Keely’s Comments (group member since Jan 31, 2019)

Keely’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

Stay safe Stepnanie!

I just looked at the plot for The Bourne Identity (and spoiled the story for myself, but it's for a good cause :P) and I've come up with a list of things we can find in other books other than what Deanna has already mentioned.
The list includes:
The Mediterranean Sea
Zurich
New York
Travel to the USA
Swiss Bank
Medusa
A character getting nursed back to health
Vietnam War - officer during the war
Canadian or American characters
Character with named Marie, St. Jacques, Carlo, David, Cain, Alexander or Conklin
Hostage situation
Character finding clues to solve a puzzle
Characters fall in love
Character accused of being a traitor
Character framed for a crime

I hopes this helps and I'm sorry if anyone else was making a list. I probably missed some things. I had a look because I wanted to see how one of the books I'm reading would fit in. So far the only connection I have would be the falling in love or an American main character. They do travel around the USA for a bit, but they haven't travelled to the USA. I'll figure out a link somehow.

I'm a bit conflicted about her mother. On the one hand I was horrified about what she was saying about her own daughter and the plans to keep her away and almost out of her life. But then on the other hand, it would have kept Dolores safe.

I got to where they are staying in a hotel or something. He told her that her mother is sick and then gave her some drug at dinner to knock her out. He's back at the hotel room, but she is more awake than he thought she would be. I had to stop there as it was very late and I needed to sleep. I plan to listen to a good chunk of what's left a little later today. The overall feel of the book is quite dark and disturbing, which I usually don't mind. I think the almost constant reminder from the narrator that Dolores is in fact still a child is almost a good thing as otherwise you could somewhat easily pretend that she is an adult and although he is still creepy and perverted, it wouldn't be as bad (still pretty bad though).

From what I remember The Secret Garden film is pretty faithful to the book, some slight differences, but nothing I can vividly remember. I believe they are making a new film as well, but who knows when that will be released now.
I have the Count of Monte Cristo to read, I may read that towards the end of the year if I can. I read Pride and Prejudice at the beginning of last year and I thought it was okay and I am glad I read it, but I don't think it will ever be one of my favourites. I just prefer something with a bit more action or adventure in it. I remember the word 'obliged' being used way too much.
The third book you mentioned, I don't think I've even heard of, but the title alone sounds very interesting.

I generally try and stick to things that have been on my to read list. I'm currently reading the Artemis Fowl books as I've had the first three for years (and I read them years ago), but didn't have the remaining books. I'm currently on book 5 out of 8 and the books are becoming a little of a struggle to read. Maybe the magic they had when I read them as a young teenage has worn off. I hope to finish the series this year.
I'm reading a few other books as well (I generally have several on the go at once) but this will be a very long post if I talk about them all.
My main task is to shrink my to read list, which is a lot of classics and series. I am also trying to read my physical books as I am planning to move to a different country later this year (hopefully) and moving over 100 books might prove challenging.

Deanna wrote: "Keely wrote: "I plan to start Burning For Revenge very soon, which is a three word title and also adventure/action.

The Lost Colony which I am working on is also a three..."

Thanks Deanna, I knew it wasn't enough for a card, but I wasn't sure if it would be enough for the mini challenge. Pretty much every main character goes to France so if we can use it that way, that would be great. I know very little about the Bourne series as I have yet to read the books or watch the films. I'll try to do some research into it later.

I plan to start Burning For Revenge very soon, which is a three word title and also adventure/action.

The Lost Colony which I am working on is also a three word title and is listed as adventure. One of the main characters is French and they spend some time in France, but it isnt the only setting. If the book continues as it is, maybe about a third of the book would be set in France. Would that be enough or for the setting to count, would it have to be for almost the whole book?

I listened to about another hour last night, her mother just died and he's trying to work out how to keep Lolita with him. The book is way more exciting than I thought it would be in terms of drama. I didn't know much about the book other than a vague idea of the premise, so everything that happens is pretty much a surprise.

I haven't actually started Gone with the Wind yet, I was planning to start it this month, but started Lolita instead. I will begin it once I've finished this book.
I have a hard time choosing favourites of anything so to choose my favourite classic is difficult. One I really liked was The Secret Garden, but maybe I was biased as I watched the film a lot when I was growing up.
What about your favourite classic so far? And what are you planning to read in the near future?

I finished Darkness, Be My Friend. I think I will also read the rest of the books in the series for this. They are pretty quick reads because there is mostly action. I have three books left in the series and I would like to get at least on of those done this month.

