Alice’s Comments (group member since Jul 15, 2016)

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

I'm here!

Only 9 pages. Something came up, gotta blast. I'll try to be back later though!

I read the first book of that series. I didn't like it enough to keep going though. I'm reading Tigana

I've never heard of the book. I'll maybe check it out, but if you're saying it's boring.... I'm in for another 20

Anything cool happen in your books?

8 pages, 261/676 :D

I can tell! You just started it right? This is the first book I've read over 300-350 pages in a while, but it's totally worth it.

Aaaaaand done. 13 pages and a finished chapter.

I can do that! And I understand, some romances are really good, but other stories could do without it.

11 pages, closing in on the end of this chapter :) Congrats! Did you enjoy it?

I would like to try now! I'm at 229/676 pages

I appreciate it!

OH, yeah actually that does. The ":05" looking ones were what was really confusing me so when you said it was a percentage I just got even more confused!

That is still a little confusing. Sorry, nevermind I guess :(

I'm interested in this sprinting idea but I have no idea what you guys are saying with your numbers haha....

Level 1
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1. Henry Flynn rules by trying to get rid of monsters and Callum Harker rules by making deals with them. Which method do you most agree with and why?

I think on the surface most would want to side with Flynn. He governs his side of the town on a moral code. "Don't be bad, and I won't send my monsters to kill you". But really... it's not a very realistic approach. From what I'm seeing, Flynn is trying to get rid of all monsters, and I'm wondering about whether or not he is the type of person to turn on his own Sunai once he's accomplished that goal. If he accomplishes that goal. So far, I prefer Callum's. No, he's not a perfect man, but at least he doesn't try to hide behind the lies that he's a good person. He's straightforward (or at least I think he is). His monsters knew exactly what they were getting into and you don't really have to wonder at his intentions. He lets people feel safe, but he doesn't force them to stay. Every citizen of his side of Verity is there by choice and is paying him by choice. They could just as easily go over to the South side and join Flynn.

2. With the three levels of monsters- the Corsai, the Malchai, and the Sunai- do you believe that the Sunai really are "good" monsters who bring justice? Or are they only good because they choose to only feed on bad people?

I agree with the second option. Good and bad are relative to different people. One person could say the Sunai are good for feeding on evil souls, but another could say they're evil for killing someone at all. Me personally, I think the Sunai that choose to at least try to side with the humans would be our definition of "good", but I'm not sure if they're acting in the best interest of their own race.

3. If a Corsai is "born" by violence being done and a Malchai is "born" by a murder being committed, what level of crime do you think creates a Sunai- something so bad that only three exist?

I think I'm going to hop on the bandwagon with this one and say a crime committed against a large number of people. Also interesting that August seemed to take on the general age appearance of the victim? I think that's what the book said anyways. Something to chew on, I suppose.

4. Why do you think Callum Harker keeps Sloan so close? Just because Sloan is "his own Malchai" or another reason?

I would say either because Sloan is Callum's malchai and therefore a 'weakness' to keep a watchful eye on, or maybe even just because he really trusts him? A right hand man kind of guy. We know he's been around for a long time because he calls her Little Katherine. He may be a part of the mastermind plan (but I'm not sure, I mean Callum doesn't seem like the kind of guy to have a partner) or else something actually resembling a friend.

5. Do you think Kate will be able to please her father despite her dislike of his way of life? Do you think she should be true to herself instead of trying to please him?

I think she's misguided in trying to please him. I really don't think Callum is disappointed in her? Sure, any parent would be proud to see their kid following in their footsteps, but I don't think Kate has to do that in order to please him. If he were truly disgusted by weakness, then I don't think he would have been with Alice. He feels a need to protect Kate, and she's just mad because she wants to prove herself. When really, she doesn't need to. She's come up with the whole idea that her father hates her in her head, the way teenagers do.

6. What do you think about August's reluctance to "perform justice"? Do you think he should embrace his identity or continue to fight for better control?

Having control over yourself is always good. I think he's conflicted at his family's sense of justice. From what I can tell so far he's possibly one of those people who think killing in general is bad, no matter who the victim is. Self-hatred is never a good route though. He needs to find a balance he's comfortable with, and therefore fight for more self-control.

7. How do you like Kate and August so far? Do you relate to one more than the other?

I definitely relate to the way August's mind works. I'm amazed at the author's portrayal of his inner thoughts. I often find myself thinking in these fast paced circles, or getting absorbed in something enough to completely lose where I am. Feeling the need to fit in when you know there's no place for you is something I see the both of them struggling with. Hopefully they can make places for themselves together.