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Second Hand Stiff - Chptrs. 19 through end. Starts anytime.
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Nov 22, 2015 11:07AM
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Just finished chapter 19 and cried So sad
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Awk. And now it's the mom. Pressing on.
Bawled. Absolutely bawled at that point. Had to put book down for a little bit. 2 small aging dogs here at home and definitely not ready to think about that...Unusual to have something like that in a cozy but does it make you think the characters are more real? Does it help you identify with them more?
Strangely, had no issues with the 1st death at all. Hmmm, what's that say about me?
I guess we can all relate to losing a pet. The black dog in my profile picture, Schnitzel, passed just over a year ago. Everyone was heartbroken. His ashes are in a rock in the garden overlooking the fishpond where he used to cool off in summer. He would spend hours watching the fish and occassionally catch one.
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It might make character more real yet it doesn't advance this plot further. If it did have direct bearing on plot that'd be different. I think the mom issue is enough. Not both. A bit much for a mystery fan to digest. IMHO
Allison wrote: "Bawled. Absolutely bawled at that point. Had to put book down for a little bit. 2 small aging dogs here at home and definitely not ready to think about that...
Unusual to have something like that ..."
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Anastasia wrote: "I guess we can all relate to losing a pet. The black dog in my profile picture, Schnitzel, passed just over a year ago. Everyone was heartbroken. His ashes are in a rock in the garden overlooking t..."
You are right, Tina. It didn't seem to advance the plot at all. Wonder why she even put it in there? Mom at least is doing some sleuthing on her own so she is adding to the plot.
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In the home stretch on this one. Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday is setting me off a bit. Luckily Dec. discussion hasn't started yet. Least I don't think it has. LOL Afraid to look.
Lots of snooping and starting to get some answers especially about the x marks
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Ending sad all over again. Glad this book is done. I'm not sure I'll read anymore in this particular series though I might try her other books.
What say you, PI's? Interested in your opines.
I'm done also. Did not pick him either, although should have known when the dog did not like him. Even though it was sad in parts I still enjoyed it. I think it would have been better read from the beginning of the series as would have been more familiar with the characters. Have the second one sitting in The Pile and also the first in the granny apples series. Hoping to get to them soon
Anastasia,I love Granny Apples! She is a spit fire! I do hope you enjoy it I did and I'm going to continue on in the series.
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As for characters, who's your fave? Who did you loathe most ('sides the killer)? Anyone stand out?
I kinda liked O's mom. Maybe she could teach me a few tech moves. lol Tom was probably my love to hate character.
At time of intro, I wondered about the two sons and if the "good boy" would somehow turn out bad.
Thanks for participating in this side read and discuss, PI's. And there's no rush in wrapping discussion. It'll be up for more thoughts or impressions should we like.
Odelia and Greg seem like a perfect couple. He seems to be a lot more sensible and reliable and holds her back a bit with her impulses.
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I think they are the perfect fit for each other. They complete the other, and they have a love and fondness for each other that many people are always looking for in their own lives. I think they are one of the most likable couple that we've read. That's just my opinion.