I just saw the mini challenge and that we would get extra points if one of us reads our assigned book which is The Bourne Identity. While I have been interested in reading it, I don't have a copy and it doesn't look like my library app has it either. I should be getting an Audible credit in the next couple of days, so I could use it for that book if no one else wants to read it.
I'm a bit jealous of some of the other group's books as some of them I have had on my to read list for years so it would have given me an insentive to actually crack on with them.

I'm also still working on my red book, but it's proving a little difficult for me to stay focused on it. I'm coming up to the halfway point in the book so I will definitely finish it by the end of the month, hopefully with plenty of time to spare.

The other books I'm working are coming along too. I should finish one of them either tonight or tomorrow.

I can't say I've paid too much attention to how he has decribed her mother, but he definitely is cautious. I'll pay more attention when I next listen.
I didn't listen to any yesterday as I am close to finishing another book and it was more action packed which is what I was feeling last night. But I will get another hour or so done tonight. He is okay as a narrator, but it's almost like reading someones diary. It's interesting, but at the same time it feels a little wrong.

I have too many classics on my list, but ones that I have put down on my list that I would like to read this year include Bleak House, Jane Eyre, The Alchemyst, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Gone with the Wind (which is a year long buddy read in another group) and Catch-22. I probably won't get through them all but I am hoping to get a couple of those done. Of course I wouldn't object to getting any other classics off my to read list this year too.

I listened to a little more last night and... well... it was definitely descriptive. I had to go back a bit to make sure I had heard it right. Right now he's planning a picnic and how he's going to make some excuse so he can get her alone. I knew this book was, erm, sexualised, but I didnt think it would be that much! Am I enjoying it? I dont know. It's disturbing me more than I thought it would, but that isnt going to make me stop. I'm investing in finishing the book now.

I have not read that book. Is it a similar theme?

Don't worry Praise, we all know real life (unfortunately) has to come first and that unexpected things can happen.

I have a few books on the go now and I should finish at least one of them in the next couple of days.

I listened to some more last night. Some of the wording is just creepy, even more so when you remember he's talking about a someone way younger than him. Nothing particularly memorable has happened yet. He's talked about his past and being married and how that ended and where I am, he's trying to get closer to his "Lolita".

I'm definitely wiser now and although I was pretty mature back when I tried to read this the first time, I think a lot of the words would have gone over my head.

I am on a similar quest. I added A LOT of classics to my to read list when I joined Goodreads. I basically added every book I had heard of. Since most of them have been sitting on that list for almost 10 years, I've been slowly trying to get through them. I don't really follow a list, it's more about what interests me at the time and what I own a copy of/or can borrow that decides what I read. But buddy reads like this definitely help me not to put certain books off.

The narrator I'm listening to is Jeremy Irons (Scar from The Lion King) and I find his voice nice to listen to. I would say that it feels well-written. I know it is translated so I am aware that the wording could seem a little off at times, but so far it is pretty easy to follow.

I had attempted to read this book maybe about 10 years ago after borrowing a copy from a friend. I think the wording was too much for me at the time and I also felt pressured to finishing it quickly so I could return it to her (I don't read well under pressure). I didn't get very far. I'm glad I am listening to an audiobook copy as that will help me actually finish it, whereas if I was reading an actual copy, I would maybe drag it out a long time. Until it gets interesting at least.

I listened to most of the first chapter last night. So far it is... something.
Audible says it has 10 chapters, so I will try to listen to a chapter every day.

When reading physical books, I am quite slow and it takes me a while. However, a good audiobook I can devour in a day. It's the only reason I have finished a book already.

I'll admit, I haven't started it yet. I intended to read a bit last night, but when I tried, I wasn't taking any of it in and then today I was way busier than I thought. Hopefully I'll manage a bit tonight, if not, I'll try and make a good start on it tomorrow.

I just got a copy of the book. I'll probably start it tomorrow.

I just finished .

My next audiobook will be and I also started

My reading plan didn't go very well today. I had a terrible nights sleep so I've been pretty tired all day. However, listening to an audiobook while walking was a success. I have to go out again tomorrow so I will be good and walk instead of driving just so that I have a good reason to listen to my book :P

If all goes well, I should finish tomorrow. The first few chapters have been good so far and from the reviews I briefly looked at, it's meant to be a bit of an emotional train wreck so best I listen to the end of the book in private.

I haven't been able to get a copy yet, so I plan to use my next audible credit on it, but I don't think that's due to happen for at least a week.

I will be starting as my physical book to read and also for my next audiobook.

I have a doctor's appoinment around midday tomorrow which I plan to walk to and while walking I'm going to try and listen to the audiobook. I've never listened to a book while walking before. I'm hoping it will be a success as maybe that will encourage me to walk more.