Blog Response #1
Now that you have received your book and have started to read it, please share the reasons why you chose Running Loose, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Stotan! or Chinese Handcuffs. Please give specific reasons as to why this book was in your top 3 choices. Are you happy with your choice so far? Also, please include your initial thoughts on the book, as you have started to read it. Are you finding the book enjoyable? Is the reading interesting? Are you making connections?
**A Reminder. Please remember to include your name within your blog, so I can give you a grade. Please respond not only to this blog topic, but also please write a comment or a response to two of your classmates' responses. You may respond to those students who are reading the same book as you are, or you can try to make connections between your book and the other books that students are reading in this class or my other 4B class. Blog response is worth 20 points, so please answer accordingly. One word responses or inappropriate comments will earn you a zero, so please keep that in mind. Have Fun! Happy Blogging!!
I wasn't here when we chose books, so i just got put into a group. That group was Chinese Handcuffs. I'm happy that i got put into the group, so far the book has been pretty good. The book is kind of all over the place so far, but it's because its introducing all the characters. I have found it enjoyable, its probably the most enjoyable book I've read in a while. I have made a few connections so far to the main character, some good, some bad.
ReplyDeletei can agree that its been pretty crazy showing alot of characters and how the main character still has his flaws but its great how you can still understand him
DeleteYour book Chinese Handcuffs is kind of similar to the book I'm reading, Running Loose. In your book you said that they introducing a lot of different characters throughout the book and the challenges they are facing during it. In Running Loose they have also been introducing new people and there challenges they are facing as well.
Deleteyeah i feel the same about it being kind of all over the place and it is also one of the better books i have read recently too.
DeleteI chose running loose because I really like football and this book involved football so that is what made it appealing. The title and cover of the book is also another reason why it made my top 3 choices. I am happy with my choice so far. Through 52 pages I really have enjoyed the book so far and its a real page turner. I am finding it very enjoyable and interesting to read. I believe I made the best choice and normally I don't like to read but this book is really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI also think it's been interesting to read so far even though not much has happened. I like that it's centered on football because it makes it easy to want to keep reading. Being around football all during high school really helps me connect with this book and makes understanding it a lot easier.
Deletei was not at school when we got to choose books so i was assigned the book stotan. so far in the book i really like it its very interesting and after we found out the main characters dad has sever alcoholism that made me want to read even more, and i am happy i got assigned this book. i haven't really made any connections yet but I'm sure i will. Devin Coyle
ReplyDeleteThe book Running Loose was in my top three because it sounded like a good read. I have always liked reading sports books growing up so this one immediately caught my eye. So far I am happy with what I have read, not a lot is going on yet but it hasn't been bland or boring so far. My initial thoughts on the book so far are very good, there is a lot left to the book and I believe it will continue to be good book.
ReplyDeleteI agree that not much has happened yet, but it still seems intriguing enough to want to continue reading. I'm not a huge fan of sports books but it's been a surprisingly pleasant read despite my initial thoughts.
DeleteI received the book Stotan! and I am pretty sure it was my third choice. I ranked it third because I'm not much of a swimmer and that is what majority of the book is about, but after reading it so far it has turned out to be a pretty good and entertaining book. So far in the book it has introduced the characters and has given details about them so you can get to know them. It has already given some conflicts which makes it interesting and fun to read. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the book.
ReplyDelete"Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" is about swimming as well and many conflicts have came up in our book, just like you mentioned about "Stotan!"
DeleteI also was given a book that wasn't my top choice. Along with your thoughts on Stotan!, my book Running loose, has introduced some of the main characters along with explaining some of their histories and background's. I am just as excited as you are about how the story develops.
DeleteYes, I am in the same group but when you said it wasn't your top choice I feel the same way because I'm also not a swimmer and like you said that's what this is mostly about. I would also agree about how it has done a good job introducing all the correctors and giving me personally a good understanding of the book so far along with putting the problem right out in the open of them not having a big team and it also being the last year of having a team in general.
Deletei am also in the same group and i didn't think i would like this book because i don't like swimming or know anything about it. the author really knows how to get readers attached by bringing up many conflicts up in the beginning of the book.
DeleteI personally wasn't hear when we got to pick our top three books. So when I returned to school I was given the book Stotan so I don't have specific reasons why I chose this book or why it was in my top three choices. So far I am happy with the book, it reads smoothly if you know what I mean. so far I do not connect to it like I thought but even without the connection I still enjoy it so far even if I haven't read a lot of it.
