Judith’s Comments (group member since Apr 15, 2015)

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

DQs Day 2
Ch 11 to 17

5.) Do you like it when Ernest blatantly foreshadows events like 'no one's phone battery runs out of battery until page 280' or whatever? Does that make you want to read faster to get to that part? Or if you are reading the ebook version, do you click on the links (Cat mentioned this was an option, I'm reading a physical book so I didn't realize that was a thing)? Also, did you enjoy the recap chapter?

6.) Wow. Fun family times. Erin and Michael are now an item (gross). Why do you think Lucy is there? She clearly still loves Michael, why would she do that to herself? If you were the ex and had no kids together, would you go to family functions/events like this (funerals aside)?

7.) Ern and Audrey had an interesting discussion about killing versus being a killer. What are your thoughts on this? Did Audrey have a point about Michael or is she just being a mother rationalizing her son's behavior/wishful thinking?

8.) Why do you think Sofia needs the money? Do you think she'll get her $50K?

9.) Any guesses as to why Michael said Ern was his lawyer? And to Sofia's question, what's in the truck?

Day 1 DQ: Prologue - 10

1. Have you heard about the ten rules of mysteries before? What do you think about them and how do think starting with them frames this book?
If you'd asked me if I'd heard of these rules I would of said no, but reading them triggers some distant, dusty memory. So I probably heard about them at one point but not in a way that really stuck with me. And I'm not sure I ever saw them listed out together like that before.

2. Our narrator is aware of being a narrator and directly addresses the reader. What do you think of this as an author’s choice? Are you listening to or reading this book, and do you think this style is better suited to one or the other?
It's working for me, the author found that sweet spot. I've read books with similar set ups and it doesn't work well. I'm reading the book and enjoying it just fine. Though I think this style works well with an audio format.

3. We are starting to learn the secrets of the characters and know of two of them who have killed people so far. What do you think of the family and history? Any favorites?
It's not a family reunion I'd be excited about getting an invite to that's for sure. Well. I like the narrator and Sophie so far. I'm hoping we find out the deal about his wife soon. And the mother, she seems . . . interesting.

4. Finally, if this is not a reread, who do you think killed the current dead person and do you think it is related to the money or the serial killer? Also, where was his wife and brother?
No idea about the wife and they said the brother was arriving the next day. I was assuming he's was getting out of prison. Maybe his wife is driving them both to the ski resort? But that makes it weird that Lucy isn't the one picking him up. I'm guessing Dead Dude and the money are connected because that makes sense to me. But this early one, who knows :)

Bonus: Am I the only who had to look up where in Australia there was enough snow to need chains? How does a setting of Australia or the specific part of Australia affect your expectations?
For me it makes me think of them being even more remote. Like a random mountain plunked in the middle of the Outback. Likely 100% inaccurate, but there it is.
I think non-Australians picture the Sydney Opera House and the Outback when they think of Australia. I've even been to Australia and my brain still goes there.

I’d take it

It doesn't look like we have any Greek monsters and have 2 Urban Legends. So at least one Greek. And then either another Greek or Asian?

Nope this Lexi is on my team! Get your own Lexi :P

I'm still surprised this won for some reason. But if it doesn't live up to the hype, blame Sammy. I added it to my tbr on her recommendation. hehe :P

Also, I'm in for DQs :)

I remember going to see the remake with my brother. I'm fairly certain we were the only 2 people in the entire theater.

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Is Native American tag ok for Indigenous?"

That is acceptable or other tags that apply to specific groups such as First Nation

Okay, thanks :)

Lexi,

since you wrote this task, I'll go with whatever you'd prefer

Question:

Is Native American tag ok for Indigenous?

Jenny wrote: "We did kick some serious ass."

We did, you two were most helpful in me securing back to back wins for me with TT.

Hazza!

Replaced my nomination :)

do you think this is a moon or a planet on the cover?

Also the text above the title about New York times, white or silver? It's hard to tell, probably white but thought I'd ask.

I’ll switch as we don’t have a lot here.

I'd take that, especially the lines near the N in Jenkins

cross shape is fine. but it can't be an X (i had a cross-stitch question during TT) or a lower case letter t.

Sammy wrote: "Judith wrote: "Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames



Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best -- the meanest,..."

This is my new 'Tallowwood' (which I finally read for UNO, yay 9 Green!). Aka keep nominating it until it wins or I get around to reading it. LOL

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff



Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests.
But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, marry) her. It's even been good for her business; no one wants to risk getting on her bad side by not buying her jewelry.

Freedom must look good on Geeta, because other women in the village have started asking for her help to get rid of their own no-good husbands...but not all of them are asking nicely.

Now that Geeta's fearsome reputation has become a double-edged sword, she must decide how far to go to protect it, along with the life she's built. Because even the best-laid plans of would-be widows tend to go awry.

This book was one of the first I ever put on my tbr list


The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.