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Monday, 3 February 2025

๐Ÿ 2025/023 | R.L. STINE - “STAY OUT OF THE BASEMENT” | 3★

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Synopsis

Dr. Brewer is doing a little plant-testing in his basement. Nothing to worry about. Harmless, he says. But Margaret and Casey Brewer are worried about their father. Especially when they...meet...some of the plants he is growing down there. Then they notice that their father is developing plant like tendencies. In fact, he is becoming distinctly weedy-and seedy. Is it just part of Dr. Brewer's 'harmless' experiment? Or does Dad have more than just a green thumb...?

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

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-

Chapters

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21

Epilogue

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-

Pages

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-

 

Note(s)

·       GOOSEBUMPS #2

 

Others

1.    -

 

Destination

1.    California

2.    Tucson

3.    Michigan

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    -

 

Movie(s)/Drama(s)

1.    -

 

Food

1.    -

 

Main Character(s)

Male

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Female

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MARGARET BREWER

 

Other Character(s)

Margaret Brewer

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Dr. Michael Brewer

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Margaret’s father

Botanist

Work at PolyTech

Mrs. Brewer

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Margaret’s mother

Casey Brewer

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Margaret’s brother

Mr. Martinez

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Dr. Brewer’s department head

Diane Manning

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Margaret’s friend

Lived around the corner

Aunt Eleanor

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Mrs. Brewer’s sister

Mr. Henry

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Neighbour

 

Quote(s)

1.    Stay out of the basement!”

2.    Diane was always daring her to do things she didn’t want to do. Why is it so important for Diane to think she’s so much braver than everyone else?

3.    So why was her heart pounding? Why did she have this sudden tingle of fear?

4.    Why did she feel so strange? Was it just because they were invading their father’s domain? Doing something he had told them not to do?

5.    Her father, she saw, had been devouring plant food.

6.    In place of hair, Dr. Brewer had bright green leaves sprouting from his head.

7.    It was bright green!

8.    “Sit down. Try this new dish. I want to see if you like it.”

9.    “Why did he leave his jacket and tie down there?”

10. Was that a warning – or a threat?

11. Margaret, … help me. Please – help me. I’m your father. Really! I’m real father.

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(1)

Wow. Now, is he being replaced or is he not?

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(3)

Cause she’s disobeying her father.

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(4)

Exactly!

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(5)

Oh no! is he being replaced or is he now changed?

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(6)

WOW! You’re planting DNA to yourself?!

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(7)

Oh no! is Dr. Brewer now a new species?!

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(8)

Please Casey and Margaret! DO NOT eat that!

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(9)

Oh no! Is Mr. Martinez being eaten and become a fertilizer to the plant?

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(10)

Sounds like both to me.

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(11)

Shut the door!

 

Reading Experience

After reading the whole book, only then I realised that Dr. Brewer was being replaced since the beginning of the story. Now, where is the real father?

 

Question(s)

1.    What is the dish that the fake Dr. Brewer prepared for? How will that affect the little two?

2.    Who is the real father?

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    Do not interfere with nature.

2.    Have to trust your instinct.

3.    Children knows how to love their parents in their own way.

 

Suitable For People Who

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Reading Start and End Dates

Start

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02.02.2025

End

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02.02.2025

 

Total Reading Duration

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Hours

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Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

02.02.2025

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01

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22

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Horror; Mystery; Thriller; Suspense

 

Pace

·       Medium

 

Spiciness

·       None

 

Rating

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Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·       Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·       Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·       Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

·       0 No Spiciness

Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

·       1 Very Mild

Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

·       2 Mild

Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

·       3Moderate

Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

·       4 Spicy

Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

·       5 Extremely Spicy

Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

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