ReplyDeleteI can relate with how your book is going, my book is also reading smoothly so far. It has also been fun to read so far and an enjoyable book.
DeleteThe reason I choose Chinese Handcuffs is because it is about suicide and getting over someone which I relate to. I am very happy with my choice so far. I usually don't understand what I read but I actually understand this book. It does get a little bit confusing at times and a little bit all over the place. This book is very enjoyable and interesting as I want to keep on reading. I'm making connections with Dillon because he is getting over someone.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about how this book can be a little bit confusing at times but for the most part it is easy to understand, and it is a very interesting book.
DeleteIt sounds like you picked a meaningful book. It’s great that you’re able to understand the story and connect with Dillon, especially since you relate to what he’s going through.
DeleteThe book I'm reading is Running Loose, it was my #1 choice on my list. I chose this book because the overall theme was appealing and the reviews that people posted said the book was very relatable and was an amazing read. I'm a little over 50 pages in and the book is great so far. It's very relatable, especially the setting of the book being in a small town in Idaho. The book reminds me a lot of Epworth and the small towns here in Iowa and the high school experience, which I feel is shown very well through Louie's friendships. So far, I'm enjoying the book.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about how the theme is what drew me into the book, it too reminds me of the small towns we live near. I feel like the relationships Louie is having whether it's with a girl or just friends, are portrayed very well, making him relatable.
DeleteThe book I am reading is chinese handcuffs, it was on of my top three choices because I like reading books about mental health. I like the book so far because the story line is interesting My initial thought is that i found the book but a little confusing with the book going back and fourth from present and past but now i am understanding it more.
ReplyDeletei can agree it gets a little confusing but the mystery of what will happen next is engaging
DeleteI can see how the book can be a little confusing at first. I am also reading Chinese Handcuffs, and the first few pages were confusing for me as well. As i kept going, it started to make more sense and the story is very interesting.
DeleteThe reason why i chose Stotan was because it was one of the more sporty books out of them. yes i am happy with my chose so far, this book is very interesting at the moment, but it is still good so far. yes the book has been somewhat enjoyable for now. with the page I'm on i have not made any connections to this book so far.
ReplyDeleteI have made many connections to my own book running loose. so i would have to agree with you on the fact these books are great about connecting someone's life and the story.
Deletestotan seems similar to the book im reading called chinese handcuffs, its also about sports. glad you enjoy your book, i will have to give it a read when i finish mine
Deletewhile I am not personally interested in swimming, the book has been interesdting for me despite how confusing the beginning is. However where i currently am seems to be getting more interesting and i hope it continues to.
DeleteI am reading Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. This book was in my top three choices simply because I didn't have any strong preferences about any of the books. They all sounded like they were semi-interesting just because they deal with some interesting topics, but it just seemed like the way they were being presented wasn't the best. It just seemed like Chris Crutcher was trying to put sports in places where they didn't necessarily need to be. However, upon reading more of the book, I have to admit I don't mind it. So far, the characters seem mostly realistic, which is always nice, because then the book doesn't seem far-fetched. The book isn't fast-paced and action-packed, but reading it seems to go by pretty quick which is a little surprising for what it is. Chris Crutcher seems to have made the main character's mother weirdly sexualized amongst him and his friends. No deeply personal connections have been made, but given the way the book is written, the characters all seem fairly real and somewhat relatable to a high school audience.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I am also reading the same book as I am in your reading group and honestly feel like you summed up the story perfectly!
DeleteI agree with what you're saying and had some of the same thoughts as well before starting to read Running Loose. Chris Crutcher in my opinion, did an amazing job of incorporating sports in his books without it taking over the entire plot and I've come to enjoy Running Loose so far.
DeleteThe reason that I choose the book Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is because it seemed the most interesting to me out of all four choices. This book compared to the others is about mental health and I enjoy reading about mental health. I am happy with my choice so far. The book gets a little confusing when they switch back from now and middle school while telling stories but is overall pretty good. I find the reading enjoyable and interesting although I do think the relationship between Eric's (the narrator) friend Ellerby and Eric's mom because he made weird comments towards her.
ReplyDeleteThe mental health focus intrigued me too, and I am very interested in seeing how Chris Crutcher develops it more
Deleteyour book sounds very interesting my book is also about swimming so i wonder if we will have any connections when we get further into our story.
