heatwave

=by Richard Castle = = =

__ROUND 1__ (5 / 7 /10)
= = //Katie Roberts- A Morgan Kenny- B Cassidy Greenzeig- C Kelsey Witt- D//

//There are only a few characters that have been introduced so far in this book. Mr. Starr who was a real estate mogul and is also a victim of murder. And Noah, who was married to Mr. Starr and suspiciously went to the spa after finding out her husband had been killed. There is Heat and Rook, they are detectives. And might have an out of work relationship forming.//
 * __Main Characters (B)__**

__**Summary (C)**__
//Today was our very first meeting! (How exciting) Katie brought in delicious chocolate chip muffins that were to die for...literally since we are reading a mystery crime novel. Kelsey read aloud her five questions and we all discussed the answers. I for one have watched the show and the book is pretty much a script for an episode. I LOVE IT! The fact that the wife went to the spa after her husband died brought up some suspicion, but I guess that we will just have to wait till next meeting to find out why she mourns in questionable ways. (Prediction: I think the wife killed the husband though with help from Noah because the two of them are in love)//

//We think that Noah killed Mr. Starr because of the way he was acting when they questioned him. He seemed very jumpy and nervous about the situation.// //Yes, because of the way they look at each other when no one was watching and how they defend each other.// //She had a flashback about her mom dying. Because she had this flashback, this could be why she went into being a detective. She lost a loved one and now she out to make sure that doesn't happen to anyone else.// //We think he acted this way because he is hiding something. I think he either actually murdered Mr. Starr or he knows who did it**.**// //We think it was like The Strangers where he had to cope with his mother's death. I feel like people have different ways of mourning. What could possibly be the case is that she didn't really care and she was just a trophy wife looking for money.// ** * **** Nikki Heat, **** Rook, and a local cop go to question the wife, who is currently at the spa after discovering her husband's death. **
 * __Questions (D)__**
 * 1.** **From the evidence that Rook and Heat have collected, can you make an accusation of who killed Mr. Starr?**
 * 2. Do you think there is a relationship forming between Heat and Rook, outside of work?**
 * 3. What did Heat have a flashback of? Why is it so significant to the story line?**
 * 4. Why do you think Noah was so hostile when the detectives came into the office? Did it look like he something to hide? If so can you predict what it is?**
 * 5. After her husband's death, why do you think she went to the spa instead of mourn over her loss?**

__ROUND 2__ (5 / 14 /10)
= = //Morgan Kenny- A Cassidy Greenzeig- B Kelsey Witt- C Katie Roberts- D//

//This book is extremely simplistic.It is written in modern day English using phrases in which we all can comprehend. The grade level that would best fit for this book would probably be 9th grade because of the violence that is described at the crime scene and even after that. They describe the scene as if you were there with them trying to sort out the crime. Overall this is an easy read with "killer" details.//
 * __Language (B)__**

__**Summary (C)**__
//This week Morgan was in charge of the food. As we indulged in the donuts we talked about the book. The same topic kept on coming up in our conversation; Who killed Mr. Starr? Well all had many theories and expressed them. Debates took place about why Mrs. Starr didn't care about her husband's death. I said it was because it was a coping mechanism, but the others both agreed and disagreed. Katie wrote her questions and we answered them, like we always do, but her questions sparked many topics to talk about and theories to place in the back of our brains when we read. Overall, this book club was successful and we are looking forward to the next one.//

//We think she did it because she wanted to see who would turn on the other and snatch the deal with Defense Attorney. It is a common tactic used in the police force.// 2. Do you think Miric and his " goon" had anything to do with the killing of Mr. Starr? //Yes, because the book is half over.// 3. What do you think it means when Lauren told Nikki that some bruises from punches had rings around them, but one had the same appearance but no ring? //He either used his other hand or took the ring off to make it appear as if two people were there.// 4. What do you think Rook meant when he called Heat "adept at reading people " ? //He meant that she is very good and understanding people and finding/ discovering the information needed to solve the case.// 5. Why was Nikki so upset when she got the present of a picture of two girls in white dresses lighting Chinese lanterns in the gloaming of Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose? //Nikki was so upset because is a picture of her past, and for some reason she doesn't like her past.// **
 * __Questions (D)__**
 * 1. Why do you think Nikki Heat kept the two suspects in separate rooms while interrogating them ?

