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Chapter 1
The words “anfylk”, “fylkin”, “fylk” and “anetacht” aren't explained right away after they're used for the first time. How do you feel about that?

Do you now feel that you have a decent idea of what those words mean?

The anfylk race has a lot of similarities with a race from a very well known fantasy story. How do you feel about this?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way? If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way? If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

How do you currently feel about Enar?

Will you move on to reading the next chapter now, or will you wait and do it later – or not at all (that's okay, it's not a story for all tastes)?

How do you feel about the names of the characters and places mentioned so far?

Do you remember the names of the characters other than Enar, and can you tell them apart?

If you don't remember the names, do you think you'd be able to identify the character behind the name when next you see it in the story?

What are your expectations for this story? What do you think it will be about?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 2
Hasse talks a lot. Do you remember any of his chattering?

Do you believe that anything of what he says has any impact on the story? If so, what and why?

What's the Untann?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Will you move on to reading the next chapter now, or will you wait and do it later – or not at all (that's okay, it's not a story for all tastes)?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 3
How do you think Enar feels about the people he travel with: Hasse, Jorg, Brunolf?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 4
Over how long time do feel this chapter plays out? More like a few minutes, or more like a few hours?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 5
This chapter introduced four new characters. Do you remember their names and can you tell them apart?

How do you feel about these new characters?

What's the Tannuhin?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 6
Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 7
This chapter introduced three new characters. Do you remember their names and can you tell them apart?

How do you feel about the new characters introduced?

There's a little accident with some bread in this chapter, how did that come across?

There's a lof of talking in this chapter, were you able to keep track of who was saying what at all times? If not, when?

What was that about a white dragon?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a frustrating or confusing way?If so, what?

Was something in this chapter unclear in a positive or intriguing way?If so, what?

Did something in this chapter knock you out of the story? If so, what?

Did your feelings about Enar change since the previous chapter?

How have your expectations for the story changed since the last chapter, if at all?

Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Is there anything in this chapter that stood out that you'd like to comment on a little extra?

Chapter 8
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

The first few paragraphs are narrated somewhat differently to the rest of the chapter. How did you feel about that?

Chapter 9
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

There's a lot of talking in this chapter. Were you able to keep track of who said what, and to whom? If not, where and when?

How do you feel about Elsie and Linus?

Do you now feel that you have an impression of how far along into the story we are, and how much is left (as far as in-story time goes, not actual text).

Chapter 10
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Rolf?

What event in this chapter do you perceive to be the most important one for the rest of the story?

So far, are you enjoying yourself reading this?

Chapter 11
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

This chapter introduced a number of new characters. Do you remember their names and can you tell them apart?

How do you feel about the names of the characters?

Which one of the newly introduced characters do you feel was the most important one to the story?

Who was the woman on the cart and why did people react the way they did when she arrived.

Who were the passengers on the cart?

Did you become hungry? I did – thirsty too. :)

Chapter 12
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you now feel about Linus and Elsie?

How do you feel about the trees?

Where was the choir?

How do you feel about Jolene?

Have your feelings about Enar changed since last I asked about it? If so, how?

Where do you expect the story to go from here?

What's the deal with the hairy legs? How do you feel about that?

Chapter 13
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Who's Anna?

Again, the introduction to this chapter is done in a slightly different style to the rest. Does this work for you?

Chapter 14
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Rolf and Linnea and the relation between the two?

Do you feel you now have a better understanding of what happened during the meal earlier in the day?

Does this change your expectations for the story?

What's this about Spring and Winter?

Chapter 15
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Elsie?

What's the big deal with the camera?

Is there really a sylph in the pump?

Chapter 16
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Again, there's loads of conversation. Are you able to keep track of who's talking? If not, where is it unclear?

How do you now feel about Rolf?

Will Enar be going to the hill with some dog, or will he find a way to get out of it?

Chapter 17
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Did you suspect the pony was actually a dog?

Do you feel Enar overcame his fear of dogs too easily?

How do you feel about Rufus, Bolvar, and Pride?

How about herb?

Chapter 18
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Bolvar now?

How do you feel about the interactions and the relation between Enar and Bolvar?

How long would you say it took to walk from the kennel to the tree on the top of the hill?

How do you feel about the tree?

Chapter 19
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

There is a whole lot of talking in this chapter. How do you feel about that?

What do you think is the reason Enar didn't see Amanda when he looked around the tree?

It took Enar a while to figure out who the red haired woman was. How do you feel about that?

How do you feel about the way the conversation ended?

How do you feel about Amanda?

How do you feel about Jolene?

Did the events of this chapter cause you to reevaluate how you feel about Enar?

Chapter 20
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you now feel about the relation between Enar and Bolvar?

Do you get the feeling that it's been a long day for Enar?

Enar gets rather drunk from the cider he's having. Do you feel that the effect is gradual or sudden?

Do you feel that Enar's behaviour in his drunken state is believable?

