Restricted Section: Term XXVI - Read, Reading, To Read

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Activity: Read, Reading, To Read
Points: 10 points for your initial comment, 2 points for every substantial response, max 30 points
Deadline: August 30 @ 11:59PM UTC (Timezone Converter)

Details: Since this will be my only activity of Term XXVI, I wanted to both do something relatively simple AND take the opportunity to get to know you guy, so we're going to have a discussion post about our recent reading habits. For your initial comment, write at least 150 words talking about books you've recently read, are currently reading, and/or what you plan to read next. You can talk about any aspect of the books you wish, but some ideas would be why you selected the books, what you liked/didn't like about them, whether you'd recommend them to others, etc. For your responses, you'll need to write at least 50 words. Make sure you're saying something more than, "I read that book and liked/hated it!" Try to open a dialogue about what was good or bad, or even why you chose NOT to read it. Anything goes, as long as there's substance to it.

If you have any questions, direct them to the appropriate thread. As always, don't forget to sign each comment with your name/house or a sigtag.

Also, do remember that I wiped the roster clean, so if you have bonus items, make sure you register them HERE as soon as possible to earn your extra points. I won't be giving grace periods, so please double-check that you're good to go!

Comments

[evening12]

*ponders* I didn't find that they were clear "bad guys" in The Casual Vacancy. I mean yes, there are characters that I really disliked but I'm sure that they differ by person. Can I know who you would classify as a "bad guy"? I'm curious to know if they different from who I am thinking about. I really enjoyed the ending. For that type of book, it feels right that everything wasn't tied up in a little bow. But it's true that i was curious to know how their lives went on after that.

Martine//claw

[schizophrenic0.livejournal.com]

Maybe "bad guy" wasn't the best term to use, but I was mostly referring to Shirley and Howard Mollison (the older couple who were completely against Barry Fairbrother). I guess part of it was that so many of the others had some sort of change in them (Fats actually showed compassion about something, Samantha stopped being so self-absorbed, etc.) and they pretty much stayed the same. But, I guess that was the point :)

[evening12]

Ahhh I see what you mean. That's true Shirley and Howard Mollison don't have many redeemable traits or moments, but I agree with you that it was probably done on purpose. Although I suppose if I really wanted to think about it I could find them a redeemable trait or two...but they certainly not my favourite characters. Still I'm glad that you enjoyed the book! It surprised me that I enjoyed something that was gritty.

Martine//Ravenclaw