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WoF Anna MOptions:
• Has the word "rat" (plural is allowed, compound word is not) in the title, or a rat on the cover.
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
304 pages- 3 pts
Total: 3
WoF - Lynn Option: The cover is more than 75% red
Book Read:
Scoring:
How many pages? : 3 pts - 301-400
Random Year of the Rat Points! - 2 pt
• At least 75% of the book is set next to a body of water.
5 points
WofF TrudyAnI read Everybody's Son
. Its cover is more than 75% red.3 points - 301-400 pages (336 pages)
Total 3 points
Look at all those red books!
Great work guys!And thank you to Janice for setting the thread up for all you early birds... rats...
Janice wrote: "Look at all those red books!"Super lucky!
WoF - CliveI'll add to the list of red books. I read Case Histories
, it's cover is more than 75% red.3 points - 301 - 400 pages (389 pages).
Total - 3 points.
WoF LucyHas the word rats in the title and has rats on the cover.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Audiobook)
Score:
3pts - 301-400 pages
Total: 3pts
WoF - JennCover is Red
The Underground Railroad
Score:
3 points - 306 pages
Total - 3 points
I've been meaning to read it for ages, and I knew that it wouldn't score more than pages, but even with a score that low I can't get myself a glue stick 😩
WoF AnnerleeI chose The Paper Moon, which has "moon" in the title.
Scoring:
I read on ebook. HC has 276 pages - 2 pts
(This score is pathetic I know. There were lots of interesting culinary experiences, but no Sicilian dumplings. Elena got a present she said she disliked - but it was a red sports car and she was only complaining about petrol costs - which were then paid for too - so I doubt this counts.)
Jenn wrote: "... I knew that it wouldn't score more than pages, but even with a score that low I can't get myself a glue stick 😩"I know. Not the best scoring month ever is it..?!
Annerlee wrote: "Elena got a present she said she disliked - but it was a red sports car and she was only complaining about petrol costs - which were then paid for too - so I doubt this counts.)"Oh. That's a hard one. Did she actually actively dislike it (coz of the costs)? Or did it read as a bratty whine? If she liked it but was annoyed it took petrol, it won't count. But if she really didn't like it, I'll count it (even if I think that is outlandish!).
WoF Name- LeslieThe cover is more than 75% red
45.1 %Fire Engine Red (Red)
20.9 %Persian Red (Red)
8.0 %Guardsman Red (Red)
2.6 %Burnt Crimson (Red)
76.6%
Just Another Girl by Elizabeth Eulberg
2 pts- 256 pages
Total 2 pts
Maybe not great scoring Annerlee, but if we at least enjoyed the read it’s still a win in my books - and mine was great 👍
Wow, Lynn's in the lead with 5 points. Wasn't meant to be a hard scoring one! Although there may be a lot of gluesticks awarded.
hahahah, really? I'm sure someone will get more than 5 though, so won't hold out for getting the most points :)
It's a real rat race for the gluestick!😉
Lucy wrote: "It's a real rat race for the gluestick!😉"
I see what you did there ;)
WOF: Estherbook: Throne of the Crescent Moon
Options: Has the word "moon" in the title
Scoring:
How many pages? 367 :
3 pts - 301-400
Random Year of the Rat Points! - 2 pts each
nada!!!
total: 3 points... (will I get the glue stick again????)
WoF AyaI read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
which has word 'moon' in the title.Scoring:
2 pts － 278 pages
Random Year of the Rat Points! - 2 pts each
2pts － There is a dragon or a monkey on the cover (there are dragon and monkey on the cover)
2pts － The author is Chinese or of Chinese decent
2pts － Dumplings are consumed in the book (they ate shrimp dumplings)
Total score: 8 pts
Rusalka wrote: "Oh. That's a hard one. Did she actually actively dislike it (coz of the costs)? Or did it read as a bratty whine? If she liked it but was annoyed it took petrol, it won't count. But if she really didn't like it, I'll count it (even if I think that is outlandish!)..."
She was portrayed as the money-grabbing mistress, so I think she was quite happy with the car as long as the boyfriend paid for fuel.. which he did... She was trying to get as much as she could.
Actually, if truth be told - I'm quite happy with my two points ; )
Jenn wrote: "Maybe not great scoring Annerlee, but if we at least enjoyed the read it’s still a win in my books - and mine was great 👍"Mine too : D
Annerlee wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Oh. That's a hard one. Did she actually actively dislike it (coz of the costs)? Or did it read as a bratty whine? If she liked it but was annoyed it took petrol, it won't count. But..."Lol! If she was happy with it, particularly with the arrangements with petrol, then I think it doesn't count. Sorry!! I tried!!
