K.O. Lee Aberdeen ’s Comments (group member since Feb 15, 2013)

K.O. Lee Aberdeen ’s comments from the AMPL Online group.

What are your thoughts on this book? Some things to consider: The novel presents many kinds of parents—present and absent, supportive and reluctant. What questions does the novel raise about the challenges and real meaning of being a parent? Before reading TheLowland, were you aware of the Naxalite movement?

What did you think about this YA novel? Some things to consider: How do Eleanor and Park's parents shape their outlook on relationships and the future? How would the story be different it happened in 2014?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: Deraniyagala’s is a comprehensive and unflinching account of her grief, and she doesn’t hold back in admitting her true feelings, even when they are less than flattering. Did her no-hold-barred honesty surprise you? What do you think is Wave’s most important or enduring message to its readers?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: Where do you fall on the spectrum between structure and chaos in life? Are you highly rigid in your routines or very relaxed? Don goes through a number of spectacularly bad dates. What have been some of your own dating nightmares?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: How would you describe the relationship between Anna and Stick and how does it alter over the course of the book? How does Anna view the bear?

What did like or dislike about this book? Some things to consider: Ursula Todd gets to live out many different realities, something that’s impossible in real life. Though there is an array of possibilities that form Ursula’s alternate histories, do you think any and all futures are possible in Ursula’s world, or are there certain parameters within which each life is lived? Do you think Ursula’s ability to relive her life over and over is a gift or a curse?

What are your thoughts on this book? Some things to consider:
Donna Tartt has said that the Goldfinch painting was the "guiding spirit" of the book. How so—what do you think she meant? What—or what all—does the painting represent in the novel? What do you think the future holds for Theo?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: What do you think of Cormoran Striker? What are his secrets...and what drives him in the dogged pursuit of the Truth? Good mystery writing leads readers astray with red-herrings. Who were you first suspicious of?

What are your thoughts on this book? Some things to consider: Do the young men from Bravo meet your expectations of what war heroes are...or should be? Talk about the individual members of Bravo, especially Billy and Dime—what do you think of them? What other member of the team stood out as you read the novel?

Share a little about yourself. What do you like to read?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: One of the recurring themes is how Anne will choose to remember Charles. How do you think she concludes to remember him by the end? How does it change? Compare the celebrity of the Lindbergh's to the celebrity couples of today. What current celebrities do Charles and Anne remind you of most?

What did you think about this book? Some things to consider: What do Claire and Vivian have in common as characters? What does Vivian have to teach Claire, in the end?

What did you think of this book? Some things to consider: In what ways do the families the characters were born into shape their futures? Are there circumstances in life in which you can go home again successfully? What role does geography play in the book?

What did you like/dislike about this book? What are your thoughts on Bernadette's character? Were you able to relate to this book?

What are your thoughts on John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars"? Some things to consider: How would you describe the two main characters, Hazel and Gus? What do you think about Peter Van Houton, the fictional author of "An Imperial Affliction"? Are you excited for the movie adaptation?

What did you think of this book?? Some things to consider: In what way does Amy's background affect her as an adult? When did you begin to suspect that Nick and Amy were lying? Did you suspect Nick's big secret?