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45 years later I have to thank you guys for being the most amazing team!!!! I'm sorry it took this long to touch base, moving sucks and so does job hunting! I WILL MISS TOWER TEAMS! And I'm sure I will interact with y'all soon in other challenges :)
Thank you Erin :)
My dear, sweet, beloved Team Moirai...The games are set to end tomorrow (most likely). It is a very sad time indeed. I have enjoyed being your captain more than you will know. This challenge, our conversation, all the books read, and especially my beloved spreadsheet have given me nothing but joy. I'm sure I will interact with you all again in various other challenges :)
GOAL UPDATERead a book which has the main location (setting) as Australia or New Zealand -- She's Having Her Baby (Kat)
NEW GOAL
Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as north-america - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
aaaaw thank you!!! Actually, his name is Ichabod (equally adorable in my opinion) but I was talking about the physical act of "Hulk smashing" aka summoning up some kind of super-strength and destroying everything in your path. hahahaha
Erin........ *bursts into tears* I AM SO TIRED. MY BODY HURTS. I THINK MY IMMUNE SYSTEM IS SHUTTING DOWN. I NEED TO FIND A JOB. MY CAT HULK SMASHED A HOLE THROUGH HIS CARRIER ON THE PLANE AND ALMOST WENT RUNNING SCREAMING DOWN THE AISLE. I AM SO SO SO TIRED.
Ok guys everything's fine. 1. I just moved cross-country two days ago, so things are a little behind. 2. The Mods did not approve of A Darker Shade of Magic counting as alternate history because it is technically not a REAL history, but magical and fantasy. By alternate history, the Mods mean something like The Man in the High Castle (Germany won WWII).
I totally agree with you. I am continuing the book purely for Vianne's storyline. Isabelle drives me crazy. I can't stand her.
Erin (Paperbackstash) *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "It looks like only four days left until this event is over. It may speed up too. My aim is to at least finish The Nightingale before that happens (Halfway through, it's a good book.) Wanted to get ..."I'm not enjoying The Nightingale AT ALL. I don't know why... Historical Fiction is my favorite genre and it's just not catching me...
Erin (Paperbackstash) *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Read a book with one of these Harry Potter title words (Sorcerer, Philosopher, Chamber, Prisoner, Goblet, Order, Half, Deathly) in the title "
Wow, really? After I just got done reading four Harr..."
I was so pissed hahaha the Harry Potter you just finished was the ONLY book that worked for the Listopia goal.
GOAL UPDATE1. Read a book with the phrase "hot potato" in a book -- BOONED
2. Read a book where the characters eat pasta -- Love Is a Mix Tape (Farhad)
3. Read a book that is in the "The Best Urban Fantasy" Listopia List (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...) -- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Erin)
4. Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as paperback - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable -- I Let You Go (Kat)
5. Read a book where the edition you are reading was published on the 8th of a month -- The Paris Architect (Farhad)
NEW GOAL
Read a book with one of these Harry Potter title words (Sorcerer, Philosopher, Chamber, Prisoner, Goblet, Order, Half, Deathly) in the title
I'm going to be so bummed when this is over :( The Tower Teams challenge is currently estimated to end the 25th. I went ahead and booned the goal "Read a book with the phrase 'hot potato' in a book" since we don't have much time left, and so many goalless books :)
GOAL UPDATE1. Read a book with the phrase "Devil's Advocate" in a book -- The Turner House (Christal)
2. Read a book where the page numbers add to 10 (i.e. 345 pages = 3+4+5 = 12) -- Influx (Farhad)
3. Read a book that is in the "Best Young Adult Books" Listopia List (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...) -- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Erin)
NEW GOAL
Read a book with an alternate history
Yes you will get the participation points, but not the literal book points.
Jan 17, 2016 09:32AM
Comments & QuestionsJanuary 14, 2016
Chapters 12 – 16
Q13. Vianne helped make the list of teachers which took Rachel and other Jewish teachers. She went to Captain Beck about the list, which she thought the names were meant to be “clerical in nature”. She also saw all the food and items the Nazi’s had. What are your thoughts about this scene? Was she naïve? Do you think she is starting to understand there severity of the situation? Is she seeing more of what Isabelle is talking about?
