I love your thought about Mildred “paying it back” with her cancer. And did not pick up on the short hair and Mildred looking like a man. Always a treat to read the guides and discover insight I missed!
I'm always so glad to catch something that other people didn't because I live in my own head and I'm afraid I'm just saying what everyone else is already thinking. Also rereading makes noticing things so much easier!
I know what you mean! You do a great job. And rereading with an eye to writing is so different too. I’ve read NA multiple times but still am thinking of it differently because I’m not just reading it for fun
It's interesting that you ask if I was satisfied with the ending--I found this deeply satisfying and will definitely stick it on the list of books I recommend to others! It's more than this, but it's a thoroughly modern mystery novel experience--I can't believe I fell for the "mental illness" red herring in Part 1. The truth of the matter is there *ALL ALONG* and it's somewhat wonderful to have been duped this way.
I’m so glad! I find it very satisfying, but have heard various reports from others. We had in person Book Club last night and I think walking in a lot of people weren’t sure, but I think after the discussion people were convinced.
I love what you said about how it is nice to be duped. We would hate it in real life, but in fiction there is so much satisfaction in a good reversal!
I love your thought about Mildred “paying it back” with her cancer. And did not pick up on the short hair and Mildred looking like a man. Always a treat to read the guides and discover insight I missed!
I'm always so glad to catch something that other people didn't because I live in my own head and I'm afraid I'm just saying what everyone else is already thinking. Also rereading makes noticing things so much easier!
I know what you mean! You do a great job. And rereading with an eye to writing is so different too. I’ve read NA multiple times but still am thinking of it differently because I’m not just reading it for fun
It's interesting that you ask if I was satisfied with the ending--I found this deeply satisfying and will definitely stick it on the list of books I recommend to others! It's more than this, but it's a thoroughly modern mystery novel experience--I can't believe I fell for the "mental illness" red herring in Part 1. The truth of the matter is there *ALL ALONG* and it's somewhat wonderful to have been duped this way.
I’m so glad! I find it very satisfying, but have heard various reports from others. We had in person Book Club last night and I think walking in a lot of people weren’t sure, but I think after the discussion people were convinced.
I love what you said about how it is nice to be duped. We would hate it in real life, but in fiction there is so much satisfaction in a good reversal!
You’re coming to Virtual Book Club right?
I have the link and I'm hoping to be there!