__ROUND 3__ (5 / 21 /10)
= = //Cassidy Greenzeig- A Kelsey Witt- B Katie Roberts- C Morgan Kenny- D//

//This book consists of many moods and tones portrayed through the characters. Heat and Rook's relationship bring heat and intensity to the book. They have an intense relationship and try to mask it. The other portrays the tone of 'heat' through the weather, the heat wave, and theoretically through Heat and Rook. Also, there is an eerie tone to the book. This is because of the way the murder of Starr took place. It seems as if the act of murder happened in a comic relief. The author does a good job in taking these emotions and putting them together in one book. The chapter when Rook was in Heat's apartment tied both eerie, intensity and heat into the book. The relationship of the two puts a spin on the case of Starr and also of the work force of the 24th.//
 * __Mood and Tone (B)__**

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 * //This week in book club Cassidy brought in Ring Dings and Coffee Cakes. It was very good and we had a very good discussion about the book. We talked about the suspects and who we think are guilty. We also talked about the love interests with Heat and Rook. I think that the book is really good, and I think my group agrees. What I like most about the book is that it's easy to read and understand. The reading doesn't take very long. The book is really intriguing and it really pulls the reader in! We only have two more book clubs left, I can't wait to read more about the case !// **======

//Miric and his " goon"//, but we won't really know until the book is done. //At this point we highly doubt she killed her husband, but in the begging it was suspicious of her to go to the spa after hearing the news about her husband.// //We think he is beyond skilled for this job. He is a journalist, therefore he can get into the minds of the killers making that an advantage. By using that skill he can almost predict what the killers next move is.// //We think that the most intense part of the novel is never knowing what will happen next. Even though one person has enough evidence against them, the next chapter there will be a person you looks even more guilty than the person before.// The suspension build up and break down is the most intense part of this novel. //We think that there is definitely some sexual tension between the two. We feel that Nikki feels obligated to feel// that way because she takes her profession very seriously and at the end of the day all she wants is for people to be safe and the criminals to be caught.
 * __Questions (D)__**
 * 1. Who do you think is the main suspect(s) so far? Why?**
 * 2. Do you think Mrs. Starr could be behind the murder? What makes you think this?**
 * 3. Do you think that Rook is just as skilled as Nikki at catching murderers?**
 * 4. What is the most intense part about this novel so far?**
 * 5. Do you think Rook's arrogance truly bothers Nikki, or do you think that Nikki feels obligated to feel that way?**

__ROUND 4__ (5 / 28 /10)
= = //Kelsey Witt- A Katie Roberts- B Morgan Kenny- C Cassidy Greenzeig- D//

// This book describes the people and their features, the interrogations and vivid imagery about the murder. I think the author uses these images to convey the feeling or deceit and hatred. The weapons represent evil and anger. The friendship between Heat and Nikki represent forbidden love and hard work. //
 * __Themes and Images (B)__**

__**Summary (C)**__
//Today Kelsey brought in delicious home made brownies. As we ate them, we discussed our novel. We talked about Miric's motives and how we all liked the book. It's not hard to understand and it is full of dangerous plots and interesting twists. We also answered all of Cassidy's questions and talked more about the book. All in all, it was a great meeting!//

// Yes, I think the whole point of the book is to twist all of the facts around and come out with an unbelievable ending. // 2. What part of this novel could be taken out? (Extra information that doesn't pertain to the crime) // I think all of the interrogations and back rounds of people are necessary. Maybe the side plot that goes on, not during the investigation could be taken out because it is unneeded confusion. // 3. What links Miric to Mr. Starr?** //The portraits link that Mr. Starr supposedly stole from Miric.// // There could be but with a different case, I think the writer is good, and if these books keep going then the author will become well known //. 5. Now knowing about Rook and Nikki's friendship, do you think they will go out? // I think that they like each other but for the sake of their job, they won't. //**
 * __Questions (D)__**
 * 1. Do you think there will be a twist to end the novel?
 * 4. Do you think there will be a second novel after //Heat Wave//?

__ROUND 5__ (6 / 4 /10)
= = //Katie Roberts- A Morgan Kenny- B Cassidy Greenzeig- C Kelsey Witt- D//

**__Responding To The Text (B)__** //I would recommend this to peers because it is a thrilling story with an interesting plot and many twists. They way the story pans out is unexpected and suspenseful. Personally I would not make this book part of the school's curriculum because there isn't a moral or modern day lesson that can be taught. This book is exactly like watching a TV show, there is no educational purpose.//

__**Summary (C)**__
//This is our last reading group. Katie brought in delicious cake. As we were eating, Kelsey asked us her questions and then we responded. When all was done we reviewed the wikispace making sure that each part was filled out so that we wouldn't get points off. Last but not least we submitted our English final to turn it in. AND THEN THE LAST READING GROUP SESSION WAS OVER...DUN DUN DUNNNNNN!//

//That she is still ahead of the game and no one can beat her. She is one step ahead of the criminal and will catch him/her.// //The reason is that they think the paintings had something to do with it, considering that they were stolen and fake.// //They showed him to make him tell the truth and see if he was going to give up the information that Heat knew he knew.// //It has turned into an awkward relationship with random moments of sexual pleasure. They try to hide their feelings, but are obviously in love with each other.// //Miric killed Mr. Starr because of the paintings that he stole had a connection to Miric's life. When he went to steal the paintings after Starr's death, he realized they were fake and went on a killing spree.//
 * __Questions (D)__**
 * 1. What does heat mean when she thinks that the world hasn't 'caught' up with her yet?**
 * 2. Who do the detectives think murdered killed Starr?**
 * 3. For what reason did Heat show Mr. Buckley the dead corpse of Pochenko?**
 * 4. What has Rook and Heat's relationship turned into?**
 * 5. What was the real story behind the murder of Mr. Starr?**