I think Vianne is deeply drowning in denial. She knew what that list would do. She is not ignorant. But she is so desperate for Antoine to return and everything to go back to normal, she is grasping onto straws.
Q14. Isabelle has been distributing tracts for months and she stole the bicycle. Is her behavior being more reckless? Do you think she will be caught for these kinds of behavior? Will she be caught with this new mission in Paris delivering secret messages for the Free French?
Isabelle's behavior has ALWAYS been reckless. She is immature. She has never cared about the consequences of her behaviors, because she doesn't care what happens to her. She doesn't realize that her behaviors effect others. Something is bound to happen to her that will not only jeopardize the Free French, but also Vianne and Sophie.
Q15. Do you like the timeline changes (In France, then in Oregon)?
I don't really care that much, to be honest.
Q16. Now with Isabelle in Paris, Captain Beck is alone with Vianne and Sophie. What do you think will happen with Vianne and Sophie?
Nothing good. Something is going to happen between Vianne and Beck, either consensual or not.
Q17. Should Isabelle reopen the bookshop?
Q18. Which character do you like more, Isabelle or Vianne? Which of the two sisters do you feel the saddest for?
I like and sympathize with Vianne. She is so worried about her child and her husband. She is the responsible one. She has a Nazi living in her house. She is terrified. I do not like Isabelle. AT ALL.
Jan 17, 2016 09:19AM
Comments and QuestionsJanuary 13
Chapters 8-11
8. Have you read much about the occupation of France? Has any of the historical information (such as German officers billeting in houses) surprised you?
I am only just starting to read more about the German occupation in France, mainly because of how amazing All the Light We Cannot See was. None of the historical information surprises me.
9.I was so annoyed with Isabelle in this section for being so naive and immature that I almost stopped reading the book. As a parent, I became so angry on Vianne's behalf about Isabelle continually putting Sophie at risk. What are your thoughts on Isabelle? Is her hurt and resentment towards Vianne justified? Is she doing the right thing helping the resistance?
Oh my goodness, I feel the SAME WAY!!! I will be very honest, I am pretty underwhelmed with this book so far (and I'm almost 50% finished with it). I do not like Isabelle. I don't think her resentment towards Vianne is justified at all. Vianne is not her mother, and should have never been expected to take on that roll. I do think it is commendable, her desire and attempts to help the resistance, but at the expense of her sister and niece's safety -- not so much.
10. Captain Beck has, so far, tried to be very accommodating and polite. Was he just trying to win their trust to be able to use Vianne? Or is he just a decent man dragged into a war with no choices?
Eeeeeeeeh......... I mean.......... He DID use Vianne. I don't believe for a second that she truly had no idea what that list of names would do. Deep down, she knew. That entire situation makes me nervous and uncomfortable.......
11. Captain Beck does some research and says the men have been captured and are "not coming home". Do you believe him?
Nope.
12. Some of the women started to turn on Vianne, insinuating that she may be 'in bed' with the Germans. Do you think this was fair?
Vianne is in a no-win situation. She has been cooperating because she has no choice. She is protecting her daughter. However, there is a connection between Vianne and Beck that is undeniable...
GOAL UPDATE1. Read a book with a palindrome over 4 letters -- BOONED
2. Read a book where a character is a nurse -- Lock In (Farhad)
3. Read a book where mc is girl/boy-next-door type -- My Sister's Grave (Brie)
4. Read a book which is set in a small town/circus/hospital/farm/ -- There's Something About Ari (Megan)
5. Read a book with the main genre (listed on the first page on GR) as Horror -- The Monstrumologist
6. Read a book where a character is given a last chance -- Unveiled (Megan)
7. Read a book where a character's first name starts with the letter I -- Rewinder (Brie)
8. Read a book that has been on your "to read" shelf for more than 6 months -- Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives (Farhad)
9. Read a book that is next in a series that you've already started -- Another Day (Karen)
10. Read a book where MC is a virgin (at the beginning) -- Domnisoara Christina (Valentin)
11. Read a book where the page numbers add to 3 (i.e. 345 pages = 3+4+5 = 12) -- Unlocked (Megan)
12. Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as humor - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable -- The Art of Racing in the Rain (Brie)
NEW GOAL
Read a book which has the main location (setting) as Australia or New Zealand
FARHAD -- Please also give these books a "Date Read" (or the spreadsheet won't recognize them)