DeleteThe reason I chose my book, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, is because the name stuck out to me and I was curious as to what the book was about. It sounded like it would be a good read and so far it hasn't disappointed me. Although it is kind of a strange book with some of the things said by some of the characters, Eric and his friend Ellerby. They made weird comments about Erics mom and i found it strange but overall so far I am enjoying this book and I have not made any connections yet either but as I read I'm sure I will.
ReplyDeleteThe comments from Ellerby and even the way Eric describes his mom made me feel very weird too. Hopefully there won't be much more of that to come
DeleteI fully agree with you on that and yes hopefully there wont be any more of that in the book but there probably will be we will just have to keep reading I guess.
Deletei agree. i also chose this book, but im not finding it very interesting so far.
DeleteThe reasons behind why I chose to read "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" is because the overall idea behind both the book and the title seemed interesting/intriguing to me. Eric, the narrator who is a swimmer, views himself as an outcast just like the other = main character in the title, Sarah Byrnes. Sarah Byrnes is a girl Eric is close friends with who has burn scars dating all the way back to when she was a little kid. She spilled boiling water on herself when she was younger, and her dad only got the bare-minimum procedure done for her to survive. So far, I am happy that I chose to read this book because of the interesting/unique idea behind the story. So far the book is enjoyable, and I can make connections to Eric through his experiences doing massive pool workouts for swimming. I can relate since I have done massive run, sometimes up to 13 miles, for Cross Country practice. This book is a great read so far, and I have no regrets choosing it.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds pretty interesting and its cool that both our books have swimmers in them. I wonder if they will connect later to each other or they will be completely different. I will be interested to find out.
DeleteRunning loose. This book wasn't my top choice but it was my number two choice, It was my number two choice due to it involving football and football has been a big part of my life. I am pretty happy with my choice so far, the characters seem to be pretty interesting along with the plot. This book has had some very funny remarks thus far, which has increased my inkling to read further. Overall I would give Running loose a 7.5/10.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your book because football played a big part in my life for many years. Our books can relate because of how they both have athletes in them that have problems along with being entertaining to read.
DeleteI can also relate to this because football has been a big part of my life and has helped me be shaped to the person i am today. our books can also relate because we both have athletes in our books.
DeleteI agree with you Blaine, this book has been quite funny so far and makes me want to keep reading it. Hopefully this continues to be a good book for the both of us.
DeleteI can relate to this as I am a huge football fan and always have been. I love playing with friends and watching it. The game is just so electric and this book really goes into solid details about what the Friday night lights are about and everything in between. This book having football in it was a big reason why I wanted to choose it as my first selection.
DeleteI picked Stotan! because the book sounded interesting to me. It was in my top three choices because it is a book about solo sports and friends. I have a slight connection to myself and the book. I am in a solo sport which is track, and in them you have teammates that you make bonds with and you push each other to get better but in the end it is just you who wins or loses. I have liked the book so far. One thing that stands out is how the group's personalities are so diverse. I think this book will be a good read.
ReplyDeletei agree with this because i'm also in track and the part where you are all alone. although you have teammates you are the person who chooses if you win or loose. the book so far is a little hard to read and stay focus but it is interesting.
DeleteStotan! was also my top choice because of the sport and concept of the story. So far my favorite thing about the book is the relationships that the teammates have and how they push each other to be the best version of themselves.
DeleteI picked the book Running loose because it seemed pretty good. This book was one of my top three choices because it was about a football team and how they face a lot of different challenges throughout the book. So far I am pretty happy with the book I have because it hasn't been a boring book so far and I have just started it. Sense the book isn't boring at the beginning I think it is going to be good the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to the part of this where it is about football team facing a lot of challenges because I to was part of a football team that was faced with a lot of challenges but over came them.
DeleteI agree with you on this Eli, so far this book has included some pretty funny remarks. And for the rest of the book I am excited to see what Chris Crutcher brings forth.
DeleteI picked the book "Stotan!" because the book sounded interesting to me. I am not a swimmer, and I have never enjoyed sports very much in general. so far the book has been interesting however there has not been much going on yet. the main characters have began to develop more and they seem more interesting as the story goes on. i'm hoping that the story continues to get better with time.
