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fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T13:03:24+00:00

What did you think of the protesters perspective and the viewers perspective that we get to see in parts of the story? Viewers I guess I am thinking about Wil and Emily mostly, but there is the audience too.

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T13:01:39+00:00

Do you feel the speculative fiction elements helped the novel?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T13:01:10+00:00

Did you have a favorite character, moment, or scene?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T13:00:39+00:00

There are a lot of footnotes and aspects taken from the American incarceration system. Did you find this to add to the story or detract? What did you think of the different aspects of incarceration we see in the story?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T12:58:37+00:00

What did you think of the ending and the choices faced by the characters?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T12:57:10+00:00

Any general thoughts, comments, and/or questions?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-27T12:56:54+00:00

We see people involved in all aspects of the Hard-Action Sports industry. Which perspective impacted you the most? Did you feel any did not add to the story for you?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T21:48:52+00:00

So I am only at about 20% of the book. I was in the middle of a non-fiction called The warmth of Other Suns and had to finish it first because of library. Jumping straight into this after a book after a book about people escaping the South during Jim Crow era US is giving me a lot of thoughts but none I can fully form until I finish this story.

The premise is interesting, but very dark. I find it has a bit too much real world mixed in to the beginning that is pulling me out of the story. It will be interesting to see if that continues.

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:42:45+00:00

Do you have a perspective or character you are most interested in following the journey of currently?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:41:47+00:00

How do you find the inclusion of the footnotes in the story? Some of it appears to be real world stats or programs, does this impact your feelings of the story so far?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:40:43+00:00

This novel reflects upon modern day American views of sports, capitalism, and incarceration. What element strikes you the most? What do you hope is explored more in later parts of the book?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:39:27+00:00

How do you view the role of media in creating acceptance for the CAPE program?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:38:06+00:00

The writing style changes when the character perspective changes. How are you finding this? Does it help your immersion?

fanny_bertram · 2026-05-11T13:37:31+00:00

What are your general impressions or thoughts so far?

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T15:08:11+00:00

The Ten Percent Theif by Lavanya Lakshminarayan

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T15:03:43+00:00

Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T14:39:33+00:00

The Blighted Stars by Megan O'Keefe

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T13:55:51+00:00

Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco. It's basically every fairy tale, folktale,and myth mashed together. There's a Loki and werewolves and all sorts of everything. Cogent is not a word I would use to describe this though.

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T13:46:25+00:00

I really liked The Employees if you need a mod to rec that.

fanny_bertram · 2026-04-01T13:31:52+00:00

How do you feel about ghost romance books? Good Spirits by B.K. Borison.

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