Katie’s Comments (group member since Dec 09, 2016)

Katie’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

The Gravedigger's Daughter 582 pages
A Spy In The House Of Love 124 pages
Voyage au pays des arbres 34 pages
Milk and Honey 208 pages

Total: 948
Current total: 824,926

January 25
236 pages

Current total: 262,165

January 25
174 pages

Current total: 261,929

January 19
552 pages

Current total: 261, 755

Allyson wrote: "Katie wrote: "Alright, initial thoughts for the first 50 pages.

So far, I really like it. I'm not sure if I've ever read a book where death was the narrator. Interested to see how that shapes the..."

I took the bolded paragraphs as kind of an aside, like (this is the dumbest example of all time) in Emperor's New Groove when the film stops and Cuzco is adding in extra narration like an fyi, then the movie goes on as usual. Or in movies where the film stops and a caption pops up on the screen to explain more about the character. So, yes, I still read it as Death, just giving us some more information before the part of the story they're telling moves on.

Alright, initial thoughts for the first 50 pages.

So far, I really like it. I'm not sure if I've ever read a book where death was the narrator. Interested to see how that shapes the rest of the story. I'm writing this without the book, is it implied that Death is male? That was the general idea I have after reading, but I can't remember if it was there or not. If they are male, how do you all feel about it? I know Death is traditionally portrayed as being male, but certainly feel they could be female or gender-less. Not really sure that it matters all that much, but curious what you think.

The descriptions of color and people's appearances are wonderful. I find myself becoming exasperated when authors try to reach too much for interesting descriptors, but this is juuuust the right amount where it doesn't feel too contrived or self-aware. The "living" accordion, lips like a corroded pipe, and the town hall chopped off at the knees were all delightful.

I've definitely heard a lot about this book being great and on a lot of people's favorites lists, so I'm really hopeful it lives up to the hype! So far, so good.

I'm good for January 9! Then post our comments the day after?

When are we starting??

I'm on!

50 pages a day is totally doable for me and sounds good

Yay! I'm so excited for this. I've owned this book for way too long and haven't ever gotten around to reading it.

Allyson wrote: "Moderators of NBRC wrote: "I've opened previous buddy read of The Book Thief for you
discussion

Have fun and keep tissues very close :)"

Thank you!

Ally wrote: "Allyson wrote: "Ally..."

Yay! It's my first buddy read, so bear with me as I get it figured out. I can also start asap.

I'd read The Book Thief also!

Me too!

Anyone in European time zones? Or up already in the States?

354 pages

Current total: 8,292

Anyone want to read Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen or The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton? Preferably starting asap.

Hello, all! My name is Katie, I'm currently living in France, so don't have a lot of access to books in English. Nevertheless, I'm going to try my best to really up the ante on my reading this year.

Birthday: 24 October
Favorite Book(s): Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, No Country for Old Men...so hard to choose!
Favorite Book Genre: magical realism, thrillers, historical fiction
Favorite Author: Neil Gaiman
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Food: soup! any and all kinds
Any Pets: a grey tuxedo cat named Meeko
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Switzerland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I just am! I sat here trying to think of a definitive reason, but books are everything to me.