laurabzz Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 The winner book in our wee poll is Oryx And Crake by Margaret Atwood! The reading goes for November 11 - December 22, same as our 6 week challenge. You can start reading at any point in this given time. If you post spoilers, warn us by writing SPOILERS, noting the chapter you're in and leaving some empty space between this and your message. Respect each other's opinions and be nice. Ready.... GO! Quote Level 3 Adventurer.Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/54178-laurabzz-sugar-free-adventure-time/Instagram: http://instagram.com/squeelaura Link to comment
Kalileko Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yay! I took a chance and borrowed it on the library on my way home today. I could only get the Danish version but have ordered the English one. Quote Follow my walk to The Prancing Pony in Bree22/216kmMy picture is the norse goddess Siff, Thor's wife Link to comment
tekno77 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Wrote many 2 final papers on this book. Can't wait to see what everyone thinks of it! Quote Dragonborn Warrior Lvl 0 STR: 0 DEX: 0 STA: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0Starting my first 6 week challenge on 11/11/13Let me know if you want to buddy up!22 Year-Old Former Collegiate Football OlinemanGoals: Body Fat Loss, and Strength GainStaring weight 11/5/13: 305 "Don’t nobody want to lift no heavy-ass weights.... I do it though!†-- Ronnie Coleman "I do many, many things. I am a writer, a doctor, a nuclear physicist, a theoretical philosopher, but, above all, I am a man. A hopelessly inquisitive man, just like you." -- Lancaster Dodd, The Master CHALLENGE NUMBER ONE Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hooray! Love this book. I've already read it but I've been meaning to give it a good reread. Enjoy everyone! Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
Superman116 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Awesome!!! I will get it right away! Always wanted to be apart of a book club. Quote "Limits like fears are often just an illusion†— Micheal Jordan To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary" Bruce Lee"The key to success is failure" <p> Micheal Jordanhttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39666-superman116-quest-for-wellness/ Link to comment
JenniferStark Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yay! Now all I need to do is swipe my honey's kindle and I'll be all set!I am pretty new around here so I don't know how the discussion was done last time. Do we just post thoughts as we read or should we designate discussion points/dates? I'll happily go along with whatever people want to do. Superman116- I'm a Batman fan through and through but I must admit, your avatar is pretty sweet. Quote Sorted Hufflepuff, Self Proclaimed Stark, Lover of LEGOS Love the stuff you love, and pursue your passions without fear or regret. Weekly Battle Log Here: Silver Sword Link to comment
laurabzz Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Woo so cool to see you guys excited! As about the discussion - I'd be happy with what the majority wants too. Although I personally don't want to take that responsibility of planning - I'm already a president of a book club in a real life and I really don't have enough time to manage another one Quote Level 3 Adventurer.Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/54178-laurabzz-sugar-free-adventure-time/Instagram: http://instagram.com/squeelaura Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'm fine with check points or with out. It would probably be more motiviation for everyone to read if we did have check points though. Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
OrangeJorwell Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'm going to check it out of the library. Just for reference, you can use [*spoiler][*/spoiler] without the asterisks to hide any spoilers from eyes that don't want to see them. 1 Quote Level 3 RangerSTR: 6 | DEX: 3 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 5 Current Challenge Link to comment
Superman116 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Never been in a book club, but check points sound like a good idea. It just seems like there should be some kind of structure. Quote "Limits like fears are often just an illusion†— Micheal Jordan To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary" Bruce Lee"The key to success is failure" <p> Micheal Jordanhttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39666-superman116-quest-for-wellness/ Link to comment
laurabzz Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 As far as I can remember, we just shared our thoughts from time to time while reading. Everyone's pace is different so the check points might work for some and might not work for others. By the end of the challenge, we can all discuss the book in depth. What I do in my other book club - we read a book for a certain amount of time and meet after we're finished. That's how most of the book clubs work. We also meet in a middle just for a general chat. That said, I'm fine with whatever system anyone wants to implement as long as you actually go ahead and do it Quote Level 3 Adventurer.Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/54178-laurabzz-sugar-free-adventure-time/Instagram: http://instagram.com/squeelaura Link to comment
Superman116 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 As far as I'm concerned we can just post our thoughts as we read. I'm just glad to finally be apart of a book club Quote "Limits like fears are often just an illusion†— Micheal Jordan To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary" Bruce Lee"The key to success is failure" <p> Micheal Jordanhttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39666-superman116-quest-for-wellness/ Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Sounds good to me! Yay book club! Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
