MobileRead Winter Contest: Discussion - Page 16

crich70 · 01-05-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iznogood

I think I might have an idea ... or two ... or even three.

Just one more thing (yeah, I'm into the role of my great detective right now - guess who):
The question is about the topography of the house, a subject that is not covered in the story. Where is the kitchen located in respect to the lounge? How is the quality of the walls? Could e.g. voices or a crash in the lounge be heard in the kitchen, or is the kitchen so far away that we can say that ravenne in the kitchen couldn't possibly hear anything of the happenings in the lounge, no matter how noisy?

In chapter 2, dreams says "You'll have time to run up to the Patricia Clark Memorial Library", but in chapter 8 it is "Alex, Jellby and HarryT walked down the hall to the library". (Emphasize is mine). Since I'm not familiar with building customs abroad, where is the hall located? Is the hall (and thereby the library) in the same floor as the lounge or is it located in the floor above?

I think they were talking about two different libraries. When you run up to someplace it's usually a public spot. A library, a grocery store etc. whereas a private home might also have a private library set up in one of the rooms.

Iznogood · 01-05-2013, 04:39 PM

The thought of two different libraries had occurred to me. But mobileread own the Patricia Clark Memorial Library, so it didn't sound quite correct that either. Will a public library not close on Christmas Eve? Here in Norway everything closes before 5 PM, but I have no idea how the customs are "abroad". I though it could be a good idea to clear this up in public so that the different languages or customs in this community is not a barrier to participate.

Where would the hall be then? In some books I've read, they have used the phrase "upstairs hall", indicating that the hall is usually downstairs - i.e. in the ground floor/1st floor (again, depending on location

Why can't all the world be location-independent. Crime-solving could be more fun that way).

BearMountainBooks · 01-05-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agatha Chicken

Have I stumped you all? Haven't you figured out yet who the culprit is? I couldn't possibly give you any more clues!

[besides, I need a new ereader .... if no one guesses correctly, there's sure to be some unclaimed prizes ...]

Keep trying everyone! Remember - I wrote down everything just like it happened!

UNRELIABLE NARRATOR!!!!

Agatha Chicken · 01-05-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iznogood

I think I might have an idea ... or two ... or even three.

Just one more thing (yeah, I'm into the role of my great detective right now - guess who):
The question is about the topography of the house, a subject that is not covered in the story. Where is the kitchen located in respect to the lounge? How is the quality of the walls? Could e.g. voices or a crash in the lounge be heard in the kitchen, or is the kitchen so far away that we can say that ravenne in the kitchen couldn't possibly hear anything of the happenings in the lounge, no matter how noisy?

In chapter 2, dreams says "You'll have time to run up to the Patricia Clark Memorial Library", but in chapter 8 it is "Alex, Jellby and HarryT walked down the hall to the library". (Emphasize is mine). Since I'm not familiar with building customs abroad, where is the hall located? Is the hall (and thereby the library) in the same floor as the lounge or is it located in the floor above?

Oh my! Such a close reader! Too close perhaps?

To clarify - the phrase "run up to the library" is simply an Americanism that means "to go to the library". Similarly, "walking down the hall" doesn't mean going downstairs.

The library is located on the same floor as the lounge/living room - NOT upstairs.

Hint:

Spoiler:

vivaldirules · 01-05-2013, 04:56 PM

Okay, okay. I confess. I did it. I know I shouldn't have but that dang chicken kept clucking and sprouting its wings at me and I just went kinda berszerk. I've been hiding in the story in the one place no one expects to find me. The doghouse. My apologies to the author, characters, editor, and readers. I promise I won't do it again.

Agatha Chicken · 01-05-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

UNRELIABLE NARRATOR!!!!

How dare you!

I'm just as reliable as .... any other mystery writer!

Agatha Chicken · 01-05-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Okay, okay. I confess. I did it. I know I shouldn't have but that dang chicken kept clucking and sprouting its wings at me and I just went kinda berszerk. I've been hiding in the story in the one place no one expects to find me. The doghouse. My apologies to the author, characters, editor, and readers. I promise I won't do it again.

Who let the dog out?

Iznogood · 01-05-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agatha Chicken

Oh my! Such a close reader! Too close perhaps?

