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This is a book about monsters - but this is a photo of a baby Orca! Not a monster I promise! 😍
Cleaning up my Kindle and read this Victoria Schwab in a single afternoon. Just a fast paced dystopian with monsters - reminded me a little bit of Arcane (not so complex though) or Naomi Novik‘s Scholomance series. Definitely my wheelhouse.

merelybookish Cool photo! 6h

Ruthiella Wow, what a picture ! 😮 4h

Dilara Wow! I hope the baby orca wasn't in distress - so close to the shore 😮 3h

Centique @Dilara it was all good 👍 two babies came into the rocky bay to explore and then went back to their mother who was just a few metres away. now

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Lord of the Flies | Golding William

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I‘ve always wanted to read this book and thankfully my husband had an old copy. I knew it was dark, and right away I noticed similarities between it and the series Yellowjackets. This book is banned, but of course it shouldn‘t be. It‘s an important coming of age story with the real world horrors that can take place when young boys are left to their own devices (with a taste for violence). Too much testosterone on this island for me!

dabbe Oy, was this a hard one to teach in high school! 😳 9h

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MariaW

The Maze Runner | James Dashner

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Having read some dystopian young adult novels, I must say The Maze Runner is weaker conpared to other ones. The characters don‘t have the chance to be developed and already everything is falling into pieces. I didn‘t get as absorbed as I normally do. It will be the first ans last book of the series for me.

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Librarybelle

The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta

Hey #LiteraryCrew ! It‘s time to discuss this month‘s book. I have 8 questions posted as spoilers; you can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag.

We conclude the year with Colm Toibin‘s Brooklyn. Official post tomorrow, and I hope to have the results from voting ready by then to also announce next year‘s titles!

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Sargar114 Thank you for this selection and hosting. A very good read! 16h

Jerdencon I didn‘t get around to this book and d read Brooklyn years ago - will try to remember and join the discussion. If not looking forward to the new books for next year. (edited) 12h

tpixie Thanks for hosting! I look forward to seeing you next year‘s reads. 12h

julieclair So excited to see next year‘s titles! 4h

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Librarybelle

The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta

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8. The Leftovers was made into a series on HBO in the mid-2010s. Have you seen it? If so, what are your thoughts on it? How does it compare to the novel?

IMDB link to the series information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2699128/

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Sargar114 I have not seen it. But I plan on watching. Especially since we didn‘t get much closure in the book. 16h

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Librarybelle

The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta

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7. This is a deep novel that explores ideas of faith/spirituality, grief/loss, and moving forward, among other themes. Perrotta participated in an interview where he discussed these themes in part; the book itself was written after his father passed away.

Link to interview: https://theabsolutemag.com/14442/books/novelist-tom-perrotta-on-the-leftovers-an...

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Sargar114 It‘s an incredible look at loss and how we move on. I was nervous at first because the rapture was always a terrifying concept to me. I found the lack of religious connection in this story much more interesting and mysterious. 16h

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Librarybelle

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6. Discuss the ending of the book. What do you think happens to the main characters after the book is over? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I definitely wanted to know more about what happens. Perotta did a great job of character building and invests you in their story but then suddenly ends it. Makes me really want to watch the tv show. 16h

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5. How would you describe the relationship between Laurie and Meg? Did you find what happens to them believable? What about the relationship between Kevin and Nora? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 Two people seeking a connection put together are bound to make one. Especially given the restrictions of the group. It was shocking what ended up happening, but not surprising. The GA recognized their connection and that it could be a problem, so they found a way to convince them they were doing something for “The greater good.” Incredibly sad. 16h

Sargar114 I liked Kevin and Nora, but clearly Nora wasn‘t ready for that close of a relationship yet. 16h

Sace The GR is no better than Holy Wayne in my opinion. A cult trying to control their members and ruining lives. I did not see the appeal of the GR at all. 14h

Sace I was actually rooting for Nora to cut ties and get away. I understood her motivation. That ending left me wondering though. 14h

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The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta

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4. Why do you think Laurie Garvey joins the Guilty Remnant? Once there, why do you think she stays? What sort of benefits might a cult-like community offer to people reeling from an event like the Sudden Departure? What about the Healing Hug Movement led by Holy Wayne? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 It seemed like they were looking for some kind of purpose or connection. I‘m sure there is a feeling that you weren‘t “chosen” in the mass departure and maybe there was a reason why. Kevin is much more practical and likely didn‘t engage with her in the bigger conversation so maybe she was looking for more. 16h

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3. Jill Garvey thinks it‘s easy “to romanticize the missing, to pretend that they were better than they really were.” Is this true? How do the main characters in The Leftovers view their friends and relatives who have disappeared? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I think she is spot on. People are uncomfortable speaking ill of the dead (or missing). So the only things that get said are the positive and that keeps building on itself for that romanticized version. I think this also is what makes it harder on her having her mom and brother both still alive but seemingly abandoned her. 16h

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