Pure (Pure #1) by Julianna Baggott → Start Date: April 18th, 2016

[Ashlyn]

Please join Vicki and I as we read the first book in the Pure series!

[Vicki]

I can hardly wait to read this one with you! Woo hoo!

Thanks for making the thread.

[Ashlyn]

Your welcome! Me too! I just realized that two of these books have butterflies on the cover.

[Vicki]

Really? I wonder if that's a sign. LOL

[Ashlyn]

Are you ready to start this book?

[Ashlyn]

Finished Cabinets

I think the story is set up nicely. It should be a good one, or at least I hope.

OSR (view spoiler)[I wonder where they take the kids when they turn 16? Are they afraid they will try to go into the dome? (hide spoiler)]

Hand and fan (view spoiler)[It seems a little weird that her had is the dolls head and the fan is apart of her grandfather. I wonder what happened to other people. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

I have to my "pick me a winner" book tomorrow and then I'll start it.

[Ashlyn]

Okay. I just read the prologue and first chapter, but it doesn't have chapter numbers, so I just used the name. I will probably be reading this one slowly too if you don't mind.

[Vicki]

That works well for me...slow as molasses! LOL

[Vicki]

I'm so darn behind that I have only read about 20% of my pick me a winner book that was for Feb/March...ugh. I promise I'll get to this one.

[Ashlyn]

Don't worry about it. I probably won't be reading any more of this until Wednesday.

[Vicki]

Oh okay cool then.

[Ashlyn]

Did you want to change the date of this one?

[Vicki]

Oh gosh, I guess so. When is good?

[Ashlyn]

Do any of these days works for you? April 11, 18, 22, or 23.

[Vicki]

Any but the 24th.

[Vicki]

I mean 23rd. Lol

[Ashlyn]

I changed the date to April 18.

[Vicki]

Perfect! Thank you.

[Vicki]

Are you ready?

[Ashlyn]

Yes, are you?

[Vicki]

Yes, and no. LOL I am going to start today/tonight after work. I'm still slowly reading several books, but I want to (need to) start so I can return it to the library.

[Ashlyn]

When is it due back at the library?

[Vicki]

I thought it was due this weekend but it's not due until May 7.

[Ashlyn]

I was going to say that we could read a certain number of chapters each week to finish by then, but there are no chapter numbers.

[Cal]

I saw his book in the library last year, I saw a picture of if in my camera roll yesterday. I think this is my final sign to read it!!!

[Vicki]

Ashlyn wrote: "I was going to say that we could read a certain number of chapters each week to finish by then, but there are no chapter numbers."

We could still read a specific number of pages. I don't have my book with me and I haven't started it yet...ugh...sorry. But I'd be good with a certain number of pages.

431 pages according to GR. So how many pages a week is that? LOL That's only approximately 24 pages a day. Does that work for you? For the next 3 weeks it'd be 168 pages a week. If I start it today it would be 72 pages by Friday. I will plan on doing that. Of course, there's probably a more natural break but without the book here I'm not sure what that would be.

Suggestions?

[Ashlyn]

I have finals coming up, so maybe we can come back every two days (about 48 pages) to discuss the book. That way I can make sure I can read, but also be able to study. How does this sound for every two days?

- Pages 1-54 (Partridge: Ticker)
- Pages 54-102 (Pressia: Shoe)
- Pages 102-151 (Partridge: Singing)
- Pages 151-195 (Pressia: Game)
- Pages 195-240 (Pressia: Oysters)
- Pages 240-293 (Pressia: Fairy Tale)
- Pages 293-344 (Lyda: It)
- Pages 344-389 (El Capitan: Above)
- Pages 389-End

[Vicki]

Perfect!! Is that starting today?

[Ashlyn]

Yes, if that is okay with you.

