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Name : Anna M.

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Book Club Recommended
Fun, Unconvincing, Pointless
I hope this never happens to anyone I know.

This is a sad tale of a true Yuppie whose lavish lifestyle is totally stripped away. As an urbanite I could relate to her "instant gratification" attitude. At times I laughed out loud because the chapter reminded me of my own similar experience. It was the Book Club's initial book right before Summer started so it was a good beach read. Our discussion was insightful regarding her sense of entitlement and we found ourselves empathizing with her in the end. I believe this is a trilogy but the club is not interested in the other two books.

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Interesting, Adventurous
We loved it

We were not sure if the book was good for a book club since it was a msytery but the author develops the characters well thoughtout the storyline. Good plot.

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Informative, Inspiring
We Bought A Zoo

Most of our members liked the book. We learned about animals in captivity and their care and have a new appreciation for zoos. The writer adds humor to his experience in developing the run down zoo throught to opening day. Through it all he suffers the passing of his beloved wife.

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Insightful, Dramatic
Similar to the Gatsby

This was the first book for Amor Towles. The plot was weak but he defines the characters beautifully. The Rules at the end were very interesting and some still apply to good manners today.

 
Poorly Written, Graphic, Romantic
What is all the hype?

We read the book as a 2nd option and because we wanted to see what all the hype was about. I agree with all other opinions that the book is poorly written and a bit far fetched. It is erotic or simply porn but also a love story. It is a fast read.

Savages: A Novel by Don Winslow
 
Book Club Recommended
Fun, Dramatic, Adventurous
Page turner

Definitely a page turner, humorous, sex, drugs and violence. I would like to read more of this author's books from the past such as "Power of the Dog".

A Hundred Flowers: A Novel by Gail Tsukiyama
 
Book Club Recommended
Boring, Informative, Optimistic
Our club liked it

All six members in the club liked it. Most thought it was slow to start but the characters were developed nicely as the story unfolded. We all learned a bit of history about the Chinese way of life and history of the time. I had gotten free copies through Book Movement.

The White Tiger: A Novel by Aravind Adiga
 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Dramatic, Informative
Indian caste

Interesting form of writing where the entire story is a letter to someone else.

The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Insightful, Inspiring

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Addictive, Unconvincing
Page turner

Carmel is a daydreaming little girl who is taken from her mum. She adapts well with her lying abductor while her mum is dealing with her daughter's disappearance. Kate Hamer keeps you in suspense as to what will happen next to Carmel in her new environment. The ending was a bit disappointing perhaps there is a sequel planned.

 
Graphic, Difficult, Interesting

The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christopher Scotton
 
Insightful, Interesting, Dramatic

A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman
 
Book Club Recommended
Fun, Insightful, Beautiful

A Gentleman in Moscow by AMOR TOWLES
 
Book Club Recommended
Beautiful, Brilliant, Insightful

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Insightful, Adventurous
Anxiety is so debilitating

The main character suffers from a severe anxiety which prevents her from living a full life and enjoying life's simplest joys as in her first kiss. Luckily her loving mother and best friend help her cope.

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Interesting, Insightful

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Adventurous, Inspiring
Fast paced

I liked it, didn't love it. It was well written and a fast read.

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Interesting, Inspiring

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