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The 2015 IL Book Lovers Readathon Contest

Discussion in 'Book Lovers' started by PriyaSrini, Jan 14, 2015.

Pick the Contest Books

Poll closed Jan 24, 2015.

  1. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

    21 vote(s)
    67.7%

  2. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

    9 vote(s)
    29.0%

  3. Sidharatha by Hermann Hesse

    15 vote(s)
    48.4%

  4. To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

    7 vote(s)
    22.6%

  5. The Innocent Man by John Grisham

    26 vote(s)
    83.9%

  6. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

    14 vote(s)
    45.2%

  7. The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee

    22 vote(s)
    71.0%

  8. The 39 steps by John Buchan

    17 vote(s)
    54.8%

  9. Animal farm by George Orwell

    7 vote(s)
    22.6%

  10. Angela's Ashes by Frankk McCourt

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Feb 20, 2015 #161
    PriyaSrini

    PriyaSrini Moderator Staff Member Platinum IL'ite

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    I too will admit that I enjoyed reading The Palace of Illusions. Although the book is based on the most famous Indian epic, just the feminine perspective has made the book an interesting read.

    I will be re-reading this one sometime later at a more leisurely pace.
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2015 #162
    PriyaSrini

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    It's time to put your reading to the test ILites. How well have you read The Palace of Illusions?

    1. What are the three prophecies given to Draupadi by the sage in the forest?
    2. How does Panchaali who marries Arjun, end up as the wife to all the Pandava brothers?
    3. Let's "change the course of history". If Panchaali had married Karna what would have been the consquences? Would it have saved the Great war from happening?
    4. How is Duryodhan humiliated in The Palace of Illusions?
    5. What gift is given to Panchaali just before the war?
     
    PriyaSrini, Feb 20, 2015
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  3. Feb 21, 2015 #163
    saktips

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    Finished reading the book. Liked the author's style of writing. Simple and interesting enough. Thanks!
     
    saktips, Feb 21, 2015
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  4. Feb 21, 2015 #164
    Sahana1

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    Hi @PriyaSrini
    I know the answer to the 2nd question and 4th question

    Regards,
    Sahana
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2015 #165
    Sahana1

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    Hi @PriyaSrini @Induslady @IL_Admin @Jey
    I want to participate in this contest
    But its too late
    Is there is any upcomming contest like this?
    All the best to the participants
    Regards,
    Sahana
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2015 #166
    PriyaSrini

    PriyaSrini Moderator Staff Member Platinum IL'ite

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    Hi @Sahana1 thank you for your enthusiasm, yes as you have mentioned we are almost at the last week of the contest.

    We will start our regular book clubs next month and of course a contest or two sometime later. Just subscribe to the Book lovers forum so you can stay updated about any such activities.
     
    PriyaSrini, Feb 21, 2015
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  7. Feb 22, 2015 #167
    Indhradhanu

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    That was a lovely book ....The spellbound narration of the author makes you feel to see Mahabharatham from a woman's perspective...Thanks fellow ILlites and Mods for this book...i too have planned to re read this book when time permits...

    Enjoying Readathoning....:banana
     
    Indhradhanu, Feb 22, 2015
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  8. Feb 22, 2015 #168
    Tavishi25

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    Hi friends
    Nowadays very busy with kids and to this long weekend (4days holidays). So going out with my kids so not able to participate. But when ever i gets time i am reading the book.
    Hope next time will be more punctual .

    Thank you
     
    Tavishi25, Feb 22, 2015
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  9. Feb 22, 2015 #169
    PriyaSrini

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    The final week is here and it's time to read the most awaited book of the contest. Come on ILites lets read The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a small town by John Grisham.

    Participants please check your PMs for further details. Happy Readathoning....
     
    PriyaSrini, Feb 22, 2015
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  10. Feb 22, 2015 #170
    jingi92

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    JZ finished the book ... wl send the answers soon now ... what a wonderful book ... i had always thought draupadi was more ornamental ... tho i knew of the prophesy abt her gonna change the course of the history part .. but this book was an eyeopener .. too good .. :)
     
    jingi92, Feb 22, 2015
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