tishmartinelli Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hello! Hope you don't mind if I join in. I started reading the book today and I enjoy the reading thus far. The book is very interesting, makes one think how or what we would do in a similar situation. How would we feel in the same predicament? As far as the first 30 pages goes. Zebarah thanks for the info. Took me a few tries, but I got it. Quote Level 0STR-0 DEX-0 STA-0 CON-0 WIS-0 CHA-0 Link to comment
Superman116 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hello! Hope you don't mind if I join in. I started reading the book today and I enjoy the reading thus far. The book is very interesting, makes one think how or what we would do in a similar situation. How would we feel in the same predicament? As far as the first 30 pages goes. Zebarah thanks for the info. Took me a few tries, but I got it.We're happy to have you.how are you guys hiding the spoilers like that? Quote "Limits like fears are often just an illusion†— Micheal Jordan To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary" Bruce Lee"The key to success is failure" <p> Micheal Jordanhttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39666-superman116-quest-for-wellness/ Link to comment
Superman116 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I thought I had it figured out Quote "Limits like fears are often just an illusion†— Micheal Jordan To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary" Bruce Lee"The key to success is failure" <p> Micheal Jordanhttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39666-superman116-quest-for-wellness/ Link to comment
tishmartinelli Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Superman"When you type a spoiler start out with [*spoiler]then what you want to say(then finish up with)[*/spoiler] without the * in it." hope that shows up correctly. Quote Level 0STR-0 DEX-0 STA-0 CON-0 WIS-0 CHA-0 Link to comment
laurabzz Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 ooooh that was useful information, I never knew how to do this Quote Level 3 Adventurer.Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/54178-laurabzz-sugar-free-adventure-time/Instagram: http://instagram.com/squeelaura Link to comment
JenniferStark Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Well gang, I'm about 35% of the way in (according to my kindle anyway) and I'm not sure if I like this book or not yet. So far I'm getting the same vibe I got from LOST. Something big happened/is happening but I fear it will never be explained. Anybody else getting that feeling? Quote Sorted Hufflepuff, Self Proclaimed Stark, Lover of LEGOS Love the stuff you love, and pursue your passions without fear or regret. Weekly Battle Log Here: Silver Sword Link to comment
tishmartinelli Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 JenniferStark - I am almost done with the book and I say it is a very slow read. I typically finish a book within a few days and I have been reading the book for almost a week - it is not a long book, just get bored and have to put it down. I agree with you, I know something big must have happened - I hope it will be explained before the end of the book. I just want to finish the book, then get a different book to read - something with more action and excitement. Unless something major happens within the next 77 pages, I cannot say whether it is a good book or not. Quote Level 0STR-0 DEX-0 STA-0 CON-0 WIS-0 CHA-0 Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Well gang, I'm about 35% of the way in (according to my kindle anyway) and I'm not sure if I like this book or not yet. So far I'm getting the same vibe I got from LOST. Something big happened/is happening but I fear it will never be explained. Anybody else getting that feeling? Don't give up on it just yet! All will be explained in time. Personally I LOVED this book. It's one of those where while you're reading it you question why you're reading it but then when you're done you want to go back and re-read it hahah. At least for me. Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
JenniferStark Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 OK great, I'm glad to hear that. Have no fear! I will read the whole book. Not finishing a book for a book club because you don't care for it is a bit lame. I make a conscious effort to be un-lame as much as possible so I'll keep an open mind. Quote Sorted Hufflepuff, Self Proclaimed Stark, Lover of LEGOS Love the stuff you love, and pursue your passions without fear or regret. Weekly Battle Log Here: Silver Sword Link to comment
tishmartinelli Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Finally finished the book. In my opinion, I did not care for the book, too mellow, too many weird things going on, and not enough action for me. The ending was left out or the writer chose the readers to assume the ending to Jimmy and the Crakers (unless there is a second book). I for one was disappointed at the end. I am glad the book explained what happened to everyone and that there were others left over after all. How many, it did not say, just that there are others. I can see how as a human race we can end up this way, at the rate we are heading with using up all the resourses we may find someone who wants to play god and destroy the human race except those he/she feels worthy of surviving the - plague. I do not think I would like being the only one around except a new species of humans and possibly a few other humans. Wonder how they survived, were they vaccinated the same way Jimmy was? How did everyone else do with the book. I am glad I am done with the book - it was a difficult read to get through, but refuse to let up on a book just because I do not like it, unless it is completely boring and does not make any sense. Definitely not a book I would read again or would want to. In my opinion. Moving on to other books now - maybe reread a Harry Potter book to bring back some action to my reading or a Cassandra Clare book. Quote Level 0STR-0 DEX-0 STA-0 CON-0 WIS-0 CHA-0 Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 @tishmartinelli: It's part of a trilogy so there are 2 more books which go into those other people Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
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