ReplyDeleteI picked the book Stotan! because I found the concept pretty intriguing, with being on a co-op swim team because WD only has about 4-6 swimmers each year I was hoping that I would find the book relatable. So far I am enjoying the book and I am finding it kind of relatable as well with the swimming concept of it. The storyline does seem to be moving pretty slowly but I feel like it will speed up. The reading is pretty interesting and I am glad I chose to read Stotan!
ReplyDeleteim glad you can relate. this was my second choice, im hoping to get to read it!
DeleteIt sounds like a good book choice since you’re on a co-op swim team and can relate to the swimming in the story. That probably makes the book more engaging because you understand what the characters are going through.
DeleteI chose the book Running Loose as my number one choice because it interested me the most, although I don't completely understand football I enjoy watching it. The description is what intrigued me to read this book because it portrays struggles people have to face. So far not much has happened in the book however, it is still interesting and I'm excited to keep reading and discover what challenges they have to overcome.
ReplyDeleteI also liked how the book included struggles and how Louie overcomes challenges because it kind of represents our senior year and some of the challenge that we might face. By having some challenges in it I tend to find the book more interesting.
DeleteI also agree that having challenges in a book makes it more interesting especially because it is based on football which makes me wonder how he will handle his problems and the outcome it will have on him playing football.
DeleteI agree with you on not understanding sports, but still finding the book interesting. Even if you don't know a lot about football, the struggles and story line will still make the book interesting. I'm reading Chinese Handcuffs and it also shows a lot of struggles in the characters lives, which makes the book more realistic and easier to connect to.
DeleteThat's a solid pick. Running loose sounds like it is going to get progressively more intense as the story continues. I feel the same way in the sense that my book also has had a slow start, but it makes you more curious on to what is coming next.
DeleteI picked running loose because when I first heard about it I thought it would be a good read. This book was in my top 3 choices because I enjoy football books. It also sounded the most interesting book compared to the others. I am happy I choose this book because it represents our teenage lives and how he overcomes challenges and adversity. Through the first 40 pages its really good , its combines football with his life and how he manages his life, which makes it enjoyable to read. Since the book is about his senior year I was able to make some connections. which help make the reading more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact its comparing football to his life and representing out teenage lives and the struggles they face. The book being placed in senior year really helps me connect on another level
DeleteI'm also reading Running Loose and I have made some of the same connections myself. I thought the book was appealing in that regard as well, it's very relatable overall to us and his teenage/highschool experience.
DeleteI chose Running loose as my second option in books because it seemed a little less interesting. But i am glad i have the book now the first couple chapters of the book are really good. You do learn a lot about the characters and it seems like they just keep introducing them as the book goes on. but over all its been a good book so far and it seems like there's good flow to the book its self. it will be a good read for sure.
ReplyDeleteI agree about how they keep adding in a bunch of characters, there are spots in the book where it gets a little confusing, but I feel like later on in the book it will get a little more simpler with the characters. However, I do also enjoy the book and the path that it is heading in.
DeleteI am reading the book running loose as well, and I agree with you about the book where they keep adding characters into the reading and with them doing that it keeps you interested on what the new people are going to be like.
DeleteYes, there has been a good flow of the book so far and I believe all the characters that have been introduced so far will all play a part in how the book ends. Some characters are mentioned all the time and then others go chapters without being heard of. Sometimes the book can get a bit off topic with some things but usually it simples out as the chapter gets deeper.
DeleteI have the book Chinese Handcuffs, i also am glad that i was assigned the book even though i wasn't here to choose. The book itself is very interesting and makes you want to read more everyday.
DeleteI am reading the book Stotan, and I also feel like the Autor introduces a bunch of characters at that start so it kind of gets a little confusing, but like Jacob said hopefully the books will get a little more simpler as we keep reading.
Deletei picked the book Chinese handcuffs because the plot sounded really deep, hearing about how his brother killed himself and how his experience handling that sounded insane, it was my top 1 pick just because of the plot i wasnt really into the sports parts, so far there has been alot to unpack at the start and im pretty hooked on it so far and i hope that the start of the book still keeps up that same momentum
ReplyDeleteI also agree, this book is quite an interesting pick. I am not the same. I wanted more of a sports side of book, but this book can be quite unsettling at times. So far its a very good read and I'm excited to see where this takes me.
