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Votes for BOM is up my votes are in. Paper and Fire
The Bourne Identity (Just because its been on the to read list before the movie came out:)
The Black Prism another book I own and I need to get off my shelf:)
I haven't read "You" yet, but my wife is giving it 5 stars and she doesn't give anything 5 stars. She said it was her favorite romance she has ever read. She is a bit twisted:)
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America****by Erik Larson
June 6th
HBK 447 pages
So many books so littletiime
Jun 02, 2017 04:07PM
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?
She did betray Minya to a degree but the right thing to do isn't always the easy thing to do. Minya wants her war and she is bad sh** crazy. Sarai is in grave danger.
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?
No they don't. Sarai has experienced the terror the Gods put them through every night in their dreams and was able to forgive them. The others can't understand the horrors the humans went through.
22) Wraith pops up randomly it seems into the dreams and reality both humans and Godspawn. What do you think the bird symbolizes?
Death
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)?
Forgiveness does not come easy. That statement is curious. I would think that being raised to hate someone/group forgiveness would have to come first or the hate will eat you up. You can forgive and still never forget.
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?
Sarai has seen Skathis take so many away in the nightmares of the people of Weep. I think her seeing the evil every night for years in everyone may have warped her but I think its more than that. Skathis took her life away too.
May 31, 2017 06:37PM
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 admit at first I was rooting for the Gods a bit because I liked Sarai. Than Minya jumped the crazy train and said "all aboard. I want to know is this going to be Romeo and Juliet with Lazlo and Sarai. I'm rooting for them. I like the way the the author I set up grey characters instead of making it us verse them.
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?
It may giver her hope that humans can see the Gods in a positive way. This will give her compassion but it isn't going to end well for her of Lazlo.
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?
Wow, how can I answer how do I know why I like cold water on a hot day:) Wonder and Amazement. Compassion and Learning. Laughing and Crying in the same page.
18. Why do you think Lazlo took the risk of getting on the plane after Sarai's warning of death?
There wasn't much time to think about it. He is an adventurer and wants to see everything for himself
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?
I would not tell them. The delegation would be cracked, the people would want the delegation to go and never come back. Godslayer wants to restore weep, personally I think building somewhere else would make more sense.
Sreshtha wrote: "Is anyone else going through a reading slump? And does anyone have any idea how to get out of it?"I usually walk around a library to get out of my slumps. There is nothing like the smell of a lot of books:)
May 31, 2017 08:02AM
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?
I thought her subconscious was telling her she can't take the giving nightmares anymore and she may be realizing her people were the baddies and she may want to kill herself before she hurts someone else.
11. Minya treats the ghosts in the citadel like puppets. Why do you think Minya toys with the ghosts?
Because she can. I don't think this is more than revenge for her more she likes inserting her will and others.
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?
That he is a tortured soul based on what he did and witnessed
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?
Lazlo is special. He is a dreamer and may have his own skills. He may also be demi-god.
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?
The other 4 will go along with it for survival sake. It would also be hard to go against Minya when she is their link for what they remember.
May 30, 2017 12:37PM
DQ's Chapter 12-Chapter 18 pages 83-160 #5 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?
It keeps them informed of the outside and the importance of staying hidden and humans to come looking for them.
#6 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 she sacrificed apart of herself in order to save the others.
#7 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?
I don't think that makes her evil but if she doesn't find some form of forgiveness it will consume her to madness and become evil
#8 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?
The ability to grow things. It may sound boring but creating is for more satisfying than destroying in the long run.
#9 Sarai screams Moths to embark on her nightly gift, why do you think the author chose Moths? What do they signify?
I looked it up and found many reasons. The best one is that a moth can carry a soul away after the person is dead
May 29, 2017 06:11PM
DQs Prologue - Ch 1 - 11 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?
The best fantasy books are the most mysterious prologues. Where you have to go back and re-read it over and over again. To puzzle out what is going on?
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 always think you can choose your own paths. The gifts you have can help you a long your path. He was destined to go to weep from an early age. He could have easily stayed at the library but his desire led him to take steps to discovering the secrets of Weep.
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?
Going to Thyon the way he did he was lucky to keep his head. Fate's plan was to put the knowledge in the hands someone it can trust. Lazlo dream was weep, the discovery for this was merely in afterthought. If I would have been tempted to keep the book it would only be to keep it from humanities hands. Some knowledge should not be known.
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?
You most certainly can change your stars. It is not easy, but were there is a bold person takes on their dream. The fates can bend to change the stars. I have never taken a risk like that before. All my choices in my life have been a series steps where I could be the person behind the scenes. I am not bold but I am effective at solving problems.
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NOS4A2 was very creepy and I liked it. Joe Horn has a different style that his Dad. I will be reading "You". I'm excited, I will be able to start reading again tonight:)
Sorry been to be busy read or follow posts. Sorry for the slack this weekend has been crazy. Probably won't be back until Tuesday.
Ang Figgy-Pudding wrote: "ChrisP wrote: "The Stand is my favorite King book."It" is probably in my top 20 horror all time novels.
Pet Sematary is the darkest book that still gives me chills..."
How did I forgot about the Dark Tower series!!!
The Stand is my favorite King book."It" is probably in my top 20 horror all time novels.
Pet Sematary is the darkest book that still gives me chills today.
Lauri wrote: "I try to read at least 1 Stephen King book per year, usually around Halloween. I have never successfully finished IT yet! I've attempted it at least twice, but never quite made it! Maybe this will ..."IT is my second favorite Stephen King book. Top 20 all time horror novel for me.
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Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs—A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder***byBen Mezrich
HB Pages 288 pages
Read 5/23/17
Ora wrote: "Yay!! I started listening to 
tonight."I loved that book. One of my favorite parts of the whole series is in that book:)
