Ally’s Comments (group member since Oct 17, 2015)

Ally’s comments from the Rain Reign group.

Thanks for the great discussion!

Megan wrote: "Janet wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Janet wrote: "Maybe but I also wondered about his own upbringing. It was mentioned a few times. He had a lot of anger. Why didn't Uncle Weldon if they were raised in th..."

It seemed to me like he knew what the right thing was, but didn't do it for whatever reason. I remember at the beginning of the book him not wanting to take her to a different school with a specialized program for Rose. He also just spent most of his time at The Luck of the Irish and had Rose take care of everything else. Maybe he didn't know how to help, but after going to meetings and getting weekly reports, you think he would have gotten a clue.

We only have a few minutes left. Does anyone have any final thoughts? I personally loved this book. I think the author did an amazing job at crafting a story from the perspective of a child with asperger's. Although Rose ended up giving Rain back, I like to think that her and Uncle Weldon got another dog when they went to the shelter in the end.

Ashley wrote: "Janet wrote: "Maybe but I also wondered about his own upbringing. It was mentioned a few times. He had a lot of anger. Why didn't Uncle Weldon if they were raised in the same house?"

I was just th..."

That is a good point. I don't remember, did it say how old they were when they went into the system?

Ally wrote: "What did everyone think about how Mrs. Kushel helped Rose?"

I personally thought it was really neat that she brought in her friend to write an article in the newspaper. I think it really helped Rose to have someone else she could confide in.

What did everyone think about how Mrs. Kushel helped Rose?

Ashley wrote: "It's also written from the perspective of a boy with autism and an obsession with prime numbers...and a mystery about a dog...and his relationship with his dad. It received a lot of recognition whe..."

Sounds a lot like the same book! haha.

I also added people who I felt were influential and supported Rose. I put Uncle Weldon, Parvani, and Mrs. Kushel. Although Parvani and Mrs. Kushel didn't develop until later in the story, I still think they were helpful and patient with Rose.

Janet wrote: "Megan wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Has anyone read the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon?"

I haven't... what is it about? Or do you recommend it?"

I haven't either...."

I haven't read it either. Is it good?

I just posted my quilt square in the water cooler on blackboard. I decided to make mine without pictures because I felt words and numbers were an important aspect of the story.

Maybe we could all go to blackboard and post them in the water cooler? I would love to just see everyone's instead of having to describe it in words...

What did everyone do for their story quilt? Do you know if there is a way to upload them?

Janet wrote: "Megan wrote: "Janet wrote: "Maybe but I also wondered about his own upbringing. It was mentioned a few times. He had a lot of anger. Why didn't Uncle Weldon if they were raised in the same house?"
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Whoa! Scandal!

Janet wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Rain was the catalyst for a lot of things! She softened the edges of Rose's life and relationships, and was like a guinea pig for Rose to practice social interaction."

I felt so bad..."

I know! I loved Rain and was devastated when she gave Rain back. I didn't expect the book to take that turn.

Megan wrote: "I really enjoyed this book - Reading Rose's internal dialogue was fascinating; and the way she would explain her understanding of the world was curious and raw. The obsession with numbers and homon..."

I've never seen Rainman, but I loved that part of the book too! Although I was kind of annoyed when the author didn't state the homonyms all the time. There were a few places where there could have been a homonym but it wasn't made obvious like in the other places.

Janet wrote: "Maybe but I also wondered about his own upbringing. It was mentioned a few times. He had a lot of anger. Why didn't Uncle Weldon if they were raised in the same house?"

I wondered the same thing. I did enjoy hearing a bit of back story about his favorite foster mother and siblings. Hardships affect people in different ways, sometimes people think it is easier to just deal with them by abusing alcohol like Rose's father did.

I thought this book was well crafted due to the perspective. I've never read a book like it! It is definitely award winning!

Ashley wrote: "Although he didn't handle Rose well, I think he did know what to expect from her. And although he couldn't provide what she needed, I think he knew what she needed. It was just difficult for him to..."

I agree. I was so glad that Uncle Weldon was apart of their life! My favorite part about their relationship was how he accepted her for who she was, homonyms and all. :)

Megan wrote: "Rose's fathers frustration was real. I listened to the audiotext version of the book and got chills sometimes when he spoke or responded to Rose. I think Uncle Weldon would be more patient and unde..."

I listened to part of the audio book as well. Did you think the voice actress used a flat tone on purpose?

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it gave an interesting perspective in what it may be like for a child with asperger's. I was perplexed by Rose's father as well. On one hand he seemed like he wanted to care for her (giving her Rain, attending meetings,) but on the other hand, his actions said the opposite.