[Vicki]

Perfect! Thank you for figuring it out. I put this here so I can keep myself on track by date. LOL

4/20: Pages 1-54 (Partridge: Ticker)
4/21: Pages 54-102 (Pressia: Shoe)
4/22: Pages 102-151 (Partridge: Singing)
4/23: Pages 151-195 (Pressia: Game)
4/24: Pages 195-240 (Pressia: Oysters)
4/25: Pages 240-293 (Pressia: Fairy Tale)
4/26: Pages 293-344 (Lyda: It)
4/27: Pages 344-389 (El Capitan: Above)
4/28: Pages 389-End

[Vicki]

I only made it through page 23 tonight since I didn't start until nearly 1:00 AM. But I really like it so far.

Detonations (view spoiler)[that would be so awful to live through that, even if you don't remember because look at their world now. No movie theaters or amusement parks or other such places that we all love to frequent so much. Pressia's and her grandfather's world sounds rather depressing. (hide spoiler)]

Pressia (view spoiler)[reminds me of Cinder because of her doll hand and how her grandfather has a fan in his throat...very weird! But she's not robotic. I can't imagine having to worry about being potential target practice and having the authorities take you when you're 16 if you try to pretend you don't exist. Sleeping in a cabinet would be awful. I like her creations she's made too. (hide spoiler)]

Grandfather (view spoiler)[seems very protective of her, making her cabinet and hiding her away. I'm worried he'll get killed for hiding her out. (hide spoiler)]

Partridge (view spoiler)[is pretty sarcastic, but I love that. His dad doesn't seem like much of a father, right? He seems like he only really cares about his position or status. I don't like him as of yet. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

Finished through page 54 yesterday but was too busy to post anything. I'll try catching up today as much as possible.

Meeting (view spoiler)[chapter was pretty intense! And the descriptions of all the various people who have fused parts is really sci-fi to me. I never was imaginative like that when I was younger (two years ago lol) so I enjoy reading descriptions of the characters' bodily parts that are wires and the handle of a bike and bird wings, etc. It's difficult for me to imagine, but I'm loving it. (hide spoiler)]

Bradwell (view spoiler)[has gone through a lot! The description of his experience with the Detonations and his body damage was done really well. The worst part, it seems to me, about his body are the bird beaks. That would be awful! His I Remember makes sense to me, though. (hide spoiler)]

Fandra (view spoiler)[is dead? I hope not! Maybe she'll be found later. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

I also finished that yesterday. I'm on my phone right now, so I will post later. Did you just want to read the 48 pages every two days, that way it is only 24 pages a day, but if we get behind we still have a day to catch up?

[Vicki]

That works as well. I'm just about done with OG. 102.

[Vicki]

Finished up to page 102

Silas: (view spoiler)[They want to change his behavioral coding? Scary! (hide spoiler)]

Ticker: (view spoiler)[OMG! It's like being a forced terrorist who gives your life. How awful to have that implanted and be obliterated if "they" decide you're no longer of value.. Ugh! (hide spoiler)]

Lyda (view spoiler)[She seems to genuinely like Partridge. I can't even imagine what it would be like to be in a dome forever and not know what the real stars look like or the real air feels like. (hide spoiler)]

Pressia (view spoiler)[ turned 16 so now I'm more fearful for her. She does seem to know how to handle herself, but still. I hate that cabinet but it might be what saves her. (hide spoiler)]

Bradwell (view spoiler)[ seems pretty nice to me. I think the picture gift he gave her was very thoughtful. I don't think he was trying to do anything sneaky or hurtful. I think his motives were good. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

I have also finished page 102. I have not been able to read your other posts yet, but I promise I will sometime today.

[Ashlyn]

Vicki wrote: "I only made it through page 23 tonight since I didn't start until nearly 1:00 AM. But I really like it so far.

Detonations [spoilers removed]

Pressia [spoilers removed]

Grandfather [spoilers rem..."

I completely agree with you.

Grandfather (view spoiler)[I think he is protective of Pressia because she is the only family he has left. He probably doesn't want to lose her. (hide spoiler)]

Partridge (view spoiler)[ It seems like his dad doesn't even care about him, or acknowledge him. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

Vicki wrote: "Finished through page 54 yesterday but was too busy to post anything. I'll try catching up today as much as possible.

Meeting [spoilers removed]

Bradwell [spoilers removed]

Fandra [spoilers remo..."

