Waterfall Wednesdays Read-Along: Chapters 1 - 6

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Question 1: Waterfall opens with the introduction of Gabi, shes depressed, a little angry and is dealing with feelings of loneliness. Are you connecting with her this soon in the novel?
Do you see things you like or dislike?

I liked Gabi from the start. I wanted to slap her for not enjoying Italy the way I would have, but that quickly passed. She's brave and smart.

Question 2: Gabi gets to time travel back to 14th Century Italy - The Dark Ages in its prime.
Is there anytime in history that fascinates you and would you travel back if you could?

I have dreamed of having access to a time machine ever since Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989). My first choice would be New York City during the roaring twenties. I want to dance the night away in a red flapper dress. My second choice would be the late forties. I am obsessed with forties fashion.

Question 3: Most of the men, including Marcello have a very set opinion about a woman's place. Gabi gets manhandled a bit in these first few chapters, and even gets asked if shes a witch. The men are shocked when Gabi rides a horse like a man and shimmies down the castle walls. What do you think of mens mentality back then?
Gentlemanly, chauvinistic, simple-minded?

It was the time. For a modern-day woman it would be frustrating. But I also think I would find it extremely gentlemanly.

Question 4: When Gabi becomes a part of this era, the people are immediately intrigued but suspicious of her. Many judge her by her difference. Do you think this is fair? Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like an outsider or that others were misjudging you?

People will always be slightly afraid of things that are different at first. Fair? No. Understandable? Yes. Has it happened to me? Sure. But it's part of life and dealing with people. Plus, the older I get the more I relish being the different one.

Question 5: What do think the coolest thing would be about living in the Dark Ages?
What would be the worst?

Coolest: Getting dressed up for huge lavish dinners and roaming the castle. I have always dreamed of seeing and exploring a castle.

Worst: I could live with baths. I would enjoy having someone take care of me and even help me dress. But the no toilet thing would make me crazy. The bad breath would be horrendous. And the no medical care would scare the shapoopy out of me.