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

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

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.

I'm in for DQs!

Karen said they like to scare tourists with mentions of Drop Bear. Cat said they are popular in RPGs. Who knew

That was one of the 'fun' monsters Karen and both really wanted me to add during the last week of TT. I had no idea it was a thing.

Australia has enough wildlife on the dangerous/it can kill you with ease. Why do they need a Drop Bear? LOL

Spun the Asian wheel and got

Kabandha
350 to 450
MPG Mythology
Torso on cover
MC has a brother
Tree(s) on cover

I finished K-9 Defense this morning which finished Bunyip.

I’ll only be on the app until Cameron naps so if someone is around, feel free to spin. Otherwise I’ll get us a new monster later today

Judith's BOM Tracking

Day 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Day 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Day 3: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Day 3 (ish) ch 26-end

9. " love doesn't require a future." ( p 183) Is this true?
I think so. You don't not love someone because they won't be in your life in the future. A lot of times you won't realize that until it happens. And love doesn't follow a plan either, it happens as it happens.

10. I love the follow through of Bella to complete an apartment/living space for Dannie. What do you think of the final act of Bella?
I liked it more than I expected to. I almost see it as Bella giving Dannie a push towards actually living her life instead of just existing according to a checklist of things she's supposed to do.

11. Jill opening up about signing Bella up for the elementary school and making Dannie the ultimate gift was almost too much. What do you think about her parenting style up to this point? Did your opinion change about Bella and Dannie's relationship?
I thought that was unnecessary about the elementary school thing and it just seemed silly. I think it was supposed to make you feel that Jill was a less crappy mom but it came across as dumb and not believable. It didn't really change my thoughts on Dannie and Bella's relationship they have both been filling voids for each other for a long time.

12. What are your thoughts about the end of this novel? Will you read more by this author?
This landed in the middle of the road for me. I may of liked it more if it wasn't a BOM. That happens a lot because I think differently about books when I'm answering DQs instead of just being along for the ride.
I was happy Dannie didn't end up with either guy. I guess I was happy with the ending but there was just other things in the book that seemed not needed while some other potential threads were not explored. I wouldn't immediately say no to another by this author but I won't seek one out.