Together by Book Girls Guide » All Posts https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/discussion/2024-reading-challenge-discussion-groups/icymi-january-discussion-groups/defending-jacob-william-landay/feed/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:13 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.14 en-US https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-found-the-main-character-so-unlikable/#post-1994 <![CDATA[I found the main character so unlikable.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-found-the-main-character-so-unlikable/#post-1994 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 23:09:12 +0000 Liza I had a feeling as I was reading this book that I was supposed to be rooting for the main character.  However, I found him unlikable from the early chapters.  He was a misogynistic.  The way he spoke about women especially those in power was degrading.  Also, the way he talked about young teen girls bodies was off putting.  I realize unlikable characters are normal and even make books more riveting at times.  However, this felt different.  It’s definitely my opinion of the book.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1973 <![CDATA[Reply To: I have mixed emotions about this book]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1973 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:18:01 +0000 Anita Happ Matuszewski I also had very mixed emotions about this book.  I kept asking myself if this was my situation what would I do. I cannot believe a mother who loved her son as much as she loved Jacob would do this. Why not report him and get him the help he needs?

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1934 <![CDATA[Reply To: I have mixed emotions about this book]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1934 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:30:37 +0000 Lori Baucom I felt the same way. It made me think what I would do as a parent. The end just didn’t do it for me. It seemed rushed and some plot holes.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1879 <![CDATA[I have mixed emotions about this book]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-have-mixed-emotions-about-this-book/#post-1879 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:21:45 +0000 Jolina I thought the book was good at the beginning and I couldn’t put it down, but towards the end, I didn’t like it as much.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1867 <![CDATA[Reply To: I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1867 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:11:58 +0000 Stephanie Newhart I thought the book brought to light the challenges that parents face when there is a possiblity that their child is mentally ill and likely dangerous.  What a terrible truth to face.  No one knows for sure how they would handle it.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1852 <![CDATA[Reply To: I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1852 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:11:13 +0000 Tammy Wasserman Jacob’s parents did have their doubts, but like most parents, they didn’t want to believe their son could be involved.  But after the girl’s disappearance, his mom faced the truth!  Wow, what a choice she made!! I wonder if she felt responsible?

I think Jacob’s dad reacted like a normal father.  But the other DA (Neal) really seemed to have a vendetta against Andy.  I would hope someone would control him more (if this were not fiction)!

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1851 <![CDATA[Reply To: I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1851 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:10:46 +0000 Kimberly I enjoyed it. Dad was somewhat misogynistic so there were a few cringes. But, the twists were good. Followed up on and not left dangling. The science and psychology were well explained but not overdone as to be boring. I am going to give it a 4.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1828 <![CDATA[Reply To: I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1828 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:29:00 +0000 Kim I just finished it and am still processing the ending. Likely a  3.5-4 star read for me.  I appreciate that the story is told from the perspective of the family of the accused

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1819 <![CDATA[Reply To: I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1819 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:11:42 +0000 Cheri Which ADA? Andy or Neal?  If you are talking about Neal I 100% agree. He was a jerk from page 1. If you’re talking about Andy I think he put fatherhood before work as he should. Ever kid ought to have a dad who believes in him as much as Andy believed in Jacob.

]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1817 <![CDATA[I did not like this book at all.]]> https://together.bookgirlsguide.com/discuss/topic/i-did-not-like-this-book-at-all/#post-1817 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:07:44 +0000 Candice Wells What ADA would act like this?

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