 2017 08:50AM
Ch 30 - Ch 39 Pages 244 - 335 15. The author seems to have tried to make the Gods seem inhumane, I know they are not human but do you believe this is on purpose to help us readers choose a side? Does anyone hope the Gods win? Or are we hoping for a more compromising conclusion?
I hope the gods' children win. I haven't felt any evidence from the author's writing that we should feel bad for the townspeople NOW. Definitely back when the gods were in charge and snatching all the people. But now I just feel bad for those isolated children who are just trying to survive (for the most part). I do hope for compromise, but I just don't think that's likely.
16. How do you think Sarai felt seeing herself as Strange the Dreamer does? Do you think her seeing herself this way will help her have more compassion for the humans in the long run?
I think she does have compassion for humans and Strange is helper her understand the complexities she is feeling. I hope he can help her navigate her feelings about humans and move from the past. She knows more slaughtering on either side is not the answer.
17. I love how fascinated Sarai is with books when she sees hem in Lazlo's dream. What was it that made you fall in love with books?
Aww I loved that. I didn't even think of those types of things that they must be missing in the Citadel. I just loved how I could be transported to another world so instantly, and how characters can feel like true friends by the end of a novel.
18. Why do you think Lazlo took the risk of getting on the plane after Sarai's warning of death?
I think he was confused, thinking Sarai's warning was just part of his dream. How can you go against everything you know and the person you idolize just because a dream warns you not to?
19. “What matter of new dread would this cause?” -- Do you think the people of Weep deserve to know what happened on their flight mission? (Seeing the very much alive Gods) or do you think they chose correctly to keep it quiet for now?
This is hard. I would want to keep it from them so they dont panic or do anything rash. But yes ultimately they should know....maybe once there is a solution to offer them with the knowledge.
Colleen wrote: "I love flights for catching up on reading! Enjoy and safe travels"Me too! That's why I love flying because I can sit there and read uninterrupted! Also I LOVE browsing those book stores at the airport.
I just finished ACOWAR and I'm in a slump haha. I'll pick something up at lunch and I'm going to the beach this weekend....it's supposed to rain so I'll probably have lots of reading time since there's not much else to do there. I'm also really enjoying Strange the Dreamer.
I just finished ACOWAR. I am experiencing all the feels. Hoping to avoid a book slump
May 24, 2017 07:32AM
DQ Day 3. Chapters 19-29. Pages 161 - 243.10. In chapter 20 Sarai has a nightmare, despite her efforts to keep herself from dreaming. A ghost named Yaselith attempts to kill Sarai with a knife and learns that ghosts are not able to hurt the living. Yaselith then tells Sarai, "Then you should hurt yourself...Put Weep out of its misery. Kill yourself, girl. Have mercy on us all. Do it." She finds herself in her mother's bed and when she removes the knife from the bed, the bed squirts blood everywhere, then she plunges the knife into her chest. What do you think Sarai's dream symbolizes? Do you think her subconscious is trying to remind her of something from the past?
Hmm I was a little confused about this. Is this the past or the future? Is this saying maybe they are already actually dead? Or maybe she feels guilty about surviving when all the other babies were murdered.
11. Minya treats the ghosts in the citadel like puppets. Why do you think Minya toys with the ghosts?
This is so creepy, but kind of cool. I think she is an angry person and wants to exert control of who/whatever she can. The ghosts are completely under her control and I think it gives her a sense of power to combat the feeling of them being so helpless.
12. Eril-Fane (the Godslayer) doesn't like to sleep in Weep because he has nightmares. Lazlo learns this from Eril-Fanes's mother. "He realized that all this time he'd been looking to the Godslayer as a hero, not a man, but that heroes whatever else they are, are also men- and women- and prey to human troubles like anybody else." I loved this quote. It shows that no one is invincible or perfect. Everyone has something in their lives that they've gone through. What does this revelation about Eril-Fane mean to you?
I love this quote too! I think that Eril-Fane feels guilty about what he did to the gods. Especially since one of those kids was his own child. He wanted to protect his people, but maybe he learned to love some of the gods and can remember that? I also feel like Lazlo is going to idolize Eril-Fane less and less as he grows to know him.
13. Sarai is in search of her father, The Godslayer, and instead finds Lazlo. She invades his dream and he is able to see her. Why do you think Lazlo can see Sarai when no one else can?
I love this scene so much. I think Sarai let herself see him without realizing it. Or maybe Lazlo has some power over dreams because his are so vivid and detailed.
14. Minya reveals that she has been collecting ghosts for years, building an army of the dead. The others seem appalled, especially Sarai. When Sarai expresses her sympathy for the humans Minya replies with "I should have saved a different baby." (I think I felt the slap in the face come right out of my book.) What do you think Minya has planned? Do you think the four others will fall in line with Minya's plan?
THIS WAS SO HARD TO READ. What a gut-wrenching thing to say. I think Minya wants to use the ghosts to kill all the humans and somehow release them from the citadel. I think the others may try to obey, but I have a feeling none of them hate the way Minya does.
