Monday, February 27, 2012
Ch. 14-25: RITR Discussion
We're half way there! Instead of having a particular discussion topic, I thought we'd have something a little more generic since we're at the half way point. Soooo...what do you think about the book?! Are you liking it? Why, or why not? What do you think about the perspective, characters, plot, etc? Does anyone have a guess, or would like to share, as to what the big climax, or a turning point, will be? I'll add my own opinion in a comment...
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So....yes, I'm liking it. Am I LOVING it? Eh, that might be a little strong. I'm just finding it to be somewhat simple, easy, nothing overly profound, but an overall fast and entertaining read.
ReplyDeleteI think a man's perspective is so heavy through this. I know you're thinking, "Well, duh, Claire...a man wrote it!" Yes, but there are even some writers who can write from a female perspective, but they are men, vice versa. I get annoyed with the whole "sacrifice everything to chase a dream." I don't really agree with that school of thought, especially when a family is involved, so I have a hard time feeling empathy and/or fondness for Denny, at times. I love Enzo, but Enzo thinks like a man a lot, too, but he has much wisdom, as well.
I am surprised that we're half way through, and I feel like the story should be just about done. Like, it seems Eve is about to die, and then what else is going to happen for the final quarter of the book? So, I'm interested to see what's to come. As for his relationship with Eve during her sickness, I don't quite understand the "emotional space" he's placing between their relationship. Also, the 15 year old sexual advance scene was odd. IF he were to go through with that, and we, the audience, would be expected to overlook his behavior due to his exhaustion from driving, I would have been PISSED. But, it didn't pan out that way, thank goodness.
Yes, mindless entertainment is about all I have time for in my hectic life right now! I am enjoying the read but agree there is nothing really profound to the story. I don't mind reading from the perspective of a man and I love Enzo. I am still torn about whether or not Denny should be chasing the dream, although I think he should be spending as much time with Eve as possible. I don't think he expected to lose her that quickly and think he did have good intentions of bringing her home. It was just too late. (oops, I think I may have just jumped ahead a little)! I don' t know what the purpose of "throwing in" the 15 year old was and am thankful too that Denny didn't play into her sexual advances...I think I would've been donevatbthat point.
DeleteI think I would've been done at that point.
DeleteI am with you, Claire - I don't LOVE the book, but am glad to have read it. I think the idea of putting all these heavy thoughts in the mind of a dog was really creative, and the author did a really good job of saying things that could be cleverly understood deeply as either and both man and human.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost done with the book, and just wanted to say that this club has renewed my relationship with my local library! I used to love going when I was a kid (me? a book nerd? I'm sure you can hardly believe it) and I feel like I'm visiting an old friend every time I walk in those doors.
Alright, Christina! I love going to the library, too. There's something so pure and inspirational about being there. I can't wait for Bending Binds to grow to even more members!
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