To clarify - the phrase "run up to the library" is simply an Americanism that means "to go to the library". Similarly, "walking down the hall" doesn't mean going downstairs.

The library is located on the same floor as the lounge/living room - NOT upstairs.

Hint:

Spoiler:

Thanks for the answer - and the hint. I sent you a PM with an explanation of why the location of the library is important. It's important for the time table, not for the actual murder.

Can I hope for a comment in the forum here on the location of the kitchen? I can send a PM about why that's important too.

DaleDe · 01-05-2013, 05:38 PM

Actually putting the poem together is a great recap. Well done.

Dale

Agatha Chicken · 01-05-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iznogood

I think I might have an idea ... or two ... or even three.

Just one more thing (yeah, I'm into the role of my great detective right now - guess who):
The question is about the topography of the house, a subject that is not covered in the story. Where is the kitchen located in respect to the lounge? How is the quality of the walls? Could e.g. voices or a crash in the lounge be heard in the kitchen, or is the kitchen so far away that we can say that ravenne in the kitchen couldn't possibly hear anything of the happenings in the lounge, no matter how noisy?

In chapter 2, dreams says "You'll have time to run up to the Patricia Clark Memorial Library", but in chapter 8 it is "Alex, Jellby and HarryT walked down the hall to the library". (Emphasize is mine). Since I'm not familiar with building customs abroad, where is the hall located? Is the hall (and thereby the library) in the same floor as the lounge or is it located in the floor above?

The kitchen is adjacent to the lounge/living room area. So ravenne might have heard something ... but isn't the real question: Would she care if she did hear something?

troll05 · 01-05-2013, 07:41 PM

Had my shot, please send prize

poohbear_nc · 01-05-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troll05

Had my shot, please send prize

I'm sorry. None of the victims was shot .... you lose!

troll05 · 01-05-2013, 08:05 PM

I think I should see the doctor, I hallucinate a roasted chicken talking to me

dakini · 01-05-2013, 08:05 PM

i'm starting to think they should give one of us a charity prize for being the furthest from the correct answer

yhamm · 01-05-2013, 08:09 PM

I hate to admit it but *whispers* I just guessed. I must have missed the clues.

01-05-2013, 04:39 PM	#227
Iznogood Guru Posts: 932 Karma: 15752887 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norway Device: Ipad, kindle paperwhite	The thought of two different libraries had occurred to me. But mobileread own the Patricia Clark Memorial Library, so it didn't sound quite correct that either. Will a public library not close on Christmas Eve? Here in Norway everything closes before 5 PM, but I have no idea how the customs are "abroad". I though it could be a good idea to clear this up in public so that the different languages or customs in this community is not a barrier to participate. Where would the hall be then? In some books I've read, they have used the phrase "upstairs hall", indicating that the hall is usually downstairs - i.e. in the ground floor/1st floor (again, depending on location Why can't all the world be location-independent. Crime-solving could be more fun that way). Last edited by Iznogood; 01-05-2013 at 04:42 PM.

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01-05-2013, 04:56 PM	#230
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Okay, okay. I confess. I did it. I know I shouldn't have but that dang chicken kept clucking and sprouting its wings at me and I just went kinda berszerk. I've been hiding in the story in the one place no one expects to find me. The doghouse. My apologies to the author, characters, editor, and readers. I promise I won't do it again.

01-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#234
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	Actually putting the poem together is a great recap. Well done. Dale

01-05-2013, 07:41 PM	#236
troll05 Harmless idiot Posts: 3,411 Karma: 2154829 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Zuhause Device: PB622, Nexus7, Sony PRS 350, Tolino und nur noch wenig toter Baum:(	Had my shot, please send prize

01-05-2013, 08:05 PM	#238
troll05 Harmless idiot Posts: 3,411 Karma: 2154829 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Zuhause Device: PB622, Nexus7, Sony PRS 350, Tolino und nur noch wenig toter Baum:(	I think I should see the doctor, I hallucinate a roasted chicken talking to me

01-05-2013, 08:05 PM	#239
dakini not "it" Posts: 236 Karma: 1687996 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kindle 7th gen	i'm starting to think they should give one of us a charity prize for being the furthest from the correct answer

01-05-2013, 08:09 PM	#240
yhamm Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 988144 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Device: kobo aura h20	I hate to admit it but whispers I just guessed. I must have missed the clues.