Elisa’s Comments (group member since Dec 30, 2017)

Elisa’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

Forgot how many editorial asides there were in the book. “I removed the 80 pages of Florinese customs.” “As a satirist Morgenstern…” That said for the most part the book holds up (agree with folks calling out the ethnic slur - very jarring to read and unnecessary); it has some really delightful passages. Love Inigo’s story - he’s always been one of my fave characters. I hadn’t realized how little characterization Buttercup gets in the book compared to the men. Anyone else notice that?

Excited to reread this! Saw the movie for the first time in 6th grade but didn’t read the book until I was a teen. Tbh i don’t think i have reread the book since but have watched the movie a zillion times. Hoping the book holds up as well as the movie.

I am excited to reread this book and discuss it.

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Elisa wrote: "Maybe 10% in and omg so many people to keep straight already. Already getting people confused. I read this book ages and ages ago but remember nothing."

I noticed this too. Christie ..."

And Then There were None was the first book of her's I read and one of the ones I enjoyed the most. I agree it is one of her better books writing wise.

Once again, I felt like key facts that would have helped me solve the mystery earlier were left out until toward the end. I know that is often how she writes her novels but I still had hoped I might have a better chance this time. Oh well, lol. Still loved watching Poirot work - he is one of my favorite literary characters.

Nyssa wrote: "I am hoping to finish today; tomorrow at the latest.

I am enjoying the book, but I must admit I am not sure who the culprit will be.

So far, I think it is either [spoilers removed], but I have n..."

I mean grief/traumatic experiences can do weird stuff to your cognitive abilities so maybe shock is affecting that individual? Otherwise I would expect them to know they are a suspect.

Maybe 10% in and omg so many people to keep straight already. Already getting people confused. I read this book ages and ages ago but remember nothing.

I really like how the three narratives are connected. Eliza is my favorite of the three though.

This looked interesting so looking forward to diving in.

I have seen the movie several times. It came out a while ago (2007). I found it enjoyable but it does deviate here and there as films are wont to do (cut or condensed scenes and characters). It’s worth watching.

To be honest I am not sure why most people/creatures want to help Tristran. It’s refreshing to see someone who wants no part in his ridiculous quest.

I'm excited to finally have time to participate in the book discussions. Looking forward to hearing all your perspectives and insights on the book. :)

Hi, everyone!

My name is Elisa and I am currently living in the Netherlands.
I love reading sci-fi/fantasy, gothic literature, horror, mystery, crime (true or fiction), poetry, mythology, and books on social history or anthropology. However, I am more than happy to try different types of books.
My goal for this year is 45 books and my sub goal is to knock a bunch of books of my TBR pile and read more diverse books.

Happy Reading!