Book Club Meeting, June 1, 2016

"A God In Ruins" provided us with the basis for a very lively discussion. The contrast between Teddy's life as an heroic World War II fighter pilot and his dismal post war life created divergent opinions on whether or not we liked the book. Teddy's heroic life during the war included the devastating bombings on German civilians, while his life after the war showed his wish to always be kind for the rest of his life. The ending generated some disagreement; some thought it a cheat, some relished it. But we all agreed that Kate Atkinson is a brilliant stylist and that this book incorporated a comprehensive knowledge of English literature. 


Our next book will be “ Howard's End”, by E. M. Forster, published in 1910. The novel deals with family relationships and the changing social order in England just before World War I. For those not familiar with the book, there are many reviews available online; here is just one.

We next meet Wednesday, August 3, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library. Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

As we considered titles for future consideration, rather than simply review our existing lists, we decided to have all participants submit titles they would like to read to Kathryn DeGraff. She will compile the list with brief annotations for us all to review together.