Deletethe book chinnese handcuffs was in my top 3 books the title is what sparked my interest as i thought it sounded interesting. I like the book so far as it displays deeper themes about mental health and struggles. I do think the book is quite unerving at times though and it makes it kinda hard to read but this is also what makes the book a good read. I like how the book doessent only focus on the main characters perspective and the characters backstories have good depth and i think it will be a good read
ReplyDeleteI agree, I thought the title sounded very interesting. The book is very weird, like you said its hard to read, I struggled going over a few pages.
DeleteI agree, the topics on mental health and their struggles are very interesting. i also enjoy how the book goes in depth with people besides the main characters.
Deletei picked the book running loose because i thought it sounded like a decent book. so far i am happy with my choice. the book interesting so far.
ReplyDeleteThe reason why I chose Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes because thought some subjects in the book might be relatable to me. I have never been popular, and I used to be picked on. Also, I was intrigued to figure out why Sarah Byrnes was in the hospital and how she got her burn scars. So far, I am happy with the book I chose. The book is engaging and keeps me wanting to turn the page, even when the subject gets a little heavy. The main character's humor, wit, and sarcasm is entertaining. However, I do think the constant witty jokes get old and make the book less entertaining when it is constantly being used.
ReplyDeleteI am also reading Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, and I agree that the book is intriguing thus far. I also think that the witty jokes are getting old, but hopefully there is less further in the book. I am excited to continue the book and figure out more of the plot.
DeleteI am also reading Staying Fate of Sarah Byrnes, I agree that his humor in the book is entertaining! I especially enjoyed when he plead the 5th about the newspaper. This was an unexpected comment for me, so it was an especially fun add in! Since I was gone last week, I have not been able to read much and am curious if I to will feel as though I am over his humor in the next little book. I also agree that some of the concepts are relatable, I can appreciate when authors choose not to make a popular student thee main character as it makes it easier for me to understand and relate to.
Deletei agree with that as well. the beginning is all over but its starting to get straightened up a bit now. it is a pretty good book so far though
DeleteI got the book Stotan in this book this was my third option. The book so far is kinda hard to read but so far it's keeping me interested. the suspense to Stotan week is kinda making me go crazy because i want to know what stotan week. i can relate to this book through the main character because he's in an individual sport kinda just like track where you are the one it comes down to either win or lose.
ReplyDeleteMy book Chinese Handcuffs is the same way. It is hard to read but at the same time it keeps me engaged and wanting to read more.
Deletei Would agree with that, the book is very confusing right now and I am also very interested to learn what stotan week is
Deletei picked the book "Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes!" because it sounded interesting to me. there isnt much going on in the book right now, so its kind of boring. at first i didnt want to read this bool because im not much of a swimmer, but i decided to choose it anyway and im glad i did.
ReplyDeleteI think that's awesome that you didn't judge it based off of what you heard.
DeleteI am also reading Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, but I was a little worried about the swimming terms as I do not know much about swimming. As I get further in the book it gets more interesting, and I am excited to see what happens next. So far I am really enjoying the book.
DeleteI also chose the book "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" because it sounded interesting to me and I am also glad I chose this book. I wasn't sure if I'd like the others they didn't sound as interesting to me. The book so far is very good!
DeleteI also ended up with the book Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. When I first encountered the book I was not sure if it would be for me as I am not a swimmer either, however, I think that this book will be about more than swimming and as you said I think that I will be glad that I was given this book to read!
DeleteI am also reading the book Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and even though I also don't swim I think the book has a deeper meaning behind it then just being a swimmer, even though it hasn't been shown yet.
DeleteI chose the book Chinese Handcuffs. I thought this book looked good as I saw it, and it sounded fun to read. The main character in the book, Dillion, is an athlete who trains for the Ironman. While reading this, it sounded interesting because I always thought people who did that were insanely strong and had a great drive. This book was my second pick overall, and so far it's quite interesting, but I'm only at the start of the book. It's also mainly about mental health, which both characters share. I personally have no relation to this, but I still thought it was very interesting to read. Some crazy incidents occurred at the start of the book, so I'm thinking this will be an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteI picked the book Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes because the title was interesting. It is a little different of a read for me but so far I am invested. Eric and Sarah have both been bullied. Eric because he is overweight kids tease him about his size and for Sarah its because of the burn scars on her face. But they support each other and they are friends but Eric is worried about Sarah because she is now in a hospital and has stopped speaking to people. So far it is pretty good and I do not regret choosing it as my first choice.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome book. I plan to read this book as my third option.
