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| Name : | Ingrid M. |
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Though this historical fiction is very well written I found I did not identify or sympathize with these four (really five) ladies whose voices narrated the novel. This is ultimately a tale of survival. In a doomed situation some find a way to survive, but there is no real hope or triumph and most disappointing ... no real love. The food for club was good... era apro yummies.
When I found myself half way through this book I stopped and breathed and thought to myself that I was in the best place possible. I wanted to stay in this beautifully developed world that I could not only see, but taste and smell as well. Of course, I couldn't stay in that wonderful comfort forever, but the ending was ultimately satisfying... not slippery and sweet, but surprising and complete. I haven't loved a book like this in a very long time!!!!!
We didn't even have to choose this book for our club as all the members had picked it up independently. So rich and satisfying.
We found this book not only great for discussion, but we loved the movie, too. The movie managed to maintain the lure and wonder of the circus. The book, being darker, sullied that for us.
Our group found this historical romance interesting, but sometimes confusing (some of us kept notes or often refered back to the character guide at the end of the book).
This book was hard to read and hard to put down at the same time.
This literary fiction is perfect for the book club! There are so many references to other books that you could do several spin offs for book choices (most notably Jane Eyre). Great characters and a wonderful very discussable twist at the end!
Our club chose this book because we so loved The Book Thief. Like that title, this one is different and unpredictable. What unfolds can be inspiring and is certainly great for discussion. Not just for Young Adults.
this was such a great book for discussion and spring- board recommendations from our group members. We thought it was well written and a compelling read but were unsatisfied with the ending.
Enjoyed this book. So often the books we choose for book club are, well, bookish. So, having music at the center of this plot was a refreshing change. The characters-- both the hostages and the terrorist-- were sympathetic, funny and varied. The plot was well paced and the ending was both realistic/tragic and surprising/romantic. Good conversation piece and fun to plan the club meeting.
Our discussion found its pace when we started talking about the author's view of religion and the meetings of different cultures. We enjoyed the interesting plot and pacing. We found characters interesing, but some of us found we didn't much care about the love story. We found the antagonist most interesting.
Made for fabulous discussion. We all learned something new.
That the book is better than the movie is not surprising. This classic provides many interesting topics of discussion. The primary being "isolation" is very applicable to our culture. The "romantic" style is a bit much for me, but this story is quick and readable.
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