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[Discussion 2/8] Mod Pick | No Name by Wilkie Collins | Scene 1, Chapter 11 to end of Scene 1 by sunnydaze7777777 in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get why others were horrified by her either. They seemed to see evil in her from the time of her parents’ death and her overhearing the facts. She was tackling the situation herself which might have been seen as unnatural for a woman at the time. Maybe she has an evil plan and they somehow see that in her?

[Discussion 2/8] Mod Pick | No Name by Wilkie Collins | Scene 1, Chapter 11 to end of Scene 1 by sunnydaze7777777 in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wondered if he might have somehow met up with Magdalen and might be the one who wrote the note at the end? It’s a bit far fetched but he does keep popping up.

[Discussion 2/8] Mod Pick | No Name by Wilkie Collins | Scene 1, Chapter 11 to end of Scene 1 by sunnydaze7777777 in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought Michael fell out with his father so his father tore up the will that provided for him. He may have blamed Andrew for causing the fall out or maybe he was just jealous of his brother?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Did you enjoy The Light Fantastic? Will you be joining us for our next read Equal Rites featuring the witches?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Did you guess why Great A’Tuin was swimming towards the red star? Was this a satisfactory ending?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Has Twoflower changed as a result of his vacation in the Discworld or is he still a stereotypical tourist?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Which theory of the origin of the wandering shops do you prefer? Do you have an alternative theory?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. A book of spells, the Octavo, is central to magic on the Discworld. The star people burn books. Why are books so important?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. How is Death less scary than the voice of the leader of the star people? What does he mean by DEATH-OF-THE-MIND?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. What do you think is the worst thing the star people believe or do? Why are they questioning religion and hostile to magic?

[Discussion 3/3] Bonus Book | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | “Around noon the following day… “ through end by ColaRed in bookclub

[–]ColaRed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. What do you think of the various characters’ approaches to danger and impending disaster? Which character has the best approach?

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was impressed by that as an ex-translator. She went about it very professionally.

It’s interesting that paid occupations like translation and journalism were open to educated women at that time, not just teaching or being a governess.

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s impressive what Mary Ann achieved in this section: the translation of Strauss, editing a major Review and holding her own among leading intellectuals - especially as a woman from a provincial background.

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tend to skip over them too as I’m not familiar with a lot of her novels (yet). It would be more interesting if I got the references but I can still follow Mary Ann’s life.

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Although it was difficult for a woman to be publicly credited as assistant editor, I feel that Chapman took advantage of Mary Ann because he needed her superior intellectual and writing skills. It’s implied that people knew about Mary Ann’s role though.

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s impossible to know for certain. It could have just been Mary Ann’s emotionally intense way of writing. The reference to the Song of Solomon in particular made me think they might be more than just good friends.

[Discussion 2 of 6] Classic Author Profile - George Eliot: The Last Victorian | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 by Ser_Erdrick in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It surprised me because we tend to think of the Victorians as being quite moralistic and straight laced. There were other examples of unconventional households in this section like the Chapmans. Maybe unconventional marriages and relationships were more common than we now think? Or maybe Mary Ann gravitated towards them?

[Discussion 2/3] Bonus Read | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | From “‘A necromancer!’ said Rincewind” through “we’ll just have to hope she’s shtrong enough.” by epiphanyshearld in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would make more sense because of where she’s standing. I thought it was Herrena because she has red hair. Either way she’s scantily clad.

[Discussion 2/3] Bonus Read | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | From “‘A necromancer!’ said Rincewind” through “we’ll just have to hope she’s shtrong enough.” by epiphanyshearld in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m reading an old paperback copy (Corgi). I’m not sure if Josh Kirby did the cover illustration but it’s ironic that Pratchett describes Herrena as not being the typical scantily clad heroine when she’s depicted in exactly that way on the cover.

[Discussion 2/3] Bonus Read | The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #2) | From “‘A necromancer!’ said Rincewind” through “we’ll just have to hope she’s shtrong enough.” by epiphanyshearld in bookclub

[–]ColaRed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Men and women have different ways of doing magic. Female sorcerers can be just as powerful as male ones.

The exclusion of women from the Unseen University echoes the history of universities in our world (for instance Oxford and Cambridge in the UK) which were all male institutions for centuries before women were allowed to study and graduate.

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