Deletei picked the book stotan because it seemed like a short read which i like that because big books intimidate me a bit and i like the plot of it from reading the description. i will say it is a different read for me though because typically i read self improvement books and not a lot of story books especially one about swimming but i though i would give it a shot. its about stotan week which is a thing in swim i suppose they all despise of and i have only gotten to be introduced to most of the characters i do not know yet what happens after that but im excited to read the rest of this book.
ReplyDeleteI agree with picking Stotan for a shorter read also because the larger books i would never finish and i would not ever want to finish them if i was halfway through the book, that's why i like the shorter reads as well.
DeleteI was not here when we chose the books, however I ended up with the book staying fat for Sarah Byrnes. I do think that this book would have been an interesting choice however because I am not a big fan of sports so Chinese Handcuffs would not have been my book of choice. I think that running loose also would not have been the best book for me either because of the football content and my lack of knowledge in football. This book is intriguing for me because I did not know anything about the book prior to being assigned to the book, but the title is definitely an attention grabber. I think that this book is definitely interesting and did not start the way that I anticipated. I was wondering if he would be decent on the swim team and definitely did not expect him to be as good at it as he is. I also am very curious about the relationship between Sarah Byrnes and what it will develop into throughout the course of the book. I am struggling though to keep the time frame straight and understanding the change of perspectives.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the attention-grabbing title of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. That is half of the reason I chose the book, which I do not think I mentioned in my initial blog. I also agree, I am not a big fan of sports either, and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes felt more about the characters and relationships than swimming. Running Loose was my first option because the topics sounded less heavy, but I agree too, I know nothing about football.
DeleteI chose Chinese Handcuffs as my book because it had the most interesting and compelling themes to me, and while i don't relate to any of the sports featured in any of the book choices available for this month, I do relate to the conflict of grief and how it sticks with you and invades your thoughts. I haven't started the book just yet and i don't know much beyond the synopsis because I've been absent but I'm excited to see what relationships arise between Dillon and other characters and how he'll choose to deal with the grief of his brother and more about what lead to that conflict in the first place.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to how none of the sports themes appealed to me, as I cannot personally relate to any sports. So, it was a hard decision for me to make initially since every book had some sort of sport attached to it.
DeleteI can relate to Quinn and Alexis just because I don’t relate to the Sports part of the book just by reading the back of the book, it seems like a more interesting book and some of the others after I looked at the rest of the books, even though I was placed in this group and didn’t get to pick my book
DeleteI chose the book Running Loose because it's about football and it's always been a big part of my life. The book doesn't have anything going on right now but I relate to the setting of playing football in a small town. I relate to Louie because he works hard and knows what he wants in life. I think this book will be interesting to read because of the problems Louie has to deal with.
ReplyDeletei was given the book Stotan so far i like the book and the sense of family between the characters. one thing i have noticed so far is that most of the characters have a difficult family background like lions loss of his parents, norties abuse at home, and walkers difficulty with his brother
ReplyDeleteI wasn't here when we chose books but i got the book chinese handcuffs. im glad i got this book it started out in a race which got my attention and made me want to read more. it is a little all over the place and can be confusing but so far its been pretty good. i dont usually ever care for the book im reading but i really like this one because i can connect to him through sports. Kobe Lux.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kobe that the part about the race is a good opener because it might get a lot of people attention from the very beginning of the book
DeleteI wasn't in class when we chose the books, so i was assigned Chinese Handcuffs once I got back. Even though I didn't have a choice, I read the first 25 pages and so far it seems very interesting. The book introduces Dillion and his friend Jennifer, who seems to deal with big struggles. The book already feels like it will focus on real-life problems and relationships between people. From what i've read so far, I think the story has a good story line and it makes me curious about what will happen to the characters later in the story.
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ReplyDeleteI wasn’t here when we got to chose the books so I was just placed into the Chinese handcuffs group and I will admit it is a very slow moving book so far and that it isn’t the most interesting book so far I am not completely mad that I got placed into this group because it talked about having a race in the very beginning and that’s definitely something that caught my eye at first
ReplyDeleteI came into the class late and was not able to select my book, however, the book that was assigned to me was Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. So far, the book has been very interesting and has kept me on my toes while reading it. The book is relatable and very engaging, especially with the mystery that surrounds Sarah Byrnes. Through the first 100 or so pages I would say the best part of this book are how realistic the characters feel and the way that people judge others just like in real life based on how they look.
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