WoF - RusalkaI read The Water Rat of Wanchai for
• Has the word "rat" (plural is allowed, compound word is not) in the title, or a rat on the cover.
Scoring
3 pts - 301-400 pages
2 pts each • Dumplings are consumed in the book. So much yum cha!
Total - 5 points
Ayacchi wrote: "WoF AyaI read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
which has word 'moon' in the title."Nice!
Margo wrote: "WoF margoI read Conclave which has red on the cover.
Scoring:
3 pts - 304 pages"
That is very red.
Rusalka wrote: "Margo wrote: "WoF margoI read Conclave which has red on the cover.
Scoring:
3 pts - 304 pages"
That is very red."
That's what I thought ;-)
I didn't think about how startling this thread would be lol
WoF JaymeI read Moon Called for the challenge.
"moon" in the title.
2 pts - 288 pages
2 pts - set in winter
4 pts Total
Jayme wrote: "WoF JaymeI read Moon Called for the challenge.
"moon" in the title.
2 pts - 288 pages
2 pts - set in winter
4 pts Total"
Oh is Moon Called set in winter? I didn't catch that. This is the book I read as well. I guess mine is 4 points as well :)
Katrisa wrote: "Jayme wrote: "WoF Jaymepts Total"
Oh is Moon Called set in winter? I didn't c..."
Yup! They are wearing their coats and when they start heading to the mountains of Montana it's snowing.
WoF PeggyI chose moon in title and read The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two
How many pages? (following the rules above) :
3 pts - 301-400
Random Year of the Rat Points! - 2 pts each
• There is a dragon or a monkey on the cover.
Total: 5 points
WoF CherieI read King Rat by China Miéville
Scoring:
3 pts for 337 pages
That’s it for the book. It came close to the dumplings with Chinese take out garbage consumed but only greasy meat and noodles were mentioned. The author’s name looks Chinese but he is not. 😜
WoF Debra TKing Rat
• Has the word "rat" (plural is allowed, compound word is not) in the title, or a rat on the cover.
Scoring:
How many pages? (following the rules above) :
3 pts - 301-400 (320 pages)
Wow, 3 points total. Cherie is right about the Chinese food! Darn it!
WoF: Kristie I went with a red cover and read Hellbent
. Scoring:
Pages: 4 (412 pages)
Random Year of the Rat Points: 0
Total: 4
WoF- JaniceI read a book with a very red cover - The Rook
Scoring:
4 pts - 486 pages PB
Total - 4 pts.
WoF - Kay
75% red cover
Pages 496 4pts
Author Kevin Kwan - Singaporean decent from a Chinese family. 2pts
Dumplings are consumed by main character Rachel. pg476 (ipad) 2pts
A main character is given a Birkin bag, something she has always said she would never be caught dead with but had to accept and use it because it was from her new daughter-in-law's father. p237(ipad) 2pts
Total 10pts.
Thanks!
WoF-JessicaWord Moon in title
I read Moon Called.
Page count
2 points for page count 289,
Total points: 2
Kay wrote: "Total 10pts..."Awesome, Kay!
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Books mentioned in this topic
King Rat (other topics)Moon Called (other topics)
China Rich Girlfriend (other topics)
The Rook (other topics)
Hellbent (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
China Miéville (other topics)Elizabeth Eulberg (other topics)
- Remember to start with your WoF Name!
- Specify which option below was the one you selected.
- Link to the book you read.
- Score your book.
Options:
• Has the word "rat" (plural is allowed, compound word is not) in the title, or a rat on the cover.
• Has the words "lunar" or "moon" in the title (plurals are allowed, compound words are not).
• The cover is more than 75% red (check http://labs.tineye.com/color/ if unsure).
Scoring:
How many pages? (following the rules above) :
5 pts – 501+
4 pts - 401-500
3 pts - 301-400
2 pts – 201-300
1 pt - 200 or less
Random Year of the Rat Points! - 2 pts each
• There is a type of metal in the title.
• There is a dragon or a monkey on the cover.
• At least 75% of the book is set next to a body of water.
• There is a lily on the cover.
• At least 75% of the book is set in winter.
• The author is Chinese or of Chinese decent.
• Dumplings are consumed in the book.
• There is a lantern on the cover.
• Lexx the Rat's random criteria – Someone in the book gets a present they don't like and have to pretend that they do. (He's obviously worried about Christmas at my family's tonight lol)