Brigid’s Comments (group member since Mar 22, 2017)

Brigid’s comments from the OITNB group.

Has anyone watched the series after reading the book (or vica versa)? I was so annoyed with the show, but have learned to treat them as different stories by the same author.

Most of these posts are plot summary. The only theme we have discussed, so far, is personal development (maturity). Oh, and the importance of family/friends (support systems). Both of these, however, do not delve very deep. What else was Piper trying to show with this book - what was her purpose? Was it to show that she was rehabilitated? Or... (hint- the answer is yes) is there a grander goal???? Look for contrast within the book to help guide your answer.

Val wrote: "Piper's tone and the way she memorializes her journey through crime and prison and everything in between really shook me. She writes almost like a diary entry and that allows me as the reader to fe..."

I read the thanks and blessed part as more of a satirical commentary... I read it as, we are.... if we get sick"

Luke wrote: "Piper, to me, seems like a person to "go with the flow," and I think that's how she got to prison in the first place. Her initial connection with Nora speaks a lot about her character. "I wanted an..."

You're not really answering the question. How can you address a change in tone if you're only quoting up to page 18 and make no reference to her behavior in jail.... try again.

missing 1 member's post... also maybe update this now that we have read.... (we finished by now, right?)

I loved this book and hated the show for a long time bc the two are so diametrically opposed (i like it now, but treat it as a completely different story). In fact the book's major claim is against exactly what the show is about. So... no worries if you watched the show bc much of what you think is actually the complete opposite.

Be careful, bc it is quite easy to get wrapped up into the compelling plot lines, but that is not your job (not if you want a 100). Watch the choices that the author makes, language, devices, rhetorical appeals, etc.