How do you feel about Enar's plans of getting a burrow of his own in the hills? Will he?

Chapter 21
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Do you feel that this is a believable depiction of a hangover?

How do you feel about Enar's reactions to the broken jug and to the night squirrel?

What's a night squirrel anyway?

Chapter 22
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the way Linnea acts in this chapter?

How do you now feel about Beired?

Chapter 23
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

What's the deal with weavers and channelers?

Chapter 24
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Again, there was a lot of conversation here. Was it clear at all times who said what? If not, when/where?

Do feel Enar's reaction to the message he got is believable?

What are your expectations for what's to come?

Chapter 25
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Enar's behaviour in this chapter?

What about Hedgie?

Did Amanda take you by surprise or did you expect it to be her all along?

When do you expect Jolene will show up?

Chapter 26
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you now feel about Amanda?

How do you feel about the interactions between Enar and Amanda – both in the beginning of the chapter and later on?

How do you feel about Amanda's relation to Brodrik?

How do you feel about the trees?

Chapter 27
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Again, there is very much talking. How do you feel about that?

How do you feel about what's being said?

How do you feel about Amanda, and about how she treats Enar?

How do you feel about Enar, and about how he treats Amanda?

Chapter 28
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Even more conversation here. Is it working out for you, or is it too much?

If Enar had tried to hug Amanda, would she have hugged him back?

Chapter 29
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Did you remember the toolbox?

How do you feel about Beired here. Is she displaying depth and wisdom, or is she making crap up?

If you're able to blow smoke rings, does this seem accurate (I don't actually smoke)?

How important do you believe Rolf thinks it is to get the toolbox back in time?

How about Beired?

Chapter 30
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Does it feel as if Enar has walked a long distance during the course of this chapter?

How do you feel about how Enar is dealing with having to go get the toolbox back?

When was the last time you watched the sun rise, and how did it compare to the sunrise described here?

How do you feel about the landscape/scenery towards the end of the chapter? Do you get an idea for what it might look like?

Chapter 31
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

There were two new characters introduced in this chapter. Are you okay with their names and are you able to tell them apart?

Lilac isn't mentioned as being a monk until quite a while after she first appears in the chapter. Are you okay with that?

How do you feel about Lilac?

How do you feel about Barry?

How do you feel about the gardens?

Chapter 32
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

This chapter introduces a few new characters. Do you remember their names and are you able to tell them apart?

How do you feel about the new monks introduced, Rose, Squirrel, Otter?

What's “flower” and “beast”?

Chapter 33
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Conversation again. Are you able to keep track of who's talking?

How do you feel about the behaviour and attitude of the people in the scene? Lilac, Rose, Squirrel, Otter, Barry, Chocaline, Enar?

Enar loses his temper here. How do you feel about that?

Chapter 34
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the shrine compared to other holy places Enar has visited so far?

How do you feel about Amanda showing up when she did?

How do you feel about what Amanda did with the toolbox?

Chapter 35
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Enar's decision to get into the water naked?

Chapter 36
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Amanda's behaviour in this chapter?

How about Enar's?

Chapter 37
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the current interactions and relation between Enar and Amanda?

What are your expectations for what's to come?

Chapter 38
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the relation between Amanda and her grandparents here?

Chapter 39
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the kitchen?

How do you feel about Misjkin?

How do you feel about Amanda's relation to Chocaline?

Chapter 40
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you expect this to end?

Chapter 41
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the interactions between Enar and Amanda in this chapter?

How do you feel about how the worsening of the weather is shown? (disregarding that the sky was completely free of clouds earlier in the day)

Chapter 42
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about Enar's behaviour in this chapter?

Chapter 43
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel?

What do you expect will happen next?

Chapter 44
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How are you keeping up with all these long conversations?I hope you're okay with them.

How do you feel about the relation and interactions between Enar and Amanda at this time?

What are your expectations for what's to come?

Chapter 45
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Hairy legs seems to be kind of a big deal, right? How do you feel about that?

What's up with those cups?

Chapter 46
Do you feel that this chapter furthered the story, or could it have been skipped, completely or in parts?

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

How do you feel about the way in which Amanda lit the fire?

How do you feel about Amanda falling on top of Enar and the following interaction?

How do you feel about trying to light an candle on a flame from a fire inside an oven?

What are your expectations for what's to come?

Chapter 47
How do you feel?

Chapter 48
This was the last chapter. When did you begin to suspect it would end like this? When were you certain?

Do you feel that this is an acceptable end to the story or do you feel cheated (there's a short epilogue too)

Was something in this chapter unclear? If so, was it in a negative or in a positive way?

Epilogue
Are you okay with this? If not, why?

Summary questions
What bit did you enjoy the most?

What bit did you enjoy the least?

Which character did you like the most?

Which character did you like the least?

How did you feel about the story overall?

How do you feel about the way characters were portrayed?

How do you feel about the amount of conversation and dialogue?

Are you comfortable with the way drug and alcohol use was portrayed?