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I started reading If Cats Disappeared From The World last night.
I finished If cats diappeared from the world and honestly, I didn't like it much. The story was good but I think maybe it wasn't written well. I don't understand the reason but all I know is that I coudn't get into the book.
So I'm 50% of the way done with The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and I'm struggling to finish it. It's not that it's not good, but it is confusing sometimes and I'm just not sure where it's going... I am going to continue reading it, but it may take me a while. I also started If Cats Disappeared from the World and so far it's pretty good. Definitely an interesting premise.
I've been failing at reading this month so far, so I think I'll only try to wrap up those two for this sprint.
Mandy wrote: "I finished If cats diappeared from the world and honestly, I didn't like it much. The story was good but I think maybe it wasn't written well. I don't understand the reason but all I know is that I..."In comments/reviews for If Cats Disappeared from the World on the book page, a lot of people were saying maybe it's because of the translation that it doesn't seem like well-written English. I'm not sure if that's why you're feeling that way?
I've already read Hitchhikers Guide but I have intention to re-read it for this sprint.@Shannara I'm not sure if the book is supposed to make sense. lol
Mandy wrote: "I finished If cats diappeared from the world and honestly, I didn't like it much. The story was good but I think maybe it wasn't written well. I don't understand the reason but all I know is that I..."I was the same! I thought it was an interesting idea for a story but something just kept me from getting into it. I wanted to like it but I just could not get interested. Oh well, I guess that happens sometimes!
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Discussion Leader: Karen
This will last till 14th if you cannot cope with the speed.
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I really wanted to read this with you! Enjoy!
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Thank you for the feedback :)
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Can you please comment on this?
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In response to feedback question, I personally think I like the longer amount of time because I feel like I can read more books, unfortunately my schedule this week is messing with my being able to do that. But I do think the amount of time is too long (14 days total), my suggestion is sticking with the longer amount of time per book (2 days) but reading less books or having 7 books, but you can pick 1 of 2 each 2 day period and 1 of the books is stand-alone (maybe the one with the most votes?). Also if someone feels they can read 2 books in 2 days, they can just read the 2 books across 2 days instead of 1 book in 2 days. But that's just my suggestion. I think having 2 days to read each books is better though and if everyone wants to read all the books then doing it over a 14-day period is the best for that.
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But I loved it! It was so good and full of deep and heart breaking emotion, not only because of their relationship but also Luke’s personal life! I can’t imagine being without the one person who is most important to you 💔 but Judy has done a fabulous job as always! Need to read more of her work !
How did everyone else go? Did you enjoy it?
Progress update: 1/7
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I think I agree that I don't entirely enjoy the writing of If Cats Disappeared from the World, but I like the premise of the story so far and I am not finding it particularly difficult to read.
I definitely like the two days per book. It’s hard to read two to three hundred pages in one day between work and kiddos lol...
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Progress: 3/7 Tuesdays with Morrie was absolutely beautiful! The story, the characters, the setting, everything was a set up for an amazing experience through life, death, and all in between!
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I do love Robert Downey Jr’s Sherlock Holmes but actually reading about his motives and how he figures things out so simply by just closely observation, it’s amazing!
I will definitely read more of the series
Update: 2/7
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Read Meet Me ThereProgress- 3/7
What a book😍😍😍😍. I enjoyed it so much. I absolutely loved it. One of the best YA romance novels. I am surely reading all the books in this series.
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Progress- 3/7
What a book😍😍😍😍. I enjoyed it so much. I absolutely loved it. One of the best YA romance novels. I am surely reading all the books in this series."
Yay :) You'll definitely love the other parts too!
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Sadie is so interesting. The two sisters remind me of my relationship with my two youngest sisters. Their mother is a little like mine too: pittying the youngest daughter against her elder daughter. Thankfully, me and my sister knew better. Most of the time ;)P.s. I'm probably going to finish/read some of these sprint books after the 14th. Not gonna make it at this rate.... But will try, still.... I've found that I'm most busy when I don't want to be. :(
I’m a little late in joining, but I started Sadie yesterday and forgot to update. I should be able to finish tomorrow and then start Foolish Hearts
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@Em No worries :) I hope you enjoy the book!
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Discussion Leader: Aqsa
This will last till 14th if you cannot cope with the speed. We'll also update progress if you join late in the month :)
Finished If Cats Disappeared from the World, and I want to read Sadie but not sure I'll get to it. I am on vacation and have no computer so I'm going to review later.The middle of the book was a little too existential for me, and some of the writing really annoyed me, but I thought it was a good story.
Progress 1/7
Aqsa wrote: "@Saarah Have you finished Sadie? Did you updste your progress? And don't worry about being late :) We'll update the progress even if you finish late....."Haven't finished Sadie yet, might do today though. I'm halfway through. Will add a prigress update then. Haven't finished any sprint books at the moment... (Still reading Tuesdays With Morrie).
Okay, I'm a little behind, but I finished The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and I ended up liking it. It just took me a while to really get into. It was such a strange little book!I also finished If Cats Disappeared From the World and I wasn't as huge of a fan of this one. (view spoiler) But, overall, it was an alright book. The end got me...
Progress: 3/7
Progress update 1/7: Finished Tuesdays With Morrie and feel so.... touched. Really speaks to you.
Thanks Aqsa! I finished Sadie just now. So powerful it's heart-breaking. Cuts deep. I didn't like the ending too much even if it's realistic. The whole book is realistic to a fault, won't be able to stop thinking about it...
Progress update: 2/7
Picking up Foolish Hearts next for something less cutting.
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I don't think I'm going to have time for any other books this time. Ugh. So many books, so little time. smh
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Aw, I guess it'll be fine :) You'll have another month soon!
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Finished Foolish Hearts! (view spoiler)Progress update:3/7
Might still read Meet Me There especially if its sequel gets selected for June's sprint...
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But you can read the series books in any order:)
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Feedback Question:
Tell us if taking the books two days at a time rather than one is going better or not. Also, does it seem like it's taking too long to finish the Sprint, or are you relativel..."
I am liking two days for a book so far. I think it is more relaxed. Earlier it seemed so rushed, there was no time to enjoy the book because of the speed. That is my personal opinion. Now I am reading third and fourth book and I feel so relaxed while reading it. I think this way is definitely better than the other one. So I think 14 days are better for finishing books than 7 days.