May 23, 2017 11:17AM
Day 2 of Strange the DreamerDQ's Chapter 12-Chapter 18 pages 83-160
#1 God spawn are the 5 unknown survivors residing at the Citadel. Each child half god, half human and born with blue flesh. All 5 children are gifted with a magical talent: Sarai - "muse of nightmares", Feral - "Cloud Thief", Sparrow - "Orchid Witch", Ruby - "Bonfire" and Minya - Ghost catcher. Each of these “gifts” are a contribution for survival. Water, fire, food, caregivers and … torture? Sarai’s gift comes from her mother, The Godess of despair, Isagol. How does Sarai's gift to contribute to their daily needs?
Sarai is such an interesting character. She uses her gift to spy on people and I think maybe it's a sort of mental survival. They are so cut off from the rest of the world, maybe she is able to give them a glimpse of what is going on so they don't feel as isolated? I'm not sure how the torture part weighs in, but I'm interested to see more of her and her gift.
#2 In Part 2, We are introduced to the 5 god spawn teenagers who have been hiding for 15 years in the Citadel. At age 6, Minya saves 4 other infants and captures several ghosts to assist in raising these children. The 4 continue to grow and age normally, yet Minya continues to appear 6 years old. Why do you think Minya doesn’t age physically yet the others are teenagers?
I think it's by her choice. I think there is some reason why she doesn't want to accept the passage of time. And now I'm starting to think maybe she is a ghost herself.
#3 Minya is the only god spawn who remembers the carnage when the god slayer killed all the children. She enjoys hearing the recollection of Sarai haunting their nightmares and torturing the people of the city. Does this make Minya evil? or is she only doing what she needs to do for their survival?
This is hard because I don't think she's evil. I think she went through a lot (escaping murder as an small child) and has a lot of pent up rage and sorrow. I think it's her way of getting revenge since she cannot leave the Citadel.
#4 Sarai’s gift as the Muse of Nightmares, didn’t appear until she was older than the other children. While waiting for her gift to present itself , Sarai often wished she could fly. If you could pick one of the god spawn’s gifts which would you choose and why?
I would want to fly too! I think I would want to have sparrow's gift as the orchid witch and be able to provide food.
#5 Sarai screams Moths to embark on her nightly gift, why do you think the author chose Moths? What do they signify?
Moths are not quite beautiful butterflies so maybe they are chosen to represent that this is not a lovely nice thing that descends on the city. Also moths tend to chew holes into things, so maybe that represents how they invade their way into the dreams?
May 22, 2017 09:34AM
DQs Prologue - Ch 1 - 11I'm loving this book so far!
1. The author starts us with some beautiful imagery of a violent end. What did you think of this as a beginning? Did it draw your interest and leave you wanting more? Do you like it when you are given a prologue that might not be answered until the end of the novel?
It definitely drew me in and then I was so confused when it jumped to a totally different POV. I love the use of these types of plot devices because, though they drive me a little nuts, I am too nosy and intrigued not to want to keep reading. I am hoping we get more clues as to what happened and what the heck is going on with a blue girl? What does that mean? Is it normal or no?
2. Lazlo Strange came from humble beginnings, and is now a grown man. Do you feel he has changed from that rebellious boy in the orchard? Why do you think the library chose him? And do you believe people have a calling in life to follow, or do you think you can choose your own path?
I think he has channeled that rebellious and inquisitive nature into his studies. I think the library chose him because they knew that he was intelligent and want to study and unlock the secrets of the universe, which many scholars are also interested in (though in different subject matters). I think you can choose your own path, but that you have a calling and you can find true happiness if you can discover it and follow it.
3. Lazlo was drawn to help Thyon when he stumbled upon the scene in the tomb walk between Thyon and his father. Do you feel Lazlo made the wrong decision to share the book with Thyon or do you think it was all part of fate’s larger plan? And would you have been tempted to keep the book for yourself instead?
I think it's DEFINITELY part of a larger plan. It was one of those scenes where I was cringing because I knew what was going to happen in his future and I didn't want him to help. But hopefully Thyon "gets his" and Lazlo can find a way to make this occurrence work in his favor. I would have been SO tempted to keep the book for myself. But I can understand Lazlo's desire to share his findings in case they were the key to unlocking alchemy.
4. “Some men are born for great things, and others to help great men do great things.” How do you feel about this quote? Do you believe people are born to their roles in life or do you believe people can change their stars? Lazlo takes a huge risk by impulsively offering his services to Eril-Fane. Would you have taken a similar risk to help fulfill your dreams? Have you ever taken a risk that changed the course of your life?
I don't think people are necessarily born into their roles. But I do think this quote is very apt because the world would not run without people who help "great men/women" do things. No successful person is truly an island. I was cheering him on when he offered to help Eril-Fane. I would like to hope that I would do the same thing. I guess moving to a new place and taking a completely new type of job with lots of responsibilities could be similar.
Also I'm joining in the discussion for Strange the Dreamer!