Meeting (view spoiler)[I am also having a hard time imagining everyone with things fused into their body. The rhyme about the Pure's was kind of creepy. (hide spoiler)]

Bradwell (view spoiler)[ He seems nice and willing to help out people trying to escape OSR. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

Vicki wrote: "Finished up to page 102

Silas: [spoilers removed]

Ticker: [spoilers removed]

Lyda [spoilers removed]

Pressia [spoilers removed]

Bradwell [spoilers removed]"

Lyda (view spoiler)[ I think her mom is trying to get her out of rehabilitation by Lyda stating that Partridge told her he loved her and tricked her into taking him into the exhibit to steal the knife. (hide spoiler)]

Partridge (view spoiler)[ I could not imagine having myself act differently because I am not the best, so they change my behavior. I understand why Partridge left, however, he does not know what is outside of the dome, so he should have thought about that before he left. I wonder if he will actually find his mom. (hide spoiler)]

Pressia (view spoiler)[I hope she is able to make it to Bradwell. I also agree with you that he didn't give her the picture as a cruel joke, but because she actually liked the picture. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

Your spoiler (view spoiler)[ "I think her mom is trying to get her out of rehabilitation by Lyda stating that Partridge told her he loved her and tricked her into taking him into the exhibit to steal the knife" is something I hadn't thought of, but it sounds feasible. (hide spoiler)]

I'm getting ready to go eat breakfast but I'm on page 143. I'm have a
"date" with my 8 year old granddaughter, so I'm posting now on my reading I've done.

Partridge (view spoiler)[scared me to death when he was going through the Dusts!! When that one grabbed him I thought sure that Pressia was going to save him but he saved himself! Shows how strong he is, quick on his feet, and resourceful! (hide spoiler)]

I knew that Partridge and Bradwell (view spoiler)[would butt heads. LOL But I have a feeling they might end up friends. Bradwell seems to be too prideful, like he doesn't want help from Partridge but he isn't the one who did the Detonations! (hide spoiler)]

Lombard (view spoiler)[is like a symbol of hope. The church is still standing and Bradwell goes there because of its sound structure and safety. Faith always offers hope. I know he said he doesn't go there to pray, but I think it still gives him comfort and a sense of hope. I hope it's still like that when they get there and I'd LOVE it if Partridge found his mother! (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

I've read through page 150, but I am too tired to post tonight.

[Ashlyn]

Pages 102-151:

Pressia and Bradwell (view spoiler)[ I really like these two together. I think they are very cute and Pressia is always challenging Bradwell, but Bradwell can make Pressia smile. I think this has been the only time she has really smiled or laughed is when she is with him. (hide spoiler)]

Pressia (view spoiler)[ I wonder what the OSR wants from Pressia. It seems a little weird. Do you think her parents are the ones in charge of it, and that is why she would be promoted to officer right away? (hide spoiler)]

El Captain (view spoiler)[ I could not imagine having my brother attached to my back for the rest of my life! It's like after the detonations, his brother can no longer think for himself. I mean he cries sometimes, but he just seems to repeat El Captain. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashlyn]

Did you ever finish this, or did you have to return it to the library?

[Vicki]

Oh my goodness, I totally forgot about this one! I need to get back to it if I can just catch my breath long enough! SO busy the last few weeks for school....SO BUSY!!!

[Ashlyn]

I completely understand. Do you want to change the date to sonetime in June?

[Vicki]

Let me see when it's due back when I get home from work and I'll let you know.

Our yearbook distribution is tomorrow and once the books are distributed it's crazy with students and parents trying to come in to buy books and check to see if they purchased one etc. PLUS (don't ask me why) our district has decided to train us on Windows 10 now! Why at the end of the school year I'll never know but I'm doing my training today. Ugh...I don't wanna!!! Lol

[Ashlyn]

Okay sounds good.

It seems like it is going to be hectic there. I don't really like Windows 10. It is much slower!

[Vicki]

Oh no!! I don't like hearing that!

[Ashlyn]

Well, I also like Apple computers better, so that also might be why I don't like it.