People in attendance were Julie, Madeleine, Carol, Kathy, Marsha, Betsy, Donna, Nancy,
Sue and Moi. The book was a tome of 705 pages and most of us had completed it.
Julie ran a tight ship in navigating the meeting and the rough seas of controlling 10
women. She really liked the book for it's lyricism and beautiful metaphors. He painted
a beautiful love at first sight story between the wealthy talented Catherine Hale and the
handsome war veteran Harry Copeland. The author personified the city of New York
and the Hamptons and gave us good insight into the wealthy, the powerful and the corrupt
of the era just after the ending of the second world war.
Kathy and Julie both liked the author's treatment of Harry's war experiences working for the
pathfinders team individually and jointly. It was disappointing to so many that he did not expand
on the anticipated consummation of the marriage. Many of us hated that the hero Harry dies in
the end but justice was served and he lived for that so that made him a true hero.
The book had many mixed reviews. Some of the complaints were on the length and the said
lyricism and metaphors. Some said 300 pages may have sufficed. Reviewers also noted that
the author had a one dimensional view of women. They were all good and virtuous. Everyone
is entitled to an opinion so no harm done.
Carol chose a book called "The Soloist" by Steve Lopez which is based on a true story of
a homeless musician. A movie was made starring Jamie Fox. The date chosen was June 11th
for the next meeting. If I am incorrect on the date I will send out a post. My debut novel will
be entitled "What Nettie Forgot".
Happy spring reading.
