Elizabeth Strout. This was a very well attended meeting.as we had Madeleine, Julie,
Nancy, Kathy, Betsy, Janet, Carol, Sue, Diana and me. Most had read the book and
Madeleine led a very orderly discussion,
Most people were not instantly taken by the book and felt it was more of a character
development rather than a riviting story. Most of the characters were strongly disliked
except for Bob who had a sweet soul and loved his brother despite the abuse handed
out by Jim day in day out. The sister Susan was the only resident still left in Maine and
she had practically stopped living once her husband left her and went to Sweden.
Jim's wife Helen was discussed and his marital infidelities examined. Pam and Bob's
after divorce relationship was wondered about. Finally the car accident that Bob
thought he was guilty of causing was discussed at length. Jim was hung by the book
club jury and many did not see a reconciliation with his wife happening. Bob on the
other hand finds true happiness with a Unitarian Minister.
The second story of Zach and the pig's head incident against the Somalis was also
discussed. Immigration has been a current issue in today's political scene and we
all had opinions as to what immigration means to the American landscape.
Diana chose a book called "A Blade of Grass" by Lewis De Soto about a young
woman set on the border of South Africa. The last Tuesday of July was chosen
so see you all on July 30th. Carol has volunteered to host at her Mystic Bay Condo.
Reminders will be sent out.
