The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

 

On March 2nd, we met at Kathy's home to discuss her book,

"The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz. We had a few members

who were unable to attend but we welcomed one new member,

Molly Donovon who added a lot to our group and discussion.

Kathy led a good discussion about the book which is about a

writer and teacher Jacob Finch Bonner who steals a plot from

a student who has died. The stolen plot results in a blockbuster book

which has both Oprah's and Stephen Spielberg's attention and huge

revenue and fame for the author.

The author begins to get threatening emails from an anonymous

source accusing him of plagiarism and theft. So it becomes a

mystery as to who is the accuser. Many members had the perpetrator

figured out but some had no clue. There is a major twist at the end.

We had a good discussion on what comprises plagiarism and  how it

has occurred throughout history. We also discussed the relationships

between mothers and daughters and what would lead a mother to

kill a daughter.

Kathy and Don got pizzas from the Ale Emporium and Kathy

made a wonderful green salad. We were told not to bring anything

and we obeyed.

Sarah chose a book called "One Night Two Souls Went Walking"

by Ellen Cooney which is about a hospital Chaplain. 

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