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There are currently 42 member reviews
for Waiting for the Night Song
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kdowney25
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RE: Was there a particular quote or passage that struck you as memorable?
One moment doesn't define a person's life. It's what you choose to do after that determines who you are.
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vivianh
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RE: Why do you think Daniela trusted Cadie with the secret that her family is undocumented? In general, why do you think people feel compelled to share their secrets even when there could be serious repercussions?
Big secrets are burdensome. Sometimes you just feel you can trust a certain person. Friendship. Feeling safe with that friend. A sense or instinct.
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ilenem
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RE: life
I also agree - one day at a time. This becomes a political issue for our country - one that needs to be resolved.
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Gin
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RE: What were your initial theories about the secrets Cadie and Daniela share? How did your impressions of the characters shift as more revelations were uncovered?
The reader learns early on that there has been a murder and a gun and a reason for the old friends to reunite after a long separation. As the plot unfolded, I found Daniella the more interesting character who was less damaged by the incident “that summer.” Her family ties and situation gave her more conviction.
Cadie, on the other hand, did not share anything about the incident with her parents. In the beginning of the book her parents were, loving and involved and then they became less and less important. I believe that because she did not turn to them the rest of her life was shadowed in negative ways by that event.
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judyg
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RE: Overall, what do you think of Waiting for the Night Song (no spoilers in this thread please)
I would give the book a rating of Average. Given the topic in the book summary I was enthusiastic initially because the theme included climate change. I was engaged through the first chapter or so when Cadie was investigating in the woods; however, the story went on to other subjects and lost its climate change focus. This book would be more likely to succeed with a younger and less sophisticated target audience than Bookbrowse provides. Long-term Bookbrowse readers are used to a lot of excellent character development with well-defined themes throughout a book.
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rebajane
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RE: Cadie and Thea are willing to lose their jobs over attempts to quash their research. Yet science relies on public funding, which is tied to the attitudes and opinions of voters. What would it take to resolve that power struggle?
My husband and son are both scientists so I’ve loved this conflict for a long time. We need more education and support for the Sciences to eliminate suspicion and ignorance.
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kenanr
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RE: The novel's theme of survival is reflected in the concept of habitats and home; how can humans fulfill their need for shelter without putting other living creatures in jeopardy?
First of all - the scene with the bear KILLED me, I was so bothered by it! We must be better stewards of our planet - not just for generations to come, but for all the other creatures with whom we share space. Our single-use mindset is terrible and we have to make big changes that are meaningful. I think that sprawl is devastating, and as mentioned above, unnecessary. We need to embrace the idea that less is more and re-use is where it's at (be it consumables or land). But if we don't collectively embrace this we are just putting a band-aid on a bullet wound.
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